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Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Technical glitch complaints on day 1 of SPPU online entrance exam
Applicants appearing for the online entrance exams for postgraduate courses at the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) complained of technical glitches on the online portal. The examination was conducted in a home-based proctored mode and the applicants alleged that the glitches resulted in them losing out on time in the 2 hour exam. Appearing for the M.A. Philosophy entrance exam at 8 am, Pune-based Kalpesh Wagh said, 'The exam portal kept logging me out and I had to login again each time. I got logged out at least 10-12 times during the exam. At the beginning it wouldn't log in at all, when I finally managed to log in the website kept kicking me out during the exam. Thankfully the timer paused when it kicked me out and resumed when I logged in. But still, even if you assume I lost two minutes per log-out when the portal got stuck, I lost at least 20-30 minutes of my time for the paper.' Another Pune applicant Onkar Binawde, who appeared for the M.A. Marathi entrance exam, said that the exam was originally scheduled for 11 am but he was informed that it was pushed to 11:30 am. But even the delayed exam was rife with technical irregularities. 'When the exam began, the portal was very buggy and kept logging me out. When I was solving the questions it logged me out multiple times. I lost around 20 minutes out of the 2 hour paper due to this,' he said. Pranay Dhoke from Nagpur, who appeared for M.A. in Social and Public policy paper which was also rescheduled to 11:30, said, 'In the beginning the camera system was not able to capture properly. It took me half an hour to begin the paper. When I logged in at 11:30 the portal kept buffering and would not load. My network was fine but only this site was not working. I lost half an hour over this. I did not contact anyone as I was focused on getting the site to work, complaining would have led to even more.' An applicant who appeared for the M.A. Sociology entrance exam at 4 pm said he did not face any technical glitches but alleged that six questions in his paper were repeated. Siddhant Jambhulkar of the National Student Union of India, said that such instances bring disrepute to the college. 'The admission process and examinations at Savitribai Phule Pune University often appear disorganised, causing students to face unnecessary technical difficulties. The university's ranking is not affected due to student protests or activism, but because of such issues and the administration's negligence,' said. Deputy Registrar of SPPU Munjaji Rasve admitted to technical glitches for the 8 am paper but denied having received any complaints for the 11:30 am paper. He told The Indian Express, 'There were technical glitches during the 8 am paper, therefore we extended the time of the examination. Due to this extension, we had to push the 11 am paper to 11:30 am. However, no technical difficulties have been brought to us regarding the 11:30 am paper.' Soham is a Correspondent with the Indian Express in Pune. A journalism graduate, he was a fact-checker before joining the Express. Soham currently covers education and is also interested in civic issues, health, human rights, and politics. ... Read More
Business Standard
13 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce Invites Pre-Merit Applications for 2025 UG & PG Admissions: Deadlines Set for June 5 and June 17
SMPL Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce (SCAC), one of Pune's premier educational institutions, has officially opened its pre-merit application process for admissions to its undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes for the academic year 2025-26. Aspiring students are invited to apply online, with important deadlines fast approaching: June 5, 2025, for undergraduate programmes and June 17, 2025, for postgraduate programmes. Undergraduate Admissions (UG): SCAC offers a range of industry-leading undergraduate programmes, including Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Commerce ( and specialised degrees integrated with international certifications like ACCA (in association with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK), Business Analytics (in association with the Institute of Analytics, UK) and CMA (in association with the Institute of Management Accountants, USA). Postgraduate Admissions (PG): The postgraduate admission process at SCAC encompasses M.A. programmes in English, Economics, and Psychology. The programme has one specialisation in Business and Technology Management and the other in Finance. Eligibility Criteria: Admissions to the B.A/ regular programmes will be purely merit-based, determined by the aggregate percentage of all subjects appeared in the qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination; percentages based on 'Best of Four' or 'Best of Five' will not be considered. Candidates must have completed their 10+2 from a recognized board. Reservation under the caste category is applicable only to students from the State of Maharashtra who possess a valid caste certificate issued by the Government of Maharashtra, in accordance with the state's reservation policy. The First Merit List for all UG programmes is expected to be published on 10th June 2025. Admission to the MA/ programmes require a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognised university. The Merit List for all programmes except MA in Psychology will be published on 20th June 2025. For the M.A. in Psychology, applicants must hold a B.A. or in Psychology, and admissions will also involve an online interview, scheduled to take place from June 23 to June 28, 2025 tentatively. The merit list for the MA in Psychology programme will be published on 3rd July 2025. Reservation policies for postgraduate courses follow similar state government regulations as in case of the UG process. The college also has Ph.D. programmes in English, Economics, Psychology and Commerce. The candidates are required to have cleared either PET conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) or NET/SET exam. Such candidates will become eligible for our Ph.D. programme only after they have applied through SPPU. SCAC has also been at the forefront of introducing Liberal Arts Education along with the