Last Updated: May 22, 2026
The 2026-27 higher education admission cycle has brought revised schedules and policy updates across universities and professional entrance systems in Maharashtra. Mumbai University, the Maharashtra State CET Cell, the Maharashtra Fee Regulating Authority (FRA) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) have issued notifications affecting undergraduate, postgraduate, engineering and law admissions.
The latest developments include revised merit list schedules, changes in professional college fee regulations, counselling updates in law admissions and draft proposals linked to multidisciplinary education reforms under the National Education Policy framework. Most timelines mentioned below are based on official admission notices, CET information bulletins and policy documents available during the May 2026 reporting period. Candidates should continue checking official portals for revised circulars and updated counselling instructions.
Mumbai University UG Admissions
Mumbai University has extended the registration deadline for first-year non-professional undergraduate programmes to May 23, 2026. The extension applies to BA, BCom and BSc courses, along with specialised programmes such as Data Science, Film Studies, Aeronautics and Forensic Science.
Important UG Dates
|
Event |
Status |
Date |
|
UG Registration Deadline |
Confirmed |
May 23, 2026 |
|
First Merit List |
Confirmed |
May 26, 2026 |
|
Document Verification & Fee Payment |
Confirmed |
May 27–29, 2026 |
|
Second Merit List |
Confirmed |
May 30, 2026 |
|
Third Merit List |
Confirmed |
June 4, 2026 |
|
Classes & Orientation |
Expected |
June 13, 2026 |
The university will continue reservations for OBC, SC, ST, EWS, SEBC and PwD candidates under existing Maharashtra government guidelines. Applicants should verify category certificates and eligibility rules through the official admission handbook for the 2026-27 session.
PG and IDOL Admission Updates
Applications for postgraduate programmes are scheduled to continue until May 26, 2026, while the first PG merit list is expected on June 3, according to the university admission calendar.
The Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL) has also opened admissions for the July 2026 session. The current application window is expected to remain active until June 30, 2026, subject to revision through official notifications.
IDOL Admission Overview
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Session |
July 2026 |
|
Admission Basis |
Merit-Based |
|
Courses Offered |
BA, BSc, MA, MCom and others |
|
Entrance-Based Courses |
MMS, MCA |
|
Approximate Fee Range* |
₹17,083 to ₹1,34,537 |
*Fee figures are based on available admission prospectus details during the current reporting period and may vary by programme and category.
LL.M. CET 2026 Update
The Maharashtra LL.M. CET 2026 examination has been postponed following a scheduling clash with the All India Bar Examination 21 (AIBE 21). The examination had earlier been scheduled for June 7, 2026, according to the Maharashtra CET Cell information bulletin.
LL.M. CET Highlights
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Exam Mode |
Online |
|
Duration |
60 Minutes |
|
Questions |
50 MCQs |
|
Total Marks |
100 |
|
Negative Marking |
No |
|
General Category Qualifying Marks |
40% |
|
Reserved Category Qualifying Marks |
30% |
The examination pattern mentioned above is based on the latest available CET guidelines for the 2026 admission cycle.
Engineering Admission Policy Changes
The Maharashtra FRA has approved revised fee limits for management and NRI quota seats in professional institutions through policy notifications linked to the current admission cycle.
Engineering Admission Updates
|
Policy Change |
Details |
|
Management Quota Fee Limit |
Up to 3× regular fee |
|
NRI Quota Fee Limit |
Up to 5× regular fee |
|
Additional CAP Round |
Fourth round introduced |
|
TFWS Income Eligibility |
Below ₹8 lakh annually |
Officials have stated that the additional CAP round is intended to strengthen centralised seat allocation and reduce vacant seats outside the counselling process. The Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) will continue for eligible engineering applicants from economically weaker families.
CLAT, DU Law and UGC Reform Updates
The CLAT 2026 counselling process released its fourth merit list during the latest reporting period, recording 280 fresh allotments according to counselling data retrieved in May 2026. The fifth merit list was scheduled for May 20, 2026.
Meanwhile, University of Delhi has confirmed that admissions to its BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes for the 2026-27 session will continue through CLAT instead of CUET.
Separately, the University Grants Commission has proposed draft reforms allowing biannual admissions and multidisciplinary credit flexibility. Since these remain draft proposals, implementation timelines and final regulations may change after approval.
Important Advisory for Applicants
Applicants should use only official university, CET Cell and counselling portals for registrations, counselling and fee payments. Government authorities do not request OTPs, passwords or unofficial payments through calls, messaging applications or third-party agents.
Candidates should preserve copies of application forms, payment receipts and uploaded documents for future verification.
Official Sources for Verification
- Mumbai University Admission Notifications 2026-27
- Maharashtra CET Cell Information Bulletins
- FRA Policy Notifications
- UGC Draft Reform Guidelines
- CLAT Counselling Portal Updates
Editorial Disclaimer: Admission schedules, counselling timelines, fee structures and eligibility conditions may change following revised notifications issued by universities or regulatory authorities. Official circulars, admission brochures and portal updates will take precedence over this article.