Elphinstone College Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Elphinstone College is well recognized for offering the professional degree courses at the undergraduate level under the affiliation of Mumbai University. The popular courses offered by the Elphinstone College includes BA, B.Sc, and BCom. BA and B.Sc. are offered with three majors in different subject combinations with over 100 seats while BCom is offered with over 50 seats. 

The admission to all the UG level programs of Elphinstone College is given on the basis of merits obtained by the applying candidates in their 10+2 or equivalent qualifying examination.

Elphinstone College Merit List 2024 (Released)

Course First Merit List Second Merit List General Merit List
B.Sc Biotechnology Check here Check here -
B.Sc - - Check here
BA Check here Check here -
B.Sc General Science Check here Check here -
B.Com Check here Check here -
B.Sc IT Check here Check here -
M.Sc Industrial Biotechnology Check here - Check here
MSc Bioinformatics Check here - Check here
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Elphinstone College Mumbai BA Admissions 2024

Elphinstone College offers courses in BA with various different combinations. The main subjects are – Economics, English, Geography, Hindi, History, Marathi, Sociology, and Political Science. The students major in the subjects at the third year of the course. They can choose either one subject or two of their choice.

The basic eligibility criteria for the course is 10 + 2. All admissions are based on merit in the qualifying examination.

Course Name Minimum Eligibility
BA 10 + 2 with 40% marks.
  • Candidates who have passed 10 + 2 from any recognized board can apply.
  • Students will have to choose certain subjects every year as a choice.
  • Student appearing for their class XII finals can also apply.
  • Students from any stream can apply.

Elphinstone College Mumbai B.Sc Admissions 2024

Apart from offering courses in Arts at the UG level, the college offers courses in Science as well, offering triple majors in different subject combinations. The subjects offered are Biotechnology, Chemistry, Zoology, Statistics, Botany, Microbiology, Physics and Mathematics.

The basic eligibility criteria for the courses is a 10 + 2. All admissions are based on merit in the qualifying examination.

Subject Combinations Available:

Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3
Biotechnology Chemistry Zoology
Biotechnology Chemistry Botany
Biotechnology Chemistry Statistics
Biotechnology Botany Zoology
Chemistry Botany Zoology
Microbiology Chemistry Zoology
Microbiology Chemistry Botany
Microbiology Botany Zoology
Chemistry Physics Mathematics
Chemistry Physics Statistics
Mathematics Physics Statistics
Course Name Specialization(s) Minimum Eligibility
B. Sc. Any of the above subject combinations 10 + 2 with Science.
Information Technology 10 + 2 with Mathematics and 40 % marks.
Biotechnology 10 + 2 with Biology.
  • Candidates who have passed 10 + 2 from any recognized board can apply.
  • Students will have to choose certain subjects every year as a choice.
  • Second year and third year subject choices are based on the subjects opted in the first year.
  • Final year class XII students are also eligible to apply

Elphinstone College Mumbai B. Com Admissions 2024

Apart from offering courses in Arts and Science, the college offers a course in commerce.

The basic eligibility criteria for the courses is a 10 + 2. All admissions are based on merit in the qualifying examination.

Course Name Minimum Eligibility
B. Com. 10 + 2 with Maths.
  • Candidates who have passed 10 + 2 from any recognized board can apply.
  • Students will have to choose certain subjects every year as a choice.
  • Second year and third year subject choices are based on the subjects opted in the first year.
  • Student appearing for their class XII finals can also apply.

Elphinstone College Application Process 2024

Elphinstone College Application Forms for admission to various undergraduate programs would be available in offline mode only from the college premises. The steps to apply are mentioned below.

  • The application forms for all the courses are available at the college campus.
  • The application fee has to be submitted in cash at the admissions office.
  • Required Documents:

SSLC/10th marks card, PUC/12th marks card, any entrance marks cards (if applicable), TC.

Address For Correspondence:
ELPHINSTONE COLLEGE 156, M.G.Road, 
Fort, Mumbai-400 032.

