

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Navi Mumbai
Also known as CSMU, CSMU Panvel, CSMU Navi Mumbai
- Fees / year
- ₹16,500 - ₹4.2L
- Courses
- 117+
- Established
- 2018
About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Navi Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Navi Mumbai, is a private university established by the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Panvel, Act, 2018 (Maharashtra Act XXXII of 2018). The Government of Maharashtra notified 9 August 2018 as the date from which it became operational, and the UGC lists it as a private university established by the State Act; its mandatory disclosure gives its UGC recognition as 2(f).
Campus and approvals
The campus is near Shedung Toll Plaza on the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway, Panvel, Navi Mumbai (410206). The IQAC page links a Bar Council of India inspection notice (2018) and an interim consent letter (2022, for the academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24) for the law programmes, and Pharmacy Council of India decision letters (2021) for D.Pharm and B.Pharm; the B.Sc. and M.A. Clinical Psychology programmes are described as Rehabilitation Council of India approved. The university is not in the NIRF 2025 ranked lists, and its UGC mandatory disclosure lists NIRF participation as under process.
Faculties and programmes
The faculties are Engineering and Technology; Commerce, Management and Hospitality; Science; Arts, Humanities and Communication (with design and psychology); Law; and Pharmacy, taught in the CSMU School of Pharmacy and the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. The programme list on this page has 117 full-time rows built from the official programmes page, one row for each specialisation it prints: B.Tech in 19 branches and specialisations (Computer Science and Engineering, IT, AI and ML with and without IBM, AI and Data Science, AI and Robotics, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, IoT, Full Stack Development, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil and Biotechnology), M.Tech, BCA, MCA, B.Sc. and M.Sc. in computer science, science and psychology, BBA, MBA with nine specialisations, B.Com., M.Com., BHM, MHM, B.A. and M.A., journalism and mass communication, clinical psychology, MSW, M.Lib.I.Sc., B.Des., B.V.A., D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, LL.B., BA LL.B., BBA LL.B. and LL.M. Ph.D. and lateral-entry programmes are not included.
Fees, hostel and placements
The Fee Structure for Academic Year 2026-27 gives first-year tuition from Rs 16,500 (M.Lib.I.Sc.) to Rs 4,20,000 (M.A. Clinical Psychology), plus other fees and a non-refundable registration fee of Rs 15,000 for most programmes. Hostel fees for 2026-27 run from Rs 92,000 to Rs 1,40,000 a year without the mess fee. The placement page cites 250+ companies and 50+ offers of Rs 8 lakh or more without a batch year.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2018
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Approvals
- UGC, BCI, PCI, RCI
- Programmes
- 117Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce
- UG fees
- ₹20,000 – ₹2.1L a year
- PG fees
- ₹16,500 – ₹4.2L a year
- Also known as
- CSMU, CSMU Panvel, CSMU Navi Mumbai
- Website
- csmu.ac.in
Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
Courses and Fees
117 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 19 | ₹1,04,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 13 | ₹20,000 |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Undergraduate | 10 | — |
| Master of Business Administration | Postgraduate | 9 | ₹1,25,000 |
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 8 | ₹20,000 – ₹41,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 7 | ₹62,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts | Undergraduate | 6 | ₹20,000 |
| Master of Technology | Postgraduate | 6 | ₹69,000 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
- CSMU CET
- CUET (UG)
Admission to CSMU is fully online and merit based: applicants apply with an application fee of Rs 1,500 and sit the CSMU Common Entrance Test (CSMU CET), unless they hold a score in a competitive exam such as JEE, MHT CET, CAT, CUET, NATA or CLAT. The 2027-28 schedule is not published (checked 20 October 2026); the 2026-27 notices below are last year's dates.
- Entrance test: the Admissions Policy 2026-27 (6 January 2026) says candidates who cleared a state or central competitive exam are exempt from CSMU CET and get an offer subject to an eligibility check. CSMU publishes no CSMU CET dates, pattern or syllabus page; tests are scheduled on several dates communicated in advance.
- CUET-UG 2026: a separate page lists the programmes open through CUET-UG 2026: B.A. (Hons.) English, Economics, History and Psychology, B.A. (J&MC), eight B.Tech branches, B.Pharm, BA LL.B., BBA LL.B., B.Com., BBA, BCA, B.Sc. (Hons.) science subjects and Computer Science, B.Sc. (Hospitality Studies) and B.Des. (Fashion Design). Applicants enter their CUET-UG application number and normalised score; a merit list is published on the website.
- Eligibility: B.Tech needs Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and a third subject at 45% together (Chemistry for Mechanical and Civil); MBA and MCA need a bachelor's degree (45% for MBA, 50% for MCA); LL.B. needs a 3-year degree at 45% (42% OBC, 40% SC/ST); BA LL.B. and BBA LL.B. need Class 12 at 45%; M.Pharm needs a B.Pharm at 55%.
- Pharmacy, Pharm.D and clinical psychology: an MCQ written test and an interview, with a merit list weighted 70% on the test and 30% on the interview. For 2026-27 B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Pharm.D applications opened on 25 June 2026 and classes started on 1 September 2026 and 24 July 2026 respectively; the M.A. Clinical Psychology test was on 6 June 2026 and the B.Sc. Clinical Psychology test on 4 July 2026.
- Scholarships and refunds: scholarship applications for 2026-27 closed on 30 September 2026. The refund policy returns 100% of fees for notice 15 days or more before the last admission date and nothing after 30 days; the registration fee is not refundable.
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(9)Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Navi Mumbai: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B.Tech fee at CSMU Navi Mumbai for 2026-27?
