Question 1

Is an entrance exam required for UG admission at Elphinstone College?

Accepted Answer

No entrance exam is required for BA, BCom, or BSc admission at Elphinstone College. All UG seats are filled on Class 12 aggregate merit through the HBSU centralised portal.

Question 2

What is the minimum percentage needed to apply for BSc at Elphinstone College?

Accepted Answer

The official minimum is 45% aggregate in Class 12 with Science subjects. However, the actual General category cutoff in merit lists regularly crosses 95% for popular BSc streams. Candidates with below 90% have a lower chance of selection in traditional science programmes.

Question 3

Can a Commerce student apply for BCom at Elphinstone College without Mathematics?

Accepted Answer

No. BCom admission at Elphinstone College requires Mathematics as a compulsory subject in Class 12. Candidates who did not study Mathematics in Class 12 are not eligible for BCom at this college.

Question 4

What is PsyMAT and how is it conducted for MA Applied Psychology?

Accepted Answer

PsyMAT is the Psychology Masters Admission Test conducted by Elphinstone Colleges Department of Psychology each June. It is a written entrance test. Shortlisted candidates appear for a personal interview. Final selection uses a composite score: written test 70% and interview 30%. The programme has 20 seats.

Question 5

How many merit lists does Elphinstone College release for UG admission?

Accepted Answer

Elphinstone College releases three merit lists for UG admissions. A spot admission round is held after the third merit list for any remaining vacant seats. Candidates must confirm admission by paying fees within the deadline after each list.

Question 6

When does Elphinstone College UG admission 2027 start?

Accepted Answer

Based on the 2026-27 cycle, registration is expected to open in April 2027 on the HBSU portal at hbsu.digitaledu.in. The exact dates for the 2027-28 cycle will be published on elphinstone.ac.in and the HBSU portal. Check both sites from March 2027 onwards.

Question 7

Does Elphinstone College offer management quota or direct admission?

Accepted Answer

No. Elphinstone College is a government-aided institution and does not offer a management quota or direct admission. All seats are allocated through the HBSU merit-based portal for UG programmes and through PsyMAT for MA Applied Psychology.

Question 8

What are the total fees for BSc at Elphinstone College?

Accepted Answer

Total fees for a 3-year BSc in traditional science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Statistics) are INR 22,140. B.Sc Biotechnology is INR 87,540 total and B.Sc IT is INR 74,340 total. New-technology programmes (AIML, Cyber Security, Data Science) are INR 2,15,040 total. Fees are subject to revision. Verify from the official circular before admission.

Question 9

Are final-year graduation students eligible to apply for MA Applied Psychology at Elphinstone College?

Accepted Answer

Eligibility for final-year applicants is governed by the annual PsyMAT circular published by the Department of Psychology. Candidates are advised to check the official admission circular on elphinstone.ac.in or psych.hbsu.ac.in for the specific rule applicable to their year of application.

Question 10

What scholarships are available for Elphinstone College students after admission?

Accepted Answer

Students can apply for Maharashtra Government scholarships via mahascholarship.gov.in. Minority community students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. SC, ST, and OBC students are eligible for Post-Matric Scholarships. The Central Sector Scholarship is open to students in the top 20 percentile of their board with family income below INR 8,00,000 per year.

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