Email :info@elphinstone.ac.in
Tel.: (022) 2284 4060, 2284 3797
Website: www.elphinstone.ac.in

Elphinstone College 2024 Scholarship

Elphinstone College has several scholarship schemes for meritorious students. Some of the major scholarship schemes managed by the college authorities from different categories are mentioned below:

Class Total No. of Scholarships No.and Name of Scholarship Monthly Value of Scholarships
F.Y.J.C. Arts 2 2 DadibaM.Sethna Endowment Scholarships INR 30/- each
S.Y.J.C. Arts 2 2 DadibaM.Sethna Endowment Scholarships INR 30/- each
F.Y.J.C. Science 4 2 DadibaM.Sethna Endowment Scholarships INR 30/- each
S.Y.J.C. Science 4 2 DadibaM.Sethna Endowment Scholarships INR 30/- each
F.Y.B.A. 13 6 Centenary Scholarships INR 40/- each
7 College Open Merit Scholarships INR 15/- each
S.Y.B.A. 13 2 Municipal Scholarships INR 40/- each
4 Centenary Scholarships INR 40/- each
7 College Open Merit Scholarships INR 15/- each
T.Y.B.A. 14 1 Tata Scholarship INR 50/- each
2 Municipal Scholarships INR 40/- each
4 Centenary Scholarships INR 40/- each
7 College Open Merit Scholarships INR 15/- each
F.Y.B.Sc. 13 5 Centenary Scholarships INR 40/- each
S.Y.B.Sc. 13 2 Municipal Scholarships INR 40/- each
4 Centenary Scholarships INR 40/- each
7 College Open Merit Scholarships INR 15/- each
T.Y.B.Sc. 14 1 Tata Scholarship INR 50/-
2 Municipal Scholarships INR 40/- each
4 Centenary Scholarships INR 40/- each
7 College Open Merit Scholarships INR 15/- each
MA/MSc-I 1 1 Municipal Scholarships INR 150/-
MA/MSc-II 1 1 Municipal Scholarships INR 150/-
Ph.D. 1 1 Municipal Scholarships INR 150/-
  • Preference for awarding scholarship is given to candidates who have managed to clear all the examination and have remained students of Elphinstone College throughout their College and university career.
  • In case students transferred from other colleges have obtained an aggregate of 55% in their terminal examinations, they can also be considered for the scholarship awards.
  • There are several determining factors for awarding scholarship such as good conduct, satisfactory progress, and regularity in attendance.
  • Candidates awarded scholarships are however not exempted from payment of College and Gymkhana Fee.

Apart from the scholarships managed by the college authorities, there are several sponsored scholarship schemes by the Central and State Governments. Various centrally and state sponsored scholarship schemes are listed below.

List of scholarship schemes sponsored by Government of India:

  • National Merit Scholarships
  • National Loan Scholarships
  • National Talent Search Scholarships
  • National Scholarships Talent Search Scholarship
  • National Scholarships for Talented Children from Rural Area
  • Cultural Talent Search Scholarships
  • Sports Talent Search Scholarships
  • Merit Scholarships to children of Primary and Secondary School Teachers.
  • Scholarships for Post-Matric study in Hindi to students from Non-Hindi speaking states.
  • Scholarships to students from Higher Secondary Course studying Sanskrit.
  • Scholarships to students belonging to Backward Classes / Lower Income Group.
  • Scholarships / Educational Concession to children of Defence Services Personnel / Ex-Servicemen
  • Scholarships / Educational Concession to children of Freedom Fighters.

List of scholarships schemes sponsored by Government of Maharashtra:

  • Open Merit Scholarships
  • Free-Studentships to students belonging to the Backward Classes
  • Free-Studentships to students belonging to the Economically Backward Classes
  • Educational Concessions to girl students in Standards XI and XII (Junior College)
  • Scholarships to students passing out from Government Public Schools
  • Sports Scholarships

List of scholarship schemes managed by Other Trusts

  1. The Dorab Tata Special Scholarships: Managed by the Sir J.H. Bhabha Memorial Trust, for very meritorious students from Standard XII (Junior College). Candidates will get a scholarship of INR 150/- per month.
  2. The J.H. Bhabha Memorial Scholarships: This is also managed by Sir J.H. Bhabha Memorial Trust. Candidates from economically modest family background pursuing B.A./B.Sc (First Year) are eligible or monthly scholarship of INR 150/-.
    Scholarship is admissible for first year but can be renewed for the second and third year depending on candidates’ annual examination performance.

