
Scholarships at University of Mumbai : Eligibility, Amounts & Benefits- Mumbai City

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Scholarships for programs at MU
Browse the complete list of scholarships offered at MU for undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs. Find out eligibility, benefits, required documents, and important deadlines.
Scholarship for Ph.D. Communication & Journalism
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Research Fellowship for Backward Class Students | Backward Class Students registered at the University Departments for the Ph.D. Degree (full time), with parental annual income less than ₹1 lakh. [13] |
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Government of India Scholarship/Freeship | SC/ST/DT/NT/SBC category students whose parents' annual income is less than ₹1 lakh. [13] |
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Scholarship for M.A. Communication & Journalism
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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V. Shantaram Motion Picture Scientific Research and Cultural Foundation Scholarship | Students doing research on films in the Department of Communication and Journalism, University of Mumbai. [8] |
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Merit-based Scholarships (Government) | Top scorers in the merit list. [10, 12] |
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Post-Matric Scholarships for Students with Disabilities | Students with benchmark disabilities. [15] |
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Scholarship for MMS Master of Management Studies
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Smt Jyoti Dwivedi Memorial Scholarship | Academically talented students facing financial challenges |
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MahaDBT Scholarship | Economically weaker section and category students (as per Maharashtra Government guidelines) |
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Jamnalal Bajaj Scholarship | Students with demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential |
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Shriram Prasadji Podar Scholarship | Students from economically backward backgrounds with demonstrated academic excellence |
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JBIMS Alumni Scholarships | Meritorious students |
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Scholarship for M.A. English Literature
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Government of India Scholarships (NSP) | - |
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Government of Maharashtra Scholarships (MAHADBT/BARTI/TRTI/SARTHI/MAHA-JYOTI) | - |
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UGC Scholarships (National Fellowship) | - |
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Institutional Merit Scholarship/Free Studentship (University of Mumbai Schemes) | Based on exceptional academic and overall performance. [3] |
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Book Bank Scheme for SC/ST/DT/NT (University of Mumbai Schemes) | Belonging to SC/ST/DT/NT categories. |
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Financial Assistance to Needy and Financially Backward Class (University of Mumbai Schemes) | Economically weaker students. |
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YUVA RAKSHA Group Insurance Scheme | Affiliated college and department students. |
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Scholarship for M.Ed. Master of Education
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Government Scholarships for Reserved Categories | Students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, VJNT, SBC categories, as per state government and university rules. Specific income criteria may apply for certain schemes. |
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Scholarship for Ph.D. English Literature
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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General Merit/Need-Based Scholarships | Based on academic merit and financial need, as per university and external funding guidelines. |
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Scholarship for Ph.D. Computer Science
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Financial Assistance for Backward Class Students | Students belonging to SC/ST/NT/DT/SBC categories studying at various university departments. |
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Financial Assistance for Needy Students | Economically backward students studying at affiliated colleges, institutions, and departments. |
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Government Scholarships | Students studying at university-affiliated colleges, institutions, and departments (specific criteria vary by scholarship). |
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Scholarship for Ph.D. Library & Information Science
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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UGC Non-NET Fellowship for Ph.D. Scholars | Full-time Ph.D. students who are not NET qualified and are not receiving any other fellowship/scholarship/salary from any source. NET (LS) scholars not receiving other fellowships are also eligible. [12] |
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Scholarship for M.Sc. Computer Science
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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General Merit-Based Scholarships | Meritorious students. |
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Financial Assistance for Backward Classes (Government Scholarships) | Students belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/NT/DT/SBC) and economically backward classes (EBC). Income criteria may apply. |
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Scholarship for M.Lib.I.Sc. Master of Library & Information Science
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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National Fellow Scholarship | Candidates belonging to ST Category, for Higher Education. |
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Scholarships for Wards of University Employees | Children of University employees. |
