Pune University MSc & BSc Admission 2021: Application, Eligibility & Fee

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Pune University MSc & BSc Admission Process 2021: Application, Eligibility & Fee

Savitribai Phule Pune University (also known as UniPune, SPPU and Pune University) offers MSc and BSc programmes to the students at UG and PG level in the field of Science. Majority of MSc 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 for BSc and MSc courses are mentioned in the following article in detail. 

  • Pune University MSc admission is subject to a valid score in Online Entrance Exam (OEE) conducted by the University
  • Admission to BSc is completely based on merit scores obtained by the candidates in the last qualifying exam
Table of contents
  • Pune University MSc & BSc Admission 2021: Highlights
  • Pune University MSc Admission 2021
  • Pune University BSc Admission 2021
  • Pune University Application Process 2021
  • Pune University Reservation 2021

Pune University MSc & BSc Admission 2021: Highlights

The following table gives a brief snapshot of Pune University MSc admission and Pune University BSc admission 2021:

Course

Number of Specialisations

Selection Criteria

Course Fee

BSc & BSc (Applied)

20+

Merit-based

5,100-19,500

MSc

30+

OEE/Merit-based

3,250 - 65,000

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.

Pune University MSc Admission 2021

UniPune offers a two-year MSc programme in over 30 specialisations. While admission to a majority of these specialisations is OEE based, there are a few courses, such as Medical Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science and Drug Chemistry, among others, admission to which is completely merit-based.

Check out a list of SPPU MSc specialisations along with their seat intake and eligibility criteria in the following table:

MSc (OEE-based admission)

Specialisation

Intake

Eligibility Criteria

Atmospheric Science

10

A pass in BSc/BE/BTech with Physics and Mathematics as subjects in the UG degree

Virology

28

MBBS/ BVSc/ BSc (in Biotech/ Botany/ Chemistry/ Clinical Laboratory Science/ Life Science/ Microbiology/ Zoology)

Botany

50

BSc in Botany or BSc in Life Science with Botany as a subject

Chemistry

135 + 5 industry-sponsored for medicinal chemistry

BSc in Chemistry or BSc in Biochemistry or BSc in Vocational with Chemistry

Computer Science

50

Any Science of Engineering Graduate with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category) with Maths at Class 12 level

Electronic Science

30

BSc with Electronics as the main subject or BSc General with Electronics as a subject in the third year

Environmental Science

32

BSc/ BTech, BE or BSc (Agriculture/ Horticulture)

Urban Water and Sanitation

30

BE/BTech in Civil/ Environmental/ Mechanical/ Chemical or BSc in any science subject

Geography

50

BA in Geography with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category candidates

Geoinformatics

30

BSc/ B.Ag/ BA (Maths/ Statistics), BE/ BTech, BArch, BA in Geography with PG BSc (Applied) in GIS and Remote Sensing/ MA in Geography), Bachelor degree in CS/ Application/ Management with at least 50% aggregate 45% for reserved category candidates

Geology

25

A pass in BSc in Geology

Health Science

11

BSc (any subject including Nursing, Home Science and Nutrition), BA (Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology) degree in any branch of Medicine, BPharma with at least 50% aggregate

Instrumentation Science

45

BSc with Physics/ Electronic Science/ Instrumentation Science/ CS/ Vocational Physics/ Vocational Electronics or BE (E& TC/ Instrumentation/ Electronics)

Mathematics

60

A pass in BA (Mathematics) Special or subsidiary)

Industrial Mathematics and Computer Applications

30

BSc/ BE/ BTech with Maths at least till the second year

Media and Communication Studies

50

A pass in any UG degree

Microbiology

30

BSc in Microbiology or BSc in Life Sciences with Microbiology as a subsidiary till the third year

Physics

90

BSc degree in Physics

BSc with Physics/ Electronic Science/ Chemistry and Maths with Engineering degree BE/BTech/ BS in Maths till the second year

Scientific Computing

40

BSc in CS/ BCS/ BE/ BTech (CE/ IT/ E&TC/ Instrumentation)

Statistics

50

BSc in Statistics/ Actuarial Statistics/ Triple Major with Statistics as a subject OR MSc in Mathematics or BSc Mathematics with Statistics as a subsidiary subject

Zoology

26

BSc in Zoology/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences

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)

NOTE: There are a few MSc programmes, duration of which is slightly different from the majority. Details of such courses are mentioned in the next table.

In addition to the above mentioned MSc programmes, Pune University also offers MSc across nine specialisations admission to which is based on merit scores obtained by the candidates in their last qualifying exam. The following table mentions all these MSc specialisations along with their duration and eligibility criteria:

MSc (Merit-based admission)

Specialisation

Duration

Eligibility Criteria

Medical Biochemistry

4 terms

A pass in any UG degree

Bio-technology

2 years each

Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate (passing marks required for reserved category candidates)

Tech. Weapon Systems

Graduate of NDA or any other recognised university

Drug Chemistry

A pass in any UG degree

Energy Studies

Petroleum Technology

A pass in BSc in any stream

Applied Electronic Science

1 or 2 years

Passed BSc Applied Electronics or BE

Tech. Information Technology

3 semesters

- A pas in BE/ BTech/ MSc/ MS/ MCS/ MCA or an equivalent degree from a recognised university or institute with sound knowledge of computing in DOC/UNIX environments

- Proficiency in programming in C

Pune University BSc Admission 2021

At UG level, Pune University offers three-year BSc and BSc (Applied) programmes in a total of 20 specialisations. Offered both via the University campus and affiliated colleges (unaided) under SPPU, admission to all BSc courses is merit-based. However, admission to BSc (Blended) course is based on a valid score in OEE.

  • Eligibility criteria for BSc: A pass in Class 12 with Science stream with PCM as subjects
  • Eligibility criteria for BSc (Applied): A pass in BE/BSc or relevant UG degree from a recognised university

The following table mentions all the specialisations offered under Pune University BSc course:

BSc Specialisations

Biotechnology

Computer Science

Home Science

CS with Maths and Statistics

Vocational Biotechnology

Vocational Electronic Equipment Maintenance

Hospitality Studies

Vocational courses

Animation Entire

Wine Technology

Blended

-

BSc (Applied) Specialisations

Environmental Pollution

Electronics

Bio-Medical (Techniques)

Pollution Environment

Petroleum Technology

Scientific Instrumentation

Energy Studies

Weapon System

Optometry

Pune University Application Process 2021

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:

Pune University Application Process 2021: MSc, BSc

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 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. Pune University reservation criteria 2021 details are as follows:

  • 30% seats are reserved for female candidates for UG courses as per GOM rules
  • Reservation of SBC category candidates is as per the GOM rules

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