SPPU PhD Admission 2026: PET Dates, Fees & Eligibility Guide

Savitribai Phule Pune University

University Name

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)

University Type

Public State University

Established

1949

Motto

Knowledge is the Supreme Goal of Life

Location

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Approval

UGC | NAAC | AICTE | BCI | PCI | NCTE | DEB |

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date

February 02, 2026

Application Start

February 10, 2026

Application Last Date

April 30, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

May 17, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

May 25, 2026

Interview Date

June 10 – June 30, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

July 15, 2026

Last Date of Admission

July 31, 2026

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University PhD Selection Procedure

Online Application Submission

PhD Entrance Test (PET) conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University

Entrance Test Result Declaration

Personal Interview / Research Proposal Presentation

Preparation of Merit List

Final Admission Confirmation

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University PhD Duration

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University PhD Eligibility According to Notification

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University Documents Required for PhD

PhD Application Form Printout

10th Marksheet and Certificate

12th Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Master Degree Marksheet and Certificate

NET / SET / JRF / GATE Scorecard (if applicable)

Work Experience Certificate (for Part-Time PhD)

Valid Photo ID (Aadhar / Passport / PAN)

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable)

PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Migration Certificate

No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates)

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University PhD Subject List

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Statistics

Botany

Zoology

Environmental Science

Biotechnology

Computer Science

Information Technology

Electronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Commerce

Management Studies

Finance

Business Administration

English

Marathi

Hindi

Sanskrit

History

Political Science

Sociology

Psychology

Philosophy

Education

Physical Education

Law / Legal Studies

Interdisciplinary Research Areas

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science

Environmental Studies

Media and Communication Studies

Rural Development Studies

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,500

Registration Fee

₹ 1,000

Security Deposit

₹2,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹10,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹15,000

Exam Fee

₹ 1,000

DRC Fee

₹ 500

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 5,000

Extension Fee

₹ 2,000

Viva Fee

₹ 3,000

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University Bank Account Details

Name

Savtribai Phule Pune University

Account Number

10671301145

IFSC

RBISOPFMS01

Bank Name

Reserve Bank Of India

Branch

RBI, New Delhi, PFMS

MICR Code

 

Swift Code

 

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University Payment Mode

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Examination Section

Online Results Portal

 

Savitribai Phule Pune University PhD Complete Course Basic Details

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation

 

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