SPPU PG Diploma Ambedkar Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 8,000
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 2.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
SPPU OEE CRL, Admission list 2025
Placement rate
4%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About SPPU PG Diploma Ambedkar Studies

SPPU offers a one-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Ambedkar Studies with 25 seats plus Army seats through SPPU OEE. The course is taught on campus over two semesters, with seminars and project work from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Diploma ranking 2026 and #56 in NIRF University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 8,000, paid across two semesters, and INR 28,000 with hostel and mess. You get a seat through SPPU CCEP admission. The General seat reached rank 12,400 in admission list of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 2.5 LPA and 4% of the PG one-year batch was placed.

SPPU PG Diploma Ambedkar Studies Fees

The full course costs INR 8,000 without hostel and INR 28,000 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 7,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 20,000 over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 7,000INR 3,500 a semester, 2 semesters
Admission feeINR 1,000One time
Caution depositINR 1,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 20,000INR 20,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 8,000Full course
Total with hostelINR 28,000Full course

SPPU PG Diploma Ambedkar Studies Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; SPPU OEE registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
SPPU OEE registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
SPPU OEE session 1 examJan 2027Tentative
SPPU OEE result and rankFeb 2027Tentative
SPPU CCEP choice fillingJun 2027Tentative
Round allotmentsJul 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance feeJul 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

SPPU PG Diploma Ambedkar Studies Eligibility

You need graduation with a bachelor degree in any faculty and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a SPPU OEE rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
graduation subjectsa bachelor degree in any faculty
graduation marksgraduation in any faculty
ExamSPPU OEE rank from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

SPPU PG Diploma Ambedkar Studies Admission Process

SPPU CCEP allots the seat on your rank 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. Write SPPU OEESit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on SPPU CCEPList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

SPPU PG Diploma Ambedkar Studies Cutoff

The General seat reached rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the SPPU CCEP admission list merit ranks for open seats. The merit rank has changed each year, so use this number only as a guide.

CategoryMerit rank, Home StateRound and year
General12,400Admission list, 2025
OBC-NCL4,300Admission list, 2025
SC2,100Admission list, 2025
ST1,000Admission list, 2025
EWS1,900Admission list, 2025

SPPU PG Diploma Ambedkar Studies Placements

The NIRF PG one-year data placed 4% of its batch at an average of INR 2.5 LPA. The median is INR 2.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 4 LPA. Policy groups and study centres hire a small share of students after the course.

MetricValue
Average payINR 2.5 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 2.5 LPA
Highest offerINR 4 LPA
Batch placed4%
Recruiterspolicy groups and study centres, on campus

SPPU PG Diploma Ambedkar Studies Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 4,000 to INR 8,000 over the course. The EWS tuition waiver 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 7,000 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduationINR 4,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 8,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 5,000 over the course

SPPU PG Diploma Ambedkar Studies Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Diploma ranking and #56 in NIRF University, 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#56
NAAC2024A+

SPPU PG Diploma Ambedkar Studies Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and research writing; electives start in the second term and the second term ends with the final project. One course from day one, with seminars and project work from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before the second term.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Ambedkar thought, national security and research
Year 2Ambedkar and international relations
Year 2geopolitics and research method
Year 2project work and viva

SPPU PG Diploma Ambedkar Studies Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom the second term, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a Pune campus

Should you pick Post Graduate Diploma in Ambedkar Studies at Savitribai Phule Pune University?

This course suits students who want a public policy study and can study on the Pune campus for one year.

Pick it if:
You passed graduation in this state: half the seats are Home State, so a rank that misses the open category list can still get in.
You want public policy study: the syllabus has national security, Ambedkar thought, geopolitics and a research method paper.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in four parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
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 rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from the second term.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Pune campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will wait for late admission: the department asks for documents early, so keep your graduation marksheet ready before the list.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if the first list gives you a seat. If not, keep one safer option above it.
Post Graduate Diploma in Ambedkar Studies Eligibility▾
graduation marks: 75% in a bachelor degree in any faculty. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Graduate route: Any graduate can apply, as the department notice says.
Exam needed: The department uses the SPPU CCEP application and admission list for this course.
Seat rule: The course has 25 seats, plus seats for Army officers.
Post Graduate Diploma in Ambedkar Studies Admission Process▾
Write SPPU OEE: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on SPPU CCEP: SPPU CCEP (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

Post Graduate Diploma in Ambedkar Studies Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Jan 2027
SPPU OEE registration
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 OEE session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
SPPU OEE result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SPPU CCEP choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: SPPU CCEP 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Savitribai Phule Pune University Post Graduate Diploma in Ambedkar Studies Fees 2027

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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 3,500 a semester
INR 7,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 1,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 1, INR 20,000 a year
INR 20,000
Total course fee
INR 8,000
1 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 28,000
1 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 135
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
3125%
average first-year pay INR 2.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 472
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
893%
average first-year pay INR 2.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Ambedkar Studies at Savitribai Phule Pune University?

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

Category
Quota
General · Home State
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the rank each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · open category
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the rank each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Home State
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the rank each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · open category
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the rank each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Home State
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the rank each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · open category
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the rank each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Home State
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the rank each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · open category
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the rank each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Home State
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the rank each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · open category
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the rank each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The First list rank is the safe number. The Admission list rank only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

Savitribai Phule Pune University Post Graduate Diploma in Ambedkar Studies 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 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 graduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 2,500
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 2,000
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 answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1,000
Your net course fee: INR 7,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 8,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 3,000
Your net course fee: INR 5,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 4,000
Your net course fee: INR 4,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 3,500
Your net course fee: INR 4,500

Savitribai Phule Pune University Post Graduate Diploma in Ambedkar Studies 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 years, no hostel
INR 8,000
tuition + admission
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Average paylatest batch
INR 2.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
4%
Class of 2025
88%
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80 points higher, Class of 2024
90%
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89%
85 points higher
Merit rankSPPU OEE CRL, General
12,400
Admission list, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
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3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
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16,600
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Seatsthis course
25
SPPU OEE
90
65 more
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
3125%
on INR 2.5 LPA
170%
2955 points lower
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128%
2997 points lower
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In short
Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its merit rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only SPPU, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier merit rank is what you need, keep it one place below SPPU in your choice list as the safer seat.
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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.
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Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier merit rank. If your rank misses SPPU in the early rounds, list Lakeside 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 Savitribai Phule Pune University Post Graduate Diploma in Ambedkar Studies

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Diploma in Buddhist Studies at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 8,000 and the last batch averaged INR 2.5 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 rank is just above the merit rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General seat reached rank 12,400 in admission list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Some students get project or research roles with policy groups and study centres after the course. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 2.5 LPA, the median was INR 2.5 LPA and 4% of the PG one-year batch was placed. If you want an Ambedkar studies research goal 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 the second term. The campus is in Pune, 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 the second term, but the electives in the second term 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 rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General merit rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear the list'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. 4% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 2.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 2.5 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 the second term.
Is this course better than Buddhist Studies for me?▾
Pick Ambedkar Studies if you want a policy study job and Buddhist Studies if you want a Ambedkar studies research goal. Ambedkar Studies places a bigger share of its batch through study centres, and its merit rank is the tougher of the two. If you get Buddhist Studies now and want Ambedkar Studies, 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 OEE exam and fill this college in your SPPU CCEP choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank 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 the course?▾
The full 1-year fee is INR 8,000 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 28,000. 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.

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  • 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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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

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Now, when shifting focus to your question, 

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  • On the other hand, M2 might still be difficult, yet it can however be aced if you practice the basics of integration and derivation.
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