No, colleges like Wilson or Elphinstone don’t require you to take MH-CET for admission into B.Sc. courses. MH-CET is required for admission into specialized courses like Engineering, Medical, or Pharmacy. In order to be eligible for B.Sc. Biotechnology, you need to have Biology in your 10+2. You also need a good percentile in your qualifying examination. 

It’s not difficult to apply for Elphinstone College of Mumbai University. You can easily apply online by following Mumbai University procedure. You can also apply directly by visiting the campus. Elphinstone College can be a good option for your studies. Especially if you are planning on pursuing any professional course like CA/CS, since attendance is not mandatory.

A B.Sc degree from Elphinstone College is definitely a good option. It is one of the oldest colleges in the country with a history of over 150 years. The faculty base is great. The teaching methodology employed is quite effective. It received an ‘A’ grade by NAAC. It offers all basic amenities to students including a library, high-speed internet, etc.

Elphinstone College is one of the most reputed colleges in Mumbai. It is definitely a good choice for pursuing a BA degree. But the cutoff for Arts programs has increased over the years. So, it may be difficult to get admission. You should check the recent cutoff.  Also, other than Elphinstone College there are plenty of colleges in Mumbai that offer good BA programs.