SNDTWU Mumbai Admission 2026

Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University

Mumbai, Maharashtra · SNDTWU Mumbai · Estd. 1951

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

SNDT WU 2026-27 admissions at sndt.ac.in. Programmes typically open registration June-July 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University

Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University (SNDT Women's University), established on 5 June 1916 by Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve (the social reformer and Bharat Ratna recipient), is the first women's university in India and in South Asia. The university was established as the Indian Women's University, renamed in honour of its first benefactor Sir Vithaldas D. Thackersey's wife Nathibai. Headquartered at Churchgate, Mumbai with campuses at Pune and Juhu, SNDT received the status of state university through the SNDT Women's University Act 1951 (made an MH state university; previously a deemed-equivalent institution).

SNDT WU has 40+ teaching departments organised into 11 faculties — Arts, Education, Home Science, Social Work, Commerce, Library Science, Music & Fine Arts, Special Education, Computer Science, Management and Vocational Studies. It affiliates 50+ women's colleges. NAAC A grade accredited. Admits women candidates only (with some PhD and select PG programmes opening to all genders).

UG admissions through Plus Two merit or SNDT entrance. PG admissions through SNDT PG entrance or CUET PG for select departments. PhD through SNDT PET. Maharashtra state quota with women-only reservation; some programmes accept male candidates in supernumerary seats.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

SNDT Entrance / Merit

Conducted by SNDT Women's University

Women-only admissions (with some PG/PhD opening to all genders). UG admissions through SNDT entrance or Plus Two merit. PG admissions through SNDT PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through SNDT PET.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass + SNDT entrance/merit; women candidates only (some specific exceptions). PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
SNDT Admission Opens 2026	01 Jun 2026	—	sndt.ac.in	Upcoming
SNDT Entrance 2026	10 Jul 2026	—	sndt.ac.in	Upcoming
SNDT Counselling 2026	15 Aug 2026	—	sndt.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.

SNDT women-focused scholarships, Maharashtra state Mahajyoti/Sarathi/Mahabodhi, Pragati Scholarship for girl students (AICTE), Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

Women candidates only for most programmes (100% women reservation); within women, MH state SC/ST/OBC/VJNT/SBC/EWS reservation applies.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University?

Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University admits students primarily through SNDT Entrance / 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 Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University 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 Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University accept SNDT Entrance / Merit scores?

SNDT Entrance / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.