Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science admits students to UG and PG programmes through merit lists and counselling routes. The autonomous college is in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, and is affiliated with the University of Mumbai. B.Com and B.Sc are among its main courses.

For B.Com, B.Sc and BA, selection depends on Class 12 marks through the University of Mumbai CAP process. BMS and BBA need a valid MAH CET score and Maharashtra state counselling. PG courses such as M.Com, M.Sc and MA use graduation marks for admission.

Admission Update:
  • B.Com, B.Sc, and BA: Admission is through University of Mumbai CAP, and PCACS pre-registration is also required.
  • BMS and BBA: MAH CET is used for admission, followed by CAP counselling.
  • PG (M.Com, M.Sc, MA): Applications are accepted through the PCACS admission portal for the 2026-27 batch.
  • PCACS has 950 B.Sc seats in seven specialisations and 650 B.Com seats, so its intake is among the biggest in Navi Mumbai.
  • Applicants must register twice: once on the PCACS portal, admission.pcacs.ac.in, and once on the University of Mumbai portal, muugadmission.samarth.edu.in.
  • Maharashtra government reservation rules apply for SC, ST, OBC, NT and EWS categories.
  • PCACS is an autonomous college under the University of Mumbai, with autonomy granted by UGC since 2019.

PCACS Admission Portal 2026: admission.pcacs.ac.in

PCACS UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, PCACS offers commerce, arts, science, management and computer application programmes. B.Com admission covers 650 sanctioned seats across Regular, Financial Markets, Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Fintech and ACCA. BA is offered in Mass Communication and Multimedia. For these courses, there is no entrance test, and the University of Mumbai CAP merit list is prepared from Class 12 marks.

The B.Sc intake is 950 seats across Computer Science, IT, Biotechnology, Economics and Analytics, Psychology, AI-ML and Computational Science. BBA has 300 sanctioned seats, while BCA has 180 seats. BMS and BBA use MAH CET scores and Maharashtra state CAP, but BCA admission is based on Class 12 merit through the University of Mumbai CAP.

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
B.Com (all six variants), 650 seats Passed HSC (10+2) in any stream from a recognised board Class 12 merit, University of Mumbai CAP
BA (Mass Communication and Multimedia) Passed HSC (10+2) in any stream from a recognised board Class 12 merit, University of Mumbai CAP
CS, IT, AI-ML, Computational Science 10+2 with Science, Mathematics preferred, from a recognised board Class 12 merit, University of Mumbai CAP
Biotechnology 10+2 with Biology and Chemistry from a recognised board Class 12 merit, University of Mumbai CAP
Psychology, Economics and Analytics 10+2 in any stream from a recognised board Class 12 merit, University of Mumbai CAP
BBA (300 seats) Passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognised board MAH CET score, Maharashtra state CAP
BMS Passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognised board MAH CET score, Maharashtra state CAP
BCA (180 seats) Passed 10+2, Mathematics preferred, from a recognised board Class 12 merit, University of Mumbai CAP

PCACS UG Selection Process 2026

For B.Com, BA, B.Sc and BCA, PCACS considers Class 12 aggregate marks. Computer Science, IT and AI-ML usually see stronger demand, so their cutoffs are higher. BMS and BBA seats are allotted through Maharashtra CAP after MAH CET, based on score, category and preference order.

  • Pass Class 12 from a recognised board in the stream required for the chosen course.
  • Complete registration on admission.pcacs.ac.in with personal, family and academic details.
  • For University of Mumbai CAP courses, register on muugadmission.samarth.edu.in and choose Pillai College, Code 719.
  • For BMS and BBA, register on the Maharashtra state CAP portal and add PCACS as a college preference.
  • After allotment, complete document verification and fee payment at PCACS.

Note: Registration on both the PCACS portal and the University of Mumbai portal is compulsory wherever University of Mumbai CAP applies. Completing only one registration does not make the application valid.

How to Apply for UG Courses at PCACS?

  • Open admission.pcacs.ac.in and sign up using email or Google login.
  • Enter personal, family and academic details, then upload Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets.
  • Pay the college application fee and save the confirmation copy.
  • Log in to muugadmission.samarth.edu.in for University of Mumbai CAP courses, upload the photograph and signature, and select PCACS, Code 719.
  • For BMS and BBA, use the Maharashtra state CAP portal and enter the MAH CET score while filling preferences.

