Savitribai Phule Pune University

About Savitribai Phule Pune University

University of Pune was established in 1948 under the Poona University Act, passed by the Bombay Legislature on 10th February, 1948. It was formerly known as University of Poona. During the year 1949, there were only 18 colleges affiliated to the University, with an enrollment of over 8000 students. Thereafter, the number of colleges increased, and in 1994-95, the University had 41 post-graduate departments, 209 affiliated colleges and 118 recognized research institutions, with an enrollment of 1,70,000 students for both the under-graduate and post-graduate courses in different faculties.

Shri B.G.Kher, Chief Minister and Education Minister, Govt. of Bombay, took a keen interest in setting apart a beautiful campus for the University. As a result of his efforts, a campus extending over 411 acres was allocated to the University in early 1950. Initially the University had a jurisdiction extending over 12 districts of Western Maharashtra. However, with the establishment of the Shivaji University, Kolhapur, in 1964, the jurisdiction of the University was restricted to 5 districts, namely Pune, Ahmednagar, Nasik, Dhule and Jalgaon. Out of these, two districts - Dhule and Jalgaon are attached to the North Maharashtra University established in August 1990. 70 research institutions have been recognized by the University for research. These include institutions of national importance like the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), MACS, CWPRS, NIV, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Deccan College among others.

The University has since become one of the leading centres for research and teaching in the country. The 400 acre campus is located in the North Western part of Pune. Though a young centre, the University has made a significant impact in various areas of research and teaching, and continues to strive for excellence.

Location and Transportation - It is located in northwestern Pune. Pune city can be reached from any other city by means of either air, railway or road. The nearest city by air from Pune is Mumbai. It takes half an hour to reach Pune from Mumbai. Distance from Pune airport to the city is approximately 10 Kms./6 miles.

Reaching Pune University from the Airport:
Prepaid taxi service is available from Airport to reach the University. Regular taxi and rickshaw service is also available from the airport. Other means of reaching the University is by the bus service run by the ex-army men.

Travelling in Pune
From Pune railway station rickshaw and bus service is available. In Pune city one can hire rickshaw or travel by buses run by the Pune Municipal Transport. If you are new to Pune city the most convenient way of travelling is by auto rickshaw which are metered.

Institutes on the Campus

• Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
• Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
• Nation Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR)
• National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS)

Schools and Centers

1. Academic Staff College
2. Bioinformatics Centre
3. Buddhist Studies and Dr. Ambedkar Thoughts
4. Centre for Information and Network Security (C.I.N.S.)
5. Centre for Modeling and Simulation
6. Centre for Network Computing (CNC)
7. Interdisciplinary School of Science
8. Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies (Humanities & Social Science)
9. Centre for Philosophy and History of Science
10. Competitive Exam Centre
11. Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology
12. Interdisciplinary School of Scientific Computing
13. National Centre for Free Radical Research (NCFRR)
14. School of Basic Medical Sciences
15. School of Energy Studies
16. School of Health Sciences
17. School of Scientific Computing
18. Women's Studies Centre

Departments

Arts and Fine Arts

1. Centre for Advanced Study in Sanskrit
2. Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages
3. Centre for Performing Arts
4. Department of English
5. Department of Foreign Languages
6. Department of Geography
7. Department of Hindi
8. Department of Marathi
9. Department of Pali

Science

1. Department of Atmospheric and Space Sciences
2. Department of Biotechnology
3. Department of Botany
4. Department of Chemistry
5. Department of Communication Studies
6. Department of Computer Science
7. Department of Electronic Science
8. Department of Environmental Science
9. Department of Geology
10. Department of Geoinformatics
11. Department of Instrumentation (USIC)
12. Department of Mathematics
13. Department of Microbiology
14. Department of Physics
15. Department of Statistics
16. Department of Zoology
17. Department of Geography

Commerce

1. Department of Commerce & Research

Management

1. Department of Management Science

Law

1. Department of Law

Non Teaching

1. Department of Education and Extension

Mental, Moral and Social Science

1. Department of Adult Continuing Education & Extension
2. Department of Anthropology
3. Department of Philosophy
4. Department of Communication & Journalism
5. Department of Economics
6. Department of History
7. Department of Politics & Public Administration
8. Department of Psychology
9. Department of Sociology
10. Department of Library & Information Science
11. Department of Defence & Strategic Studies

Facilities

BCUD - Board of College and University Development is an academic core unit of the University established as per the Maharashtra University act 1994. In the era of globalization Higher Education has to face many challenges. Also, Indian Universities would have to compete at international level. On this background it is essential that Board of College and University Development undertakes innovative programmes which would enhance the standard of education and enable teachers and students to take up challenges at the global level.

