Discontinued(Feb,2023)-Bachelor of Computer Science (B.C.S.) 

at UniPune, Ganeshkhind

UniPune admission for a majority of PG and UG courses, such as M.Sc. M.A. M.Tech, M.Com B.A. And BBA among others, is based on the Online Entrance Exam (OEE) conducted by the University. Additionally, there are numerous courses, such as MCA MMM, Advanced Diploma, MPH E-MBA, LL. M. and M. Lib. ISC among others, where the admission process is completely based on merit in the previous qualifying exam (Class 12 for UG admission and UG degree for PG admission). Thus, students will not be able to get direct admissions to Pune University.

Candidates seeking admission to Pune University via OEE 2025 can apply online on the official website and submit their application forms. Candidates are required to upload the following documents along with the application form:

• Photocopy of the statement of marks of the qualifying exam passed (of applicable)
• Photocopy of the caste certificate/ non-creamy layer certificate issued by the Government of Maharashtra in case of reserved category
• Photocopy of the medical certificate issued by a Civil Surgeon in case of PwD category

Students are not required to submit print out of the application form or documents at the campus. However, the original documents must be submitted during admission. The application fee for General category candidates is INR 600 (INR 750 with a late fee) and the same is INR 400 for reserved category candidates (INR 550 with late fee). The fee must be paid online via debit/ credit cards or net banking.  However, those seeking admission via MAH CET or MHT CET can apply via the official website of the exams. 

The total tuition fee for MBA at UniPune and its affiliated colleges ranges between INR 15,000 and INR 30 lakh. For the exact fee, students are advised to visit the official website of UniPune or other affiliated colleges for details. Unipune (short for Savitribai Phule Pune University) offers its MBA courses via the Department of Management Sciences, popularly known as PUMBA and several other affiliated colleges. Check out a list of popular UniPune-affiliated colleges offering MBA to students:

UniPune Popular Colleges offering MBA
Indira School of Management	Suryadatta Institute of Management & Information Research (SIMIR)	Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM) Pune
Sai Balaji International Institute of Management Sciences (SBIIMS)	Sinhgad Institute of Management (SIOM)

NOTE: The given fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

M.Sc. at UniPune: Worth the Investment?

After analyzing reviews from students and alumni, here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Infrastructure and Facilities:
* Good infrastructure and facilities, including libraries, laboratories, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
* However, hostels may be expensive, and food options might not be satisfactory.
* Campus amenities, such as sports grounds and medical facilities, are available.

Faculty and Teaching:
* Qualified and experienced faculty members, with a mix of theoretical and practical teaching approaches.
* Some teachers are helpful and supportive, while others may require additional effort to connect with students.

Course Curriculum and Industry Readiness:
* Relevant course curriculum that prepares students for industry requirements.
* Emphasis on hands-on learning, research projects, and internships.

Placements and Career Opportunities:
* Placements vary across departments, but generally good with a strong reputation for placing students in top companies.
* Packages range from INR4-15 Lacs per annum, with an average package of INR7-10 lakhs.
* Companies like Syngene International, Shantha Biotech, Novartis, TCS, and Cognizant visit the campus for placements.

Student Life and Extracurricular Activities:
* Student organizations, cultural events, and festivals provide opportunities for personal growth and networking.
* Limited hostel availability, but PG options are nearby.

Challenges and Areas for Improvement:
* Some students face difficulties in accessing resources, especially in older buildings.
* Exam structure and curriculum design could benefit from revisions to better cater to diverse learner styles.

Overall, considering the strong faculty, decent infrastructure, and promising placement records, M.Sc. at UniPune appears to be a worthwhile investment for those interested in pursuing higher education in science. However, students should be aware of the potential challenges and areas for improvement mentioned above.

Unipune has a multi-step admission process which is inclusive of application, appearance in OEE exam (for OEE-accepting courses, such as MA, MSc and MTech, among others) followed by the release of merit list and final admission. A detailed description of all the steps is as follows- 

Step 1: Candidates seeking admission to Pune University OEE can apply online on the official website and submit their application forms. There is no requirement to submit the required documents or application form offline. The following image depicts the Pune University application process:

1. Visit the official website and click on PG Admission on the home page. 
2. Register as a new user on the CEEP portal.
3. Fill up and submit the application form. 

Step 2: Candidates, after application, must appear for the course-specific OEE or other entrance exams conducted by the university or Maharashtra state.  

Step 3: After appearing for the exam, students are required to wait for the merit lists released on the official website of the university.

 Step 4: After the release of the merit list, students are required to fill in the admission form and upload the necessary documents in it. After all the documents are verified by the relevant department, an admission fee challan is generated and the fee must be paid followed by that before the last date.

Savitribai Phule Pune University  (also known as UNIPUNE, Pune University and SPPU), is a collegiate public state university. The University is located at Pune, was established in 1949 through Poona University Act and is one of the premier universities in India. Recognised by UGC, it is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'. The University is accredited ‘A’ grade by NAAC. With over 40+ academic departments,  10+ faculties and 50+ research centres, the university also has about 300+ recognised research institutes and over 700 affiliated colleges offering UG, PG, diploma, PG diploma, PhD and certificate courses.

Savitribai Phule Pune University offers a majority of PG and UG courses, such as MSc, MA, MTech, MCom, BA and BBA, among others. Admission to the offered programme is based on the Online Entrance Exam (OEE) conducted by the University. Additionally, there are numerous courses, such as MCA, MMM, Advanced Diploma, MPH, E-MBA, LLM and M.Lib.I.Sc, among others, where the admission process is completely based on merit in the previous qualifying exam (Class 12 for UG admission and UG degree for PG admission). Also known as Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), all UG, PG, certificate, Diploma and doctoral degrees at SPPU are offered via over 52 departments and institutes housed on and off-campus.

To get admission in SPPU for BSc programme candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent from a statutory or recognised board/ university in India. Eligible candidates are than required to take the Online Entrance Examination (OEE), which is conducted by the centralized system of SPPU. Based on that exam admission to BSc programme will be made.

Savitribai Phule Pune University Btech cutoff is based on JEE Main scores followed by the round-wise counselling. Candidates planning to be admitted to BTech at any Pune University-affiliated college must have a valid score in the JEE Main exam. Of all the specialisations, BTech in Computer Science Engineering can be considered the most popular and competitive specialisation because of the closing ranks. Tabulated below are the college-wise Round 1 and Last Round closing for BTech in Computer Engineering for the General category All India candidates for the top two colleges:

College	Round 1 Closing Rank	Last Round Closing Rank
College of Engineering, Pune	1905	4593
Pune Institute of Computer Technology, Society for Computer Technology and Research	6437	8539

The eligibility criteria for Pune University (UniPune) BTech programmes require a candidate to have passed Class 12 with minimum 45% in relevant subjects. Hence, a candidate scoring 50% in Class 12 is eligible to apply for BTech at UniPune. However, the selection process of the university is based on the scores obtained by the candidates in one of the accepted entrance exams. The accepted entrance exams for BTech admission at the university include Pune University Online Entrance Exam (OEE)/JEE Main/MHT CET. Hence, just obtaining the minimum marks required in Class 12 does not guarantee admission to BTech courses of UniPune. In case a candidate fails to get admission to the BTech courses offered at the university, they can check out other colleges offering Online BTech courses.