'Mumabai' typo on graduation certificates spells embarrassment for MU

MU: In 2023-24 a total of 1.64 lakh students graduated, however, it is not clear as of now how many got certificates which had the 'Mumabai' typo error printed on them.

Fresh certificates will be issued at no extra cost, an official said. (Image: Official website)
Fresh certificates will be issued at no extra cost, an official said. (Image: Official website)

Press Trust of India | March 1, 2025 | 05:10 PM IST

MUMBAI: In a major embarrassment, Mumbai University has issued graduation certificates with the name of the metropolis misspelt as 'Mumabai'. In 2023-24, a total of 1.64 lakh students graduated, though it is not clear as of now how many got certificates which had "University of Mumabai" printed on them.

"Due to a printing error, some certificates had this typo. We are rectifying it," a University of Mumbai official told PTI on Saturday. Fresh certificates will be issued at no extra cost, the official added.

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