146 new colleges will be built this year on a permanent non-subsidy basis approved by the Department of Higher and Technical Education. Among these colleges, 20 will fall under the University of Mumbai (MU).
After considering various factors such as geographical conditions, local needs, research policies, and development criteria for urban, rural, and tribal areas, the universities presented proposals to the Department of Higher and Technical Education.
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The government issued a government resolution (GR) about the approval of the college on Friday. The highest increase in college numbers is observed in SNDT University, with the addition of 34 new colleges, according to the GR. With approximately 600 new seats across 20 colleges, the Mumbai University has expanded the law department. For this year’s admissions, 1,200 seats in the arts department, 1,500 seats in the commerce department, and 840 seats in the science department will be added. The approved colleges are scheduled to commence classes in June.
New colleges under recognised universities
Mumbai University - 20
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University - 12
Gondwana University, Gadchiroli - 5
Savitribai Phule Pune University - 22
Shivaji University, Kolhapur - 13
Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon - 8
Sant Gadgebaba Amravati University, Amravati - 15
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded - 8
Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thakarsi Mahila University - 34
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar University, Solapur - 5
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