University of Pune

University of Pune
पुणे विद्यापीठ

Motto	Sanskrit: य: क्रियावान् स पण्डितः
Motto in English	" Where Actions Prove Knowledge"
Established	February 10, 1949
Type	Public
Chancellor	Kateekal Sankaranarayanan
Vice-Chancellor	Sanjay Chahande
Students	496531
Location	Pune, Maharashtra, India
Campus	Urban
Nickname	Oxford of the East
Affiliations	UGC, NAAC, AIU
Website	unipune.ac.in

Located in northwestern part of the city, Pune University was formerly known as the University of Poona. The university has its jurisdiction in Pune, Ahmednagar and Nasik districts. Located in 400 acre campus, Pune University has state of the art facilities offering a wide array of academic programs.

The University of Pune came into existence on February 10th 1949, with Dr.M.R.Jaykar as its first Vice-Chancellor. Presently the Univeristy of Pune is a leading University in India covering three district in Maharashtra - Pune, Ahmednagar and Nashik. The main educational programs and offerings of the Univeristy of Pune are extended through a comprehensive course structure, with traditional and modern delivery mechanisms. More than 400 course programs covering different disciplines are offered at the Graduate and Post-Graduate levels. Doctoral research is conducted in a wide range of fields. The number of colleges affiliated to the University of Pune, and its student population has rapidly increased over the years. One of the distinctive features of the University is its large and growing international student community. In fact, the University of Pune is the most preferred destination for international students coming to India.

Currently the University of Pune is one of the largest Universities in the world with more than five lakh students studying in 52 Post-Graduate Departments and Research Centers, 6 Interdisciplinary Centres, 466 Graduate Colleges and 232 Recognized Institutions affiliated to the Univeristy.

The University of Pune (UoP) and its affiliated colleges function within the broad framework of the education policy laid down form time to time by Government of Maharashtra and Government of India. The Maharashtra State Government gives grants and aids to the University of Pune and its affiliated colleges mainly for payment of salaries of teaching and non-teaching staff. The Univesity Grants Commission (UGC) has recognized the University of Pune and most of its affiliated colleges. All development grants are sanctioned by the UGC and other funding agencies such as the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC), and Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govenment of India.

The concept of specialized research Centers and Schools enable the University to deal with newer and multidisciplinary areas not included in the traditional scheme of Degree Courses. The UoP consists of 13 Faculties, 58 University Departments/Schools/Centres, and 433 affliated Colleges and 232 recognized institutions. A salient feature of the UoP is the large number of foreign students, about 10.000 from 85 countries, i.e. comprising about 40% of all foreign students in India.

History

Formerly known as University of Poona, the University of Pune was established under the Poona University Act, passed by the Bombay Legislature on 10th February, 1948. The then Chief Minister and Education Minister of the government of Bombay, Shri B.G. Kher, ensuref the university received enough allocation of land for its campus.

Educational Streams

Pune University provides an ideal atmosphere to pursue research in various areas of Science, Arts, Commerce and Languages to its students. The University has around 40 various departments which provide a wide range of academic programs. The University has carved a prominent place for itself in various areas of research and teaching, and continues to strive for excellence. The Pune University is especially famous for its research activities and has recognized 70 research institutions for research. Institutions of national importance like the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), National Institute of Virology (NIV), Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) among others are included in the list of recognized research institutions.

Facilities

Hostel facility to both girls and boys is provided at the University of Pune. Students of the University are granted the hostel facility strictly on the basis of merit. The department size is the key factor for deciding the number of seats for each department. Its library has approximate 4.2 lakhs books, periodicals and other study material.

Faculties/Departments:

Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit
Centre for Network Computing
Centre for Modeling And Simulation
Centre For Performing Arts
Department of Anthropology
Department of Atmospheric and Space Sciences
Department of Biotechnology
Department of Bioinformatics
Department of Botany
Department of Chemistry
Department of Communication Studies
Department of Communication and Journalism
Department of Computer Science
Department of Economics
Department of Electronics
Department of English
Department of Environment Science
Department of Geography
Department of Geology
Department of History
Department of Law
Department of Library and Information Sciences
Department of Management Sciences
Department of Marathi
Department of Mathematics
Department of Microbiology
Department of Philosophy
Department of Physics
Department of Politics & Public Administration
Department of Psychology
Department of Sanskrit
Department of Sociology
Department of Statistics
Department of Zoology
Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC)
Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology
International Centre
Interdisciplinary School of Health Science
Interdisciplinary School for Scientific Computing
University Scientific Instrumentation Centre (USIC)
Women's Studies Centre

The Pune University houses 46 academic departments. It is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'. It has about 118 recognized research institutes and 269 affiliated colleges offering graduate and under-graduate courses

University of Pune attracts many foreign students due to its excellent facilities. It offers good accommodation facility. There is a provision of hostel for the students. There is a well-stocked library containing plenty of books regarding various subjects. The university offers different scholarships to the students. The university conducts seminars and conferences for the students.

