Pune University (SPPU) Syllabus 2024-25

About Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), formerly known as University of Pune, is one of the premier universities in Maharashtra, affiliated to 851+ colleges across Pune, Nashik and Ahmednagar districts. It offers programmes in Engineering, Sciences, Commerce, Arts, Management, Law and many other disciplines.

Exam pattern: SPPU follows a semester pattern. Most programmes have 6 or 8 semesters (6 semesters for 3-year programmes like B.Com/BA/BSc; 8 semesters for 4-year programmes like BE/BTech).

Credit system: SPPU uses a credit-based grading system. Subjects are weighted in credits; GPA is calculated on a 10-point scale. Grade points: O (Outstanding) = 10, A+ = 9, A = 8, B+ = 7, B = 6, C = 5, D = 4, F = Fail.

Official syllabus: Available at unipune.ac.in → Academics → Courses and Syllabi.

BE Engineering Syllabus (Affiliated Colleges)

SPPU BE Engineering follows an 8-semester, 4-year structure. It has been revised several times — the latest revision (2019 pattern and 2024 NEP revision) is applicable.

Semester 1 & 2 (First Year Engineering — FE, common for all branches): - Engineering Maths I & II - Engineering Physics I & II - Engineering Chemistry / Basic Electrical Engineering / Basic Electronics - Engineering Mechanics - Basic Programming with C - Engineering Graphics / Drawing

Semester 3 & 4 (Second Year — SE, branch-specific begins): Computer Engineering example: Discrete Mathematics, Digital Electronics, Data Structures, Computer Organisation, Principles of Programming Languages, Theory of Computation.

Semester 5 & 6 (Third Year — TE): Computer Engineering example: Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, Computer Networks, Theory of Computation, Software Engineering, Electives (Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, IoT etc.).

Semester 7 & 8 (Final Year — BE): Project (6-month project in Semester 8), elective subjects, Industrial Training. The BE project is a significant assessment — it must include literature survey, design, implementation and viva.

Branches available: Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Telecommunication, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical — at SPPU-affiliated colleges. Note: Specific syllabus documents vary by branch and are available at unipune.ac.in.

B.Com Syllabus

SPPU B.Com is a 3-year, 6-semester programme. The 2023 NEP-revised syllabus is applicable from 2024-25.

Semester 1: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting, Business Economics I, Business Communication, Computer Fundamentals and Applications, Environmental Studies, Language (English/Marathi/Hindi).

Semester 2: Advanced Financial Accounting, Business Economics II, Business Law I, E-Commerce Fundamentals, Language.

Semester 3: Corporate Accounting I, Cost Accounting, Business Law II, Marketing Management I, Taxation I (Income Tax Basics).

Semester 4: Corporate Accounting II, Auditing, Marketing Management II, Taxation II (GST).

Semester 5: Management Accounting, Business Finance, Human Resource Management, Banking and Insurance (elective area).

Semester 6: Financial Management, Entrepreneurship Development, Elective specialisation (Finance / Marketing / HR), Project Work.

Assessment: 60% end-semester exam (online/offline) + 40% internal assessment. For 2024 NEP pattern, project-based assessments are included.

BA Syllabus

SPPU BA (Bachelor of Arts) is a 3-year, 6-semester programme with optional Honours (4-year) under the NEP 2020 framework.

Major subjects available: Economics, Political Science, History, Sociology, Psychology, Geography, English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Philosophy, Defence and Strategic Studies.

Structure under NEP (2024-25): Students choose one Major, one Minor, and take Ability Enhancement Courses, Value Added Courses and Skill Enhancement Courses across semesters.

Economics (popular major): Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I, Statistical Methods, Indian Economy, Development Economics, International Economics, Econometrics, Public Finance.

Psychology (popular major): Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Counselling Psychology.

Assessment under NEP: Semester-end university exam + internal assessment + project/internship component in later semesters. ATKT (Allowed To Keep Terms) rules apply for promoted semesters.

BSc Syllabus

SPPU BSc is a 3-year, 6-semester programme (with NEP 4-year Honours option).

Popular combinations: Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics (PCM), Chemistry-Botany-Zoology (CBZ), Computer Science-Statistics-Mathematics.

BSc Computer Science (3-year): Semester 1–2: Programming with C, Discrete Mathematics, Digital Electronics, Computer Organisation. Semester 3–4: Data Structures with C++, Database Management, Operating Systems, Computer Networks. Semester 5–6: Advanced Java / Web Technologies, Software Engineering, Machine Learning Basics, Project.

BSc Physics: Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Thermal Physics, Optics, Modern Physics (Quantum Mechanics, Nuclear Physics), Electronics, Mathematical Methods, Solid State Physics.

BSc Chemistry: Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Electrochemistry), Inorganic Chemistry (Transition metals, Coordination compounds), Organic Chemistry (Reactions, Mechanisms, Spectroscopy), Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry.

Assessment: 60 marks end-semester exam + 40 marks internal (20 marks theory internal + 20 marks practical). Practical examinations are conducted separately.

Key Tips for SPPU Students

Pattern changes: SPPU has implemented NEP 2020 revisions phased from 2023 onwards. Students should always download the current semester's syllabus from unipune.ac.in rather than relying on older sources — the syllabus changes with each NEP phase.

Question paper pattern: SPPU end-semester papers typically have: Long answer questions (15–20 marks each), short notes (5–8 marks), objective/multiple choice section (1-mark questions). The distribution varies by programme and subject.

Backlog policy: SPPU allows ATKT (students can carry backlogs and appear for them in subsequent semesters). However, more than 2–3 KTs significantly impacts placement eligibility at many companies visiting SPPU colleges for campus recruitment.

Project in final year: Take the BE/BSc/B.Com final year project seriously — it carries significant marks and is discussed in campus placement interviews. Choose a project with practical implementation, not just theoretical design.