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Scholarships through National Scholarship Portal | - |
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Government of Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship | OBC Students (commonly applied). |
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Financial Assistance for Needy Students | Economically backward students studying at affiliated colleges, institutions, and departments. |
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Book Bank Scheme | Backward class students in affiliated colleges. |
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MAHADBT scholarship | - |
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Scholarship for Ph.D. Biotechnology
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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UGC Non-NET Fellowship for Ph.D. Scholars | Registered under full-time Ph.D. Programme in Science Subjects, not NET qualified, and not receiving any other fellowship/scholarship/salary. NET (LS) scholars not receiving other fellowship are also eligible. |
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Narotam Sekhsaria Fellowships for Research | Master's degree in Physics/Demography/Statistics with at least 55% marks from a recognized university, below 25 years of age. (Eligibility criteria may vary, this is for specific departments). |
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DBT – JRF Scholarships | Ph.D. candidates in Biotechnology from India and other countries. |
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CSIR – UGC NET Scholarships | Students studying Life Sciences. |
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Scholarship for M.Sc. Biotechnology
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Financial Assistance to Backward Classes (SC/ST/NT/DT/SBC) | Students belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/NT/DT/SBC) with parental income less than ₹1,00,000 per annum and domicile in Maharashtra. |
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Financial Assistance to Needy Students (Economically Backward Class) | Needy students belonging to the economically backward class studying at various affiliated colleges/institutions/departments of the university, with parental annual income less than ₹75,000. |
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Lotus Foundation Scholarship | Candidate securing the highest marks on aggregate in M.Com. Management Studies, continuing for M.Com. degree examination full course. |
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Syndicate Bank Golden Jubilee Scholarship | Candidate passing B.Com. degree examination at first attempt with highest marks on aggregate, continuing studies for M.Com. degree examination. |
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Dr Alzira Roger Borges Scholarship | Wards of permanent employees at Mumbai University. |
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Government Scholarships (General) | Students studying at University affiliated colleges/institutions and departments, as per Government of India scholarship schemes. |
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Scholarship for Ph.D. Management
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Raman Kant Munjal Scholarship 2025 | Open to Indian nationals pursuing Business, Management, Economics & Accounting. |
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Doctoral Fellowship in India for ASEAN 2025 | Open for all research fields. |
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DBT – JRF Scholarships | Ph.D. candidates in biotechnology (from India and other countries). |
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Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance Senior Fellowship | International students pursuing postdoctoral studies in Basic Sciences or Veterinary Science. |
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Scholarship for Ph.D. Education
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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General Merit/Need-Based Scholarships | Academic merit, research potential, and/or financial need. For economically backward students, parents' annual income less than ₹1 lakh. |
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Research Fellowship for Backward Class Students | Backward Class (S.C., S.T., N.T., D.T., S.B.C.) students registered for full-time Ph.D. Degree in University Departments, with parents' annual income less than ₹1 lakh. |
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Scholarship for Ph.D. Chemistry
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Merit-Based Scholarships | Based on academic merit and research potential. [10] |
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Need-Based Financial Aid | Based on financial need. [10] |
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Research Grants and Fellowships | - |
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Special Scholarships for International Students | International students pursuing postgraduate studies. [20] |
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DBT – JRF Scholarships | Ph.D. candidates in Biotechnology (and potentially related sciences). [20] |
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CSIR – UGC JRF NET | Students studying Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering Sciences, who qualify NET. [20] |
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Doctoral fellowship in India for ASEAN | Ph.D. candidates from ASEAN countries. [27] |
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Post-Matric Scholarships for Students with Disabilities | Students with Disabilities. [27] |
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Scholarship for M.Sc. Chemistry
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) - INSPIRE | Meritorious Students with aggregate marks within top 1% of their Class XII examination of any State/Central Education Board in India OR secured ranks in JEE of IIT, AIPMT (within top 10000 ranks), AND pursuing courses in Natural and Basic Sciences at B.Sc., B.S., Int. M.Sc./M.S. level. Age group 17-22 years. Minimum 60% or above marks OR GPA ≥ 7.0 in B.Sc. or M.Sc. examinations for continuation. [28] |
