Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), formerly the University of Pune, is a state public university established in 1949, located on a 411-acre campus at Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007. NAAC A+ (CGPA 3.60) accredited, it is ranked #11 among State Public Universities, #56 among Universities, and #91 Overall in NIRF 2025. SPPU affiliates 705+ colleges across Pune, Ahmednagar, and Nashik districts; its 46 own academic departments teach arts, science, commerce, management, law, and engineering at the main campus.
Admission to university departments is through MHT-CET (science-based programmes), MAH-MBA-CET (management), GATE (M.Tech), SPPU Online Entrance Exam (OEE), or merit. Near-zero government fees apply to own-department programmes; affiliated colleges set their own fees.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Savitribai Phule Pune University (formerly University of Pune) |
| Founded | 1949 (renamed 2014) |
| Type | State public university (government affiliating); 46 own departments |
| Location | Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007, Maharashtra |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| NAAC Grade | A+ (CGPA 3.60, 4th cycle) |
| NIRF 2025 | State Public University #11 |
| QS World 2026 | #566 |
| Campus Area | 411 acres |
| Affiliated Colleges | 705+ colleges; 234 recognised institutes; 71 research institutes |
| Admission | MHT-CET / GATE / MAH-MBA-CET / SPPU OEE / merit, by programme |
| Hostels | Yes; 7 boys + 6 girls hostels; 1,221+ students capacity |
| Website | unipune.ac.in |
SPPU's own 46 departments offer postgraduate (MA, MSc, MCom, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, LLM) and doctoral programmes primarily; UG programmes (BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, BCA, LLB) also run in university departments. Maharashtra implemented NEP 2020 UG reforms from the 2023-24 batch: all UG degrees are now 4 years.
Undergraduate (4 years from 2023-24 batch):
| Programme | Duration | Approx. Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BA / BA (Hons.) | 4 years | ~Rs 18,000-24,000 (total 4yr govt rate) |
| B.Com / B.Com (Hons.) | 4 years | ~Rs 18,000-24,000 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) | 4 years | ~Rs 24,000-36,000 |
| BCA | 4 years | ~Rs 45,000-60,000 |
| BBA | 4 years | ~Rs 36,000-48,000 |
| LLB (3-year, for graduates) | 3 years | ~Rs 45,000-67,500 (Rs 15,000-22,500/yr) |
Postgraduate (2 years):
| Programme | Duration | Approx. Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| MA (various subjects) | 2 years | ~Rs 14,000-18,000 total |
| M.Com | 2 years | ~Rs 14,000-18,000 total |
| M.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science, Scientific Computing, etc.) | 2 years | ~Rs 14,930-21,040 total |
| MBA -- Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) | 2 years | ~Rs 1.50 lakh per year (~Rs 3 lakh total) |
| MCA | 2 years | ~Rs 60,000-80,000 total |
| M.Tech (Computer Engineering, Electronics, etc.) | 2 years | ~Rs 60,000 total |
| LLM | 2 years | ~Rs 30,000-40,000 total |
Source: SPPU fee structure for own departments; fees are set by Maharashtra state and revised annually. Verify current fees at unipune.ac.in or the department admissions page. Affiliated college fees are higher and set independently.
SPPU admission depends on the programme and level:
UG Admissions (2026):
PG Admissions (2026):
Minimum eligibility:
| Scholarship | Source | Eligibility | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Uday Scholarship | UGC (Ministry of Education) | Students from NE states enrolled in regular programmes; family income below Rs 4.5 lakh | Rs 5,400/month (hostel) or Rs 3,000/month (day scholar) |
| PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child | UGC | Single girl child of parents; enrolled in PG programme; family income below threshold | Rs 36,200/year |
| GoI Post-Matric Scholarship -- SC/ST | Ministry of Social Justice / Tribal Affairs | SC/ST students; family income below Rs 2.5 lakh | Full tuition reimbursement + maintenance Rs 750-1,200/month |
| GoI Post-Matric Scholarship -- OBC | Ministry of Social Justice | OBC; family income below Rs 1 lakh | Partial tuition + maintenance |
| Maharashtra Government SC Scholarship | Government of Maharashtra | SC students enrolled in professional courses | Rs 7,800/month (hostellers); Rs 4,350/month (day scholars) |
| Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scholarship | Government of Maharashtra | OBC students with family income below Rs 8 lakh | Tuition fee reimbursement (eligible programs) |
| DR. Panjabrao Deshmukh Scholarship | Government of Maharashtra | OBC agricultural families; income below threshold | Rs 300-1,000/month |
Apply for state scholarships via mahascholarship.gov.in and central scholarships via scholarships.gov.in (NSP). SPPU also has its own endowment fund scholarships for meritorious students; check the SPPU Scholarship Cell at unipune.ac.in.
