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SVKM's Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Arts, Science and Commerce Admissions Details

SVKM's Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Arts, Science and Commerce Application/Admission Process

SVKM's Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Arts, Science and Commerce (UPGCM) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, offers merit-based admissions to its professional undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes, operating under the structural guidelines and autonomous affiliation of the University of Mumbai. The admission framework prioritizes academic excellence, processing intake lists calculated entirely on aggregate index scores or qualifying exam marks. The system incorporates standard institutional policies, mandatory regional allocations, and specific linguistic minority quotas mandated by the state government, keeping the process highly objective and transparent with no capitation fees or donations permitted.

Admission Process

Admissions at UPGCM are synchronized dynamically with the University of Mumbai pre-enrollment timelines and are managed exclusively via digital channels.

  • Online Multi-Portal Registration: Applicants must first complete mandatory online pre-enrollment via the University of Mumbai’s centralized Samarth digital portal (samarth.edu.in). Concurrently, they must register on the Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) central application platform to choose their specific course preference at UPGCM.
  • Merit List Publication: The college evaluates online entries and releases consecutive course-wise merit lists on its portal (ac.in) for separate entry classes: Open Merit, Linguistic Gujarati Minority, and Other Reserved/Special Categories.
  • Seat Allotment & Selection Checkpoints: Once a candidate’s name is published in a merit schedule, they must complete physical document verification at the Vile Parle campus. Selection is firmly dependent on submitting a valid hard copy of the pre-enrollment slip alongside generating a valid Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID.
  • Quotas and Finalization: Over half of the intake capacity serves the institutional Gujarati Linguistic Minority category. Securing a seat requires immediate online fee submission through the custom payment portal before the round deadline expires; missing a turn forfeits the position completely.

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Programmes

  • Sc. Information Technology / B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence & Data Science: Candidates must have cleared the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std. XII / HSC) examination from the Maharashtra State Board or any equivalent institutional board with Mathematics and Statistics as mandatory subjects. General applicants require a minimum aggregate score of 45%, while a threshold of 40% applies to reserved category applicants. Alternatively, a 2-to-3-year post-SSC Diploma in Engineering recognized by the Maharashtra Board of Technical Education is eligible under the same minimum marks parameters.
  • Com. (Management Studies / BMS): Requires a pass in the HSC (10+2) examination or its equivalent across any academic stream (Arts, Science, or Commerce) or a state-approved Engineering Diploma with at least 45% aggregate marks for open categories and 40% for reserved candidates. (Note: State-level CET requirements are subject to annual statutory revisions by the Maharashtra Government).
  • A. Multimedia and Mass Communication (BAMMC) & BAFTNMP (Film, Television and New Media Production): Applicants must have passed the HSC examination from any stream under a recognized national or regional board. Selection relies purely on the aggregate percentage secured in the qualifying examination.

Postgraduate Programmes

  • Sc. Information Technology: Candidates must possess a B.Sc. degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or Information Technology, or hold a professional degree like BE, B.Tech, BCA, or BCS with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
  • A. (Entertainment, Media and Advertising): Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Admissions follow a non-entrance format built solely on undergraduate merit.
  • Com. (Business Management): Candidates must hold a regular 3-year integrated B.Com. degree (General, Banking & Insurance, Accounting & Finance, Financial Markets) or a BMS degree from a university recognized as equivalent by the University of Mumbai.

Important Dates

The admission timeline for the 2026–2027 academic year aligns with the state and university directives issued for June 2026.

Event

Undergraduate (UG) Programmes

Postgraduate (PG) Programmes

Online Registration & Pre-Enrollment

May 06 – May 23, 2026

May 22 – June 11, 2026

First Merit List Release

May 26, 2026

Mid-June 2026

First Round Verification & Fee Payment

May 27 – May 29, 2026

June 2026

Second Merit List Release

May 30, 2026

June 15, 2026

Second Round Document Verification

June 01 – June 03, 2026

June 16 – June 18, 2026

Third Merit List Release

June 04, 2026

Late June 2026

Third Round Admission Finalization

June 05 – June 09, 2026

Late June 2026

Reopening / Late Admission Cutoff

June 11, 2026

June 20, 2026

Commencement of Classes

June 13, 2026

July 2026

Application Fees

  • Application Fees: Every applicant must submit a nominal processing and form fee of INR 100 for each course choice filled on the SVKM application terminal. This registration payment is non-refundable and must be settled digitally.
  • Annual Tuition Fees: First-year academic fees vary significantly based on laboratory requirements and course structures. The standard fee structure for professional streams involves the following breakdown:

Course Stream

Approximate First-Year Tuition Fees

B.Sc. (Information Technology)

INR 24,196

B.Com. (Management Studies / BMS)

INR 17,390

B.A. (Multimedia and Mass Communication)

INR 17,390

B.A. (Film, Television and New Media Production)

INR 61,790

M.Com. (Business Management)

INR 14,618

M.Sc. (Information Technology)

INR 39,718

M.A. (Entertainment, Media and Advertising)

INR 67,118

Required Documents

Candidates must present a printed physical copy of their application during reporting alongside original papers and self-attested copies.

  • Hard copy of the UPGCM Online Admission Form
  • Mumbai University Course-wise Pre-enrollment Form (printed from the Samarth Portal)
  • Official printout of the candidate's ABC ID (Academic Bank of Credits)
  • One self-attested photocopy of the Class 10th (SSC) Marksheet
  • Two self-attested photocopies of the Class 12th (HSC) Marksheet (Original required for on-the-spot verification)
  • Class 12th Leaving Certificate / Transfer Certificate (TC)
  • Graduation Marksheets and Passing Certificate (Mandatory for PG admissions)
  • A valid Aadhaar Card copy and official Proof of Residence (Ration Card / Electricity Bill / Telephone Bill)
  • Migration Certificate and Passing Certificate (Compulsory for non-Maharashtra State Board candidates)
  • Admit Card copy (Specifically required for CBSE board candidates)
  • Linguistic Minority Proof (For Gujarati Category - Any Two): Vasti Patrak copy containing the student's name, SSC marksheet showing Gujarati as an opted language, a certified community letterhead, an official affidavit declaring Gujarati ancestry, or the mother's marriage certificate if minority eligibility is maternal.
  • Government-issued Disability / Sports / Cultural Participation Certificates (If applicable for specialized seats)

Additional Details

SVKM's Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Arts, Science and Commerce, established in 2003, is located in the Juhu Scheme area of Vile Parle (West), Mumbai. It holds an 'A' grade accreditation from NAAC. UPGCM operates a highly modern campus equipped with full floor-wise Wi-Fi access, air-conditioned lecture spaces, advanced central computer laboratories, smart digital boards, and an extensive library infrastructure. Beyond conventional lecture requirements, the institution hosts a corporate placement cell that links final-year batches with industry leaders such as Deloitte, Capgemini, Morgan Stanley, and TCS, securing starting packages spanning from INR 5 LPA up to INR 15 LPA. Prospective applicants can download the official college layout brochure directly from the admission desk portal (upgcm.ac.in).

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