M.Sc. Media and Communication Studies 

at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Ganeshkhind

At the PG level, UniPune offers a two-year MSc programme in over 20 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. In addition to this, there are a few MSc programmes, the duration of which is slightly different from the majority. For more details on MSc courses, its specialisations, eligibility, selection and other details,  check out this link. Some of the popular MSc specialisations are listed in the table below:

SPPU Popular MSc Specialisations
Botany	Chemistry	Computer Science
Electronic Science	Geography	Geology
Microbiology	Physics	Statistics

Tuition fee for MSc at UNIPUNE is around INR 8,500 - INR 3.2 lakh. However, candidates have to pay the application fee and other one time admission charges. The fee is sourced from various sources. hence, its indicative.

Pune University MSc admission is entrance based. The selection is done on the basis of OEE scores conducted by the University. Candidates need to possess a bachelor's degree from a recognised institute/ university in the relevant field to apply for UniPune MSc admission. Candidates seeking enrolment via Pune University OEE 2025 can apply online on the official website of Campus Common Entrance Platform. There is no requirement to submit the required documents or application form offline. 

UniPune admission to a majority of PG and UG courses is based on the Online Entrance Exam (OEE) conducted by the University. The university offers MCA, MMM, Advanced Diploma, MPH, E-MBA, LLM and M.Lib.I.Sc, among others. Admission to a few courses is completely based on merit in the previous qualifying exam. 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. 

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

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 is not very difficult to get admission. Students should qualify the minimum eligibility criteria. Pune University offers admission basis merit and entrance wherein students must secure minimum marks in Class 12 or graduation, depending on the level of course opted. Students should also have valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as ATMA, OEE, GATE, UGC NET or SLET.

Savitribai Phule Pune University  (also known as UNIPUNE, Pune University and SPPU), is a collegiate public state university. The University is located at Pune, was established in 1949 through Poona University Act and is one of the premier universities in India. Recognised by UGC, it is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'. The University is accredited ‘A’ grade by NAAC. With over 40+ academic departments,  10+ faculties and 50+ research centres, the university also has about 300+ recognised research institutes and over 700 affiliated colleges offering UG, PG, diploma, PG diploma, PhD and certificate courses.

Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
PG Diploma	Candidates having M.Sc. Maths/Physics, M.Tech. any Stream are also eligible.
B.Sc.	Candidates who have passed any Diploma from recognised university/institute can also apply.

As per the information available on the web, Pune University exams are not that easy since the competition is high. However, consistent efforts and study help students to pass the exam. Students must go through the notes created in class and books to score well in the exam. The passing mark in Pune University exams is 40%.