Savitribai Phule Pune University occupies a 411-acre campus at Ganeshkhind Road, Pune 411007 -- in the northwestern part of Pune, about 6 km from Pune Railway Station and 14 km from Pune Airport. The forested, green campus has earned the informal designation the "Oxford of the East." It houses 46 academic departments, a central library (~4.22 lakh volumes), IUCAA (Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics), National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR), and several national-level research centres.
Campus facilities: Central Library (22 specialised libraries system-wide), sports complex (cricket, athletics, swimming), cultural centre, NCC/NSS, medical centre, bank and ATM, guest house, 1,200-seat auditorium, and the Pune University campus metro station (Pune Metro Line 3).
Hostels:
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Boys' Hostels | 7 hostels on campus |
| Girls' Hostels | 6 hostels on campus |
| Total capacity | 1,221+ students |
| Annual fee (approx.) | Rs 28,000-45,000/yr (room + boarding; varies by hostel type) |
| Amenities | Furnished rooms, mess, security, Wi-Fi (selected hostels), common rooms, gymnasium |
| Eligibility | Students enrolled in SPPU own departments; distance from campus considered |
Source: SPPU official website + shiksha.com infrastructure data. Hostel fees are set annually; verify at unipune.ac.in/hostel or contact the university hostel office.
SPPU ranked #11 in NIRF 2025 State Public University category and #56 among all Universities. In Maharashtra, it consistently ranks first among public state universities, ahead of Mumbai University and Nagpur University. Its NIRF Overall score of #91 reflects performance across 5 dimensions: Teaching-Learning Resources, Research and Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Perception. QS World University Rankings 2026 places it at #566 globally, with particular strength in Arts and Humanities.
SPPU's own 46 academic departments charge near-zero state-university fees: BSc ~Rs 14,930-21,040 total (2yr PG); MBA (PUMBA) ~Rs 1.5 lakh per year; MA/MSc ~Rs 14,000-21,000 total. These are among the lowest fees for any NIRF-ranked state university. Affiliated colleges set their own fees, which can be substantially higher. Government scholarships (Maharashtra state, GoI Post-Matric) cover tuition for most SC/ST and OBC students in own-department programmes.
SPPU's ecosystem spans 46 own departments plus 705 affiliated colleges. Colleges of Engineering Pune (COEP), Fergusson College, SP College, MIT Pune, and Symbiosis are all under SPPU affiliation. Students choosing SPPU own-department programmes gain a university-campus experience; students targeting specific professional fields often go to affiliated colleges. The breadth means degrees in 200+ subjects are available under the SPPU umbrella.
Pune's education and technology ecosystem is among the richest in India. The SPPU campus is within 5-20 km of major IT parks (Hinjewadi Phase 1-3, Magarpatta, SB Road), Pune's BFSI hub, and pharma companies (Serum Institute, Cipla Pune). TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, Accenture, Capgemini, and Goldman Sachs all have large Pune campuses. Placement drives run via SPPU's own Training and Placement Cell as well as through individual departments, with DSP Group, Persistent Systems, and Geometric (HCL) being regular visitors for technical roles.
Honest caveat: SPPU is a vast affiliating university (705+ colleges), so quality and outcomes vary enormously across the institution. Most of the research output and engineering/MBA placement data is concentrated in flagship departments (PUMBA for MBA, Department of Computer Science, IUCAA-affiliated research). SPPU's own NIRF placement medians are modest: UG median Rs 2 LPA, PG median Rs 3 LPA (NIRF 2025). The best professional outcomes come from leading affiliated colleges (COEP, Fergusson, BMCC, MIT). Choosing SPPU's own departments is best for students seeking near-zero-fee, research-oriented, or niche-subject programmes; students seeking campus-placement-driven outcomes should consider specific affiliated colleges.
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | State Public University | 2025 | #11 |
| NIRF | University | 2025 | #56 |
| NIRF | Overall | 2025 | #91 |
15 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | Hons | 48 months | — | ₹0.18L | — |
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 48 months | — | ₹0.18L | — |
| B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) | — | 48 months | — | ₹0.3L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | Honours (General) | 48 months | — | ₹0.18L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 48 months | — | ₹0.18L | — |
| BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) | — | 48 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | — | 48 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| LLB (Bachelor of Laws) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.45L | — |
| LLM (Master of Laws) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.3L | — |
| M.Com (Master of Commerce) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.24L | — |
| M.Sc (Master of Science) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.45L | — |
| M.Tech (Master of Technology) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.6L | — |
| MA (Master of Arts) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.24L | — |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1L | — |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.2L | — |
1-year placement history, latest data from 2024.
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
