Mumbai University senate clears 2026–27 academic plan; proposes 17 new colleges
Vikas Kumar Pandit | July 27, 2025 | 08:47 PM IST | 1 min read
University of Mumbai: The Academic Council's five-year roadmap includes 15 skill-based colleges across Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Alibag and Jawhar. The Senate also approved the 2023–24 accounts, proposed new BSc IT and BA-BCom colleges, and cleared autonomy statutes for departmental governance.
The University of Mumbai has approved its annual academic plan for 2026–27 in the Senate meeting. The plan includes the proposal for 17 new colleges, including 13 multidisciplinary skill-based colleges and two traditional applied colleges.
The proposed 15 new skill-based colleges will be set up across Mumbai and its surrounding districts. Locations include Dadar (West), South Mumbai, Malad (West), Mulund (East), Kandivali (East), Shahapur-Mohili-Aghai, Ambernath-Chargaon/Lavale, Alibag-Sasawane/Mandwa, Alibag town, Ratnagiri city, Dapoli-Umbarale village, Kudal-Oras, Saphale, Jawhar-Talvali, and Vanagon.
The university has also proposed to fill two vacant posts for the 2024–25 academic year by establishing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc IT) college in Bhiwandi and a Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Commerce (BA-BCom) college at Gaondevi-Dongri in Andheri.
The Senate also approved the university’s annual accounts for 2023–24, the balance sheet as of March 31, 2024, and the audit report submitted by statutory auditors.
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Academic council drafted the proposal
The autonomy statutes aim to allow departments to prepare or revise courses, set assessment methods, and define administrative structures within their units. Departments will also get control over financial management and infrastructure planning.
The 2026–27 plan is part of the university’s five-year perspective plan for 2024–25 to 2028–29, prepared under the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016.
The Academic Council drafted the plan, which was then placed before the Management Council and the Academic Council for approval. It was tabled before the Senate for submission to the state government and received approval in Saturday’s meeting.
The Senate meeting was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Ravindra Kulkarni. Pro-vice-chancellor Ajay Bhamare, registrar Prasad Karande, and other members attended.
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