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SPPU Certification Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 5,850
1 year, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3.5 LPA
Pune HVAC market, 2025
Entry rule
HSC Science
Entrance route, 2026
Market range
INR 1.3 to 4.6 LPA
AC technician Pune, 2025
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to job roles
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe school subjects and entrance route
04Admission ProcessEvery step from form to document check
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your score get you in?Eligibility ranges by category
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About SPPU Certificate RAC
Savitribai Phule Pune University offers a one-year, full-time Certificate Course in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning on campus. The course is for students with Class 12 science who want service and maintenance work in cooling systems. SPPU is a public state university with NAAC A+ grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 5,850, and INR 11,700 with hostel and mess. Admission uses the university form and the department entrance route. The course trains a small technical batch of 120 seats for audit batches. Pune entry HVAC mechanic pay is INR 3.5 LPA in market data, while AC technician pay ranges from INR 1.3 to 4.6 LPA.
SPPU Certificate RAC Fees
The full course costs INR 5,850 without hostel and INR 11,700 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 5,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee in two parts. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 5,850 over one year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 5,000 | INR 2,500 a semester, 2 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 850 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 500 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 5,850 | INR 5,850 a year, 1 year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 5,850 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 11,700 | Full course |
SPPU Certificate RAC Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 12 Sep 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 5 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 24 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SPPU application form, last date to apply | 2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026 | Over |
| SPPU entrance test | 14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Entrance result and merit list | 3 May 2026 | Over |
| Course preference and document upload | 31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 12 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 6 allotment | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Course fee payment, last date | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Campus reporting and document check | 24 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 9 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
SPPU Certificate RAC Eligibility
You need Class 12 or HSC with science subjects. You also need to follow the SPPU department entrance route. There is no upper age limit published for this certificate.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Science subjects |
| Class 12 marks | HSC science from a recognised board |
| Exam | SPPU entrance route |
| Age | No upper age limit |
SPPU Certificate RAC Admission Process
SPPU checks the form, entrance result and documents. You then pay the course fee by the date given by the department. Most students who lose a seat miss the fee date.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill SPPU form | Fill the campus certificate form before the last date |
| 2. Take entrance test | Follow the department test notice and keep your receipt |
| 3. Accept admission | Pay the course fee within the department deadline |
| 4. Submit papers | Bring original mark sheets and the fee receipt |
SPPU Certificate RAC Cutoff
The General route needs HSC science and the department entrance score. The reserved category route needs the same school subjects and the right certificate. These are admission rules, not a score cutoff.
| Category | Entry rule | Admission year |
|---|---|---|
| General | HSC science | 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | HSC science + certificate | 2026 |
| SC | HSC science + certificate | 2026 |
| ST | HSC science + certificate | 2026 |
| EWS | HSC science + certificate | 2026 |
SPPU Certificate RAC Placements
Pune entry HVAC mechanic pay is INR 3.5 LPA in salary data. The local placement rate used for comparison is 92%. Service firms, facility teams and appliance repair units hire this skill after the course.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Entry HVAC mechanic pay | INR 3.5 LPA |
| AC technician range | INR 1.3 to 4.6 LPA |
| Higher local listing | INR 4.6 LPA |
| Course placement rate | 92% |
| Work areas | HVAC service, facility teams and appliance repair |
SPPU Certificate RAC Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 1,000 to INR 2,500 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2,500 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 1,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1,500 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1,200 over the course |
SPPU Certificate RAC Ranking
The university holds NAAC A+ grade and appears in national university tables. The certificate is a campus skill course. The useful score fact here is the public state university status and the NAAC grade.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
| University type | 2026 | Public state university |
| Course level | 2026 | Certificate |
SPPU Certificate RAC Course Structure
Year 1 covers basic refrigeration, air-conditioning service, tools, safety and fault finding. Workshop practice matters more than theory. The course has one certificate track and no course change.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Basic refrigeration cycle, tools and safety |
| Term 2 | Air-conditioning service and fault finding |
| Workshop | Hands-on practice with cooling systems |
| Final work | Practical test and certificate completion |
SPPU Certificate RAC Hostel and Campus
Hostel fee is INR 5,850 for one year. It is shown as a separate toggle because certificate students may live outside campus. Ask the department before you pay the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel fee | INR 5,850 for one year |
| Mess | Ask the hostel office before paying |
| Campus | Ganeshkhind campus in Pune |
| Local stay | Many students rent rooms in Pune |
Should you pick Certificate RAC at SPPU?
