SPPU Admission 2026

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, Maharashtra · SPPU · Estd. 1949
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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SPPU 2026-27 admission registration began 15 January 2026 at unipune.ac.in. PG admission application last date varies by programme — typically end of February to mid-May 2026. PU OEE 2026 schedule announced on the SPPU admission portal. Updated: 2026-05-09

About Savitribai Phule Pune University

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), formerly the University of Pune, is a public state university located on Ganeshkhind Road in Pune, Maharashtra. Established by the Bombay Government in 1949 and renamed in 2014 in honour of social reformer Savitribai Phule, SPPU is one of the largest universities in India by enrolment, anchoring a network of 700+ affiliated colleges across Pune, Ahilyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar) and Nashik districts.

SPPU has 46 university departments organised into 7 faculties — Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, Mental Moral & Social Sciences, Law, and Engineering & Technology. The 411-acre main campus hosts UG, PG, MPhil and PhD programmes including the highly-regarded Department of Computer Science, Department of Statistics, Department of Atmospheric and Space Sciences, IUCAA-affiliated programmes in astronomy, and the SPPU Pune University Centre for Modeling and Simulation.

SPPU UG admissions to affiliated colleges follow the Maharashtra State CET (MHT-CET) for engineering/pharmacy and merit for general degree programmes. PG admissions are conducted through SPPU's own entrance examination (PU OEE / Online Entrance Examination) for MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA, LLM, M.Ed and other PG programmes; CUET PG is also accepted for select departments. PhD admissions go through PET-PG plus interview.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

PU OEE (PG) + MHT-CET (UG Engg/Pharm) + CUET PG (select)
Conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University

UG admissions to affiliated colleges follow MHT-CET (engineering, pharmacy) or merit-based admission via the Maharashtra CAP (Centralised Admission Process). PG admissions are conducted through SPPU's own Online Entrance Examination (PU OEE) — covers MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA, LLM, M.Ed and integrated PG programmes. CUET PG is accepted for select SPPU departments. PhD admissions through PET-PG plus interview.

Other accepted exams

  • PU OEE (PG)
  • MHT-CET
  • CUET PG
  • CET-LLB
  • JEE Main (some)
  • UGC-NET
  • GATE
  • CAT (MBA)

Eligibility

UG (general): Class 10+2 from a recognised board with subject combinations as per programme; minimum 45-50% (relaxation for reserved categories). UG Engineering/Pharmacy: 10+2 with PCM/PCB at 50%+ and a valid MHT-CET / JEE Main score. PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% (45% for reserved categories) and a valid PU OEE / CUET PG / NET / GATE score where applicable. PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying PET-PG / UGC-NET / GATE plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
SPPU 2026-27 — registration begins 15 Jan 2026 Application unipune.ac.in Open
SPPU PG admission — application last date (typical) TBA – 28 Feb 2026 Application unipune.ac.in Closed
PU OEE 2026 — entrance examination TBA Entrance unipune.ac.in Upcoming
MHT-CET 2026 — for SPPU-affiliated engineering/pharmacy UG TBA Entrance mahacet.org Closed
SPPU centralised counselling and seat allotment TBA Counselling unipune.ac.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

SPPU offers Maharashtra Government Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/VJ/NT/SBC/OBC, the Rajashri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Education Fee Reimbursement (EBC) for economically weaker students, the Earn-and-Learn scheme, scholarships for sports persons, the Single Girl Child concession, and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.

Reservations

Maharashtra state reservation policy applies: SC 13%, ST 7%, VJ-A 3%, NT-B 2.5%, NT-C 3.5%, NT-D 2%, OBC 19%, SBC 2%, EWS 10%, plus 4% PwBD horizontal. Maharashtra domicile preference applies in MHT-CET counselling. SPPU also offers seats under the Earn-and-Learn scheme, sports quota and single girl child quota per the prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Savitribai Phule Pune University?
Savitribai Phule Pune University admits students primarily through PU OEE (PG) + MHT-CET (UG Engg/Pharm) + CUET PG (select). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Savitribai Phule Pune University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Savitribai Phule Pune University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Savitribai Phule Pune University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Savitribai Phule Pune University accept PU OEE (PG) + MHT-CET (UG Engg/Pharm) + CUET PG (select) scores?
PU OEE (PG) + MHT-CET (UG Engg/Pharm) + CUET PG (select) is the primary basis for admission at Savitribai Phule Pune University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.