In the Fee Structure for Academic Year 2026-27, B.Tech tuition is Rs 1,04,000 in the first year and Rs 1,19,000 from the second year for every branch. Other fees are Rs 41,000 a year for ECE, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Biotechnology, Rs 51,000 for CSE and IT, Rs 71,000 for AI and ML, AI and Robotics, Cyber Security, Data Science, Cloud Computing and IoT, and Rs 81,000 for CSE (AI and ML) with IBM. With the non-refundable registration fee of Rs 15,000 the first-year totals are Rs 1,60,000, Rs 1,70,000, Rs 1,90,000 and Rs 2,00,000. M.Tech tuition is Rs 69,000 in the first year (total Rs 1,20,000).
What are the MBA, BBA and B.Com fees at CSMU for 2026-27?
MBA tuition is Rs 1,25,000 in the first year and Rs 1,40,000 in the second, with other fees of Rs 60,000 a year; the first-year total is Rs 2,00,000 including the Rs 15,000 registration fee. BBA tuition is Rs 62,000 in the first year and Rs 77,000 later, with other fees of Rs 33,000 (Rs 73,000 for the specialisation programmes), a first-year total of Rs 1,10,000 (Rs 1,50,000). B.Com. tuition is Rs 20,000 in the first year, total Rs 50,000. The fee page has no BCA or MCA row.
What are the law and pharmacy fees at CSMU for 2026-27?
First-year tuition in 2026-27: LL.B. Rs 72,500 (total Rs 1,25,000), BA LL.B. and BBA LL.B. Rs 51,500 (total Rs 95,000), LL.M. Rs 41,000 (total Rs 80,000). D.Pharm, B.Pharm and M.Pharm are Rs 1,07,500 each (total Rs 1,75,000 with the registration fee). The Pharm.D page lists Rs 2,10,000 tuition and Rs 90,000 other fees, Rs 3,00,000 in all each year.
What is CSMU CET and who is exempt from it?
The CSMU Common Entrance Test (CSMU CET) is the university's own entrance test. The Admissions Policy 2026-27 (6 January 2026) says candidates who cleared a state or central competitive exam such as JEE, MHT CET, CAT, CUET, NATA or CLAT are exempt and can get an offer subject to an eligibility check. CSMU publishes no CSMU CET dates, pattern or syllabus page (checked 20 October 2026); the application fee is Rs 1,500.
Does CSMU admit through CUET UG?
Yes. The CUET-UG 2026 admission page lists B.A. (Hons.) English, Economics, History and Psychology; B.A. (J&MC); B.Tech CSE, CSE (AI and ML), CSE (Data Science), CSE (Cloud Computing), CSE (IoT), Civil, Mechanical and Biotechnology; B.Pharm; BA LL.B.; BBA LL.B.; B.Com.; BBA; BCA; B.Sc. (Hons.) in six science subjects and Computer Science; B.Sc. (Hospitality Studies); and B.Des. (Fashion Design). Applicants enter their CUET-UG application number and normalised score in the form.
What is the hostel fee at CSMU Navi Mumbai?
Hostel fees for the academic year 2026-27 are Rs 92,000 a year for a triple-occupancy non-AC room, Rs 1,10,000 for a double non-AC room, Rs 1,20,000 for a triple AC room and Rs 1,40,000 for a double AC room. The mess fee is not included; the hostel management sets it through a catering tender. Boys and girls have separate hostels.
What scholarships does CSMU offer for 2026-27?
The 2026-27 scheme gives a merit scholarship of 30% (above 95% in the qualifying exam), 25% (90% to 95%) or 10% (85% to 90%); 20% for defence, police and paramilitary families and freedom fighters' grandchildren; 30% for SC/ST and 20% for OBC, OVJ, NT, SEBC, SBC and EWS; 20% for Divyang and minority students; 25% for siblings, spouses and alumni; and 50% for employees' wards. Applications close on 30 September 2026, and only one scheme can be held.
How are placements at CSMU Navi Mumbai?
The placement page cites 250+ companies, 50+ offers of Rs 8 lakh or more, 10+ Fortune 500 companies and "73% placements offers", with no batch year or programme-wise breakdown (checked 20 October 2026). The Training and Placement Cell is in the Pratapgad block; the page lists no recruiter names.
Is CSMU a private university and where is it?
Yes. CSMU is a private university established by the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Panvel, Act, 2018 (Maharashtra Act XXXII of 2018) and operational from 9 August 2018. The campus is near Shedung Toll Plaza, Old Mumbai-Pune Highway, Panvel, Navi Mumbai 410206.
What is the admission process at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Navi Mumbai?
Admission to CSMU is fully online and merit based: applicants apply with an application fee of Rs 1,500 and sit the CSMU Common Entrance Test (CSMU CET), unless they hold a score in a competitive exam such as JEE, MHT CET, CAT, CUET, NATA or CLAT. The 2027-28 schedule is not published (checked 20 October 2026); the 2026-27 notices below are last year's dates.
Which courses does Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Navi Mumbai offer?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Navi Mumbai offers 117 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Law, Design, Pharmacy, Hospitality and Computer Applications, including Bachelor of Technology, Master of Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science.
Which bodies approve or accredit Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Navi Mumbai?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Navi Mumbai lists approval or accreditation from UGC, BCI, PCI and RCI.
What other names is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Navi Mumbai known by?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Navi Mumbai is also known as CSMU, CSMU Panvel and CSMU Navi Mumbai.
Sources
Courses and fees: as listed for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Navi Mumbai on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 20 October 2026.


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