In Mumbai, following the announcement of the third merit list for college admissions, most popular courses have witnessed a decline in cut-off percentages. Some declines are very steep compared to the first merit list. In the meantime, results of the Common Entrance Test (CET) for BMS, BBA, and BCA have been announced, which can lead to students changing courses in the same college.
Overview: Cut-Off Trends in Third Merit List
- Several top colleges have already shut down admissions for such popular courses as BA Psychology following the second list.
- Cut-offs for other BA subjects, though, have fallen in the third list.
- A few colleges did not send out the third list for BSc courses for lesser applications.
- Mumbai University pushed back the deadline for admission to June 15, 2025 to enable more students to apply.
Course-Wise Cut-Off Changes at Major Colleges
Why Are Cut-Offs Falling?
- Psychology seats get filled early in most colleges, and therefore, closure happens after the second list.
- New and skill-based courses such as international accounting, actuarial science, and quantitative finance are gaining popularity, drawing students.
- CET results for BMS, BBA, and BCA have been announced, and many students have thought of shifting seats to these courses.
- Science courses are reporting less applications since most students prefer professional institutes such as IISERs and IITs compared to conventional colleges.
College Comments
Jai Hind College Principal Vijay Dabholkar emphasized the trend of new-generation courses inspired by social media currents.
St. Xavier's Principal Karuna Gokarn said the tough scenario in science admissions because of competition from specialized institutions.
Cut-offs are likely to increase again in the coming 4th and 5th merit lists in most colleges.
What Students Should Know?
If you are waiting for admission, you still have hope until June 15, 2025, since the university has extended the deadline.
CET result release may cause seat shifts, so monitor counseling notices.
New and skill-based courses are becoming trendy, so opt for such courses if regular courses are competitive.
