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    Best Universities in Mumbai

    The total number of universities in Mumbai is 18, which offer various programmes at diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Some top universities in Mumbai are Homi Bhabha National Institute, Institute of Chemical Technology, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, University of Mumbai, and more. Out of the total universities, 13 universities are government, and the other 5 universities are private. Most of these universities offer admission on the basis of merit or through qualifying examinations, like MHT CET, which is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Maharashtra CET cell. Apart from that, various national-level entrance exams, like JEE MAIN, GATE, CAT, CMAT, etc., are also considered in some universities. 

    Top 5 Universities in Mumbai

    In the table below, the top universities in Mumbai are listed along with their NIRF Ranks.


    Top Government Universities in Mumbai

    The top government universities in Mumbai are listed in the table below.

    University

    NIRF Ranks

    Homi Bhabha National Institute

    12

    ICT Mumbai - Institute of Chemical Technology

    40

    Mumbai University - University of Mumbai

    54

    IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology

    -

    TIFR Mumbai - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

    -


    Top Private Universities in Mumbai

    Some of the top private universities in Mumbai are listed in the table below.

    University

    NIRF Ranks

    NMIMS Mumbai - Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

    52

    TISS Mumbai - Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    72

    Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Mumbai


    91

    ATLAS SkillTech University, Mumbai

    -

    Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

    -

    Vijaybhoomi University, Mumbai

    -


    Top Universities' Fees in Mumbai

    The starting fee for these top universities in Mumbai is mentioned in the table below. 

    University

    Fees

    Homi Bhabha National Institute

    -

    ICT Mumbai - Institute of Chemical Technology

    From: ₹ 1.15L

    NMIMS Mumbai - Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

    From: ₹ 1.00L

    Mumbai University - University of Mumbai

    From: ₹ 400

    TISS Mumbai - Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    From: ₹ 24.0K

    Top Universities' Recruiters in Mumbai

    Below is the list of top recruiters that visit at the top universities in Mumbai during placements.

    University

    Recruiters

    Homi Bhabha National Institute

    -

    ICT Mumbai - Institute of Chemical Technology

    Larsen & Toubro / Unilever / Petrofac / Coca Cola / Jubilant Life Sciences / Bharat Petroleum

    NMIMS Mumbai - Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

    Aditya Birla / Capgemini / EY / Genpact / IBM / Google

    Mumbai University - University of Mumbai

    Google / Microsoft / Amazon / Capgemini / Deloitte / Cognizant

    TISS Mumbai - Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Accenture / Deloitte / Infosys / Aditya Birla Group / ITC / Vedanta


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


    1. What are the top universities in Mumbai?

       Ans: Some of the top universities in Mumbai are:

    • Homi Bhabha National Institute

    • Institute of Chemical Technology

    • Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

    • University of Mumbai

    • Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    1. What courses do these universities offer?

    Ans: The top universities in Mumbai offer a wide range of programmes to choose from, like arts, science, commerce, engineering, law, management, medicine, and research at diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.

    1. How is admission conducted in these universities?

    Ans:  Admission in top universities in Mumbai is based on merit or through entrance exams such as MHT CET, CAT, GATE, CLAT, or university-specific tests.

    1. What is the highest placement in IIT Bombay?

    Ans:  The highest package of IIT Bombay is Rs 1.68 crores per annum in the placement drive 2023-24.

    1. Which are the top universities in Mumbai that offer B.Tech?

    Ans: IIT Bombay, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai University, are some of the best institutions in Mumbai to pursue a B.Tech programme.

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    Updated on 9 Oct 2025, 07:05 AM IST

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    Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai

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    Mumbai, Maharashtra


    Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai

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    Mumbai, Maharashtra

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    12
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    12
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    TISS Mumbai - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

    TISS Mumbai
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    Private


    Location

    Mumbai, Maharashtra


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    Rating:

    4.7/5
    84 Reviews

    TISS Mumbai - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

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    Private

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    Mumbai, Maharashtra

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    Rating:

    4.7/584 Reviews
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    72
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    NIRF Ranking:

    72
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    ICT Mumbai - Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

    ICT Mumbai

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    Public/Govt


    Mumbai, Maharashtra


    Rating:

    4.5/5
    26 Reviews

    ICT Mumbai - Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

    Ownership:

    Public/Govt

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Rating:

    4.5/526 Reviews

    NIRF Ranking:

    40

    Careers360

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    : 20

    NIRF Ranking:

    40

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    : 20
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    NMIMS Mumbai - Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai

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    Private


    Mumbai, Maharashtra


    Rating:

    4.3/5
    276 Reviews

    NMIMS Mumbai - Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai

    Ownership:

    Private

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Rating:

    4.3/5276 Reviews

    NIRF Ranking:

    52

    Careers360

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    : 27

    NIRF Ranking:

    52

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    : 27
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    Mumbai University - University of Mumbai, Mumbai

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    Public/Govt


    Mumbai, Maharashtra


    Rating:

    4.1/5
    43 Reviews

    Mumbai University - University of Mumbai, Mumbai

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    Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Rating:

    4.1/543 Reviews

    NIRF Ranking:

    54

    Careers360

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    : 85

    NIRF Ranking:

    54

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    : 85
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    ATLAS SkillTech University, Mumbai

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    Private


    Mumbai, Maharashtra


    Rating:

    4.4/5
    41 Reviews

    ATLAS SkillTech University, Mumbai

    Ownership:

    Private

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Rating:

    4.4/541 Reviews
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    Dr Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai

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    Public/Govt


    Mumbai, Maharashtra


    Rating:

    5.0/5
    1 Reviews

    Dr Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai

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    Public/Govt

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Rating:

    5.0/51 Reviews
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    IGIDR Mumbai - Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai

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    Public/Govt


    Mumbai, Maharashtra


    Rating:

    4.2/5
    1 Reviews

    IGIDR Mumbai - Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai

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    Public/Govt

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Rating:

    4.2/51 Reviews
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    MNLU Mumbai - Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai

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    Public/Govt


    Mumbai, Maharashtra


    Rating:

    3.8/5
    8 Reviews

    MNLU Mumbai - Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai

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    Public/Govt

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Rating:

    3.8/58 Reviews
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    Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University, Mumbai

    Ownership:

    Public/Govt


    Mumbai, Maharashtra


    Rating:

    3.6/5
    1 Reviews

    Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University, Mumbai

    Ownership:

    Public/Govt

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Rating:

    3.6/51 Reviews
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    SNDT Womens University, Mumbai

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    Public/Govt


    Mumbai, Maharashtra


    Rating:

    3.9/5
    12 Reviews

    SNDT Womens University, Mumbai

    Ownership:

    Public/Govt

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Rating:

    3.9/512 Reviews
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    Vijaybhoomi University, Mumbai

    Ownership:

    Private


    Mumbai, Maharashtra


    Rating:

    4.8/5
    1 Reviews

    Vijaybhoomi University, Mumbai

    Ownership:

    Private

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Rating:

    4.8/51 Reviews
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
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