Elphistone College Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

Category  FYBSc Biotech FYBSc IT FYBSc FYBCom FYBA
Open 97.83% 95.17% 95.2% 94.8% 99%
SC 91.67% 85.33% 82.67% 81% 85.67%
ST 78% 82% 75.67% VACANT VACANT 
OBC  91.5% 81.4% 86.2% 83.17% 89.17%
NT-A VACANT  VACANT  VACANT  VACANT  74.83%
NT-B VACANT VACANT VACANT 57% VACANT 
NT-C 89.5% VACANT VACANT 58.83% VACANT 
NT-D 78.77 55.54% VACANT VACANT 80.83%
EWS 78% 80.67% 78% 75.8% VACANT 
Defence VACANT  73.4% VACANT VACANT VACANT 

FAQ

Ques: Does Elphinstone College provide reservation provision?  

Ans. Yes, Elphinstone College provides reservation provision as follows:   

Category Percentage (%)
SC 13
ST 7
DT (A) 3
NT (B) 2.5
NT (C) 3.5
NT (D) 2
OBC 19

Ques: What are the statistics of the seats at Elphinstone College in various courses?  

Ans. The statistics of the seats at Elphinstone College in various courses are listed in tabulated form:   

Course Name Seats 
B.A 120
B.Sc 120
B.Sc (IT) 60
B.Sc (Biotechnology) 35
B.Com 240

Ques: Does Elphinstone college grant admission on the basis of merit?  

Ans. Yes, Elphinstone College grants the admission on the basis of merit secured in the previous exam as the college doesn't conduct any entrance test or doesn't accept admission on the basis of entrance exam score.    

Ques: What is the application fee of Elphinstone college?  

Ans. After filling up the application form students are required to pay the requisite application fee of Elphinstone Collection and the application fee is INR 100.    

Ques: How can a student check the results of Elphinstone College?  

Ans. To download the results of Elphinstone College students need to follow some guidelines: 

  • Students need to visit the official website of the university.
  • Click on the link  'Mumbai University Results'.
  • Fill the login page.
  • Enter the roll number and DOB.
  • After that click on the submit tab and the merit list will be shown on the screen. 

Ques: Can a student who has a gap year apply for Elphinstone College?  

Ans. A student who has a gap year can apply for Elphinstone College and he/she will be treated the same as other students.    

Ques: In what mode Elphinstone College accepts application fee?  

Ans. Students can pay the application fee INR 100 via cheque or cash as the fee has to be submitted at the admission office.    

Ques: Is Elphinstone College good?  

Ans. Yes, Elphinstone College is good. The infrastructure of the college is pretty well maintained, the faculty pool helps the students beyond the curriculum activities, the placement activities are also very fascinating as companies like TCS, Wipro, Infosys recruit the aspirants of the college. The highest CTC was offered at INR 6-7 LPA.    

Ques: If a student doesn't satisfy the cutoff demanded by Elphinstone college then he/she should wait or not?  

Ans. If a student doesn't satisfy the cutoff demanded by Elphinstone college then he/she should wait for the other lists to come out or can go for other colleges. 

Important Updates

Elphinstone College Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Sc
6 Courses
6,782 - 1.1 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+221 May - 08 Jun 2024
MA
2 Courses
19,570 - 34,062 (1st Year Fees) Graduation27 May - 15 Jun 2024
5,582 (1st Year Fees) 10+221 May - 08 Jun 2024
5,582 (1st Year Fees) 10+221 May - 08 Jun 2024
M.Sc
3 Courses
55,595 (1st Year Fees) Graduation27 May - 15 Jun 2024
3,500 (Total Fees) 10+2-

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MAT Exam DateJul 20, 2025
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CAT Admit CardNov 05, 2025
CAT Exam DateNov 30, 2025

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