Research work in the Mumbai University has always been a matter of concern. Currently, when University bodies have been dissolved, the absence of Research and Recognition Committees (RRC) and the administration’s apathy, by not providing an alternative arrangement, has led to many researches pending. There are around 185 applications of M Phil and PhD awaiting approvals from 63 subjects.

As the new Maharashtra Universities Act is awaiting the final nod, universities in the state have not formed new committees after the old ones have been dissolved. The new committees will be formed as per the Act.
This has led to much confusion. Starting from the Senate, many bodies in universities have been dissolved.