Science Colleges in Mumbai (All) - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Mumbai is home to 300+ best Science colleges of which 150+ are privately owned, 40+ colleges are semi-government owned and the rest 20+ colleges are government owned.  MAH CET, Mumbai University Admission, GATE, CUET, UGC NET and MCAER CET are the popular entrance exams for admission to top science colleges in Mumbai. S K Somaiya College, Institute of Chemical Technology, NMIMS Mumbai, MU, TISS, Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth and MGM Institute of Health Sciences are the good colleges for Science in mumbai.

Listed below are the best Science colleges in Mumbai:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligiibility / Criteria
Institute of Chemical Technology	INR 1.42 Lacs - INR 2.96 lakh	GATE, UGC NET, GPAT, CSIR NET
MU	INR 23,630 - INR 35,840	Merit-Based
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	INR 21,000 - INR 5 lakh	Merit-Based
MSM Institute of Health Sciences	INR 1.57 lakh	Merit-Based
S K Somaiya College Admission	INR 1 lakh - INR 7.5 lakh	CUET, SVU ET, etc.
TISS	INR 68,000 - INR 12.3 lakh	CUET, TISSNET, Merit-Based

 

Please refer to the table below for the best Science colleges at different fee ranges:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
< INR 1 lakh	95	MU, TISS, Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh	31	ICT, MGM Institute of Health Sciences, St. Xavier's College, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh	24	ICT, Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Mithibai College, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh	15	Amity University, S K Somaiya College, IMU, etc.
> INR 5 lakh	22	TISS, Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, IIT Bombay, etc.

IIT Bombay tuition fee costs around INR 21,300 - INR 14.9 L. The fee excludes other components including application fee, examination fee, security deposit, etc. The fee is taken from the official website. It is still subject to change. Candidates must check the official website before applying.

The outstation students at ICT Mumbai get to experience a lot of new things on the campus. Since the institute is located in Mumbai, the outstation students get to explore the city and learn various new things. The institute also offers hostel facilities to students, for their accommodation. The hostel facilities also include the food and mess facilities. The students don't find any sort of difficulty at the campus. 

Given below are the top specialisations offered by best Science colleges in Mumbai:

Specialisations	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
Computer Science	111	MU, Mithibai College, KC College, etc.
Chemistry	67	ICT, MU, Mithibai College, etc.
Biotechnology	55	ICT, MU, Padmashree Dr. D, Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, etc.
Physics	43	ICT, MU, St. Xavier's College, Mithibai College, etc.
Mathematics	38	ICT, MU, Mithibai College, etc.

Please refer to the table below for the best Science colleges that are affordable in Mumbai:

College Name	Tuition / Fee	Eligibility / Exams
MU	INR 23,630 - INR 35,840	GATE, ICMR JRF
TISS	INR 68,000	TISSNET
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	INR 21,000	Merit-Based
St. Xavier's College	INR 15,000 - INR 40,000	Merit-Based
Mithibai College	INR 35,190 - INR 99,000	Merit-Based

Listed below colleges accept students on merit-basis:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	INR 21,000 - INR 5 lakh	CBSE 12th, Maharashtra HSC
Amity University	INR 1.32 Lacs - INR 5.04 lakh	CBSE 12th, ISC, Maharashtra HSC
Kelkar Education Trust's V.G. Vaze College	-	CBSE 12th, Maharashtra HSC
Amity University Online	INR 90,000 - INR 1.2 lakh	CBSE 12th, UP 12th, ISC

Mumbai University provides hostel facilities for both, boys and girls. MU has 5 girls' hostels, 2 boys' hostels, and 1 hostel for international students. The MU campus is equipped with CCTV cameras to offer a safe and secure surrounding. The hostels are equipped with basic facilities such as mess, water purifiers, electricity, etc. Rental and paying guest facilities are also available nearby the campus.

Please refer to the table below for the best Science colleges in Mumbai in terms of insfrastructure:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Mithibai College	INR 351,90 - INR 2.7 lakh	CUET, MAH CET, GATE, etc.
Pillai College	INR 3,000	Merit-Based
SIES College	INR 69,320 - INR 98,580	MAH CET and Merit-Based
IIT Bombay	INR 30,000 - INR 8 lakh	IIT JAM, JEE Main, JEE Advanced
Thakur College of Science and Commerce	INR 86,790 - INR 1.49 lakh	Merit-Based

The subject of whether earning a Science degree from Mumbai colleges is "worth it" is complex, with no clear solution. It all relies on your personal objectives, priorities, and circumstances. To assist you in making a decision, below is a breakdown of the potential advantages and disadvantages:

Pros	Cons
Academic Excellence	High Cost of Living
Industry Exposure	Competitive Environment
Diverse Learning Environment	Commuting Challenges
Networking Opportunities	Generally Focus on Rote Learning
Modern Infrastructure and Facilities	Limited Personal Attentions

No, candidates seeking admission to Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies must appear for the programme-specific entrance exams conducted by the NMIMS Mumbai. NMIMS Deemed-To-Be-University also accepts several national-level entrance tests for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD course admissions. The accepted entrance exams are NMAT, NMIMS CET, GPAT, NMIMS - NPAT, and others. Study the NPAT books to clear the NMIMS - NPAT exam. Check the previous year and current GPAT result to predict the probability of admission to various courses.

