Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), also known as UniPune, is one of the premier universities in India. It is approved by the UGC and accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. The university is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'. UniPune has been ranked 19th among top universities in India by NIRF 2023. It has over 700 affiliated colleges, 46 academic departments, and 52 research centres. Check UniPune Affiliated Colleges

UniPune offers UG, PG, PhD, PG Diploma, Diploma, and Certificate courses in the fields of Science, Commerce, Arts, Engineering, Management, etc. Admission to the UG and PG courses is offered on the basis of merit or entrance examination. UniPune accepts scores of MHTCET, GATE, CAT/MAT/ATMA/XAT entrance exams. It also conducts its own entrance test for admission to several courses. In addition to the regular course, the university also offers various UG and PG courses through distance education. Check UniPune Admission

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UniPune (SPPU) Quick Facts

  • SPPU Campus is spread across 411 acres (1.66 km square) of land located in the city of Pune, Maharashtra.
  • UniPune has 307 recognised research institutes including some institutions of National importance.
  • UniPune has around 300 faculty members who are well experienced in their respective fields. Check UniPune Faculty
  • SPPU is offering multiple skill-based certificate courses in partnership with top-class institutes and leading ed-tech platforms from all over the world. Check Details Here
  • UniPune achieved 1st position in the Khelo India University games 2020 with 29 medals including 15 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze medals. 
  • UniPune has a department of Competition Exam Center (CEC) to offer coaching programs for various government competitive exams.

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UniPune (SPPU) Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
Application Start Date for ON-Campus UG/PG/PG Diploma/Diploma Programs May 10, 2023
Last Date To Apply for UG Courses (Without Late Fee) June 10, 2023
Last Date To Apply for PG Courses (Without Late Fee) June 30, 2023
Last Date To Apply for UG Courses (With Late Fee) June 20, 2023
Last Date To Apply for PG Courses (With Late Fee) July 8, 2023
UG Online Entrance Examination (OEE) June 24 – June 25, 2023
PG Online Entrance Examination (OEE) July 22 – July 25, 2023
Applications Start Date for UG and PG program through Distance Mode August 01, 2023
Last date of submission of admission form for Distance Mode Programs August 31, 2023

UniPune (SPPU) Ranking

  • The university is ranked 19th under universities and 35th for the overall category by NIRF 2022.
  • The university is ranked 12th under universities and 25th for the overall category by NIRF 2022.
  • UniPune has been ranked 541-50 for the best universities in the World by QS World Universities Ranking 2023.
  • The university is ranked 11th under universities and 20th for the overall category by NIRF 2021.
  • UniPune has been ranked 651-700 for the best universities in the World by QS World surveys 2021.
  • Ranked 4 for Mass Communications by Indiatoday 2021.
  • Ranked 1117 for the overall category by US News 2021.
  • According to the surveys done by Times, UniPune has achieved 135th position in India in 2020. 
  • Pune University has also achieved 9th position in India by the Outlook 2020 ranking surveys. 

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UniPune (SPPU) Courses

UniPune offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses to its students in different streams such as Arts, Education, Science, Engineering, Mass Communications, Computer Applications, Commerce, Law, etc. The selection to the courses of the university is done on the basis of the entrance exam conducted by SPPU.

Course Course Details Selection Criteria
BA

Duration: 3 years
Fees: INR 26,090/yr

Eligibility: The candidate must have completed 10+2 board examination (or any other equivalent examination) with English as a passing subject 

The admissions are done on the basis of merit scores and the entrance test conducted by UniPune
B.Com

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: The candidate must have completed the higher secondary examination with English as one of the subjects.

The admissions are done on the basis of merit scores and the entrance test conducted by UniPune
B.Sc

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: The candidate must have completed 12th board examination with English as one of the subjects and any three Science Subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Geography)

The admissions are done on the basis of merit scores and the entrance test conducted by UniPune
BPA

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: The candidate must have passed 10+2 board examination and must have scored at least 45% marks in the aggregate with English as one of the subjects

The admissions are done on the basis of merit scores and the entrance test conducted by UniPune
BCJ

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: The candidate must possess a 10+2 certificate with a minimum percentage required by the university.

