In response to the growing demand for skill-based courses, the University of Mumbai (MU) has proposed to establish 15 new colleges for the academic year 2025-26. Of these, 13 will focus on skill-based education, one will be a traditional course, one will be a conventional college, and one applied course.

MU’s Annual Comprehensive Plan, prepared under the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, was approved by the special senate meeting held on Saturday. Out of the 15 education colleges ins proposed three will be in Thane district in Diva, Advali, Dhokali, and Bhiwandi Padgha. Similarly, three colleges in Raigad district at Pen Vadkhal, Roha Nagothane, and Murud Raigad; two colleges in Ratnagiri district in Mandangad and Dapoli Nagar Panchayat Area; two colleges in Sindhudurg district at Kankavali and Vengurla Parule; three colleges in at Kelve Mahim, Vasai Nalasopara, and Vikramgad Bandhanm, in Palghar. Additionally, 1 traditional college at Bhiwandi and 1 applied college at Gawdevi Dongri Andheri.

During the senate meeting, members voiced concerns about the administration of MU’s examination section, which has been the subject of student complaints due to delays in issuing mark sheets, confusion in question papers, and delays in sending hall tickets and timetables. Sakharam Dakhore, a senate member, emphasised that students have been affected by these issues for the past few months, sparking a wider discussion among the members. The university administration addressed these concerns.