Mumbai University is now accepting applications for its undergraduate programs at the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). Eligible candidates can apply through the official website until August 30. This initiative provides a flexible learning opportunity for students who wish to pursue higher education while managing other commitments.

The university offers a variety of undergraduate courses. First-year options include:
Second and third-year students can continue with the same courses, ensuring a seamless educational journey.
For those pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree, the three-year course covers a broad range of subjects such as History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Commerce, Education, Marathi, Hindi, and English. The Bachelor of Commerce program also spans three years and includes comprehensive study materials. In the final year of BCom, students can choose between the Accounts Group and the Management Group.
Mumbai University also offers a range of postgraduate courses. The Master of Arts (MA) program is a two-year course featuring subjects like Sociology, History, Economics, Politics, Philosophy, and various languages including Hindi, Marathi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, and Gujarati. The MA in Education is another two-year postgraduate option.
The Master of Commerce (MCom) program lasts two years and provides study materials, with specializations available in Accounts or Management Group. Additionally, there are MA/MSc programs in Mathematics, which do not include study materials.
Specialised Courses
The university provides specialized courses to equip students with advanced knowledge in their respective fields. These include:
For those interested in management studies, there is a Post Graduate Diploma in Management, a two-year course with study materials provided.
CDOE operates regional centres that offer counselling services, guidance, and study materials. These centres are open from 10:20 am to 6:00 pm on working days, providing essential support to learners who are geographically or temporally separated from the teaching institution.
Mumbai University's distance learning approach began with the establishment of the Directorate of Correspondence Courses in 1971-72. In 1993, it was upgraded to the 'Institute of Distance Education,' gaining recognition as a 'University Institution.' This long-standing tradition of distance education underscores the university's commitment to providing accessible and quality education to all students.