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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
SPPU warns 52 unaccredited colleges in Pune to complete NAAC process
Pune: All SPPU (Savitribai Phule Pune University) affiliated colleges and recognised institutions that have completed five or more years and have not undergone a single NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) evaluation have been officially notified by the university to submit their proposals at the earliest. Fifty two of such colleges are from Pune district alone. Pune, India - Sept. 10, 2020: Main buliding of Savitribai Phule Pune University's (SPPU) in Pune, India, on Thursday, September 10, 2020. (Photo by Pratham Gokhale/Hindustan Times) (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo) With the Binary Evaluation process set to begin soon, university authorities have urged institutions to complete the necessary formalities without delay. According to the data published by SPPU, 116 colleges across Pune, Nashik and Ahilyanagar districts have failed to complete the NAAC assessment process. These institutions, although affiliated with the university, have not yet fulfilled one of the most critical quality assurance requirements in higher education. Over the past two years, SPPU has made repeated efforts to push colleges toward completing the NAAC process, after finding out in 2023 that 100 affiliated colleges across the three districts had not undergone NAAC accreditation, A university official said, 'Institutions that have completed five or more years since affiliation are legally and academically expected to apply for assessment. This process is not optional; it is fundamental to ensuring the quality of higher education.' In 2023, SPPU had imposed an admission ban on colleges that failed to initiate the NAAC process. However, the move could not be enforced for long. With the re-release of the updated list now, the university is taking a renewed stance to hold the institutions accountable. Parag Kalkar, pro-vice chancellor, told HT, 'We are alerting colleges that the Binary Assessment process will begin soon, likely within a week. Many institutions couldn't complete the first round because the NAAC site was temporarily closed. We are now requesting them to complete the process within the next three months. This is essentially an awareness drive to help them get ready and ensure timely compliance.' He further said that non-accredited colleges often lose out on meritorious students and funding opportunities. 'Many colleges intentionally avoid the accreditation process due to fear of poor evaluation,' he added. SPPU has sent notice to the 116 colleges to begin the NAAC registration and assessment process at the earliest. While the university has not yet specified any fresh punitive measures, officials have indicated that future actions could include strict penalties, including revocation of affiliation, denial of grants, and a permanent ban on student admissions.
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Pune: UG admissions begin at SPPU, entrance exam for few courses on May 15
After the beginning of the undergraduate exams at the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), the entrance exam for select undergraduate programmes and the five-year integrated programmes will be conducted on May 15. The exam is being conducted in an online proctored mode, for which applicants can appear from their homes. The exam is being conducted only for those courses which have received more applications than the intake capacity. These courses are available at Pune, Nashik sub-centre, and the Ahilyanagar sub-centre. With around 1,300 seats available for undergraduate courses and 150 seats for integrated five-year courses, SPPU Pro Vice Chancellor Parag Kalkar said, 'The admission process for various undergraduate courses at the SPPU has commenced. Prospective students are invited to select a course aligned with their interests and academic qualifications. Comprehensive details regarding the admission procedure are available on the university's official website.' Among the modern courses, the four-year BA Liberal arts has an intake capacity of 50, the four-year in 3D Animation and VFX has 120 seats, the four year (data science) has 60 seats, the four-year (Block Chain Technology) has 120 seats, the four-year (Data Science) has 240 seats, while various three-year BBA courses have an intake capacity ranging from 40 to 60. Many vocational courses such as in Renewable Energy Skills, in Retail Management, and in Manufacturing Technology have around 30 to 50 seats. Five-year integrated courses are being offered in subjects like Integrated MA in Buddhist studies, Integrated MA in Pali, MA Dance, MA Music, MA Theatre and in Biotechnology.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Early class 12 results trigger rush for college admissions; cut-offs for degree courses may decrease
With the state board announcing the class 12 results early, the rush for admissions to undergraduate courses at universities and autonomous colleges in the city is about to begin. Due to a drop in overall results, it is expected that the eligibility marks for traditional degree courses may also decrease slightly. Class 12 is a significant academic milestone for students aspiring to pursue higher education. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) Prof Rajendra Zunjarrao, principal, Modern College, Shivaji Nagar, said, 'This year, the overall class 12 result is slightly lower, which may lead to a 1 to 2% drop in eligibility cut-off scores. Also, since the results have been declared earlier than usual, the admission process for the first-year degree programmes is expected to begin earlier compared to previous years.' At Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), the admission process for various undergraduate programmes has already begun. The university will conduct its entrance examination for these programmes online on May 15. Detailed information regarding the entrance test and admission process is available on the university's official website. 'Our aim is to complete the admission process by the end of June,' said professor Parag Kalkar, pro-vice chancellor, SPPU. Class 12 is a significant academic milestone for students aspiring to pursue higher education. Upon passing their class 12 examinations, students typically explore both traditional degree courses as well as professional programmes in fields such as engineering, medicine, pharmacy, and management. However, admissions to most professional courses require students to take separate entrance examinations. In Maharashtra, these entrance exams are conducted by the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell. Additionally, universities like SPPU and various private universities conduct their own entrance tests for admission to different undergraduate programmes. The admission process for these courses begins only after the respective entrance exam results are declared. The Preeminent Education and Research Association (PERA), which represents 29 private universities in Maharashtra, will conduct its common entrance exam, PERA CET, between May 22 and May 24. The results of this exam will be announced on May 31. 'These private universities offer a wide range of modern programmes that foster creativity, research, and entrepreneurship among students, especially in engineering and management disciplines,' said Mangesh Karad, president of PERA and executive director of MIT ADT University. Following the announcement of class 12 results by the Maharashtra State Board, the admission process for the first year of traditional undergraduate programmes in the Arts, Commerce and Science streams will also begin in the coming days.
