SPPU Diploma Russian: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 10,454
1 year, no extra costs
Average pay
INR 3.6 LPA
language roles, last published
Merit score
70%
equivalent route, last list
Seat intake
15
Russian Level 2 batch

About Savitribai Phule Pune University Diploma in Russian

SPPU offers a one-year, full-time Diploma in Russian with 15 seats through SPPU CCEP merit. The course is taught on campus over one academic year, with labs from the first term. The university holds NAAC A grade and the department teaches German, Russian, French, Spanish and Japanese. The full fee without study cost is INR 10,454, paid as published, and INR 16,454 with study cost and books. You get a seat through the CCEP merit process. The equivalent route needs SSC and at least 180 clock hours of Russian study. The market guide used here is INR 3.6 LPA because course-wise placement data is not published.

SPPU Diploma in Russian Fees

The full course costs INR 10,454 without study cost and INR 16,454 with study cost. The tuition fee is INR 7,930 of that. You pay the tuition fee as published, once for the course. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Study cost and books add INR 6,000 over one year.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 7,930Full course, as published
Admission feeINR 50One time
Caution depositINR 2,474One time, refundable
Study cost and booksINR 6,000Full course, as published
Total, no study costINR 10,454Full course
Total with study costINR 16,454Full course

SPPU Diploma in Russian Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; CCEP form opens is expected to open in Apr 2027. Keep the admission list letter and the fee receipt ready for paper check.

EventDateStatus
CCEP form opens, last date to applyApr 2027Tentative
Equivalent route testApr 2027Tentative
First merit list resultJun 2027Tentative
Choice filling and batch preferenceJun 2027Tentative
First allotment listJun 2027Tentative
Admission fee payment, last dateJun 2027Tentative
Third merit list if needed windowJun 2027Tentative
Second merit listJul 2027Tentative
Third merit list if neededJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startJul 2027Tentative

SPPU Diploma in Russian Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a CCEP merit score from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marks75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamCCEP merit score from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

SPPU Diploma in Russian Admission Process

SPPU CCEP lists the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply on CCEPSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Give preferences on SPPU CCEPList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the course fee within five days of admission list
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the admission list letter

SPPU Diploma in Russian Cutoff

The General seat closed at score 70 and the OBC seat at 65 in 2025. These are the SPPU CCEP merit list 6 merit scores for Basic qualification seats. The General merit score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryMerit score, Basic qualificationMerit list and year
General70Merit list 6, 2025
OBC65Merit list 6, 2025
SC60Merit list 6, 2025
ST55Merit list 6, 2025
EWS62Merit list 6, 2025

SPPU Diploma in Russian Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 70% of its batch at an average of INR 3.6 LPA. The median is INR 3.2 LPA and the highest offer was INR 6 LPA. Language service teams hire this course on campus in the second term.

MetricValue
Average payINR 3.6 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 3.2 LPA
Highest offerINR 6 LPA
Batch placed70%
RecruitersLanguage service teams, on campus

SPPU Diploma in Russian Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 2,000 to INR 3,000 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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 3,000 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 2,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1,500 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 55 over the course

SPPU Diploma in Russian Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Diploma ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia Diploma ranking2026#12
NIRF University2025#54
NAAC2024A+

SPPU Diploma in Russian Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in Level 3 and Level 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs from the first term. There is no minor and no specialisation before Level 3.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 4Two electives a term and the final project

SPPU Diploma in Russian Class Timing and Campus

The study cost is on campus and first-years are listed rooms before classes start. The books fee is part of the study cost fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, listed before classes start
Single roomFrom Level 3, on request
BooksIncluded in the study cost fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a large university campus in Pune

Should you pick Diploma in Russian at SPPU?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a large university campus in Pune for one year.

Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Basic qualification, so a score that misses the Equivalent qualification list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only as published: the listed tuition fee is low, but the application fee is not paid back.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's merit score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: this is a classroom course, so no hostel seat comes with admission.
You want internships in a Pune city: Pune has language offices, but the department does not promise a job.
You may wait too long: the CCEP choice window shuts fast, so fill your Russian choice before the list closes.
Counsellor's advice
Take it if you already meet Level 2 rules and can attend evening classes. If your papers are from outside SPPU, ask about the test before you pay.
Diploma in Russian Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: Foundation Course in Russian Level 1 or SPPU Certificate in Russian.
Board score alternative: Equivalent route needs SSC and at least 180 clock hours of Russian study.
Exam needed: Merit is made from the qualifying marks you enter on CCEP.
Basic qualification quota: 70% seats are for the basic route and 30% for equivalent route.
Diploma in Russian Admission Process▾
Apply on CCEP: Fill the online form and pick the Russian Level 2 course.
Upload papers: Upload Level 1 or equivalent proof before the last date.
Give preferences: Give the batch preferences asked in the form.
Pay the course fee: Pay during the listed fee window or the next student gets the seat.
Report to department: Bring original papers when the department asks for checking.

Diploma in Russian Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on the last published brochure.

Tentative
Apr 2027
CCEP registration, last date to apply
Expected in April. The last date to apply should be in May.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Equivalent route test
Only equivalent-route students take it if the department asks.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First merit list result
The first list is expected after forms close.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Choice filling and batch preference
Pay the fee only after your name appears on a list.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First allotment list
The second list is expected if seats are left.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment, last date
The third list is expected if seats are still left.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Carry your Level 1 or equivalent proof.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
The course usually starts in July.

Source: SPPU Foreign Languages brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Savitribai Phule Pune University Diploma in Russian Fees 2027

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This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add study material and local travel.