The admissions are done on the basis of merit scores and the entrance test conducted by UniPune
BCA

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: The candidate must have a 10+2 certificate in the science stream with a minimum percentage required by the university

The admissions are done on the basis of merit scores and the entrance test conducted by UniPune
B.Pharma

Duration: 4 years

Eligibility: The candidate must have completed the 10+2 board examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate

The selection is done on the basis of the MHT Combined Entrance Test
BCS

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: The candidate must have a 10+2 certificate in the science stream with a minimum percentage required by the university

The admissions are done on the basis of merit scores and the entrance test conducted by UniPune
MA

Duration: 2 years
Fees: INR 36,980/yr

Eligibility: The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant stream with a minimum percentage required by the university

The selections for admissions are done on the basis of the Common Entrance Exam (CET) conducted by the UniPune 
MCM

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: The candidate must have completed bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in any discipline

The selections for admissions are done on the basis of Common Entrance Exam (CET) conducted by the UniPune
M.Sc

Duration: 2 years
Fees: INR 21,000/yr

Eligibility: The candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree in the relevant specialization and must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate

The selections for admissions are done on the basis of the Common Entrance Exam (CET) conducted by the UniPune
MCA

Duration: 2 years
Fees: INR 26,040/yr

Eligibility: The candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

The selection is done on the basis of the MAH MCA Common Entrance Test conducted by the UniPune
M.Tech

Duration: 2 years
Fees: INR 1.21 Lakh

Eligibility: The candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree in the relevant specialization and must have scored at least 60% marks in the aggregate

The selection will be done on the basis of GPAT/GATE/MHT CET scores and entrance exams conducted by the university
MBA

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: The candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree in the relevant specialization and must have scored 50% marks (45% marks for reserved category)

The selections will be done on the basis of scores achieved in CAT/CMAT/MH CET and entrance exam conducted by the UniPune
M.Phil

Duration: 1 year

Eligibility: The candidate must have completed a master’s degree in the relevant specialization with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate and 45% marks for the reserved category

The selections will be done on the basis of scores in the master’s degree and the entrance test conducted by the UniPune
Ph.D

Duration: 3 years
Fees: INR 43,500/yr

Eligibility: The candidate must have completed a master’s degree in the relevant specialization and must have scored a minimum of 60% in the aggregate

The selection will be done on the basis of an entrance exam conducted by the university 

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UniPune (SPPU) Academic Collaboration

UniPune has collaborated with numerous renowned universities in developed countries such as the USA, UK, Canada, Germany, and Japan to offer academic programs in the fields of Arts, Science, Languages, and more. SPPU also offers a ‘Study Abroad Program' with foreign Universities such as University of Lausanne, University of Sorbonne, University of Calgary, University of Tehran, University of Bremen, and University of Central Queensland.

SPPU has collaborated with some of the leading universities shown in the table below:

University of Pennsylvania University of North Carolina University of Cornell
University of Indiana University of Nagoya University of York
University of Manchester University of East Anglia AS-ICTP, Trieste, Italy

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UniPune (SPPU) Application Process

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to apply online for different courses at UniPune or SPPU.

  • Visit the official website of SPPU.
  • Clinic on ‘Admission Portal’
  • Click on PG admissions or Ph.D. admissions
  • Choose your desired course and register yourself. 
  • Now login and click on pre admission tab
  • Fill in all the required details as asked in the form.
  • Upload all the mandatory documents along with photo
  • Pay the challan at the respective bank branch. 
  • Take out the print out and keep the documents for offline use.

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UniPune (SPPU) Result

UniPune follows the semester system for all of its courses namely, Odd and Even semester. Odd semester examinations are generally conducted in December/January and Even semester examinations in the months of May/ June. Results for the same are usually declared within one month after completion of exams. SPPU Results can be checked and downloaded by visiting the official website of the university. 

How To Check UniPune (SPPU) Result?

Students can follow the below-mentioned steps to check and download the SPPU result.

  • Visit the official website of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).
  • Click on ‘Results’ in the ‘Students Corner’ section.
  • On the next page click on ‘Online Result’.
  • Select course-wise ‘Go to Result’ on the listing page.
  • Enter Seat Number and Mother Name, and click on ‘Show Result’.

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UniPune (SPPU) Placements 

UniPune has a dedicated placement cell that organises placements drive every year. The placement cell of Savitribai Phule Pune University invites companies to fill the form who wants to join the placement process. The students become eligible for placements in the final semester of their respective courses. UniPune has a record of more than 70% placements every year. The highest salary package offered at the university is INR 14.75 LPA, while the average package stood at INR 6.50 LPA.

The top recruiters who visit the college for the recruitments.