This course suits students who want a cooling-system service work and can travel across Pune for practice.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 with science: half the seats are Maharashtra, so a score that misses the Outside state list can still get in.
You want hands-on service work: Pune has appliance service shops, facility teams and HVAC contractors that need repair skills.
Your family can pay only per semester: the academic fee is low, but ask the department before you count on paying later.
You want the fee back fast: at Pune entry pay, the small course fee can come back within the first working month.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: the entrance route can change by department, so last year's form is not enough.
You need a single room from the first year: hostel details are separate, so confirm room availability before paying hostel money.
You want internships in a big city: this is a skill certificate, so you may need to find your first helper role yourself.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the application window closes before the test, so fill the form before you wait for results.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a Maharashtra score. If you are Outside state and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Certificate RAC Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Science subjects. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: The department notice decides if an entrance test is needed.
Exam needed: SPPU campus admission form and department entrance route.
Maharashtra quota: Reserved seats follow Maharashtra rules when the university applies them.
Certificate RAC Admission Process▾
Fill the form: Use the SPPU campus admission portal before the last date.
Check entrance notice: The department tells you whether the entrance test is needed.
Keep papers ready: Keep HSC marks, category certificate and photo ID ready.
Pay course fee: Pay by the department date or you lose the seat.
Submit documents: Bring originals for document check when the department calls you.
Certificate RAC Admission Dates 2026
▾
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026
SPPU application form
Last date to apply was 9 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026
SPPU entrance test
Your main score comes from your best session.
Over
3 May 2026
Entrance result and merit list
The score card is the only paper SPPU admission reads.
Over
31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026
Course preference and document upload
Choices locked when the window shut on 8 Sep 2026.
Over
12 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Round 6 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Course fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 10 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Campus reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
9 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
SPPU application form
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
SPPU entrance test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Entrance result and merit list
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling choice filling and document upload
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round 1 allotment
The first admission list is expected online.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round 6 allotment
The last regular allotment is expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Course fee payment
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Campus reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: SPPU campus admission notice and course page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
SPPU Certificate RAC Fees 2026
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This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 2, INR 2,500 a semester
INR 5,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 850
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 500
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 1, INR 5,850 a year
INR 5,850
Education loan EMI
INR 99
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
5983%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 197
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
2991%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: SPPU course fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a seat at SPPU?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published SPPU admission closing scores.
Category
Quota
General · Maharashtra
50 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
35 to 49: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
34 or lower: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Outside state
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
28 to 39: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
27 or lower: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Maharashtra
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
30 to 44: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
29 or lower: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Outside state
36 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
24 to 35: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
23 or lower: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Maharashtra
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
25 to 39: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
24 or lower: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Outside state
32 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
20 to 31: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
19 or lower: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Maharashtra
35 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
20 to 34: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
19 or lower: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Outside state
28 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
16 to 27: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
15 or lower: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Maharashtra
42 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
28 to 41: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
27 or lower: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Outside state
33 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
22 to 32: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
21 or lower: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The A higher entrance score is safer. Keep every document ready before you pay the fee.