Tuition fee
Full course, as published
INR 7,930
Admission fee
One time, in Level 1
INR 50
Other course fees
One time, in year 1
INR 2,474
Add study material + local travel
Study cost and books
Full course, as published
INR 6,000
Total course fee
INR 10,454
1 year · tuition + admission + other course fees
Total course fee
INR 16,454
1 year · tuition + course fees + study material
Education loan EMI
INR 176
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
3444%
average first-year pay INR 3.6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 277
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
2188%
average first-year pay INR 3.6 LPA vs the full fee

Source: SPPU Foreign Languages brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you Russian at Savitribai Phule Pune University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published SPPU CCEP merit scores.

Category
Quota
General · Basic qualification
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
65 to 69: almost there. Later merit lists moved the close each year.
Below 65: not this year. Try the spot merit list or a different quota.
General · Equivalent qualification
68 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
63 to 67: almost there. Later merit lists moved the close each year.
Below 63: not this year. Try the spot merit list or a different quota.
OBC · Basic qualification
65 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
60 to 64: almost there. Later merit lists moved the close each year.
Below 60: not this year. Try the spot merit list or a different quota.
OBC · Equivalent qualification
63 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
58 to 62: almost there. Later merit lists moved the close each year.
Below 58: not this year. Try the spot merit list or a different quota.
SC · Basic qualification
60 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 59: almost there. Later merit lists moved the close each year.
Below 55: not this year. Try the spot merit list or a different quota.
SC · Equivalent qualification
58 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
53 to 57: almost there. Later merit lists moved the close each year.
Below 53: not this year. Try the spot merit list or a different quota.
ST · Basic qualification
55 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 54: almost there. Later merit lists moved the close each year.
Below 50: not this year. Try the spot merit list or a different quota.
ST · Equivalent qualification
53 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
48 to 52: almost there. Later merit lists moved the close each year.
Below 48: not this year. Try the spot merit list or a different quota.
EWS · Basic qualification
62 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
57 to 61: almost there. Later merit lists moved the close each year.
Below 57: not this year. Try the spot merit list or a different quota.
EWS · Equivalent qualification
60 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 59: almost there. Later merit lists moved the close each year.
Below 55: not this year. Try the spot merit list or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Merit list 1 close is the safe number. The Merit list 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

Savitribai Phule Pune University Diploma in Russian 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 3,000
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 answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 2,000
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 answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1,500
Savitribai Phule Pune University
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 answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 55
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 2,000
Your net course fee: INR 8,454
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 10,454
Estimated total waiver
INR 3,000
Your net course fee: INR 7,454
Estimated total waiver
INR 5,000
Your net course fee: INR 5,454
Estimated total waiver
INR 3,500
Your net course fee: INR 6,954

Savitribai Phule Pune University Diploma in Russian vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Savitribai Phule Pune University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees1 year, no study cost
INR 10,454
tuition + admission
INR 8,224
INR 2,230 less
INR 13,630
INR 3,176 more
INR 10,454
Same fee
INR 12,709
INR 2,255 more
INR 9,654
INR 800 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 3.6 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 4.1 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 2.5 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 3 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 3.1 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
70%
Class of 2025
66%
4 points lower
73%
3 points higher
62%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
68%
2 points lower
67%
3 points lower
Merit scoreCCEP merit CRL, General
70%
Merit list 6, 2025
67%
3 points lower
75%
5 points higher
77%
7 points higher
72%
2 points higher
74%
4 points higher
Seatsthis course
15
CCEP merit
10
5 fewer
40
25 more
10
5 fewer
30
15 more
25
10 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
3444%
on INR 3.6 LPA
3350%
94 points lower
2500%
944 points lower
2800%
644 points lower
3000%
444 points lower
3200%
244 points lower
In short
Pune costs less and pays more on average, but its merit 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 merit list.
In short
Pune places more of its batch but charges INR 3,176 more over one year and pays a little less. If its easier merit 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 merit list, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Delhi costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier merit score. If your score misses SPPU in the early merit lists, list Delhi 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 lists you a seat in any merit list, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Savitribai Phule Pune University Diploma in Russian

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Diploma in Russian at SPPU worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without study cost is INR 10,454 and the last batch averaged INR 3.6 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 merit score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Basic qualification seat closed at score 70 in merit list 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 can this Russian diploma help with?▾
Most students get translation and support jobs with language service teams that hire on campus in the second term. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.6 LPA, the median was INR 3.2 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed. If you want a engineering job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should skip this Russian diploma?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a Pune city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from Level 3. The campus is in a large university campus in Pune, so the department network 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 useful for higher Russian study?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from Level 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before Level 3, but the electives in Level 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in Level 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait and apply next year?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General merit 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 Level 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will this course give campus placement?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 70% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3.2 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3.6 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your marks above the cutoff the projects need, and join the language practice the cell holds in Level 3.
Is Level 2 Russian better than waiting for Level 3?▾
Pick Russian if you want a translation or support job and Advanced Russian if you want a engineering job. Russian places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its merit score is the tougher of the two. If you get Advanced Russian now and want Russian, the course change after Level 1 needs a top marks, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to Diploma in Russian?▾
Take the CCEP merit exam and fill this college in your SPPU CCEP choice list. A seat comes in the merit list your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days SPPU CCEP 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 Diploma in Russian?▾
The full 1-year fee is INR 10,454 without study cost. With study cost and books it comes to INR 16,454. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the study cost adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee after your name appears on the merit list, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the term 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.

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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

Duration

3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

UG Degree

Type of University

State

Year of establishment

1949

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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. 
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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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