PCACS PG Admission 2026

PCACS PG admission is offered for M.Com, M.Sc and MA programmes. M.Com has 180 seats. M.Sc has 220 seats in total across IT, Biotechnology and Data Analytics. MA is available in Communication and Journalism.

PG selection is made from graduation marks. PCACS does not conduct a separate entrance exam or interview for these PG courses. Final-year students may apply with the semester marks available to them, but final admission depends on meeting the graduation eligibility during document verification.

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
M.Com (180 seats) B.Com or equivalent graduation degree Graduation marks merit
M.Sc IT, Biotechnology, Data Analytics (220 seats total) Relevant B.Sc graduation from recognised university Graduation marks merit
MA Communication and Journalism Graduation in any discipline from recognised university Graduation marks merit

PCACS PG Selection Process 2026

For M.Com, M.Sc and MA, the college prepares admission on the basis of graduation aggregate marks. Students waiting for final graduation results can apply provisionally with their available semester scores.

How to Apply for PG at PCACS?

  • Go to admission.pcacs.ac.in and register for the chosen PG programme.
  • Upload graduation mark sheets for all years or the available semesters.
  • Complete University of Mumbai portal registration if PCACS asks for it.
  • Submit the form to be considered for the PG merit list.

PCACS Scholarships

After admission is confirmed, PCACS students can apply for government and college-level scholarships through the college scholarship cell.

  • Maharashtra Government Post-Matric Scholarship: This is for SC, ST, OBC, NT and SEBC category students, with income conditions applicable.
  • EBC and Minority Scholarship Schemes: These schemes support students from economically backward and minority communities.
  • Institutional Merit Awards: High-performing students in each programme receive these awards at the start of the academic year.

PCACS Navi Mumbai Admission FAQs

Ques. How are students selected for B.Com at PCACS?

Ans. PCACS does not use an entrance test for B.Com. Admission is based on Class 12 marks, and allotment is done through the University of Mumbai CAP merit list.

Ques. Which registrations are needed for PCACS admission?

Ans. Applicants must complete registration on the PCACS portal, admission.pcacs.ac.in, and also on the University of Mumbai portal, muugadmission.samarth.edu.in, where they must select Pillai College, Code 719. Both steps are required for a valid application.

Ques. What is the total B.Sc intake at PCACS?

Ans. PCACS offers 950 B.Sc seats in Computer Science, IT, Biotechnology, Economics and Analytics, Psychology, AI-ML and Computational Science.

Ques. Is MAH CET needed for BMS and BBA admission at PCACS?

Ans. Yes. BMS and BBA applicants need a valid MAH CET score, and seats are allotted through Maharashtra state CAP counselling. BCA admission at PCACS is different because it uses Class 12 merit instead of MAH CET.

Ques. What does the two-step PCACS application process mean?

Ans. The two steps are separate. First, students fill the PCACS college form at admission.pcacs.ac.in. Second, they register on muugadmission.samarth.edu.in and choose Pillai College, Code 719. Skipping either step makes the application incomplete.

Ques. Who can apply for M.Com at PCACS?

Ans. Students with a B.Com degree or an equivalent graduation degree from a recognised university can apply. M.Com admission is based on graduation marks, and the course has 180 seats for the 2026-27 batch.

Ques. Are merit scholarships available at PCACS?

Ans. Yes. PCACS gives institutional merit awards to strong academic performers. Maharashtra government post-matric scholarships are also available for eligible SC, ST, OBC, NT and SEBC students.

Ques. What is the academic status of PCACS?

Ans. PCACS is an autonomous college affiliated with the University of Mumbai. UGC granted the college autonomous status in June 2019. It also has NAAC A grade accreditation, and autonomy allows the college to design syllabi within the University of Mumbai framework.

Ques. Can students awaiting final graduation results apply for PG courses at PCACS?

Ans. Yes. Final-year students can apply provisionally for M.Com or M.Sc with the semester marks available to them. Their admission is confirmed only after they meet the graduation eligibility during document verification.