Reservation Rules for Mumbai University Admission 2025: Who Qualifies?

Mumbai University’s latest admission updates

1. The UG courses registration started from 8 May 2025 and are open for the admission process till 23 May 2025. 
2. The first merit list for UG admissions is expected to be out by 27 May 2025.
3. PG Courses registration started on 13 May 2025 and is open till 3 June 2025. 
4. The first merit list for PG admissions is expected to be out by 17 June 2025. 
5. The MH CET Law 2025 results for admission to the 3-year LLB and 5-year Integrated Law courses are expected to be released by the third week of May 2025.
6. The MAT May 2025 registration process is open for PBT and CBT; the last date to apply is May 25 and Jun 2, 2025, respectively. Furthermore, the MAT 2025 exams will be scheduled on May 31 (PBT) and Jun 8, 2025 (CBT), respectively.

Category

Percentage

Required Documentation

Key Criteria

Scheduled Castes (SC)

 13%

Valid caste certificate issued by competent government authorities

Recognized Scheduled Castes in Maharashtra

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

 7%

Valid tribe certificate from authorized government officials

Recognized Scheduled Tribes in Maharashtra

Other Backward Classes (OBC)

 19%

Valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate (within last six months)

Designated as backward in Maharashtra; family income within Non-Creamy Layer threshold (₹8 lakh per annum)

Vimukta Jati (VJ) / De-Notified Tribes (DT)

 3%

Caste certificate and valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate

Nomadic tribes denotified after being listed as criminal tribes during British rule

Nomadic Tribes (NT-B)

 2.5%

Proper documentation, including Non-Creamy Layer certification

Categorized under NT-B in Maharashtra

Nomadic Tribes (NT-C)

 3.5%

Required documentation and Non-Creamy Layer certification

Recognized under NT-C in Maharashtra

Nomadic Tribes (NT-D)

 2%

Valid caste and Non-Creamy Layer certificates

NT-D category applicants from Maharashtra

Special Backward Category (SBC)

 2%

Appropriate certification

Socially and educationally backward communities not covered under other categories, designated as SBC

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) 

 10%

Family income below ₹8 lakh per annum

Agricultural land holding less than 5 acres

Residential property less than 1000 sq. ft. in urban areas

Valid EWS certificate from revenue authorities

This category specifically targets students who don't fall under any other reservation category but face economic hardship.

Category

Percentage

Key Criteria

Required Documentation

Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

 5%

Minimum 40% disability (physical, visual, hearing impairment, and other specified conditions under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016)

Disability certificate from authorized medical boards

Women (Horizontal Reservation)

 30%

Female candidates across all categories

Armed Forces Quota

 5%

Children of ex-servicemen/active personnel, personnel killed/disabled in action, personnel with gallantry awards

Valid service certificates or dependent cards

Sports and Cultural Quota

 3%

Representation at state, national, or international levels in recognized sports or cultural activities

Documented proof of participation and achievement levels

Category

Percentage of State Quota

Key Criteria

Maharashtra State Candidates

85%

Completed SSC/HSC in Maharashtra, possess a Maharashtra domicile, or parents employed in Maharashtra

Mumbai University Region

50% of State Quota

Students from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and surrounding districts under Mumbai University's jurisdiction

Requirement

Details

Original Category Certificates

Must be submitted during document verification.

Certificates from Competent Authorities

Ensure certificates are issued by designated government bodies.

Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)

Must be submitted and issued after April 1, 2024.

Income Certificate (for EWS)

Required for EWS category validation.

Domicile Certificate (if required for specific categories)

Must be presented when applicable based on the reservation category.