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    Best Government Universities in Pune

    In Pune, there are a total of 29 universities that offer a wide range of programmes. 25 universities of them are private, and the other 4 universities are government. In this article, we will look at the top government universities in Pune that offer various programmes. The top government universities in Pune are Savitribai Phule Pune University, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, COEP Technological University, and Defence Institute of Advanced Technology. These top government universities provide a range of diplomas, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral level programmes in different streams, like sciences, commerce, law, animation and design, engineering and architecture, arts, humanities and social sciences, etc. To know more about these universities, read the full article.

    Top Government Universities in Pune

    We have mentioned the top government universities in Pune in the table below, along with their NIRF Ranks.


    Top Government Universities Entrance Exams in Pune

    In the table below, we have mentioned the entrance exams that these top government universities accept for admission.

    University

    Entrance Exams

    UNIPUNE (Pune University) - Savitribai Phule Pune University

    MHT CET / GPAT / MAH MPH CET / GATE / CAT

    COEP Pune - COEP Technological University

    JEE / CET / GATE / MAH MBA CET / CEED / MHT CET

    IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research

    IAT / JGEEBILS / JEST / NBHM / IIT JAM / JGEEBILS

     DIAT Pune - Defence Institute of Advanced Technology

    GATE / JAM


    Top Government Universities' Fees in Pune

    In this section, we have mentioned the starting fees for the top government universities located in Pune.

    University

    Fees

    UNIPUNE (Pune University) - Savitribai Phule Pune University

    Starts From: ₹ 500

    COEP Pune - COEP Technological University

    Starts From: ₹ 1.20 L

    IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research

    Starts From: ₹ 1.94 L

     DIAT Pune - Defence Institute of Advanced Technology

    Starts From: ₹ 88.0 K

    Top Government Universities Recruiters in Pune

    We have mentioned some top recruiters that visit at the time of placements at the top government universities in Pune.

    University

    Top Recruiters

    UNIPUNE (Pune University) - Savitribai Phule Pune University

    Eaton Technologies / GE Capital / Cognizant / HDFC Bank / Deloitte / JP Morgan Chase

    COEP Pune - COEP Technological University

    UBS / Google / Microsoft / TCS Ninja / Toshiba / Bajaj Auto

    IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research

    Loreal / Hindustan Unilever Limited / BASF- The Chemical Company / Azim Premji Foundation / Hey Math / Neirix

     DIAT Pune - Defence Institute of Advanced Technology

    PHILIPS / Mahindra Defence / Tech Mahindra  / TCS / Intel / Bharat Electronics


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


    1. What are the top government universities in Pune?

          Ans: Some top government universities in Pune are:

    • Savitribai Phule Pune University

    • COEP Technological University

    • Indian Institute of Science Education and Research

    • Defence Institute of Advanced Technology


    1. What popular degrees do these universities offer?

    Ans: Almost all the popular courses are provided in these top government universities in Pune, like M.Tech, MBA, B.Tech, M.Sc., MA, BA, B.Com, MCA, BCA, P.G.D, and many more.

    1. What are the eligibility criteria for UG programmes in these universities?

    Ans: Almost all the universities have a basic eligibility criterion for their UG programmes that a student must have cleared Class 12 with a relevant stream with a minimum of 45-60% of marks. The eligibility criteria can be different for different courses and different universities.

    1. What is the average package offered at Savitribai Phule Pune University?

    Ans: According to the 2024 placement statistics, the university offered a median salary of Rs. 2,00,000 per annum for 3-year UG students and Rs. 2,50,000 per annum for 1-year PG students. 


    1. How many seats are available for B.Tech Computer Engineering at COEP Pune?

        Ans: At COEP Pune, there are a total of 300 seats available for the B.Tech Computer Engineering programme.

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    Updated on 8 Oct 2025, 09:22 AM IST

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    SPPU (UNIPUNE) - Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

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    IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune

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    COEP Pune - COEP Technological University, Pune

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    Dr Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai

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    Mumbai, Maharashtra


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