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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
At 17, Mumbai University among India's top 20 in QS World Ranking 2026
In a major academic milestone for the University of Mumbai, it has secured 17th rank in QS World University Rankings 2026, moving up its position among top 20 educational institutions in India. Last year it ranked 20th. This year, University of Mumbai holds the second spot among traditional universities in Maharashtra, only after Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) which ranks 14th nationally. The prestigious world ranking for educational institutions, released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), also shows that the university has managed a significant jump on the global rankings too. The University of Mumbai has moved up to the 664th position worldwide, from the 711-720 band last year. Mumbai University shows upward growth on the global platform in the past five years. From ranking beyond 1,000 in the year 2021, the varsity has jumped to rank 664 in QS World University Rankings 2026. According to the QS World University Rankings report, University of Mumbai has excelled in all areas, achieving the highest score of 91 in Employment Outcomes. This is followed by 53.7 in Citations per Faculty, 41.3 in Sustainability, 31.5 in Employer Reputation, 27.6 in International Research Network as well as remarkable performance in Academic Reputation, International students' diversity, and Faculty-Student Ratio. Vice Chancellor of Mumbai University, Prof Ravindra Kulkarni, said, 'These rankings are a testament to the dedicated and sustainable efforts made by every stakeholder of our university. We have launched a University Department Ranking Framework (UDRF) to further improve, and with growing international student numbers and ongoing faculty recruitment, we expect even greater achievements ahead.' According to varsity administration, this rise in rankings reflects years of focused development. In recent years, University of Mumbai has signed several national and international educational Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and has started various professional and skill-based courses. At national level, it has excelled in sports, cultural and outreach activities. There is a 156% increase in the number of research papers published in international journals. Total 12 departments/institutes are recognized under various national programmes and more than 80 teachers are on various professional bodies. And 18 National/International awards have been won by teachers in the last five years. Every year, nearly 20 teachers visit abroad for academic activities.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
QS world univ rankings: MU leaps to 664th spot
Mumbai: Mumbai University has made a significant jump in the latest QS World University Rankings 2026, climbing to the 664th position from last year's 711-720 band. Among Indian universities participating in the QS rankings, the university has risen to the 17th place, improving from 20th last year. The university, which has scored high on employment outcomes in this edition of the rankings, has seen a consistent rise in its performance over the past five years. Among traditional universities in the country, MU is ranked second. On the other hand, it took a beating in the scores in faculty-student ratio this year, among other things. The QS World Rankings for global universities was released on Wednesday. Among Mumbai institutions, IIT Bombay is the only institution to make it to the top 150, with a 129th rank, despite slipping by 11 positions from last year's edition. Last year, MU was ranked 52 in South Asia. MU, in a statement, issued on Wednesday, called the rankings 'historic', even as it is gradually inching towards the top 500 institutions globally. As per QS report, the university scored highest—91 units—in employment outcomes, followed by citations per faculty at 53.7 and 41.3 in sustainability and 31.5 in employer's reputation among others. In fact, the employment outcomes have jumped from 70.5 units in 2024 rankings to 91 in this one and the scores in citations per faculty, too, has doubled in this period. The lowest score, though, in single digit, was given for faculty-student ratio (4.7) and having international students (4.3) and faculty (3.0), though the performance in these parameters, too, has improved. Vice-chancellor Ravindra Kulkarni said the rankings are contributory efforts by every stakeholder of MU in research and development. "We will continue to strive for even higher rankings in the future. We have initiated the University Department Ranking Framework to support this goal. We anticipate significant positive changes in our future rankings due to the increasing number of international students, our commitment to sustainable development and ongoing faculty recruitment offers," he said.
Indian Express
03-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Mumbai University grants Rs 2.74 crore in financial aid to economically weaker and marginalised students
The University of Mumbai has disbursed a total of Rs 2.74 crore in financial assistance to economically weaker and socially marginalised students for the academic year 2024-25. According to a statement from the university, the aid was distributed through four welfare schemes managed by the university's Department of Student Development. According to Mumbai University, this year's assistance marks the highest-ever annual disbursal under these schemes, surpassing previous years: Prof Ravindra Kulkarni, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai, said, 'This initiative is a commendable step to support the educational journey of financially and socially disadvantaged students studying at Mumbai University. Every year, the university allocates a substantial budget to ensure that more students benefit from these schemes.' Students studying in affiliated colleges, recognised institutions, and academic departments of the university received support under a number of schemes, such as the following: –Book Bank Scheme: Rs 1.06 crore distributed to 27,471 students from affiliated colleges and 57 students from academic departments. –Financial Assistance Scheme for Economically Weaker and Backward Students: Rs 6.38 lakh distributed to 198 college students and 22 department students. –Aid to Scheduled Tribe (ST) Students in Colleges: Rs 1.01 crore distributed to 1,950 students (1,103 boys and 847 girls) from 21 colleges. –Support to SC/ST/DT/NT Students in University Departments: Rs 60 lakh provided to 120 students across various departments. Applications were collected online through a dedicated portal created by the Department of Students' Development to ensure streamlined and transparent disbursal. Meanwhile, the registrations for First-Year Junior College (FYJC) Admissions 2025 close today. Earlier it was exntended till June 3. Candidates can register on the official website at The revised admission schedule for Maharashtra FYJC 2025 has been announced. The provisional general merit list will be released on June 5, 2025, followed by an objection/ correction window from June 6 to June 7 for students to make necessary amendments. The final general merit list will then be published on June 8, establishing the final rankings for applicants. Quota-based admissions—including Minority, In-house, and Management quotas—will take place between June 9 and June 11. Subsequently, the College Allotment List will be displayed on June 10. To streamline the admission process, Maharashtra has introduced a statewide online Centralised Admission Process (CAP), enabling students from any region to apply to junior colleges across the state through a single unified platform. After the allotment, students will need to submit their documents and confirm admission between June 11 and June 18, 2025.
