Pune University MSc & BSc Admission 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
- 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:
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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| Event | Date (Tentative) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2026 | Apply online via unipune.ac.in before this date. |
| Entrance Exam (MAH MPH CET / SPPU OEE) | June 1–13, 2026 | Conducted online; required for MPH admission. |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | Mid-June 2026 | Available on the official portal. |
| Result Declaration | Late June–July 2026 | Merit list published for PG admissions. |
| Counseling & Admission Rounds | July 2026 | Seat allocation and document verification. |
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