Pune University offers B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BAMS, BPharm, B.Ed, BDS, BCS, M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA, MBA, MPharm, M.Ed, MCH, MD, M.Phil, PhD Courses.

Pune University provides an ideal atmosphere to pursue research in various areas of Science, Arts, Commerce and Languages to its students

Pune University Admission 2011 :

Pune University MBA Admission 2011 :

Eligibility : Graduation in any discipline

Admission Criteria : The admission will be made strictly on the basis of overall merit i.e. written test (ATMA) score + GD score + PI score (Combined score).

Pune University MCA Admission 2011 :

MCA programme is designed so that the graduate can adapt to any specific need with ease. The duration of the study is six semesters, which is normally completed in three years.

Admission Criteria : Admission through Entrance Test conducted by the University.

Pune University PhD Admission 2011 :

Admission through Entrance Test conducted by the University.

Eligibility :

i) 50% Marks or equivalent grade in Master's Degree from a recognized University.

ii) 55% Marks or equivalent grade in Master's Degree for Law faculty.

iii) 5% relaxation for reserved category students for all faculty (for Maharashtra State only).

Exemption from appearing written Test :

1. Candidates who have qualified GATE/SET/NET /JRE Examinations of apex bodies such as CSIR/UGC/ICRA/ICMR/DBT are exempted from appearing for the written examinations (Paper-I & II).   They are eligible for personal interview at the respective departments.

2. M.Phil Degree completed from University of Pune.

3.M.Phil degree candidate from other Statutory University whose admission at M.Phil has been done through an entrance examination.

Courses offered by University of Pune

B Sc (Computer Science)

M.A. (Political Science)

B.A

M.A. (Sanskrit)

B.A.M.S.

M.C.A.

B.Ed

M.Com.

B.H.M.S.

M.D.

B.Lib.Sc.

M.Ed

B.P.Ed.

M.P.Ed.

B.Tech

M.Phil

BBA

M.S.

BCom

M.Sc. (Biology)

BSc

M.Sc. (Botany)

BUMS

M.Sc. (Chemistry)

Diploma Course in Japanese Language

M.Sc. (Mathematics)

Diploma in Russian

M.Sc. (Physics)

LLM

M.Sc.(Bio-technology)

M. Sc. (Computer Science)

M.Tech

M.A (Marathi)

MA. English

M.A.

MBA

M.A. (History)

P.G. Diploma In Homeopathy

M.A. (Mathematics)

Ph.D

M.A. (Philosophy)

Ph.D. (Law)

Pune Univeersity Exam Time Table 2011 :

	Scheduled for April, 2012 Exams
-	List of Centres for April, 2012 Exams
-	Seating Arrangement of M.A. Examination, Novemeber 2011
-	Seating Arrangement of LL.M. Examination, November 2011
-	Seating Arrangement of B.A. Examination, October 2011
-	Regarding MCA (October-November) 2011 Exam Forms
-	Seating Arrangements for B.Com. Examinatio, October, 2011 1. B.Com. Seating Arrangement Oct, 2011 - Pune 2. B.Com. Seating Arramgement Oct, 2011 - Pimpri-Chinchwad
-	Urgent Circular Regarding Unipune ID
-	Centers and Schedule for Oct. 2011 exam. 1. Letter to Colleges/Institutes/University Departments 2. Schedule of Examination October-2011 3. List of Examination Centre October-2011
-	Timetables for October, 2011 Exams
-	S. Y. B. Com., T. Y. B. Com. and Vocational B. Com. Practical Examination Time Table October/November 2011

Jayakar Library

Special Features

Participation in UGC- INFLIBNET program. Under this program access to more than 2000 journals is provided.
Jayakar library is a part of Universal Digital Library program since 2002.
Implementation of RFID technology in the library along with smart cards to faculty and students.
Establishment of Internet Center for students of the University.
Manuscripts Section.
Inter Library Loan System extended to affiliates colleges and Recognized institutions.
Orientation Course in Library use for new students enrolled in various Departments of the University.
Guidance in respect of technical and organizational matters relating to libraries is extended, when asked for.
Special Reading facilities (cubical) for Ph.D. Students.
Lists of prominent books added to the library are circulated to concerned Departments of the University.
Bibliographies on special authors prescribed for M.A. in English, Hindi and Marathi are prepared for use of Readers, and Topical bibliographies are supplied on demand.
Union Catalogue of back volumes of periodicals available in the libraries of constituent colleges and recognized institutions in Pune in card form.
Universities in Pune
Pune is generally termed as the cultural and educational capital of Maharastra. Pune has several reputed colleges and other educational institutions, for this reason it is called the Oxford of the East or Oxford of India.

