Mumbai University PG Admissions 2026: Last Date Extended Till May 30 The University of Mumbai has announced an extension of the deadline for postgraduate admissions for the 2026 academic year. Candidates are now permitted to apply for a range of postgraduate programs, including one-year PG diploma courses, two-year postgraduate programs, Fourth Year Honours, and Fourth Year Honours with Research courses, until May 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm. This extension comes after the initial registration period, which began on May 9, and provides applicants with additional time to complete their applications. The admission process is conducted entirely online through the university’s official portal, and the extended deadline ensures that students planning to pursue higher education at Mumbai University have a more flexible timeline. The university has also released a detailed academic schedule outlining key dates for the admissions process, including document verification, merit list announcements, and fee payment deadlines. Students are advised to regularly check the official portal for updates and to ensure all submitted documents are accurate and valid to avoid rejection during the admission process. The timeline for the admissions process includes several critical milestones. Online registration is open from May 9 to May 30, 2026. Following this, document verification must be completed by June 1, 2026, at 11 am. The provisional merit list is expected to be released on June 1, 2026, at 6 pm, with student grievances accepted until June 2, 2026, at 1 pm. The first merit list will be published on June 3, 2026, at 6 pm, followed by a fee payment window from June 4 to June 6, 2026.#mumbai #national_education_policy #mumbai_university #university_of_mumbai #postgraduate_admissions
Maharashtra Forms Task Force to Study Social Media Impact on Minors Nagpur: The Maharashtra government has established a 13-member expert task force to investigate the effects of social media on children under 18 years of age. The initiative aims to recommend state-level regulatory and policy measures to address concerns raised by the Union finance ministry’s survey and findings from the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) regarding the rise in mental health disorders among minors. The task force will analyze the impact of social media on mental and physical health, education, social skills, and the role of digital advertising targeting children. Maharashtra, home to approximately four crore children below 18, has prioritized this study following the central government’s economic survey, which highlighted the growing exposure of minors to social media and its potential health implications. The task force’s terms of reference include examining rural-urban disparities, gender and income group variations, and existing national and international regulatory frameworks. It will also propose legal, administrative, and technical measures to safeguard children’s well-being while ensuring their access to education, digital empowerment, and positive technology use. The panel is expected to submit its detailed report and recommendations within three months of its formation. The study will involve field visits at the grassroots level and desk research. Administrative support will be provided by the state’s information technology department. The task force will be chaired by the additional chief secretary or principal secretary of the school education and sports department, with the women and child development department secretary serving as co-chairperson.#maharashtra #indian_psychiatric_society #union_finance_ministry #mumbai_university #bombay_scottish_school
