Bhavan’s College Admission Dates 2027

The 2027-28 admission schedule is expected to follow the Maharashtra HSC result calendar. These tentative dates are based on the pattern followed in the previous admission cycle.

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Bhavan’s College Courses and Fees

Students can choose undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in arts, science, commerce, health sciences and research. The following table lists the duration, entry requirements and total general-category fees for the main courses.

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Industry-linked postgraduate courses have a higher fee range of INR 4.00 to 5.50 Lakhs. This range applies to MA in Entertainment Media, MA in PR and Event Management, and MA in Luxury Design Management because of their curriculum and resource needs.

Bhavan’s College Admission Process

Selection at Bhavan’s College mainly depends on marks from the qualifying examination. Programme-specific subject requirements apply, while some postgraduate specialisations may also use an entrance test or personal interview.

1. Choose a programme and confirm that the Class 12 or graduation subject requirements are met.
2. Complete the application through the college’s online admission portal.
3. Wait for the relevant merit list or, where applicable, complete the entrance test or personal interview.
4. If selected, finish the admission formalities within the period stated by the college.

BA, B.Com and B.Sc Core Science

For BA, B.Com and core B.Sc subjects, selection uses Maharashtra HSC Class 12 marks or an equivalent examination score. The college prepares the shortlist from the HSC percentage after checking stream eligibility.

• Eligibility: Applicants must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board. B.Sc subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics require PCM, while Botany, Zoology and Microbiology require PCB.
• Selection: The college publishes merit lists based on the HSC aggregate. Separate category lists are issued for SC, ST, OBC, VJ/NT and other Maharashtra reserved groups.

BMS, BAF and B.Com Retail Operations

HSC marks also determine admission to these professional undergraduate programmes in the University of Mumbai commerce and management stream. Arts and commerce combinations generally have slightly higher cutoffs.

• Eligibility: General-category applicants need at least 45% in 10+2. A commerce background is preferred for BMS but is not compulsory.
• Selection: Admission follows the college merit lists. In recent years, general-category cutoffs have usually remained between 80% and 92% in HSC.

B.Sc Computer Science, IT, Biotechnology, Data Science and AI

Marks in HSC with PCM or PCB form the basis of admission to the technical B.Sc programmes. B.Sc in Data Science and AI is a newer course, and demand for its available seats is usually higher.

Postgraduate and Doctoral Programmes

Graduation marks are used for MA, M.Com and M.Sc selection, although certain specialisations may require an entrance examination or interview. Ph.D applicants need a postgraduate degree with at least 55% and must submit a valid research proposal for review by the college doctoral committee.

Bhavan’s College Placements

The placement cell arranges recruitment opportunities for final-year students from all three constituent colleges. Campus hiring is particularly active in BMS, B.Sc Computer Science and IT, BAF, and media programmes because these areas have stronger links with employers.

NIRF 2025 figures show that 232 students from the three-year UG group graduating in 2023-24 secured campus placements. Their median salary was INR 2.85 LPA. For the same year, 43 PG students were placed and received a median salary of INR 4.45 LPA.

TCS, HDFC Bank, L&T, ICICI Bank, Wipro, Infosys and Reliance Industries are among the organisations that have recruited students from the college. Faculty work across science and management also generated INR 4.60 Crores in consultancy revenue during 2023-24. Students who do not take campus jobs commonly continue to postgraduate study, prepare for CA, CS, UPSC or banking examinations, or find employment through alumni contacts.

Bhavan’s College Rankings

India Today has assessed Bhavan’s College in several subject streams. The latest available positions are from 2024.

The college has a NAAC ’A’ Grade with a CGPA of 3.02. Although it submitted information for NIRF 2025 in the Colleges category, no published NIRF rank is available for Bhavan’s College Mumbai. It does not feature in the NIRF University ranking because it is a degree college rather than a university.

Bhavan’s College Scholarships

Financial assistance includes state fee concessions, central scholarship schemes, merit awards and departmental support. The largest fee reductions are intended for reserved-category students and learners from economically weaker households.

Students who perform well in annual examinations may also receive college merit scholarships or awards from individual departments and faculties. Scholarship amounts can change each academic year, so students should review notices on the college portal and scholarship notice board.

Bhavan’s College Campus and Infrastructure

Munshi Nagar in Andheri West, Mumbai, is home to the 45-acre Bhavan’s College campus. It can be reached by road, Andheri railway station and Metro Line 1. The site contains the three constituent colleges, junior college sections, administrative buildings, playgrounds and science laboratories.

The library maintains resources for arts, science and commerce students. Laboratories support undergraduate teaching and research in Chemistry, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Physics and Biotechnology. Research activity led to 13 patents published and granted in 2023, while consultancy work produced INR 4.60 Crores in revenue during 2023-24.

Female students can apply for separate hostel accommodation. Other facilities include a sports ground and an auditorium. Students participate through the active student council, yearly cultural festivals and events organised by academic departments, in line with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s focus on culture and the arts.

Bhavan’s College vs KC College vs Jai Hind College

These three autonomous Mumbai colleges offer merit-based undergraduate study in overlapping subject areas. Their locations, available streams, accreditation and general fee ranges differ.

Bhavan’s College has a broader selection of science subjects and newer technology courses such as Data Science and AI. KC College and Jai Hind College are situated near Churchgate, which makes them easier to reach from residential areas in south Mumbai. The Andheri West location is more convenient for many students living in Andheri, Juhu and other western suburbs.