Savitribai Phule Pune university online MBA Program

Savitribai Phule Pune University was established on 10^th February 1949. It is formerly known as University of Pune. Today, the university, ranked number 10 in the National ranking of the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. It is a leading University covering three districts in Maharashtra State, namely, Pune, Ahmednagar and Nashik. The university strives to provide an academically conducive environment, to help create “Globally Competent Graduates” capable of taking on challenges and rapidly changing responsibilities in the dynamic world. The main educational programs offered by the University are extended through a comprehensive course structure, with a perfect blend of modern pedagogy with traditional delivery mechanisms. More than 400 programs covering different disciplines are offered at the Undergraduate and Post-Graduate levels to create skilled manpower for the nation. Doctoral research is conducted in a wide range of fields addressing the national goals and societal needs. A Research Park has been set up to promote culture of research and innovation in students and faculty by acting as an incubator to help convert ideas into business proposition. 

A Center for Innovation, Incubation and Linkages promotes innovative start ups through university ecosystem.  The university houses 46 academic departments. It is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'. Savitribai Phule Pune University having status of graded Autonomy by UGC. It has about 307 recognized research institutes and 612 affiliated colleges offering graduate and under-graduate courses. Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is a system where the teachers and learners need not necessarily be present either at same place or same time and is flexible in regard to modalities and timing of teaching and learning as also the admission criteria without compromising necessary quality considerations. The School of Open Learning (SoL) offers Undergraduate/Postgraduate Degree courses in the various subjects of Arts and Commerce faculty. The medium of instruction of all courses in Marathi and English. The school is enduring to circulate all printed material to the enrolled students at the centres. All study centres are identified in the constituency of University and they are fully equipped with appropriate infrastructure. And responsible study centres are working as caretaker of all learner and provide essential personal contact under the guidelines of school.

 At the university campus all administrative and academic staffs are always ready to provide necessary information to learners. The school is confirmed that all experience faculty were recruited at various centres. This is becoming more and more significant for continuing education, skill updating of in-service personnel or those wants to learn higher education. It is also simultaneously focus on quality education of relevance to learners located at educationally disadvantageous locations, also. Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA) has been established.

Savitribai Phule Pune University has been awarded 'Category-I' status by the University Grants Commission and the University has achieved 'Graded Autonomy'. As per the new National Education Policy, to increase the gross enrolment ratio in Higher Education, Savitribai Phule Pune University is also providing higher education through 'distance learning' mode along with regular mode.

Various courses have been made available through distance learning through the 'School of Open and Distance Learning' of the university. Higher education has become accessible to the people who cannot opt regular college education (especially the working class, housewives, senior citizens, citizens of remote areas, professionals, etc.).

Distance Education System: 

The Distance education system facilitates to access the higher education to the students, who cannot attend college regularly. The University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi has declared that the degree obtained through 'Distance Learning' mode is equivalent to the degree obtained through the regular colleges.

For admission in the distance education system, a student is required to select a study centre (college) and submit an admission form to the study centre. Study materials (books) written according to the syllabus are available to the students from the study centre. The subject wise teachers are also made available to guide the students. The examination of the student is conducted at one of the study centres. 

Admission Eligibility: 

Programme Admission Eligibility M.B.A. 

1) Passed minimum three year duration Bachelor's Degree awarded by any of the Universities recognized by University Grants Commission or Association of Indian Universities in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent ( at least 45% in case of candidates of backward class categories, Economically weaker section and Persons with Disability Candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) or its equivalent; 

2) Minimum 02 years work / professional experience is required after obtaining the bachelor degree; OR A candidate having age of 30 years on the last date of making an online application along with own Business, Company, Entrepreneurs and Professionals.

Admission Fee: 

The Admission Fee for First Year of M.B.A. Rs. 33430/- for the students of Universities from Maharashtra and Rs. 35230/- for the students of Universities outside Maharashtra. This fee needs to be submitted online during the admission process. This Fee includes registration fee, tution fee, eligibility fee, study material fee, study centre fee and regular examination fee. 

Admission Process 

Online Admission Process:

The student has to register online on the university website http://unipune.ac.in/SOL/admission2024.html and then the admission form has to be filled online.

A student has to select a study centre while taking admission in distance learning mode. The university has provided 'Distance Education' study centres in various colleges of Pune, Ahmednagar and Nashik districts. The list of study centres is available in the online application form. While filling the admission form, the student can choose any convenient study centre from the available colleges in the list. 

Thereafter, the student has to select the subject and pay the admission fee online. After paying the fee online, the student has to download the admission form (PDF File) and take a print out of it. There is no need to scan and upload any documents while filling the online application form.