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Latest Update: Mumbai University, Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL) has received UGC node for admission to various UG courses for the session of 2020-2021.
Mumbai University IDOL (Mumbai University, Institute of Distance and Open Learning) is a department of distance education at the University of Mumbai. It is the 7th university in the country that began the Distance Education Program in a conventional setup. IDOL Mumbai University offers various courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels in the streams of Humanities, Science and Technology, Commerce & Management, Inter-disciplinary, etc. Admission to all programs provided by Mumbai University IDOL (except MCA) is done on the basis of the performance of students in the last qualifying exam while for the MCA program, applicants need to appear for the university conducted entrance exam.
| Established year | Type | 1971 | Distance Education |
| Approved by | University Grants Commission (UGC) – Distance Education Board |
| Campus area | 77,000 square feet area |
| Affiliated Colleges | 760+ |
| Application mode | Online |
| Courses offered | type | UG, PG, and Doctoral | Arts, Science, and Commerce. |
| Selection criteria | Merit and Entrance based |
| Official website | http://mu.ac.in/ |
| Location | Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santacruz East Mumbai - 400098 Maharashtra, India |
The institute offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. courses in multiple disciplines. The list of courses consists of BA (Bachelor of Arts), B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science), B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce), MA (Master of Arts), M.Sc. (Master of Science), MCA (Master of Computer Application), M.Com (Master of Commerce). It also provides PG Diploma with a duration of 2 years.
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The application form for all programs offered by MU IDOL is available on the official website of Mumbai University. The application fee varies for different programs. Candidates who wish to apply for any program are required to fulfill the complete eligibility criteria prescribed by the university. The minimum eligibility for UG courses is class 12 with not less than 50% marks while for master’s programs, applicants must have a graduate degree in a relevant discipline with at least 50% of the marks. Ph.D. admissions are considered on the basis of a valid qualifying marks and a university-based entrance test followed by the personal interview session. There is a relaxation of 5% marks for reserved category candidates SC/ ST/ OBC.
Selection is done on the basis of marks obtained in the last qualifying examination. Shortlisted candidates are called for the document verification process.
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Mumbai University, Institute of Distance and Open Learning (Mumbai University IDOL) provide the scholarship to eligible candidates. Government Scholarship is available in some courses for the reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/VJ-NT/SBC). Interested and eligible applicants can submit their application through the Social Welfare website while ST students can apply through the Tribal Welfare Dept. website.
Hostel:
In order to give home-like accommodation facilities for the outstation students, the university has 7 hostels as accommodation facilities.
Library:
The library possesses more than 1,190 manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu and about 7,418 in Sanskrit and allied languages. There are a total of 7,51,837 books in total, 14,904 textbooks and 11,168 reference books, 6,99,208 Book Titles, 631 total journals in which are 270 Indians whereas are 361 foreign and many more.
Ques. Do the students of IDOL, Mumbai University get the same degree as the regular students?
Ans. Yes, the weightage given to both the degrees is the same. When students with Mumbai University’s IDOL degree go out to look for a job, the degree is considered the same as a regular degree. There is an advantage of pursuing a course from MU’s IDOL, students can complete their course as well as do their job simultaneously. The only thing that they need to do is be in regular touch with the teachers or a guide through Personal Contact Programs (PCP) of Mumbai University IDOL.
Ques. Can I get admission to Mumbai University IDOL if I have already secured admission at an MU affiliated college?
Ans. Yes, you may secure admission to IDOL no matter if you are already admitted to MU affiliated college. What is required is the cancellation of admission from the previous institute.
Ques. What is the first half and second half in Mumbai University Idol?
Ans. In Mumbai university Idol, there are two-semesters- winter semester and summer semester. The first half is the winter semester which starts in November and the second half is the summer semester which starts at the end of the winter semester in the month of April.
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Can I do Psychology now as I have completed mh B.com?
Hii Dilber, Greetings from collegedunia. This Institute doesn't offer any program in psychology specialization. You can check out other programs offered by this institute Click Here
I want to do Bed in 2021-22 after completion of my MSC in mathematics form idol . so may I know what is the approximate fees of Bed .and if there are lectures provided
Hello Ashish,
The college does not provide a correspondence course in B.Ed. To know about the available courses, visit- Courses and Fees.
HOW TO DO ONLINE PAYMENT? THE PAYMENT OPTION IS DISABLE.
If you are not able to pay the fee online, you can use bank challan for the same.
hii can you please tell me if my brother will go to submit the admission form to the university instead of me .is it allow ?
Hi Sneha, no, it is compulsory that the candidate himself/herself must be physically present at the time of admission and document verification.
hi, can you please confirm when mcom part 1 marksheet distribution is held on ???
Hi Poonam, kindly visit the official website of the institute for relevant information.
hi, i have completed the process of online admission of mcom from MU IDOL, what to do next? Do we have to go and submit our documents and TC?
Hi Ritika, visit the official website of the university for relevant information.
Last date of M.A admission and fees
Hi Rahul, The last date to apply for admission to the M.A. program is August 31, 2019. The total amount of fee for the program will vary around INR. 11,115/-
Please tell last date of Mcom admissions 2019 2020
Hi Ganesh, The last date of admission in M.Com is 31 August 2019 (tentatively).
M. Com admissions are stared or not what is the procedure for distance or correspondence students plz inform
Hi Ashwini, M.COM registration starts from 27 Jul 2019. Please check this link: Admission Procedure.
Is m.sc botany course in distance education is available in University
Hi Pranav, this course is not provided by the university. However, you may check other M.Sc Botany Colleges in Mumbai from here.
What is the procedure for correspondence M.Com?
Hi Rushda, you can check Admission Details of M.Com in the university from here.
Can you do BED distance education fron Mumbai University
Hi Shraddha, You may please contact the college or may you visit the college for getting the relevant information.
Is here available UG diploma in agriculture please tell me after 10th
Hi Yash, You may please check this link for getting the Admission Eligibility for IDOL.
I am not able to pay online as I am not able to click on the payment icon, how do I pay then? What must be the error?
Hi Ria, You may please contact the college or may you visit the college for getting the relevant information.
Hi I had completed my 12th with commerce in the year 2000and appered for f.y.b.com but due to some reason i was not able to complete now i want to continue my study with arts can it be done
Hi Meeta, If you want to get the information about the Course please contact to this University :- 022-26523048.
Bachelor in finance market student are is eligible for m.com?The website showed they are not.Please help
Hi Binita, The Basic eligibility is You should have a B.Com./BMS Degree from any recognised University for getting the Admission in M Com Course.
In distance learning does msc it have practical exams?
Hi Rekha, If you want to get the information about the Course please contact to this University :- 022-26523048.
I had taken admission for M A part II history in the year 2015-16. however i could not appear for the exams. This year would like to give exams please guide when to fill exam form for appearing in April 2019.
Hi kaitan, Please contact to this no. 022-26523048 for getting the admission details.
is there an entrance exam for Msc life science? is the mode of applying is online or offline?
Hello Sravani, No, There is no entrance test for M.sc Life Science For further information you may contact this number 022-26523048.
what is the fee structure of msc. in forensic biology
Hi Rani, this course Does not provide by the University.
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