Everything That You Must Know About SPPU

Introduction

SPPU, i.e., Savitribai Phule Pune University, is one of the top universities in India. Pune being the hub of educational institutes and colleges in Maharashtra, thousands of students seek entry into the various courses offered by this university every year. Spread across an area of 411 acres, the SPPU campus is filled with lush greenery. Moreover, the climate of Pune city is quite pleasant and healthy for the students.

The various courses offered by SPPU include programmes in commerce, science, management, arts, and computer science. Due to the placement opportunities, experienced teaching staff, and modern teaching facilities, SPPU is considered one of the best universities in the nation. Some important details of SPPU are given below:

Particulars	Details
Establishment Date	10th of February 1949
Address	Ganeshkhind Road, Pune
Official Website	http://www.unipune.ac.in/
Campus Area	411 Acres
Number of departments	46
Current Chancellor	Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Current Vice Chancellor	Karbhari Vishwanath Kale
Affiliated Colleges	705
Number of faculties	4
Number of research institutes	71
Number of recognised research institutes	234
Number of teachers	293
Number of books in the library	4,22,000, including periodicals, books, and other study materials

Departments

There are around 46 departments in SPPU. Therefore, you can choose to study in your area of interest. The departments available in SPPU are given in the below table:

Discipline	Departments
Science and Technology	Mathematics Environmental Science Zoology Physics Chemistry Botany Electronic Science Instrumentation Science Atmospheric and Space Science Computer Science Statistics Media and Communication Studies Health Sciences Energy Studies Microbiology Interdisciplinary School of Scientific Computing Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology Bioinformatics Centre Geology Biotechnology Department of Technology School of Basic Medical Sciences Centre for Modelling and Simulation Centre for Information and Network Security
Humanities	Marathi Hindi English Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages Pali and Buddhist Studies Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Studies Foreign Languages Economics History Philosophy Anthropology Centre for Advanced Study in Sanskrit Psychology Sociology Defence & Strategic Studies Interdisciplinary School (Humanities and Social Science) Women’s Studies Centre Lifelong Learning and Extension Buddhist Studies and Dr. Ambedkar Thoughts Law National Centre of International Security and Defence Analysis (NISDA) Centre for Social Science and Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies	Physical Education Education & Extension Centre for Performing Arts Library and Information Science Communication and Journalism Skill Development Centre
Commerce and Management	Commerce Management Studies (PUMBA)

How to Get Admission to SPPU?

Each course has specific eligibility requirements. Therefore, you must check with the concerned department to know the exact eligibility requirements for a particular programme. You may also check for the eligibility criteria online via the official website of SPPU. The following steps should be followed to get admission to the desired course:

Step 1

You can fill out the application form online to seek admission to the course of your choice. However, first, you need to complete the registration on the official portal of SPPU. The username will be the email ID. Upon completing the registration, an OTP will be sent on the registered email id. You will have to enter it to confirm your account. Details like mobile number can also be added to the profile.

Step 2

Once the registration part is complete, you can log in with the email id and password. Now, you can choose the course, open the application form, and fill in the required details. Complete the profile with information like your name, academic scores, and other personal information. You may save the application form.

Step 3

It is possible to review the application form to ensure that all the provided details are correct. After that, you may submit the application form online.

Step 4

After submitting the application form, you need to pay the application fees online. The application fee can be paid via net banking, debit card, or credit card, as per your convenience. You may also download the application form for further use.

Step 5

Once the form is submitted, the officials will go through your details and decide whether you are eligible for the seat or not.

SPPU Entrance Exams

Many courses require that you clear the entrance test. The exam pattern and syllabus vary for each course, but these entrance tests mainly have MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions). Also, each question carries one mark, whereas a negative marking of 0.25 is done for the wrong answers. Some entrance tests also contain descriptive questions or problems.

You will be notified about the exam centres once you submit the application form. Most of the exam centres are in Maharashtra, but some out of state centres are also available for those who don’t live in the state. These are the exam centres allotted by SPPU:

Pune
Nashik
Amravati
Ahmednagar
Mumbai
Kolhapur
Hyderabad
Bangalore
Kolkata
Delhi
Jalgaon
Nagpur

SPPU Admit Card 2022

Admit cards for the entrance tests can be downloaded online by using the login credentials created while filling out the application form. It is suggested that you print a few copies of this admit card. Along with the admit card, you should also carry valid ID proof while appearing for the entrance test.

The following details will be available on the admit card. You must check these details properly to avoid any issues afterwards:

Name
Application Number
Code and Name of the Programme for which you have applied
Timing of the entrance exam
Exam centre address
Your respective category (as per your provided details)
Instructions to be followed on the day of the exam

The results of the entrance exam will also be declared online. The results are available in the merit list or rank format. You can download the result via the official website of SPPU in three ways viz application number, username, and course name.

After that, you will be invited for a counseling session. Carry the required documents. After submitting them, you will be granted admission to the desired course.

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