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Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), also known as UniPune, is a state university established on 10 February 1949 as the University of Poona. It was renamed in honour of social reformer Savitribai Phule on 9 August 2014. SPPU is recognised by UGC and holds NAAC A++ accreditation. It serves as an affiliating university across three districts, with over 700 affiliated colleges in Pune, Nashik, and Ahmednagar.
As per NIRF 2025, SPPU is ranked 56th among Indian universities and 91st in the NIRF Overall category.
The main campus spans 411 acres at Ganeshkhind, Aundh, Pune, and houses 46 academic departments and 307 recognised research institutes. Total enrolment across the university and its affiliated colleges exceeds 6,65,000 students.
- SPPU Department Programmes - 46 departments offering PG Masters, M.Phil, Ph.D., integrated programmes, and select UG programmes in Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, Law, Management (PUMBA), Technology, and Fine Arts. Fees at SPPU’s own departments are government-regulated and range from INR 0.13 Lakhs to INR 6 Lakhs total.
- Affiliated B.E./B.Tech Colleges (700+ colleges) - Admission via DTE Maharashtra CAP based on MHT CET or JEE Main. Annual fees at government and aided colleges range from INR 80,000 to 1,80,000 per year.
- Affiliated MBA/MMS Colleges - Over 60,000 MBA and MMS seats across 330+ institutes. Admission via MAH MBA CET CAP.
- Affiliated Medical and Dental Colleges - Admission via NEET UG and Maharashtra State Quota counselling. Maharashtra has 9,000 MBBS and 3,526 BDS seats in the state pool.
- Research - SPPU runs 307 recognised research institutes and hosts national-level research in Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Environmental Sciences, and Nanoscience.
SPPU’s own Training and Placement Cell reported 836 students placed in 2024-25 from its own departments, with a median PG package of INR 4.5 LPA. Top university-department placement packages have reached INR 45 LPA.
SPPU Admission Dates 2026
SPPU does not control admissions to affiliated colleges directly. B.E., MBA, and MBBS admissions flow through Maharashtra state-level agencies. SPPU conducts its own OEE only for programmes at its 46 university departments.
| Programme | Key Dates (2026-27 Cycle) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech (DTE Maharashtra CAP) | MHT CET: April 11-19, 2026. CAP Registration: July 2-19. Round 1 Allotment: August 2. Spot Rounds: August to September 2026. | Spot rounds in progress |
| MBA/MMS (MAH MBA CET CAP) | MAH MBA CET Attempt 1: April 6-8, 2026. CAP Round 4 Allotment: September 3, 2026. Confirmation: September 4-7, 2026. | Round 4 concluded |
| MBBS/BDS (NEET UG + State Quota) | NEET UG: June 21, 2026. State Quota Round 1 Allotment: August 23, 2026. Stray Vacancy Rounds: through October 10, 2026. | Stray vacancy rounds active |
| SPPU OEE (Direct PG at University) | Application: June to July 31, 2026. Exam and Result: per SPPU notification. | 2026-27 cycle concluded |
For the 2027-28 cycle, B.E. CAP registration typically opens in June 2027. MBA aspirants should appear for MAH MBA CET 2027 (April 2027). NEET UG 2027 governs MBBS admission for the 2027-28 batch.
| Programme | Exam Accepted | Admission Body |
|---|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech | MHT CET (Maharashtra candidates) / JEE Main (OMS candidates) | DTE Maharashtra at fe2026.mahacet.org |
| MBA/MMS | MAH MBA CET / CAT / CMAT / XAT / MAT / GMAT | DTE Maharashtra at cetcell.mahacet.org |
| MBBS/BDS | NEET UG | Maharashtra State CET Cell / MCC (AIQ) |
| SPPU Direct PG (OEE) | SPPU OEE (MCQ-based, 100 questions) | SPPU at unipune.ac.in |
SPPU Courses and Fees
SPPU’s 46 departments offer government-regulated programmes at low fees. Affiliated college fees are separately set by DTE Maharashtra and the Fee Regulation Committee for private colleges. The table covers select programmes at SPPU’s own departments.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (SPPU Dept.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. / B.A. (Hons.) | 3 years | 10+2 pass | INR 0.75 Lakhs |
| B.Com | 3 years | 10+2 pass | INR 0.13 Lakhs |
| BCA | 3 years | 10+2 with Mathematics | INR 1.32 Lakhs |
| B.Sc (Data Science / AI / Cyber Security) | 3 years | 10+2 with PCM/PCB | INR 1.62 to 2.20 Lakhs |
| B.Sc (General) | 3 years | 10+2 with Science | INR 0.43 Lakhs |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 10+2 PCB/PCM with 45% | INR 1.45 Lakhs |
| BFA / Performing Arts | 4 years | 10+2 pass plus audition | INR 1.34 to 6.00 Lakhs |
| LLB | 3 years | Graduation with 45% | INR 0.42 Lakhs |
| M.Sc / M.A. / M.Com | 2 years | Relevant bachelor’s with 50% | INR 0.20 to 1.50 Lakhs |
| MBA (PUMBA) | 2 years | Bachelor’s with 50%; MAH MBA CET / CAT / CMAT | Government-regulated |
| Ph.D. | 3 to 5 years | PG with 55%; SPPU OEE or UGC NET | Per SPPU notification |
At affiliated engineering colleges, annual fees range from INR 80,000 to 1,80,000 at government and aided colleges and up to INR 4 Lakhs per year at private unaided colleges for top branches. SC/ST students receive full tuition fee waiver at government colleges in Maharashtra.