Pune's own and one of the oldest education institutes is Pune University formed in 1948 as Dr M.R Jayakar became first Vice Chancellor of the University. It is having area of 400 acre Pune University has many affiliated education institutes and colleges from all parts of Maharashtra State. Research Institutes like National Chemical Laboratories, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) Gokhale Institute of Politics & Economics, MACS, National Institute of Virology (NIV) are just to name few in the campus.

The University of Pune is one of the top five Universities of India. It has 46 departments, more than 240 affiliated Colleges and 118 recognized Institutions. University of Pune attracts the highest number of foreign students among the other Indian educational Institutions. In the age of globalization the University of Pune has set out to make its presence felt globally through internationalization of programmes and opening of new avenues of association for the global student community.

The International Centre of University of Pune assists the International Student community in acquiring information about the various courses offered, fees charged etc. It arranges for their admissions and looks after for their welfare. The International Centre of the University of Pune is the first of its kind between the Indian Universities and is a model for all the other Universities to follow. With the approval of UGC and the Central Government, University of Pune proposes to setup campus abroad. A Number of MOU's have been signed with various leading Universities whereby sharing of the facilities in the University.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has its regional centre at Pune which provides various courses as open academic education.

Bharati Vidyapeeth, the parent body of Bharati Vidyapeeth University, is one of the huge networks of educational institutions in the country. Its moment of glory came when the Government of India in appreciation of the academic excellence of these institutions bestowed the status of Deemed to be University initially on a cluster of 12 institutions of Bharati Vidyapeeth on 26th April, 1996. Later on five more institutions were added to it. Many more institutes to follow in the days to come.

The Deccan College Post-Graduate Research Institute (Deccan College, for short) is one of the oldest educational institutions of modern learning in India. To begin with, the Institute had four teaching and research Departments: 1. Archaeology, 2. Linguistics, 3. History, and 4. Sociology-Anthropology. With the establishment of the Poona University in 1948, it became one of its recognized institutions.

Padmashree Dr.D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, with its reputation for providing an excellent education, has attracted an increasing number of aspiring university students from throughout India – in fact, the Indian university received so many applications that the institution, its staff and professors felt stretched beyond capacity. The university offers a broad range of programs including engineering, law, architecture, hotel management, biomedical science, physiotherapy, dental surgery and management studies. In addition, the school runs a variety of special programs that include three-year degrees in information technology, computer engineering or electronics engineering, as well as certificate programs in craft cookery or food and beverage service. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, as an Indian Deemed University, conducts entrance examinations for students throughout India.

Founded in 1930, the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) is one of the oldest institutions for economics teaching and research in India. Though mainly a research Institute, from its inception the M.A. and PhD degrees offered by GIPE were recognized by the University of Bombay. In 1993, Keeping in view its professional standing and scope for further development, the Government of India declared GIPE as ‘Deemed to be a University’.

The Institute of Armament Technology (IAT) came into being as the Institute of Armament Studies in 1952 within the campus of the College of Military Engineering at Dapodi, Pune. The Institute is the Centre for Advanced Technical Education in all branches of engineering and technology related to Defense. It has the unique distinction of training not only DRDO Scientists but also the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force officers.

Symbiosis International Educational Centre (Deemed University), known as Symbiosis International University is a part of the Symbiosis Society of educational institutes in Pune, India. It includs, among other institutes, Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR), Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) and Symbiosis Law School (SLS). It was declared by the Ministry of Human Resource Development by its notification dated 6th May 2002 as a Deemed University.

SIEC has student strength of 30,000. These students hail from all states of India and from 32 foreign countries - mainly from Afro-Asian and Middle Eastern countries.

Founded in 1921, according to the directions of Mahatma Gandhi, as the educational memorial of Lokmanya Tilak, leader of the freedom fight and the great thinker, Tilak Maharashtra University aimed at imparting national education. The selfless work put in by the devoted teachers and students enabled the University to survive against all odds during the pre-independence period. In recognition of the fundamental contribution made by the University in the fields of Sanskrit, Ayurveda, Social Sciences and Distance Education, the University was awarded the status of a Deemed University in the year 1987.

Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute: This is one of the very famous research institutes in Pune. This is situated at the foot of Law college hill and is immediately recognizable for its striking oriental architecture. There is a museum which exhibits nearly about 20,000 manuscripts from the collection of Bolhar, Kielhorn and Bhandarkar.

