M.A. in Psychology 

at UniPune, Ganeshkhind

Candidates seeking admission to MA are required to have completed their relevant UG degree. For further selection, candidates have to appear for OEE conducted by UniPune for final selection. The majority of MA courses are available on the campus of UniPune while a few chunks of MA specialisations are also offered by various affiliated colleges and recognised institutes under UniPune. After appearing for the exam, students are required to wait for the merit lists released on the official website of the university. 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.

Yes, Pune University offers a two-year MA programme across more than 40 specialisations to the students at PG level in the field of Arts. In addition to this, there are multiple Integrated MA courses offered at the Unipune departments The majority of MA courses are available on the campus of UniPune while a few chunks of MA specialisations are also offered by various affiliated colleges and recognised institutes under UniPune. All these affiliated and recognised institutes are located in three districts, namely Pune, Ahmednagar and Nashik. Some of the popular MA specialisations offered by Unipune are as follows:

SPPU Popular MA Specialisations
Sociology	History	Psychology
Politics	Philosophy	Spanish
Statistics	English	Economics

Pune University offers a two-year MA programme across more than 40 specialisations to the students at PG level in the field of Arts. In addition to this, there are multiple Integrated MA courses offered at the Unipune departments The majority of MA courses are available on the campus of UniPune while a few chunks of MA specialisations are also offered by various affiliated colleges and recognised institutes under UniPune. All these affiliated and recognised institutes are located in three districts, namely Pune, Ahmednagar and Nashik. Some of the popular MA specialisations offered by Unipune are as follows:

SPPU Popular MA Specialisations
Sociology	History	Psychology
Politics	Philosophy	Spanish
Statistics	English	Economics

Yes, UniPune offers two-year long MA programme. The PG-level course is offered in a full-time mode. Moreover, it is offered across different specialisations, such as English, Psychology, Economics, History, and more. The admission criteria is entrance-based for the postgraduate course. It is advisable to check the eligibility requirements before applying for the programme.

The total tuition fee for MA at Savitribai Phule Pune University ranges between INR 15,000 and INR 11.9 lakh. The fee varies depending upon the specialisation chosen, tenure of the programme and the affiliated college selected by the student. Additionally, this tuition fee is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is purely indicative. Students are advised to visit the official website of the college they wish to get into or visit the admission office of the college/ university campus in person for more clarity on this subject. Other than the tuition fee, students are also required to pay the application fee to get into UniPune. The application fee for General category candidates is INR 600 (INR 750 with late fee) and the same is INR 400 for reserved category candidates (INR 550 with late fee). 

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.