SPPU Admission Process
Most SPPU-affiliated college admissions are centralised through Maharashtra state agencies. SPPU directly controls admissions only for programmes at its own 46 departments through the SPPU OEE.
B.E./B.Tech (Affiliated Colleges)
Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC Maharashtra candidates). The process is entirely through DTE Maharashtra’s CAP at fe2026.mahacet.org. Maharashtra State candidates use MHT CET score; OMS candidates use JEE Main Paper 1 score.
COEP Pune CSE closed at 99.97 MHT CET percentile (General Open) in CAP Round 2 of 2026-27. PICT Pune Computer Engineering closed at 98.69 percentile (rank 893, All India) in the same round. Mid-tier SPPU engineering colleges in Pune closed between 90 and 96 percentile for CSE.
MBA/MMS (Affiliated Institutes)
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC Maharashtra). PUMBA (Department of Management Science, SPPU) is the flagship university management school, with separate merit-based admission through MAH MBA CET and PI rounds. Over 60,000 MBA and MMS seats at 330+ institutes are filled through MAH MBA CET CAP.
MBBS/BDS (Affiliated Medical Colleges)
Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB and minimum 50% in PCB aggregate; NEET UG qualification mandatory. Maharashtra has two admission routes: 15% seats via MCC All India Quota counselling and 85% via Maharashtra State Quota CAP at cetcell.mahacet.org. Maharashtra domicile is required for the state quota route.
SPPU Direct Programmes (OEE)
PG and select UG programmes at SPPU departments are filled through the SPPU OEE, a 100-question MCQ test (80 subject-specific, 20 general aptitude, with negative marking). Eligibility for PG programmes: bachelor’s degree with minimum 55% aggregate.
SPPU Placements
SPPU’s university-level Training and Placement Cell covers placements at SPPU’s own departments and select autonomous colleges. NIRF 2025 data shows 836 students placed from SPPU’s programmes, with a median UG CTC of INR 2 LPA and median PG CTC of INR 4.5 LPA. The highest offer recorded was INR 45 LPA.
| Programme Level | Median Package (2024-25) | Highest Package | Students Placed |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG Programmes (SPPU Departments) | INR 2 LPA | INR 45 LPA | 836 (2024-25) |
| PG Programmes (SPPU Departments) | INR 4.5 LPA | INR 30 to 45 LPA (top performers) | Included in above total |
Top recruiters at SPPU include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Amazon, Cognizant, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, and Deloitte. These placements reflect only SPPU’s own department students. Affiliated college placements vary independently by college, with top SPPU-affiliated engineering colleges like COEP and PICT reporting higher placements through their own placement cells.
SPPU Rankings
SPPU has consistently held strong NIRF and global university rankings. Its NIRF Overall rank improved to 91 in 2025 alongside a University rank of 56. It also holds global visibility in QS and THE rankings for research output across STEM and humanities disciplines.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Overall | 91 | 37 (2024) |
| NIRF | University | 56 | 23 (2024) |
| NAAC | Accreditation | A++ | A++ |
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | 541-550 band (2023) | 541-550 band |
| THE World University Rankings | Overall | 601-800 band (2023) | 601-800 band |
SPPU Scholarships
Students at SPPU and affiliated colleges access government scholarship schemes at both state and central levels. Most scholarships are disbursed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and Maharashtra government portals.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| EBC Freeship (Maharashtra) | Annual family income below INR 8 Lakhs; government or aided college | 50% fee concession |
| SC/ST Full Tuition Fee Waiver | SC/ST category; government college in Maharashtra | Full tuition fee waiver |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shishyavrutti | OBC/SBC/VJNT students; Maharashtra domicile | Cash scholarship per Maharashtra Social Welfare norms |
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC) | SC category; family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs; apply at scholarships.gov.in | Maintenance and tuition as per NSP norms |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (Minority) | Minority community; merit and family income criteria | Per Ministry of Minority Affairs norms; apply via NSP |
SPPU Campus and Infrastructure
The main SPPU campus at Ganeshkhind, Aundh, Pune spans 411 acres and hosts the university’s 46 academic departments along with central research facilities. Notable infrastructure includes the Department of Management Science (PUMBA), the Interdisciplinary School of Scientific Computing, the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship, and foreign language departments for French, German, Japanese, and Russian.
