Mumbai Univ welfare schemes aid thousands with ₹2.74 crore in 2024-25

The University of Mumbai has provided ₹2.74 crore in financial aid to economically weaker and socially marginalized students for the academic year 2024-25, marking the highest annual disbursal under its welfare schemes, the university announced.

The funds were distributed through four welfare programs managed by the university’s Department of Student Development, benefiting students across affiliated colleges, recognized institutions, and university departments.

“This initiative is a commendable step to support the educational journey of financially and socially disadvantaged students studying at Mumbai University. Every year, the university allocates a substantial budget to ensure that more students benefit from these schemes,” said Prof Ravindra Kulkarni, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mumbai.

The breakdown of assistance includes:

1. Book Bank Scheme: ₹1.06 crore given to 27,471 students from affiliated colleges and 57 students from academic departments
2. Financial Assistance Scheme for Economically Weaker and Backward Students: ₹6.38 lakh to 198 college students and 22 department students
3. Aid to Scheduled Tribe (ST) Students in Colleges: ₹1.01 crore to 1,950 students (1,103 boys and 847 girls) across 21 colleges
4. Support to SC/ST/DT/NT Students in University Departments: ₹60 lakh to 120 students in various departments

Applications were submitted online through a dedicated portal designed by the Department of Student Development to ensure transparency and efficiency in distribution.

In related news, registrations for Maharashtra’s First-Year Junior College (FYJC) Admissions 2025 will close on June 3.

The admission process is being conducted through a statewide online Centralized Admission Process (CAP) available at mahafyjcadmissions.in.

The provisional general merit list will be published on June 5, followed by a correction window from June 6 to June 7.

The final merit list will be announced on June 8, with quota-based admissions scheduled from June 9 to June 11. The college allotment list will be released on June 10.

Students must complete document submission and admission confirmation between June 11 and June 18 to finalize their seats at junior colleges across Maharashtra.