Mumbai University Extends Admission Deadline to August 20

The University of Mumbai has extended the online admission deadline for its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered through the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) until August 20, 2026.

The CDOE is offering direct admission to eligible candidates for its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with flexible learning options, affordable fees, and programmes recognised by the University Grants Commission’s Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

At the undergraduate level, the CDOE offers a wide range of courses, including Bachelor of Arts programmes in History, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Geography, Rural Development, Marathi, Hindi, and English. Other programmes include B.Com in Commerce, Accountancy and Business Management, B.Com in Accounting and Finance, B.Sc. in Information Technology, and B.Sc. in Computer Science.

The postgraduate programmes include M.A. courses in History, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Marathi, Hindi, English, Geography, Education, Communication and Journalism, and Public Relations. The centre also offers M.Com programmes in Advanced Accountancy and Business Management, along with M.Sc. programmes in Mathematics, Information Technology, and Computer Science.

In addition to these programmes, the CDOE also offers Master of Management Studies (MMS), Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM), and Diploma in School Management (DSM). Students also have the option of pursuing a dual degree through the CDOE.

The admission process for the two-year MMS and MCA programmes is currently underway. Candidates who have cleared the admission process are being sent online payment links by the CDOE and can confirm their admission by paying the prescribed fees within the stipulated period.

An additional online entrance process will be conducted on Sunday, August 16, for candidates who did not apply earlier or were unable to appear for the previous online entrance examination. Eligible candidates can submit applications for the additional entrance process until August 10.

The CDOE has been offering M.A. Sociology through the online mode since the previous academic year. From the 2026-27 academic year, the Diploma in School Management will also be offered entirely online. The complete process, from admission to examination, will be conducted online, allowing eligible students to pursue these programmes from any location.

Online applications for all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes can be submitted through the CDOE admission portal. The extension of the admission deadline and the additional online entrance process provide more opportunities for candidates to apply for the programmes offered by the CDOE.

The University of Mumbai's decision to extend the admission deadline and conduct an additional online entrance process is expected to benefit many students who are interested in pursuing higher education through distance and online learning. With the flexibility and affordability of the CDOE's programmes, more students can now access quality education and enhance their career prospects.