Top Courses in Pune University

Around 307 reputed research institutes and 612 linked colleges that offer graduate and undergraduate programs are present there.

Savitribai Phule Pune University is situated in the northwest of Pune city and is one of the top institutions in India. There are 46 academic departments in the university. It is frequently referred to as the Oxford of the East. Around 307 reputed research institutes and 612 linked colleges that offer graduate and undergraduate programs are present there. The university draws a lot of international students because of its top-notch facilities. It has excellent lodging options. For the students, there is a hostel option. There is a well-stocked library with many books on a variety of topics. The university provides students with a variety of scholarships. For its students, the university hosts conferences and seminars. There are many courses offered by Pune University to the students, which include Bachelor of Technology, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, etc.

The top 5 courses among all the courses provided to the students are:

 1. Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

The Bachelor of Technology (BTech) courses provided by Savitribai Phule Pune University consists of 21 specialisations. The 21 specialisations are:

The students who have a passing grade on the High School Equivalency (HSC) or its equivalent exam (JEE Main, MHT CET, etc), with the required subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics along with Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, IT, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, or a Technical Vocational Subject, or a passing grade on the Diploma in Engineering and Technology are eligible for the above-mentioned specialised Bachelor of Technology (BTech) courses. 

The fees of the above-mentioned specialised Bachelor of Technology (BTech) courses range from INR 75,000 to INR 15 Lakhs, which differs from different colleges affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University. Some of the affiliated colleges offering Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) specialised courses are Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, COEP Technological University, etc.

The Savitribai Phule Pune University is providing with good placement opportunities to students who have taken any specialised BTech courses from this university’s affiliated colleges. The average package for the BTech course was INR 4.5 LPA in the year 2022. The previous year's median package was INR 3.5 LPA. The increase in this median package shows, how much progress the university is making on yearly basis.

2. Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses provided by Savitribai Phule Pune University consist of 2 specialisations. The 2 specialisations are:

1. MBA (Marketing, Finance, System HR)
2. MBA Pharma Biotech

• MBA (Marketing, Finance, System HR)

The students who want to opt for MBA (Marketing, Finance, System HR) should pass any undergraduate degree with at least 50% aggregate with a relaxation of 5%,i.e., 45% aggregate for reserved categories candidates. The qualifying exam for the MBA is MAH CET, CMAT, CAT, etc. The total tuition fees for these courses range from INR 15,000 to INR 11.9 Lakhs.

• MBA Pharma Biotech

The students who want to opt for MBA Pharma Biotech should pass any undergraduate degree or postgraduate with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra) in the Science stream (with Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Genetics, Life Sciences, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Zoology, etc.), Agriculture, Ayurveda, Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Technology, Veterinary Sciences, Technology or Engineering. There are a total number of 60 seats available with a total tuition fee of INR 1.52 Lakhs.

The placement trend of the affiliated colleges of Savitribai Phule Pune University is good. The median salary package in 2021 was INR 5.3 Lakhs and the median salary package in 2022 was 5.5 Lakhs. Among 2,705 students, 863 got placed in the year 2022 with an average salary package of INR 5.5 Lakhs.

3. Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) course provided by Savitribai Phule Pune University and its affiliated colleges is opted for by those who are interested in the field of accounting and commerce.

The students who want to opt for a Bachelor of Commerce must pass 10 2 with an aggregate of 35-60% marks. The students must have passed from one of the following boards. The following boards are: 

The total tuition fees for this course range from INR 3,000 to INR 3.26 Lakhs depending upon the college opted for by the students.

The placement trend for this college is also good. The median package salary in 2021 was INR 3 Lakhs, which increases in the year 2022 to INR 4.5 Lakhs, which shows the university is taking great steps towards a bright future for the students.

4. Bachelor of Legislative Law (LLB)

The Bachelor of Legislative Law (LLB) courses provided by Savitribai Phule Pune University consists of 4 specialisations. The 4 specialisations are:

• Bachelor of Law
• Integrated Bachelor of Law
• Bachelor of Social Legal Science 
• Bachelor of Law

This course provided by the university is of a duration of 3 years. The students who have done graduation in any stream and have passed them are eligible for this course. 

• Integrated Bachelor of Law

This course provided by the university completes in 5 years. The students who have passed class 12th or equivalent from a statutory or recognised board/ university in India are eligible for this course.

• Bachelor of Social Legal Science 

This course provided by the university is a duration of 3 years. The students who have passed class 12th or equivalent from a statutory or recognised board/ university in India are eligible for this course. The total tuition fees offered by the university range from INR 33K to INR 1.12 Lakhs and the qualifying examination is MHCET Law.

5. Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

On its campus, Savitribai Phule Pune University does not provide a BCA program in the area of Computers and Technology. Nonetheless, it does provide a BCA course in addition to a Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) course at its connected colleges.

The students who opt for this course are required to pass a 12th-class examination or equivalent from a statutory or recognised board/ university in India with 35-50% marks. This course is of a three-year duration. The total tuition fees for this course range from INR 25K to INR 4.5 Lakhs.

The median package of this course was INR 3 LPA in the year 2021 which increased to INR 4.5 Lakhs per annum in the year 2022, which shows a great placement trend in the successive years.

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I am Sarthak Doomra. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from Delhi Technological University (DTU). I will be graduating in the year 2025. My hobbies include studying and playing indoor and outdoor games (Chess, Cricket, etc.). I am even a coding enthusiast and love app development.