The University of Mumbai (MU) released its first undergraduate merit list on May 26, 2026. The list shows a clear trend: cut-off marks for specialized, self-financed courses have increased, while those for Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs have dropped.
Prestigious colleges like Mithibai, Narsee Monjee, and HR College report higher cut-offs for industry-oriented degrees. These programs often require near-perfect scores for admission. In contrast, basic science and humanities courses have seen lower cut-off requirements.
Even top institutions are reducing merit thresholds for BA and BSc programs. This indicates a shift in student preference towards vocational and specialized fields.
Admission Process and Deadlines
The entire admission process is managed online via the Samarth website. Students who secured a seat in the first round must complete document verification and fee payment by the specified deadlines.
| Event | Start Date & Time | Deadline / Closing Time | Action Required |
| First Merit List Release | May 26, 2026 (11:00 AM) | Already Released | Log in to check college allotment. |
| Online Document Verification | May 27, 2026 (10:00 AM) | May 29, 2026 (1:00 PM) | Upload scanned 10th/12th marksheets, leaving certificate, and reservation forms. |
| Online Fee Payment (Round 1) | May 27, 2026 (10:00 AM) | May 29, 2026 (3:00 PM) | Pay institutional token/admission fee to secure seat. |
| Second Merit List Release | May 30, 2026 (7:00 PM) | — | Vacant seats filled from waitlist. |
| Third Merit List Release | June 4, 2026 (7:00 PM) | — | Final allocation before spot admissions. |
| Commencement of Lectures | June 13, 2026 | — | Academic sessions and orientation begin. |
Securing Your Allotment
Students must log into their account at muugadmission.samarth.edu.in . If satisfied with the allocated college and course, click the "Accept Allotment" button.
Ensure all uploaded scanned documents are high-resolution color copies. File size must not exceed 500 KB. Acceptable formats are PDF and JPG.
Once the college confirms document upload, the online payment option will activate. Payment must be completed by 3 PM on May 29, 2026 . Failure to pay will result in forfeiture of the admission certificate.
