Mumbaikars have a few lawyers, a few MBAs, a researcher and some others with higher education representing their assembly constituencies. However, they make up less than 50 per cent of the MLAs from the city.

Of the 36 MLAs, only 17 have completed their Masters in respective fields or have higher educational qualification. Among the rest, two have passed Std XII, 14 have finished their Std X while three didn't accomplish even SSC. Though educational qualification is not mandatory for MLA nominees, there has been a growing demand from the public for a qualified representative.