Is there an entrance exam for BN Bandodkar College B.Sc. admission?

No entrance exam is required. B.Sc. admission at BN Bandodkar College is merit-based on HSC percentage. All seats are filled through University of Mumbai merit lists.

What is the minimum HSC percentage for BN Bandodkar College B.Sc. admission?

Unaided courses like Computer Science and Biotechnology require minimum 50% in HSC. Aided course cutoffs are set by the merit list each year. Actual cutoffs vary by subject, category, and total applicants.

How many merit list rounds are released for BN Bandodkar College B.Sc. admission?

At least five merit list rounds were released in 2026-27 between May and June. Candidates should remain available for all rounds. Seats are reallocated after each round based on withdrawals.

What documents are required for admission to BN Bandodkar College?

Required documents include HSC mark sheet (original and attested copies), school leaving certificate, caste certificate (reserved categories), and passport-size photographs. Transferring students in SY or TY must submit a No Objection Certificate from their previous college.

What are the M.Sc. specialisations available at BN Bandodkar College?

M.Sc. by Papers has six specialisations. These include Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, IT, and Data Science. Biodiversity and Wildlife Management is also offered. M.Sc. by Research covers Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Zoology.

What is the selection process for M.Sc. admission at BN Bandodkar College?

M.Sc. selection is based on graduation percentage. The University of Mumbai publishes the PG merit list at muadmission.samarth.edu.in. M.Sc. by Research candidates must also appear for a departmental interview after merit shortlisting.

How does Ph.D. admission work at BN Bandodkar College?

Ph.D. candidates must hold M.Sc. with minimum 55% in the relevant subject. UGC-NET, GATE, or MH-SET holders are exempted from the Ph.D. Entrance Test. All candidates must appear for a departmental interview. Ph.D. is available in Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Zoology.

What scholarships can BN Bandodkar College students apply for?

SC/ST/NT/SBC freeships and OBC/EBC scholarships are available at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in. Central Government scholarships are at scholarships.gov.in (National Scholarship Portal). State Merit Scholarships are also available for eligible students.

Is there a management quota at BN Bandodkar College?

No confirmed management quota information is available for BN Bandodkar College. All admissions are conducted through University of Mumbai merit lists. Candidates may contact the college at enquirybnb@vpmthane.org for clarification.

Can students from outside Maharashtra apply to BN Bandodkar College?

Yes. BN Bandodkar College does not restrict admission to Maharashtra domicile students. Candidates from all states may apply through the PARIVARTAN portal. Maharashtra reservation categories apply only to eligible Maharashtra domicile candidates.