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Schools & Higher Ed in Mumbai (2026)

Curated picks in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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Education listings in Mumbai help long-stay visitors, researchers, and families evaluating schools or language immersion beyond a short holiday in India. Rankings reflect reputation signals and location—not admissions advice. Contact institutions directly for enrollment, visas, and tuition; use this list as a starting map only.

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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay — Education in Mumbai

#1 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

4.6 (4,738)$$

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is a prestigious engineering and technology university located in Powai, a suburb in northeast Mumbai, approximately 30 kilometers from the city center. The sprawling 550-acre campus features modern academic buildings, research facilities, student hostels, and recreational areas, and is accessible by local trains to Kanjurmarg station followed by a bus or taxi ride.

Main Gate Rd, Powai, Mumbai 400076

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Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) — Education in Mumbai

#2 Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT)

4.6 (1,052)$$

The Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) is a specialized university in Matunga East, Mumbai, focused on chemical engineering, technology, and pharmacy programs, located near Matunga railway station on the Central and Harbour lines. The campus features distinctive colonial-era architecture and is easily accessible by local trains, with Matunga station being approximately a 10-minute walk from the main entrance.

Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga East, Mumbai 400019

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences — Education in Mumbai

#3 Tata Institute of Social Sciences

4.6 (903)$$

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a public university in Chembur, Mumbai, specializing in social work, development studies, and related fields, with its main campus located about 20 kilometers from Mumbai's city center. The institute operates from a large campus that houses multiple schools offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, and can be reached via local trains to Chembur station or by road through the Eastern Express Highway.

2WV6+VXH, VN Purav Marg, Chembur, Mumbai 400088

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St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) — Education in Mumbai

#4 St. Xavier's College (Autonomous)

4.5 (1,825)$$

St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) is a historic Catholic liberal arts college located in the Fort district of South Mumbai, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts, science, and commerce. The college occupies a distinctive Gothic Revival building on Mahapalika Marg, easily accessible by local trains to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus or Churchgate stations.

5, Mahapalika Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001

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Jai Hind College — Education in Mumbai

#5 Jai Hind College

4.4 (1,269)$$

Jai Hind College is a liberal arts college located in the Churchgate area of South Mumbai, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in subjects like commerce, economics, and mass media. The college is situated near Churchgate railway station, making it easily accessible via Mumbai's local train network, and is within walking distance of Marine Drive and other central Mumbai landmarks.

WRMG+R34, A Rd, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020

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K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering — Education in Mumbai

#6 K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering

4.4 (1,091)$$

K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering is a private engineering college located in Vidyavihar East, Mumbai, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various engineering disciplines including computer science, electronics, mechanical, and civil engineering. The campus is situated near Vidyavihar railway station on the Central Line, making it easily accessible by local train, and is part of the larger Somaiya Vidyavihar campus complex that houses multiple educational institutions.

Vidyanagar, Vidyavihar, Mumbai 400077

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H.R. College of Commerce and Economics — Education in Mumbai

#7 H.R. College of Commerce and Economics

4.4 (688)$$

H.R. College of Commerce and Economics is a well-established undergraduate and postgraduate college located in the Churchgate area of South Mumbai, offering courses in commerce, economics, and management. The college is situated near Churchgate railway station, making it easily accessible by Mumbai's local train network and close to other educational institutions in the Fort-Churchgate academic district.

Vidyasagar Principal K.M. Kundnani Chowk, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020

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Somaiya Vidyavihar University — Education in Mumbai

#8 Somaiya Vidyavihar University

4.4 (290)$$

Somaiya Vidyavihar University is a private university located in Vidyavihar East, Mumbai, accessible via Vidyavihar railway station on the Central Line, approximately 30 minutes from downtown Mumbai. The campus houses multiple colleges offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines including engineering, medicine, management, and liberal arts, with most facilities concentrated within a single large campus complex.

Vidyanagar, Vidyavihar, Mumbai 400077

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Sophia College (AUTONOMOUS) — Education in Mumbai

#9 Sophia College (AUTONOMOUS)

4.4 (77)$$

Sophia College (AUTONOMOUS) is a women's college located in the upscale Cumballa Hill neighborhood of South Mumbai, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts, science, and commerce. The college is situated near Kemps Corner, making it accessible via local trains to Mumbai Central station followed by a short taxi or bus ride, and is within walking distance of cafes and shops along the busy Pedder Road corridor.

Bhulabhai Desai Marg, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai 400026

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Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science and Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics — Education in Mumbai

#10 Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science and Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics

4.3 (2,958)$$

Mithibai College is a large undergraduate and postgraduate institution located in Vile Parle West, Mumbai, offering degree programs in arts, science, and commerce subjects. The college is situated near Vile Parle railway station on the Western Line, making it easily accessible by local train, and is within walking distance of several hotels and restaurants in the Vile Parle area.

Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Vile Parle West, Mumbai 400056

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