Film And Television Institute of India (FTII): It has different courses in all fields of cinema like acting, dancing, editing, and even music & technical fields.

Universities in Pune
- Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Pune
- Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Yervada, Pune
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed University) Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune
- Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics BMCC Road, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune
- Institute of Armament Technology (Deemed University) Girinagar, Pune
- Symbiosis International Educational Centre (Deemed University) Ganesh Khind, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune
- Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (Deemed University) Vidyapeeth Bhavan,Gultekadi, Pune
- University of Pune, Pune
- Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Pune
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About Pune University. Formerly known as the University of Poona, Pune University was set up on February 10, 1948, under the University Act of Poona that was passed by the Bombay Legislature. Territorial jurisdiction of the university extends over the 5 districts, viz, Pune, Ahmednagar, Nasik, Dhule and Jalgaon. PU has been listed as one of the recognized institutes by the UGC and it is also an active member of the AIU.

Educational Programs:

Pune University has emerged to be the center of academic excellence. The University is well equipped with 46 academic departments, 269 affiliated colleges out of which 11 are for girls, 129 research institutes. Courses offered are:
- Certificate Courses: Cosmetics and Beauty Treatment, E-commerce, Weapon System and Yoga.
- Diploma Courses: Number of foreign languages, Yoga, Law, Marketing, BM, Clinical Pathology, Criminology, CM and many others.
- Under-Graduate Courses: B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BAMS, BPharm, B.Ed, BDS, BCS.
- Post-Graduate Courses: M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA, MBA, MPharm, M.Ed, MCH, MD.
- Doctorate Courses: M.Phil and PhD in Economics.
Facilities The University has excellently housed all the necessary facilities required in order to carry out extensive teaching and research programs. Infrastructure is well equipped with Chemical Laboratory for Air, Water, Soil analysis, Biological Laboratory for the Bio-diversity studies, Air Conditioned Computer Laboratory equipped with ten computers, four printers, scanner, and other peripherals with internet connection, G.I.S. and Remote Sensing Facilities, Automatic Weather Monitoring Facilities, Ion Analyzer and Smoke meters for vehicular emission studies, Ion Chromatograph, Portable equipment facilities for Air, Water Pollution studies in the field, T.V. and V.C.R. for Educational Purposes, Library facility, Study Rooms, Research Rooms, Locker facilities and Xerox machine facility..

Kind of University State University.

Other Info:
Students from different parts of not only the country, but also the world, are getting admitted into various courses offered by the University, and the number has drastically increased from 2455 (2005-06) to 3554 (2006-07). The total staff strength of the institute is 488.

Contact Details:

Name University of Pune (PU)

Address Ganeshkhind Road, Pune – 411007. Maharashtra, India.

Region Ganeshkhind Road.

Web URL www.unipune.ernet.in

Phone Number +91-20-25696061-25690065 / 25693868 / 25601305.

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Below are the list of universities in Pune in each zone :

Universities Located In the Eastern Part of Pune
- Bharati Vidyapeeth, Deemed University, Pune
- National Institute of Virology (NIV) , Pune
Universities Located In the Western Part of Pune
- Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) , Pune
- Gokhale Institute of Politics & Economics, Pune
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
- Institute of Armaments Technology (Deemed university) (IAT) , Pune
- Maharashtra Institute of Technology School of Distance Education (MITSDE), Pune
- Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune
- Symboisis International Educational Centre (SIEC), (Deemed University), Pune
Universities Located In the Northern Part of Pune
- Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune
- Dr.D.Y Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed University) , Pune
- Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) , Pune
- University of Pune, Centre for development of advanced Computing.
Universities Located In the Southern Part of Pune
- Tilak Maharashtra University (Deemed University) , Pune
Top-most Universities in Pune

Some of the Major universities and self-governing institutions in India are located in Pune. There are recognized universities both on technology as well as on arts and health care. Some of them are like University of Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Symbiosis International University etc.

University of Pune started in 1949 under Bombay Legislature act. Pune University is one of the foremost educational institutions in Maharashtra. There are quite a few colleges which are affiliated to this university.

Symbiosis International University is one of India’s leading Private University conveying quality educations. By the lat 31 years, the university is offering quality education. Symbiosis is a family of 38 educational institutions stretch across 10 campuses in and around Pune.

The Bharati Vidyapeeth University started in 1964. Bharati Vidyapeeth University approved by UGC, New Delhi. More than 78 schools and 60 advanced education institutes are functioning under Bharati Vidyapeeth. This University also offers professional education.

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Contact Details/ Address of University of Pune

Address	:	University of Pune Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Ph:- 25601099/25696061/25690062/25696064/ 25696065
Email	:	dyracademic@unipune.ernet.in
Website	:	http://www.unipune.ernet.in