SPPU Certificate RAC Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2,500
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 1,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1,500
SPPU
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1,200
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
SPPU Certificate RAC vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to SPPU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees1 years, no hostel
INR 5,850
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 5.54 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 6.84 Lakhs more
INR 5,850
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 6.34 Lakhs more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 5.79 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 3.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 6 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 4.6 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 3.9 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 4.7 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 4.3 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing scoreSPPU entrance CRL, General
50
Round 6, 2025
9,400
9,350 places easier
15,800
15,750 places easier
18,900
18,850 places easier
13,900
13,850 places easier
16,600
16,550 places easier
Seatsthis course
120
SPPU entrance
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
5983%
on INR 3.5 LPA
170%
5813 points lower
117%
5866 points lower
120%
5863 points lower
128%
5855 points lower
133%
5850 points lower
In short
Pune costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Pune; if it clears only SPPU, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Pimpri places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below SPPU in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If SPPU gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Pune costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses SPPU in the early rounds, list Pune right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If SPPU allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on SPPU Certificate RAC
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Certificate RAC at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 5,850 and the last batch averaged INR 3.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Maharashtra seat closed at score 50 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.5 LPA, the median was INR 3.0 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3.0 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the SPPU entrance exam and fill this college in your SPPU admission choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days SPPU admission gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 1-year fee is INR 5,850 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 11,700. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
SPPU: 3 Answered Questions
Can I get admission in bed med integrated course in sppu University....
Aditi DeshpandeLives in Pune,Maharashtra
The B.Ed+M.Ed program is a full-time program with a duration of 3 years offered by the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. To be eligible for this,
- A candidate must have passed a Bachelor degree of 3 years duration (or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.
Other highlights of the course include
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Duration |
3 years (Full Time) |
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Course Level |
UG Degree |
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Type of University |
State |
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Year of establishment |
1949 |
Hope this helps you!
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Which is better for doing an MBA, Christ University, Bangalore, or Pune University (PUMBA)?
Aditi BanerjeeLives in Bangalore
Christ Deemed-to-be University offers PG MBA programs and MBA integrated courses in collaboration with overseas universities. The highest offer was INR 21.46 LPA in the 2022 placement report.
Christ University's International Student Exchange program gives students global exposure. It offers this option for students to learn from peers abroad.
Pune University Department of Management Sciences offers a two-year MBA in Marketing, Finance, Systems, HR, and Operations. This department's flagship six-trimester program enrolls 180 students. The highest offer was INR 18 LPA in the 2022 placement report.
The top reasons to choose PUMBA are
- ROI: MBA returns in India are decent. PUMBA is excellent. Its two-year tuition is Rs. 135,000. Last year's PUMBA average salary was Rs 5.5 lakh. The top 50% of packages exceed 6.5 lakhs. In Mumbai and Delhi, where staying and touring for two years exceeds tuition fees, other universities offer this ROI.
- An Underdog: 6 of 9 students thought the college would contribute nothing to my experience and qualifications. But now I know my maximum value will be here. My friends who joined before and after us are the same.
- Faculty support: PUMBA grads have earned finance certifications while attending the classes. B-school's busy timetable makes such time luxury challenging. PUMBA promote such certificates and allows you to study for them during lectures. One faculty member explained additional certificates in different domains during induction.
- City institute name: Pune's schools and institutions are prominent in India. Its management school reputation is low. However, the city has several company offices. PUMBA is practically every company's first choice for Pune-based management recruitment.
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Which math M1 M2 or M3 is hard in the engineering course in Pune University?
Riya BanerjeeB.E Computer Science & Computer Programming,Savitribai Phule Pune University (2016)
Ony of my sisters is a part of Pune University and as per what she mentions, it is best that you practice the fundamental mathematical problems. Additionally, the best advice is not to get drained anytime at all while studying the subject.
Now, when shifting focus to your question,
- M1 incorporates basic algebra and is deemed pretty simpler than usual.
- On the other hand, M2 might still be difficult, yet it can however be aced if you practice the basics of integration and derivation.
- In the case of M3, the course entirely depends upon the fundamentals you have earlier prepared for M2.
- After a brief elaboration, it is best that you rather choose preparing for M2, because it can contribute to making the subject quite easier.
The study standpoint is curated as per the syllabus, and is best if you follow the pattern in accordance with it.
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