Integrated M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at SPPU, Ganeshkhind

SPPU Pune offers BSc in various specialisations in full-time mode. Admission to BSc is conducted through merit and (Online Entrance Exam) OEE. The course duration is 3 years and the tuition fees ranges from INR 7.9 K to INR 6 Lakh. Moreover, the eligibility criteria includes Class 12 qualification with a minimum aggregate of 35%. 

The aspirants who are Class 12 or equivalent exam pass from a recognised board are eligible for admission. However, the qualifying exam should have been passed with required minimum aggregate and with relevant subjects. The minimum aggregate required may vary from 35% to 60%. At the time of form filling and admission, the candidates must hold the pass certificates. These documents are required to verify the provided details in the application. 

SPPU admission for a majority of PG and UG courses, such as M.Sc. M.A. M.Tech, M.Com B.A. And BBA among others, is based on the Online Entrance Exam (OEE) conducted by the University. Additionally, there are numerous courses, such as MCA MMM, Advanced Diploma, MPH E-MBA, LL. M. and M. Lib. ISC among others, where the admission process is completely based on merit in the previous qualifying exam (Class 12 for UG admission and UG degree for PG admission). Thus, students will not be able to get direct admissions to Pune University.

UniPune admission 2025 for a majority of PG and UG courses, such as MSc, MA, MTech, MCom, BA and BBA, among others, is based on the Online Entrance Exam (OEE) conducted by the University. Additionally, there are numerous courses, such as MCA, MMM, Advanced Diploma, MPH, E-MBA, LLM and M.Lib.I.Sc, among others, where the admission process is completely based on merit in the previous qualifying exam (Class 12 for UG admission and UG degree for PG admission). The university also accepts MAH CET, MAH MCA MET,  CMAT/ CAT/ ATMA and other exams for admission to a number of courses offered at its campus or its affiliated colleges. 

Both the universities are good. However, let us look at the facts related to both the universities. Talking about the Pune University it has been ranked 23 under the 'University' category by the NIRF in 2024. On the other hand, Mumbai University has been ranked 61 in the same category by the NIRF in 2024. Savitribai Phule Pune University is recognised by UGC, it is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'.

SPPU is accredited A grade by NAAC. On a contrary, Mumbai University has been approved by the UGC and AIU, this 160-year old university has bagged A+ Grade via NAAC. Looking at these facts, it can be established that Pune University is a better university when compared to Mumbai University.

The Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Savitribai Phule Pune University, has released the placement stats for its MBA Class of 2024. According to the latest report, the University achieved an 80.7% placement rate for its MBA Class of 2024. The key highlights of Savitribai Phule Pune University placements for the MBA Class of 2023 and 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 18.97 LPA	INR 16.22 LPA
Average package	INR 8.85 LPA	INR 9.4 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 10.17 LPA	INR 10.84 LPA
Top 10% average package	INR 12.48 LPA	INR 15.42 LPA
Placement rate	93.06%	80.7%
Companies visited	104	140+
Total participants	173	171

UniPune lowest package placement data is not released. However, according to Savitribai Phule Pune University (PUMBA) placement report 2024, the highest and average package offered during UniPune MBA placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2022)	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 18 LPA	INR 18.97 LPA	INR 16.22 LPA
Average package	INR 8.1 LPA	INR 8.85 LPA	INR 9.4 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 9.5 LPA	INR 10.17 LPA	INR 10.84 LPA
Top 10% average package	NA	INR 12.48 LPA	INR 15.42 LPA

Savitribai Phule Pune University is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC) along with AIU. Interestingly, SPPU is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'. The University has been graded 'A' by National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Savitribai Phule Pune University (also known as UNIPUNE, Pune University and SPPU), located at Pune, was established in 1949 through Poona University ACT. Therefore, it can be concluded that SPPU is one of the premier universities of India.

The number of students placed during PUMBA placements 2024 has not been disclosed yet. Once released, updates will be posted here. Meanwhile students can have a look at the placement highlights given below:

The list of top recruiters during Pune University placements 2024 is presented below:

Savitribai Phule Pune University Top Recruiters 2024
Deloitte	GEP Worldwide
ICICI Bank	Godrej & Boyce
Reliance Retail	Tata AutoComp Systems
MRF	PwC
Mahindra Finance	CRISIL