- Latest Updates on IDOL MU Admission 2024
- The IDOL program entrance process is run in several rounds. On June 26, 2024, the first round of admissions for the 2024–25 term got underway.
- By the deadline of July 31, 2024, candidates have to apply online via the official IDOL website.
About: One well-known division of distance learning at the University of Mumbai is the Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL). Originally founded in 1971–72, it was the seventh institution in India to start a conventional remote learning initiative. From humanities, science and technology, commerce and management, and multidisciplinary studies, IDOL MU presents a wide spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs.
Except for the Master of Management Studies (MMS) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA), most MU IDOL programs provide admission based on marks gained on the last qualifying test; they are merit-based. Candidates for the MMS and MCA programs must show up for an admission exam run by corresponding departments.
The Directorate of Distance Education was elevated in 1993 to the "Institute of Distance Education," therefore conferring upon it the designation of a "University Institution." Students of IDOL Mumbai University have the chance to land jobs at prestigious companies and also gain from the scholarship programs the institute offers.
Mumbai University Distance Education (IDOL MU) Highlights 2024
| Particular | Details |
| Establishment Year | 1857 |
| Approved By | UGC |
| Type | Public |
| Admission Mode | Online & Offline |
| Admission Criteria | Merit-Based |
| Types of Courses | UG & PG |
| Top Recruiters | Tata, Birla, DHL, Blue D-ART Fedex, etc. |
| Facilities | Cafeteria, gym, virtual classroom, university health care, medical facilities, WiFi Campus, Auditorium, hostels. |
| Website | https://mu.ac.in/distance-open-learning |
Mumbai University Distance Education (IDOL MU) Courses and Fees
IDOL MU offers a broad spectrum of UG, PG, and diploma programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, and Information Technology among other fields. Apart from the MCA and PG Diploma degrees, which span three years and one year respectively, the PG programs typically run two years.
| IDOL MU Courses | Fees | Eligibility |
| BA | Rs. 16,295 | 12th Passed |
| B.Sc | Rs. 51,195 - Rs. Rs. 54,895 | 12 Passed with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology/ or Computer Science |
| B.Com | Rs. 16,295 | 12th passed with Commerce or Accounts |
| MA | Rs. 16,259 | Graduation in the relevant stream |
| M.Sc | Rs. 29,259 | Graduation in the relevant stream |
| M.Com | Rs. 16,259 | Graduation on the relevant stream |
| MCA | Rs. 34,864 | Graduation on the relevant stream with Mathematics as core subject |
Mumbai University Distance Education (IDOL MU) Admission 2024-2025
The IDOL MU admission notification for the 2024–25 academic year has been published by the Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL) of the University of Mumbai.
- The IDOL MU program entrance process is run in several rounds. On June 26, 2024, the first round of admissions for the 2024–25 term got underway.
- By the deadline of July 31, 2024, candidates have to apply online via the official IDOL website.
IDOL MU Eligibility
Except for the Master of Management Studies (MMS) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programs, which call students to sit for an entrance exam, admission is based on merit.
- For undergraduate (UG) programs: Must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognized board.
- For postgraduate (PG) programs: One must have a bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university.
IDOL MU Application Fees
- Depending on the subject and year of study, the application fee for IDOL MU programs is from INR 330 to INR 580.
- Candidates falling into the reserved categories—SC/ST/OBC/VJ-NT/SBC—may be qualified for government scholarships and apply via the corresponding welfare department websites.