Vasantdada Sugar Institute, formerly known as Deccan Sugar Institute was established in 1975 by the cooperative members of the Sugar factories in the state of Maharashtra. It is affiliated to Savitrivai Phule Pune University. The institute offers PG Diploma, M.Sc., and Certification programs under various specializations. Admission to these courses is based on the performance in the entrance test conducted by the institute. The institute has a well-infrastructure and good placement record

Vasantdada Sugar Institute Highlights

Establishment | Type 1975 | Private
Affiliated to Savitrivai Phule Pune University
Courses Offered UG & PG
Admission Criteria Entrance Based
Entrance mode Online/ Offline
Application mode Offline
Official Website https://www.vsisugar.com/

Vasantdada Sugar Institute Courses

VSI Pune offers PG Diploma, M.Sc.  and Certificate courses in various specializations. The top courses with their specializations and eligibility are tabulated below:

Courses Specializations Eligibility
PG Diploma Sugar Technology B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics OR B.E. in Chemical /Agricultural Engineering
Sugar Instrumentation Technology B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Electronics OR B.E. in Electrical/ Electronics/ Agricultural Engineering.
Industrial Fermentation & Alcohol Technology B.Sc. in Bioscience/ Chemistry OR B.E. in Chemical/ Agricultural Engineering.
Sugar Engineering B.E. Mechanical/ Chemical/ Electrical Agricultural Engineering OR Equivalent.
M.Sc. Wine Technology B.Sc. (Wine Technology/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Chemistry/ Agriculture/ Botany/ Zoology) OR PGDIFAT OR B.E. (Chemical/ Biotechnology/ Food/ Agri. Biotech.)
 
Environmental Science B.Sc. (any subject except Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronics) OR B.E. in Civil/ Chemical 

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Vasantdada Sugar Institute Admissions

The admission to M.Sc. and PG Diploma programs at this Institute is done on the basis of marks scored in the entrance test conducted by the University. Final selection is granted on the basis of personal interview. Candidates can apply for admission offline. 

Steps to apply:

  • The application form can be downloaded from the official Website or alternatively, it can be obtained by payment of INR 500 at the office of the Registrar or by Demand Draft in favor of VSI that is drawn on any Nationalized Bank payable at Pune.
  • Fill all the details correctly in the application form and attach all the required documents.
  • Candidates who are either sponsored or nominated by the sugar mill/ distillery should attach the prescribed nomination form duly filled in and signed by the competent authority of respective sugar mill (Managing Director/ Chairman/General Manager along with the seal)
  • The filled application form, along with a Demand Draft and the necessary documents should be sent to:

VSI Office

Sakhar Sankul,

Agriculture College Campus,

Shivajinagar,

Pune - 411 005.

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Vasantdada Sugar Institute Placements

VSI provides good placement opportunities to its students. The institute also enables its students to work in the fields of research, academics and consultancy with Government Organisations, Sugar Industry, Machinery Manufacturers, Distilleries, and other allied industries.

Some of the top recruiters are Praj Industries, United Breweries Ltd., Pernod Richard India Ltd., DIAGEO, Carlsberg India Pvt. Ltd., Seagram Distilleries, Ravalgaon Sugars, United Spirits Ltd., Pioneer Distilleries, Tilaknagar Industries Ltd., South Seas Distilleries, Ganesh Khand Udyog and many more

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Vasantdada Sugar Institute Facilities

The institute has modern infrastructure and facilities. Some of the facilities are mentioned below:

  • Hostel: The hostel has the capacity to accommodate 350 students. The total hostel fee is Rs. 16,000 per year for Indian students and Rs. 65,000 per year for international students.
  • Library: The library at VSI houses over 18,000 books and reference materials with information related to the Sugar technology, science, engineering and also the allied fields.
  • Laboratories: VSI has modern laboratories, accredited by NABL, for agriculture, chemistry, sugar technology, alcohol technology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, electronics & computer as well as instrumentation.
  • Other Facilities: 
  • Computer Centre
  • Digitalized classrooms
  • Engineering Workshop
  • Auditorium

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Vasantdada Sugar Institute FAQs

Ques: What are the placement opportunities at VSI?

Ans: VSI provides its students the opportunities to seek employment by inviting companies to recruit them. Students can also take up jobs on the VSI campus.

Ques: How to apply for admissions to VSI?

Ans: Eligible students can apply offline and appear in the entrance test. Selection will be based on entrance test performance followed by personal interview

Ques: Does VSI provide hostel and accommodation to its students?

Ans: Yes, hostel facilities are available at VSI for its students. There is a separate hostel for foreign students. 

Ques: Is there a Sugar Engineering course at VSI?

Ans: Yes, VSI offers a diploma course and a certificate course in Sugar Engineering.

Ques: Does VSI provide scholarships?

Ans: No, VSI does not provide scholarships or concessions of its own.