K. V. Pendharkar College of Arts, Science, and Commerce | Cut-Off Details | Vidyavision

K. V. Pendharkar College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, located in Dombivli, Thane, operates as an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Mumbai. The college follows a merit-based admission system for its undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs, where seats are allocated based on the marks obtained in qualifying examinations (HSC for UG and Bachelor’s degree for PG). As an autonomous body, the college releases its own merit lists on its official portal, typically following the University of Mumbai’s admission schedule.

Admission Criteria

Admissions to First Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUGP) and PG courses are conducted through a combination of the University of Mumbai pre-admission online enrollment and the college's own application process.

• Undergraduate (BA/BSc/BCom/BMS): Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (HSC) examination from the Maharashtra State Board or an equivalent recognized board.

  • Minimum Eligibility: Generally 45% aggregate for Open category and 40% for Reserved category students.

  • Subject-Specific Requirements: Certain courses like BSc Computer Science and BSc IT require Mathematics and Statistics at the 10+2 level.

• Postgraduate (MA/MSc/MCom): Admission is based on the aggregate marks obtained in the relevant Bachelor’s degree.

• Reservations: The college adheres to Maharashtra state government norms for reservations, which typically include allocations for SC (15%), ST (8%), OBC (27%), and other special categories like NT/SBC and EWS.

Previous Year Cut-Off Trends

While exact "fixed" marks are not always archived publicly, the college releases multiple merit lists (First, Second, and Third) throughout the admission cycle. Trends indicate that professional and self-financing courses like BCom (Accounting & Finance) and BSc (Information Technology) command higher cut-offs compared to traditional aided programs.

Note: Cut-offs represent the percentage of the last candidate admitted in a particular round. These figures fluctuate annually based on the volume of applicants and the overall performance in HSC exams.

Estimated Merit List Trends (HSC % for General/Open Category)

The following table provides estimated ranges based on previous years' first merit list trends for aided and self-financing seats:

Exam-Wise and Category-Wise Trends

• No Entrance Exams: For most UG and PG courses, there are no national or state-level entrance exams (like JEE or NEET); admission is strictly merit-based on board/university marks.

• Category Impact: The General/Open category consistently sees the highest cut-offs due to intense competition. Reserved category candidates benefit from the 5% relaxation in basic eligibility and lower closing percentages in the merit lists.

• Self-Financing vs. Aided: Self-financing courses (e.g., BAF, BMS, BSc IT) often have more competitive initial lists but may see more significant "drops" in subsequent rounds compared to traditional Aided BCom or BSc programs.

• In-House Preference: As is common in Mumbai-affiliated colleges, students who completed their Junior College (XI and XII) at K. V. Pendharkar may receive preference or specific quotas in the initial admission phase for traditional BA/BSc/BCom streams.

Important 2026 Admission Dates

Students looking for 2026 admissions should monitor the official college website (kvpendharkarcollege.org) and the University of Mumbai portal starting in May-June, immediately following the declaration of Maharashtra HSC results. Merit lists are typically released in three main rounds, with additional "spot" admissions depending on seat vacancy.