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CSIR – UGC JRF NET Fellowship | Students studying Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering Sciences. [30] |
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Scholarship for M.Com. Commerce
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Lotus Foundation Scholarship | Highest marks in M.Com Management Studies program. |
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Syndicate Bank Golden Jubilee Scholarship | Highest marks in B.Com degree exam and continues M.Com studies. |
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Late Shri Mohan Lal Tannan Scholarship | Passes B.Com degree examination at first attempt with highest marks (not less than 55% aggregate) and continues M.Com studies. Also awarded to two candidates with highest and second highest marks. |
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Principal K.M. Kundanani Scholarship | Highest marks on aggregate among successful candidates at the Final examination for B.Sc., B.Com., and B.A. |
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Financial Assistance to Students representing Backward Classes | Belonging to SC/ST/NT/DT/SBC categories; parents' annual income less than ₹1 lakh. [11, 19] |
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Corpus Fund for Economically Backward Students | Economically backward students; parents' annual income less than ₹75,000. [11, 19] |
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Book Bank Scheme | Backward class students. |
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YUVA RAKSHA Group Insurance Scheme | Students from affiliated colleges, institutions, and university departments. |
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Scholarship for Ph.D. Commerce
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Financial Assistance to Backward Classes | Students belonging to SC, ST, NT, DT, SBC categories, with parents' annual income less than ₹1 Lakh, studying in University Departments for Ph.D. Degree (full time). [22] |
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Financial Assistance to Needy Students | Economically backward class students studying at various affiliated Colleges/Institutions/Departments of the University. Two applications on merit from each College/Institution/Department are invited. [22] |
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Government of India scholarship/freeship | SC/ST/DT/NT/SBC category students whose parents' income is less than ₹1 Lakh per annum. [22] |
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Scholarship for Ph.D. Physics
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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UGC Non-NET Fellowship | Full-time Ph.D. scholars in Science subjects who are not NET qualified and are not receiving any other fellowship/scholarship/salary. |
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Narotam Sekhsaria Fellowships for Research | Master's degree in Physics with at least 55% marks from a recognized University, below 25 years of age (age relaxation possible for exceptionally qualified). |
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General University Scholarships and Financial Aid | Based on academic merit, research potential, and financial need. |
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Scholarship for Ph.D. History
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Research Fellowship for Backward Class Students | Backward Class Students registered at the University Departments for the Ph.D. Degree (full time), whose parents annual income is less than ₹1,00,000. |
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Scholarship for M.Sc. Physics
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Reserved Category Concession | Students belonging to various reserved categories (e.g., SC, OBC, SBC). Specific eligibility criteria apply based on caste and non-creamy layer status. |
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Government Scholarships | Students studying at university-affiliated colleges, institutions, and departments as per government norms. |
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Corpus Fund for Economically Backward Students | Economically backward students studying at affiliated colleges, institutions, and departments. |
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Scholarship for M.A. History
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Government Scholarships for Reserved Categories | Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/VJ-NT/SBC categories. |
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Merit-Based Scholarships | Students with excellent academic records. |
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Need-Based Scholarships | Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. |
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Post-Matric Scholarships for Students with Disabilities | Students with benchmark disabilities. |
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External Scholarships | Varies by external organization/government body. |
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Scholarship for Ph.D. Law
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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UGC Non-NET Fellowship for Ph.D. Scholars | Full-time Ph.D. students registered under the University who are not NET qualified and are not receiving any other fellowship/scholarship/salary from any source. |
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Scholarship for LL.M. Master of Laws
Scholarships | Eligibility | Benefit |
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Government Scholarships/Freeships for Backward Classes | Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Vimukta Jatis (VJ), Nomadic Tribes (NT), and Special Backward Classes (SBC) categories, as per prevailing government rules and submission of required documents (e.g., non-creamy layer certificate for categories other than SC/ST). |
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Financial Assistance to Needy Students | - |
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Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship | - |
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