Savitribai Phule Pune University, Maharashtra
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Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), formerly the University of Pune and University of Poona, is a collegiate state public university established on 10 February 1949 under the Poona University Act passed by the Bombay Legislature in 1948. Located in Pune, Maharashtra, the university's jurisdiction spans the districts of Pune, Ahmednagar, and Nashik. Commonly referred to as the 'Oxford of the East', the university houses 46 academic departments, over 300 recognised research institutes, and hundreds of affiliated colleges offering diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across science, technology, humanities, social sciences, commerce, and management.

SPPU is one of India's premier state public universities, accredited with NAAC Grade 'A+' (CGPA 3.60). In the NIRF 2024 rankings, it secured 23rd among universities, 37th overall, and 3rd among State Public Universities in India. Spread across an exp... SPPU is one of India's premier state public universities, accredited with NAAC Grade 'A+' (CGPA 3.60). In the NIRF 2024 rankings, it secured 23rd among universities, 37th overall, and 3rd among State Public Universities in India. Spread across an expansive 411-acre campus with historic heritage buildings and modern research infrastructure, the university hosts prominent interdisciplinary research centers including IUCAA, C-DAC, and NCRA in close proximity, fostering robust academic, research, and placement ecosystems. View More