Academic Index Last updated: June 06, 2026

12 Best Universities in Mumbai

Our data-driven ranking evaluates 12 elite institutions across Mumbai to determine true academic prominence. By assessing 152.6K research papers and their 2.89M citations, we reveal the most impactful research centers.

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1

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

#4 in India #72 in Asia

28% Acceptance

4,500 Enrollment

1958 Founded

2

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

#11 in India #164 in Asia

14% Acceptance

1,915 Enrollment

1945 Founded

3

University of Mumbai

#21 in India #301 in Asia

40% Acceptance

5,061 Enrollment

1857 Founded

4

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management and Higher Studies

#41 in India #544 in Asia

69% Acceptance

28,000 Enrollment

1981 Founded

5

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

#69 in India #714 in Asia

14% Acceptance

961 Enrollment

1936 Founded

6

Institute of Chemical Technology

#86 in India #822 in Asia

15% Acceptance

3,000 Enrollment

1936 Founded

7

Homi Bhabha National Institute

#148 in India #1197 in Asia

67% Acceptance

4,695 Enrollment

2005 Founded

8

Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University

#187 in India #1433 in Asia

28% Acceptance

901 Enrollment

1916 Founded

9

Central Institute of Fisheries Education

#257 in India #1797 in Asia

36% Acceptance

1,200 Enrollment

1989 Founded

10

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research

#282 in India #1946 in Asia

61% Acceptance

1,000 Enrollment

1986 Founded

11

International Institute for Population Sciences

#331 in India #2219 in Asia

43% Acceptance

961 Enrollment

1956 Founded

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Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai

#493 in India #2932 in Asia

14% Acceptance

925 Enrollment

2014 Founded