The course fees for the top programmes at TISS Mumbai are as follows:

• MA Human Resource Management & Labour Relations (HRM & LR): INR 1.85 Lakhs.
• Master of Hospital Administration (MHA): INR 1.45 Lakhs. 
• MA in Social Entrepreneurship: INR 1.59 Lakhs.
• BSW: INR 2.09 Lakhs.

Students must pay these course fees in either lump sum, yearly or semester-wise mode of payment.

The admission process at Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Engineering Academy (DYPSOEA) typically follows a merit-based system. Direct admission to DYPSOEA may be possible. You must take and pass the JEE tests for B.Tech or you can go through management quota or CAP rounds. Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. (Ayurved) and Ph.D. (Engineering) must appear for Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET), conducted by the University.

Yes, Mithibai requires CUET (Common University Entrance Test) scores for admission to its BSc, BCom, and various other programmes. A lot of students apply for CUET in India, hence students must score well in the exam for successful admission. Prior preparation can help. 

Yes, one can get direct admissions at St Xavier's College Mumbai through either their Management quota which usually covers 15% of available seats or through the special reservation for Christian Minority students which covers 50% of the remaining 85% seats. For the Christian Minority reservations must submit documentation such as a Baptism certificate.

Yes, kishinchand chellaram ( KC  ) is a good college in Mumbai. The subjects are up to date, and the faculty is really helpful, connecting with students on a personal level. one of the main advantages of this college is that you get the best placements and they provide amazing placements with companies like Vodafone Idea, Tata Consultancy, insurance companies, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, etc. colleges also provide good scholarships for students with an excellent academic year. So we can conclude that KC college is a good college to study in Mumbai. 

B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce tuition fee costs around INR 11,900 – INR 1.8 L. This is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. It is taken from the official website. It is subject to change. Hence, it is not really costly.

Yes, Sophia College has an amazing placements  that provides job and internship opportunities for students of all years. The college has an active Placement Cell that works closely with the industry to provide internships and job placements to deserving candidates. However, the highest package offered by Sophia College for Women was INR 50 LPA. The top recruiting companies that offer placements at Sophia College for Women include MarketRx India Pvt. Ltd., Teach for India, Aranca, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, JP Morgan, Taj, Fidelity, etc.

The list of top recruiters during KJ Somaiya College of Science and Commerce placements 2020 is presented below:

KJ Somaiya College of Science and Commerce Top recruiters
Zeus Ltd	Tridhatu Ltd
LTI	TCS
Capgemini	Wipro
Infosys

Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a good institution for PG Diploma, B.A, M.A, B.Voc, B.Com, B.M.M, B.Sc, BBM/BMS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College of Arts, Science and Commerce are Agriculture & Farm Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Botany.

Nagindas Khandwala College is a reputed institute for B.Sc., BBM/BMS, BBA, B.M.M., B.A., B.Com, M.A., M.Sc., MBA/PGDM, MHMTT, M.Com. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Science, Business & Management Studies, Mass Communication & Media, Design, Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce, Hospitality & Travel, Medicine & Health Sciences, Banking, Finance & Insurance. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. As per Shiksha verified reviews, Nagindas Khandwala College has a rating of 4.1 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.1 on campuslife, 3.7 on placements, 4.4 on faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.

Eligibility for Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences includes passing 10+2 or equivalent examination for undergraduate courses often requiring 50-60% aggregate typically with Science background. Applicants must also appear for entrance exams like SVUET, CUET etc.

Thakur College of Science and Commerce has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
B.M.M.	Candidate passed 12th/equivalent of Maharashtra Board of Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent from the Science, Arts or Commerce Stream are eligible to apply.
BBM/BMS	Candidate passed 12th/equivalent from Maharashtra Board of Higher Secondary Education any recognised institute/board are eligible to apply. Candidate of reserved category passed 12th/equivalent from Maharashtra Board of Higher Secondary Education any recognised institute/board with 40% are eligible to apply. Candidate passed Diploma in any Engineering branches with two years or three years duration conducted by the Board of Technical Education, Maharashtra State or its equivalent examination are eligible to apply.

Yes Amity University in Mumbai offers direct admission. Students who have earned marks of more than 80% in class XII from CBSE, ISC, or State Board are eligible for direct admission. Student must complete Amity application and send in application money in order to apply for direct admission.

The following is a list of a few top companies that were a part of the recent placement drive:

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University is considered good in terms of placements provided to its graduating MBA and M.Tech students. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University placements 2024:

Note- The official website has not mentioned the placement year, so it is assumed for 2024.