HBSU Mumbai Admission 2026

Dr Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra · HBSU Mumbai · Estd. 2019

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

HBSU 2026-27 admissions at hbsu.ac.in. UG registration typically June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Dr Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai

Dr. Homi Bhabha State University (HBSU) Mumbai, established in 2019 by an Act of the Maharashtra state legislature, is a unique cluster state university located in central Mumbai. The university brings together four prestigious autonomous colleges of Mumbai into a single cluster university: Government Institute of Science (Mumbai), Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics, Elphinstone College, and the Maharashtra College of Arts, Science & Commerce. The university is named after Dr. Homi J. Bhabha — the noted Indian nuclear physicist.

HBSU offers UG (BA, BSc, BCom, BMS, BCA, BBA) and PG (MA, MSc, MCom, MBA) programmes through its four constituent colleges. The university maintains the historic identity of each constituent college (some dating to the 19th century — Elphinstone College was founded in 1856, Sydenham in 1913). The university has plans to expand into Engineering, Management and Law.

UG admissions through HBSU Common Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two marks. PG admissions through HBSU PG entrance or CUET PG for select departments. PhD through HBSU PET.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

HBSU CET / Merit

Conducted by Dr. Homi Bhabha State University Mumbai

UG admissions through HBSU Common Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two marks. PG admissions through HBSU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through HBSU PET.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with relevant stream. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
HBSU Admission Opens 2026	01 Jun 2026	—	hbsu.ac.in	Upcoming
HBSU CET 2026	10 Jul 2026	—	hbsu.ac.in	Upcoming
HBSU Counselling 2026	10 Aug 2026	—	hbsu.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Maharashtra state Mahajyoti/Sarathi/Mahabodhi, HBSU merit scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

Maharashtra state policy: SC 13%, ST 7%, VJ-A 3%, NT-B 2.5%, NT-C 3.5%, NT-D 2%, OBC 19%, SBC 2%, EWS 10%, PwBD 4-5%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Dr Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai?

Dr Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai admits students primarily through HBSU CET / Merit. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Dr Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Dr Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Dr Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Dr Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai accept HBSU CET / Merit scores?

HBSU CET / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Dr Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.