SPPU houses 307 recognised research institutes associated with or affiliated to the university. The central library holds over 4 lakh volumes and provides digital access to national and international journals. The university also maintains the Parisar (campus biodiversity zone) and observatory facilities.
The university operates a boys hostel on campus. Hostel accommodation is limited and primarily available to students enrolled in university department programmes. Affiliated college students typically access hostel facilities independently through their respective colleges.
SPPU vs University of Mumbai vs University of Hyderabad
Savitribai Phule Pune University, University of Mumbai, and University of Hyderabad are among the largest and oldest state universities in India, each serving as an affiliating university for hundreds of colleges. Aspirants often compare these when choosing between state university campuses and affiliated autonomous colleges in western and southern India.
| Parameter | SPPU | University of Mumbai | University of Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1949 | 1857 | 1974 |
| NIRF Overall 2025 | 91 | Not in top 100 | 25 |
| NIRF University 2025 | 56 | Not in top 100 | 10 |
| NAAC Grade | A++ | A+ | A+ |
| Campus Size | 411 acres | 550+ acres (Fort and Kalina) | 2,300 acres |
| Affiliated Colleges | 700+ | 800+ | Primarily residential |
| Total Students | 6,65,000+ | 7,50,000+ | 5,600 (residential) |
University of Hyderabad leads on NIRF rankings due to its residential research-intensive model. SPPU and University of Mumbai are primarily affiliating universities with strength in large-scale access to higher education across Maharashtra. SPPU’s advantage lies in Pune’s strong IT and manufacturing industry base, which drives placement outcomes at affiliated colleges. University of Hyderabad suits aspirants who prefer a smaller, residential campus with higher research output.
SPPU FAQs
Ques. What is the NIRF rank of SPPU in 2025?
Ans. As per NIRF 2025, SPPU is ranked 91st in the Overall category and 56th in the University category among Indian institutions.
Ques. Does SPPU conduct its own engineering entrance exam?
Ans. No. B.E./B.Tech admissions at SPPU-affiliated engineering colleges go through DTE Maharashtra’s CAP, based on MHT CET score for Maharashtra candidates and JEE Main for OMS candidates. SPPU’s own OEE is used only for direct PG and select programmes at its university departments.
Ques. What MHT CET percentile is needed for top SPPU engineering colleges?
Ans. COEP Pune CSE closed at 99.97 MHT CET percentile (General Open category) in CAP Round 2 of 2026-27. PICT Pune Computer Engineering closed at 98.69 percentile in the same round. Mid-range SPPU engineering colleges in Pune closed between 90 and 96 percentile for CSE in 2026-27.
Ques. How many affiliated colleges does SPPU have?
Ans. SPPU has over 700 affiliated colleges spread across Pune, Nashik, and Ahmednagar districts in Maharashtra, covering engineering, medical, management, arts, science, and commerce programmes.
Ques. What is the fee for SPPU department programmes?
Ans. Fees at SPPU’s own departments are government-regulated and very low. BA total fees are INR 0.75 Lakhs, B.Com is INR 0.13 Lakhs, and B.Sc (general) is INR 0.43 Lakhs for the full programme. BCA is INR 1.32 Lakhs. These cover only SPPU department programmes, not affiliated colleges.
Ques. What is PUMBA and how does admission work?
Ans. PUMBA (Department of Management Science, SPPU) is SPPU’s flagship MBA programme offered directly by the university at the Ganeshkhind campus. Admission is through MAH MBA CET or CAT/CMAT scores, followed by personal interview rounds. Eligibility is graduation with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC Maharashtra candidates).
Ques. Are scholarships available for SPPU students?
Ans. Yes. SC/ST students at government colleges receive full tuition fee waiver. EBC Freeship offers 50% fee concession for students with family income below INR 8 Lakhs. OBC/VJNT/SBC students can apply for the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj scholarship through Maharashtra Social Welfare Department. Central government scholarships via NSP are also available at scholarships.gov.in.
Ques. Can students from outside Maharashtra apply to SPPU-affiliated colleges?
Ans. Yes. OMS (Outside Maharashtra State) candidates can apply for B.E. admissions using JEE Main scores through DTE Maharashtra CAP. OMS seats are available at most SPPU-affiliated engineering colleges. For MBA, OMS candidates can apply with CAT, CMAT, or MAH MBA CET scores. Maharashtra domicile is required only for Maharashtra state quota seats.
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