Sciformix Cytel GSK
Nielsen Bases Metric Global Novartis
Tata Motors IDeas Strand Life Sciences

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UniPune (SPPU) Scholarships

SPPU offers various scholarships to the students of SC/ST/OBC categories and the students of local state. The university also offers UK-India Education and Research Initiative Scholarships to the students for enhancing the bilateral and mutual benefits of students.  SPPU also provides monthly stipend to the M.Phil and Ph.D. students. UniPune offers central government post metric scholarships for minority students. Following scholarship schemes are offere by SPPU:

  • UK India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) Scholarship
  • UK government's global scholarship programme of Chevening scholarships
  • GOI Scholarship/Freeship
  • Arthik Durbal Ghatak Scholarship
  • Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship for SC/ST candidates ( M.Phil. & PhD)
  • Fellowship for the First 2 Rank holder studying for their M.Phil.
  • National Merit Scholarship.
  • B.C. Scholarship for the S.C./S.T./D.N.T./Neo-Buddhist students.

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UniPune (SPPU) Notable Alumni

  • Pratibha Patil: Indian politician and lawyer who served as the 12th President of India
  • Vilasrao Deshmukh: Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra
  • Cyrus S. Poonawalla: Managing Director of the Serum Institute of India
  • Shereen Bhan: Indian journalist and news anchor. She is the Managing Editor of CNBC-TV18.
  • Radhika Apte: Indian Actress
  • Gauahar Khan: Indian model and actress. She also participated in the Femina Miss India contest in 2002. 

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UniPune (SPPU) FAQs

Ques. Does UniPune provide accomodation facilities?

Ans. Yes, UniPune offers hostel facilities to both boys and girls students. The entrance is strictly done on the basis of merit. The hostel fee is 5,850/yr. The hostels are well equipped with the facilities of 24x7 electricity and water. Check UniPune Hostel

Ques. What are the career options available after completing B.Pharma degree from UniPune?

Ans. There are a lot of career opportunities available after completing a B.Pharma degree from Pune University:

  • Drug Inspector
  • Hospital Pharmacist
  • Quality Control Associate
  • R&D Scientist
  • Formulation Development Associate etc.

Ques. Does UniPune have a grievance redressal cell?

Ans. Yes, SPPU has a grievance redressal cell which acknowledges the concerns of the students. The students can submit their complaints on the helpline numbers given on the official website of the Pune University.

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission in UniPune?

Ans. The following documents are required at the time of admission in UniPune:

  • Caste certificate 
  • Latest non creamy layer certificate
  • Domicile certificate
  • Medical certificate
  • Marksheets of all years
  • True Provisional certificate
  • State or National level sports certificate

Ques. What is the seat matrix for different courses in UniPune?

Ans. The seat matrix for different seats in the Savitrabhai Phule Pune University are given as follows: 

  • The total number of seats available for M.C.A. there are 60 seats.
  • The number of seats available for the M.Tech course is 10 seats.

Ques. Does UniPune provide courses under distance education mode?

Ans. Yes, UniPune's school of open learning provides UG & PG courses under distance education mode. These courses are offered in the fields of Arts and Commerce. The medium of all these distance education courses in either English or Marathi. 

Ques. What are the study materials provided to the students enrolled under the distance education program by UniPune? 

Ans. Mentioned below are the name of 10 online courses and resources provided to the students of the distance education program by UniPune: 

  • Swayam online courses
  • UG/PG MOOCs
  • E-PG Pathshala
  • E-content courseware in UG
  • Swayamprabha
  • CEC-UGC YouTube channel
  • National Digital Library of India
  • Shodhganga
  • E-Shodh Sindhu
  • Vidwan 

Ques. Does UniPune provide the facility of an international centre to the students?

Ans. Yes, UniPune provides the facilities of an international centre to the students. The functions of UniPune's international centre are mentioned below: 

  • Exchange of visits by scholars, academicians, opinion-makers, writers and artists. 
  • Facilitation of the organisation of and participation in seminars and symposia abroad. 
  • Exchange of exhibitions.

Ques. What are the hostel rules of UniPune? 

Ans. The hostel rules of UniPune are mentioned below: 

  • Hostel facilities will not be provided to research assistants, teaching assistants unless they are enrolled for M Phil or PhD. 
  • The Student of the university who is taking admission in the University hostel shall not be employed on a full time or part-time basis in the government or semi-government public or private sector.
  • Admission is provisional and will be confirmed by the University only after a medical examination and clearance given by the residential medical officer of the health centre of the university. 

Ques. What is the procedure for a Bonafide certificate in UniPune? 

Ans. The students must have submitted the form to the head of the concerned department. A Bonafide certificate will be issued within 8 days from the date of the receipt of the application form. The fees of INR 50  must be paid in the Bank of Maharashtra, University extension counter in the Prashashan Bhavan behind the main building.