State Eligibility Test - The University Grants Commission (UGC), while prescribing the revised pay scale for teachers in Colleges and in Universities, in accordance with the Fourth Pay Commission, has prescribed that the person being appointed as lecturer shall qualify for the new scales provided he / she clears, the Eligibility Test, to be conducted by the UGC, in addition to the minimum qualifications already prescribed. The UGC, accordingly conducts, the National Educational Tests (NET), for non-Science Subjects. The UGC and the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) conduct combined Tests for Science Subjects. The NET or the combined Test enables the candidate to receive the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of the UGC /CSIR and / or makes him / her eligible for being appointed / recognized as lecturer. In view of the fact that the number of candidates who are required to be qualified for being appointed as Lecturers, under the new pay scales, is fairly large, the UGC has authorized the State Governments or the State Agencies on behalf of the State Governments to conduct the State Eligibility Tests (SET) for Lectureship provided, the SET are duly accredited.

Hostels, Guest House and Staff Quarters - The University has a chain of seven Boys' hostels and six Girls' hostels providing accommodation to more than 1221 students. It also has a University Guest House, which is comfortable and well-furnished, and has more than 34 rooms with dining facilities. The Set Bhavan Guest House has 16 single rooms and 16 double rooms with an attached kitchenette. Further, the University also has residential facility for about 115 teaching faculty and about 294 non-teaching staff on the Campus. All the facilities are being restored and renovated in a phased manner.

International Students' Centre - Currently, over 14000 foreign students from over 99 countries are studying in Pune University departments and colleges in almost all disciplines.

Jayakar Library - The number of Books and Periodicals is 4,28,384, Manuscripts - 4,439, Maps - 5,333, Theses & Dissertations - 12,897, Specimen Copies - 11,363, Gramophone Records/ AV - 1,279, CD - 186. Jayakar library is a part of Universal Digital Library program since 2002.

Health Center - Round the clock medical facilities are available on the Campus for the resident staff and students, providing routine medical facilities. E C G, eye checkups and dental treatments as well as special medical consultancy. Services of a Resident Doctor and an ambulance for emergency cases. Comprehensive information is provided on various diseases and health related issues like AIDS, cancer, smoking, alcoholism immunization and blood donation through mass release of pamphlets and posters. The University of Pune 'Help Line' (telephone counseling), was put into operation in 1999, and has been providing guidance on issues related to STD / HIV / AIDS, and Sexuality. A Fitness and Health checkup Center was established in the year 2002 to promote a life style that would result in prevention of diseases and promotion of greater longevity. Yoga Education Center was established in the year 2002 with a grant from the UGC.

Bus Service - There is a regular local bus service connecting the University to all the landmark places in Pune city.

Cafeteria - The University Refectory is located amidst the Departments of Sociology, Chemistry, and Physics, and provides meals at reasonable prices in a very clean and hygienic environment. Apart from the Cafeteria, there are several Kiosk Canteens located all over the Campus providing snacks and beverages from early morning to late evening.

Recreational Facilities and Sports Complex - The University Campus has Basketball Courts, four Auditoriums, and an Amphitheater, sprawling parks and gardens, Volleyball Courts, Cricket and Football grounds, Gymnasium and a Sports hostel. The Sports Complex has a large open ground for outdoor Indian and European team-games and athletics. In addition, facilities for indoor games are also available. Accommodation for approximately 80 sportsmen and women has been constructed and plans for further expansion. Fields for cricket and football have been newly made and natural lawn has been laid. Indoor game facilities are being created. A new Olympic size swimming pool is under construction.

Banking and Postal Services - The Extension Counter of Bank of Maharashtra is located in the Administrative Bhavan and provides financial services on the Campus. There is a full-fledged Post Office on the campus, which provides both, traditional and modern mailing services. At various strategic points, telephones and reprographic facilities are available.

Employment Information and Guidance Bureau - Promotes employment schemes for assisting students in securing gainful employment. It also provides entrepreneurial guidance to the students to start their own business under the self-employment scheme. Further, comprehensive information is provided on employment opportunities, scholarships and fellowships both in India and abroad.

ISC - The International Students' Center operates the International Transit House, and the International Students' Hostel. Work has begun to construct an International Research Center.

Walking Track - As a part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 1999, a long closed loop walking-track was laid near the Main Gate of the University around the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. At every dawn and dusk there are a large number of people jogging on this track.

Other Facilities - Information and Technology Parks, Internet facility with wireless connectivity, Public telephones-STD/ ISD, photocopy and scanning, linear and non-linear video editing facilities are made available on the campus.