traditional curriculum in Symbiosis. The Symbiosis Center for Liberal Arts (SCLA) has introduced a large number of Interdisciplinary courses empowering students to think laterally, critically and to develop their individual meaningful perspectives. The courses include Comparative Mythology, Global Politics, Contemporary Economics, Creative Writing to name just a few. The center offers both Diploma and Certificate courses. Dr. Tessy Thadathil, Officiating Principal at SCAC emphasised the college's dedication to excellence, stating, "At SCAC, our mission is to deliver academic excellence while nurturing critical thinking and practical skill sets. Our diverse programmes are structured to prepare students for dynamic career paths." The application process involves completing the online pre-merit form, uploading all required documents in the specified format, and paying the application fee through digital payment modes such as credit/debit cards, net banking, or UPI. A non-refundable Pre-Merit Online Processing Fee of Rs1,500 is mandatory for all candidates at the time of registration. Applicants are advised to check their emails as well as the college website, regularly, for updates on merit lists and further instructions. All official communication will be conducted exclusively through the college's website and registered email addresses. Applicants are also cautioned to disable browser autofill features to avoid errors during form submission, as any discrepancies may result in rejection of the application. Please note that all dates mentioned above are tentative and all of them are subject to confirmation on the college website. For more information on eligibility criteria, document requirements, detailed programme descriptions, and confirmation of the dates, please visit the official college website at
Indian Express
a day ago
- Science
- Indian Express
Pune University PG entrance exams start from today
The entrance exam for various postgraduate courses at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) will commence from Tuesday and continue till June 5. The examinations will be conducted in the home-based online proctored mode for a total of 49 courses from various departments. The 100 mark paper will also have a negative marking system. For every wrong answer, one-fourth of the allotted marks of the question will be deducted. Section A of the examination will have questions related to general knowledge, aptitude, logic, comprehension as per the syllabus for a total of 20 marks. Section B of the paper will contain subject specific questions as per the syllabus. In case the candidates secure equal marks in total, candidates securing better marks in section B would be selected. The online exam system can be accessed by students using a mobile phone, laptop, PC, tablet or an l-pad with a working front camera. The exam is only being conducted for the postgraduate programmes for which applications greater than the intake capacity capacity were received. Day one will have entrance examinations for courses like M.A. Philosophy, Botany, Electronic Science, Physics. M.A. in German, M.A. Sociology, and various other courses. On day two, M.A. Economics, Master of Public Health, Media and Communication Studies, M.A. English, M.A. Politics and other exams will be conducted. On day three, M.A. (Gender Culture and Development Studies), & (2 Years), Chemistry, Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication), and other entrance exams will be conducted.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Pune varsity postgraduate online entrance exam to be held from June 3-5
Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) recently released the schedule for its postgraduate online entrance examination, which will be held from June 3 to June 5. The timetable applies only to those postgraduate courses where the number of applications has exceeded the available intake capacity. Admission details for the remaining programmes are being announced separately on the university's official website, said officials. Students can visit for more details. The exams will be conducted in a home-based, online proctored format. Candidates must appear for the exam at the designated time allotted for each specific course. Admit cards with detailed instructions regarding the exam process will be issued to candidates. To help them get accustomed to the system, a mock test has been made available. Candidates can take the test using a mobile phone, laptop, desktop computer, tablet, or iPad, provided the device has a functional front camera. Each candidate must complete the exam within the allotted time slot. The exam carries a total of 100 marks and follows a negative marking scheme—one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
SPPU to decide on re-exam for student held over social media post next week
Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) will take a decision early next week on whether to allow a second-year engineering student, arrested earlier this month over a social media post on Operation Sindoor, to appear for two exam papers she missed while in custody. 'As per the Bombay high court's order, the applicant has been given the liberty to appeal to the university regarding the missed exams. Keeping both the court's observations and the student's interests in mind, we are committed to taking a decision that benefits the student,' said Prabhakar Desai, director, board of examinations and evaluation, SPPU, on Saturday. According to sources, the college is likely to approach SPPU within two days. Desai said that once both the student and the college approach the university through proper channels, a decision will be taken. 'Re-examinations are conducted for students who miss their papers due to valid reasons like health or schedule clashes. This case will be considered under the same norms,' said Desai. The 19-year-old student from Sinhgad Academy of Engineering was arrested on May 9 for allegedly posting pro-Pakistan content on Instagram in response to India's 'Operation Sindoor'. She was lodged in Yerawada jail and missed two of her university exams scheduled on May 24 and 27. KM Gaikwad, vice-principal of Sinhgad Academy of Engineering, said the matter now rests with the university. 'If SPPU instructs us to conduct her pending exams, we will implement it. But the decision lies with the university,' he said.
