Government Degree College in Mumbai, Maharashtra

A state-run college offering BA, BSc, BCom and similar undergraduate programmes, affiliated to a state university.

Mumbai, Maharashtra · Pillar: Education & Training

Higher education enrolment in Mumbai runs at 38.8%, better than the typical district. The district has 219 colleges. The Government Degree College is often the only accessible, affordable option for local students to continue past school.

  • 38.8% India 20.1%
  • 219 India 34

Youth opportunity in Mumbai

77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 21% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Mumbai, which ranks 1 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 65.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 75.8% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 7.4%. On young people in the labour force aged 15 to 29 at 48.1%, it sits close to the national mark.