Fergusson College Fergusson College Road Pune Answered Questions

Yes, Fergusson College offers a full-time BSc at the UG-level. The duration of the course is three years. With a total intake of over 900 seats, the college offers a BSc in 13 specialisations in affiliation with UniPune (SPPU). These specialisations include Animation, Geology, Botany, Zoology, etc. Admission to the programme is based on the Class 12 merit of the applicants. For more information, aspirants can visit the college's official website.

The curriculum for BSc in Biotechnology at Fergusson College is based on the CBCS scheme. It comprises various core and elective subjects. The elective subjects include General Electives (GEs) and Discipline-specific Electives (DSEs). Some DSEs included in the course curriculum are listed below:Large Scale Manufacturing Processes Introduction to Diagnostic TechniquesGenetics and Introduction to Genetic EngineeringBioanalytical TechniquesPlant Tissue CultureAnimal Tissue CulturePrinciples in EnzymologyBiotechnology Practical

Fergusson College Pune offers a two-year MSc in Computer Science. The course curriuclum is inclusive of various core and elective papers. Further, the core subjects include theory and practical subjects. Some core subjects included in the course curriculum are listed below:Data Mining and Data WarehousingAnalysis of Algorithms and ComputingOperating System InternalsPython ProgrammingSoft ComputingFull Stack-II : MEAN stackSoftware Project Management

No, Fergusson College does not provide provisional admission to BSc aspirants. Only the applicants who fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria at admission are allocated seats for various BSc specialisations. The college starts the admission process after the Class 12 results of Maharashtra State Boards have been declared. It is mandatory to upload a soft copy of the Class 12 result while filling out the application form. Admission is granted based on the applicants' Class 12 merit. Hence, candidates currently awaiting their Class 12 results can not apply for BSc admission at Fergusson College.

Fergusson College offers a three-year BA course. Students who wish to get admission to the course need to fulfil the eligibility criteria. Passed class 12 in any stream from a recognized board are eligible. Also, students have to produce original documents proving their eligibility at the time of admission.  

Fergusson College offers placement assistance to students enrolled in various courses at the college. The college has a decent placement record. Wipro, Cipla, Jio Platforms, etc. are some recruiters known to have participated in the college's placement drives over the past few years. The exact placement statistics for MSc at Fergusson College is not available on its official website. However, the median salary package offered to PG (2-year) students in 2023 and 2022 was INR 4.50 LPA. It displayed an increasing trend since it was INR 4.20 LPA in 2021. 

Yes, Fergusson College follows the seat reservation guidelines prescribed by the Government of Maharashtra from time to time. These guidelines prescribe reservation for various categories, such as PWD, SBC, Children of Defense Personnel/Ex-servicemen, etc. Further, 90% of the total seats are reserved for candidates from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). Remaining 10% of the seats are for candidates belonging to universities other than SPPU. Additionally, reserved category candidates belonging to states other than Maharashtra are treated as Open (General) category.

Candidates cannot enrol for direct admission at Fergusson College. BA admissions at the college are merit-based. The college allots seats to applicants based on their Class 12 merit and availability of seats in their desired specialisations. Additionally, applicants must fulfil the preset eligibility criteria to secure BA admisison at Fergusson College.

No, there is no provision for direct admission at Fergusson College for MSc. The admission is strictly based on the entrance exam conducted by the college. It is an online-proctored exam that varies in syllabus depending on the choice of specialisation. It is majorly based on the candidate's Bachelor's degree curriculum. After the entrance exam results are out, the college releases a merit list on its official website. The seat allocation is based on this merit list.

Document verification is a crucial step in the process of BSc admission at Fergusson College. The following documents are required during the admission process at the college:Class 10 and 12 marksheets and passing certificatesCaste/Reservation category certificate issued by the Government of Maharashtra (if applicable)Identity proofCharacter certificateMigration certificatePassport-size photographs