Pune University MA Admission 2021: Application, Eligibility & Fee
Savitribai Phule Pune University (also known as UniPune, SPPU and Pune University) offers MA programmes to the students at PG level in the field of Arts. Majority of MA courses are available on the campus of UniPune while a large chunk of BSc programmes are 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. Check out the list of affiliated colleges/ institutes under UniPune. Details around Pune University admission 2021 MA is mentioned in the following article in detail.
- Pune University MA Admission 2021: Highlights
- Pune University MA Admission 2021
- Pune University Application Process 2021
Pune University MA Admission 2021: Highlights
Pune University MA admission is subject to a valid score in Online Entrance Exam (OEE) conducted by the University. Candidates seeking enrolment via Pune University OEE 2021 can apply online on the official website of Campus Common Entrance Platform (CCEP). There is no requirement to submit the required documents or application form offline. The following table gives a brief snapshot of Pune University MA admission 2021:
| Particulars |
Highlights |
|---|---|
| Duration |
2 years |
| Number of specialisations |
35+ |
| Selection criteria |
OEE/Merit-based |
| Course fee |
1,300-17,000 |
Pune University MA Admission 2021
Pune University offers a two-year MA programme in over 35 specialisations. While admission to a majority of these specialisations is OEE based, there are a few courses, such as Job Oriented Functional Hindi, Lalit Kala, among others, admission to which is completely merit-based.
Check out a list of SPPU MA specialisations along with their seat intake and eligibility criteria in the following table:
| MA Specialisation |
Seat Intake |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Geography |
50 |
A pass in BA in Geography with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category candidates |
| Mathematics |
60 |
A pass in BA in Mathematics |
| Statistics |
50 |
BA in Statistics/ Actuarial Statistics/ Triple Major with Statistics as a subject OR MA in Mathematics or BA Mathematics with Statistics as a subsidiary subject |
| Anthropology |
26 |
Graduation in Science/ Social Science/ Medicine Faculty and Management, Liberal Arts, BSc Blended |
| Defense and Strategic Studies |
30 |
BA/BSc with Defence Strategies Studies Special or General subject/ Military Science or a UG degree in any faculty with PG Diploma in (Counter Terrorism Studies/ Defence Analyst and National Security/ Disaster Management and national Security/ Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Thought on India’s National Security from SPPU) |
| Economics |
50 |
A pass in any UG degree |
| English |
60 |
A pass in BA with English as a special or general subject |
| French |
30 |
BA with French special of SPPU or any other university/ Advanced Diploma in French with at least 60% aggregate/ any UG degree |
| German |
30 |
BA with German special of SPPU or any other university/ Advanced Diploma in French with at least 60% aggregate/ any UG degree |
| Spanish |
20 |
BA with Spanish special of SPPU or any other university/ Advanced Diploma in French with at least 60% aggregate/ any UG degree |
| Russian |
10 |
BA with Russian special of SPPU or any other university/ Advanced or special Diploma in French with at least 60% aggregate/ any UG degree |
| Marathi |
60 |
BA with Marathi Special or general subject |
| Pali |
30 |
BA with Pali as a general or special subject/ Advanced or BA in any subject with Pali or Graduate in any stream with Higher Diploma in Pali |
| Buddhist Studies |
20 |
BA with Buddhist Studies as a general or special subject/ Advanced or BA in any subject with Buddhist Studies or Graduate in any stream with Higher Diploma in Buddhist Studies |
| Philosophy |
60 |
A pass in BA in Philosophy or UG course in any stream |
| Gender Culture and Development Studies |
35 |
BA in any stream from a recognised university |
| Sanskrit Linguistics |
30 |
BA in Sanskrit (special/general) or BA Philosophy (special/general) with Diploma in Sanskrit/ Prakrit/ Pali or UG degree in any language with knowledge of Sanskrit up to Class 12 |
| Indian Logic and Epistemology |
60 |
BA in Sanskrit (special/general) or BA Philosophy (special/general) with Diploma in Sanskrit/ Prakrit/ Pali or UG degree in any language with knowledge of Sanskrit up to Class 12 |
| Sahitya |
60 |
BA with Hindi as a special or general subject |
| Prayojan Mulak |
30 |
BA with Hindi as a special or general subject |
| History |
60 |
BA with History as a special or general subject |
| Politics |
60 |
BA with Politics as a special or general subject |
| Psychology |
34 |
BA/BSc in Psychology from a recognised university |
| Prakrit |
60 |
BA in Prakrit (special/ general) or UG in any stream with a Diploma in Prakrit or knowledge of Prakrit till Class 12 |
| Sanskrit |
60 |
BA in Sanskrit (special/ general) or UG in any stream with a Diploma in Sanskrit or knowledge of Sanskrit till Class 12 |
| Sociology |
60 |
A UG degree in Sociology or General Sociology |
| Dance |
20 |
BA in Dance or MABY in Dance/ Music/ Drama |
| Drama |
20 |
BA in Theatre or MABY in Dance/ Music/ Drama |
| Music |
20 |
BA in Music or MABY in Dance/ Music/ Drama |
| Journalism and Mass Communication |
36 |
A pass in any UG degree from a recognised university |
| Education |
60 |
Any UG with or without Education |
| Lifelong Learning |
40 |
A pass in any UG degree from a recognised university |
| Yoga |
40 |
Any UG degree with Yoga as a main/optional subject OR any UG degree with one-year Diploma in Yoga OR any UG degree with at least 3-month certificate course in Yoga Education |
In addition to the above-mentioned MA programmes, Pune University also offers four MA courses admission to which is based on merit scores obtained by the candidates in their last qualifying exam. The following table mentions all these MA specialisations along with their eligibility criteria:
| MA Specialisation |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language |
A pass in any UG degree |
| Job Oriented Functional Hindi |
Candidates with any UG degree can apply |
| Lalit Kala |
A pass in BA Lalit kala |
| MA External |
Any graduate |
Pune University Application Process 2021
Pune University application process 2021 is completely online. Candidates who’re in the final year of their qualifying exam can appear for OEE conducted by SPPU. However, their admission is subject to passing the qualifying exam. For admission to courses offered by the affiliated/unaided colleges under SPPU, candidates are required to visit/contact the shortlisted institute.
The following infographic presents Pune University application process 2021 in detail:

Read more: Step-by-step user manual for UniPune Registration Process 2021
Pune University Application Fee 2021
The application fee for OEE is Rs 500 for a single course (for General category students) and is Rs 350 (for reserved category candidates).
Documents required for UniPune OEE application process 2021
- Photocopy of statement of marks for last qualifying exam
- Photocopy of statement of marks of the last semester of the qualifying exam
- Photocopy of caste certificate/ non-creamy later certificate issued by the Government of Maharashtra – for reserved category candidates
- Photocopy of valid income certificate issued by Government of Maharashtra
- Photocopy of the medical certificate issued by a civil surgeon in case of PwD category
Pune University Reservation 2021
University of Pune abides all the reservation norms laid down by the Government of Maharashtra (GOM) from time to time.
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