Fergusson College, Pune - Reviews Pune , Maharashtra

About Fergusson College, Pune

The establishment of Fergusson College took place in the academic year of 1884. It was established by Deccan Education Society (DES). The college is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. The college has been approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The college has also been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with grade ‘A'. It has been given an ‘Autonomous' status. The college is mainly known for offering the courses in the field of Arts and Science. This public educational institution offers programs at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate level.

Fergusson College Highlights

Fergusson College Rankings

• Ranked 42 by NIRF in the year 2020
• Ranked 19 by NIRF in the year 2018
• Ranked 27 by NIRF in the year 2019
• Ranked 7 for Science by The Week in the year 2020
• Ranked 8 for Science by The Week in the year 2019
• Ranked 11 for Arts by The Week in the year 2020
• Ranked 10 for Arts by The Week in the year 2019

Fergusson College Courses

Fergusson College Courses include programs at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. These programs are offered under several specializations. The candidates can choose the programs as per their interest. Besides these undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the college also provides certificate courses. These certificate courses include Women Development, Counseling Psychology, Photography, German Language, Spanish Language, and American Studies.

Fergusson College Special Programs

• M.Sc. Industrial Mathematics with Computer Applications
• B. Voc. (under UGC-NSQF):
  • Media and Communications
  • Digital Art and Animation

Vocational Programs

• B. Sc. (Physics) with Photography and Audio-Visual Production
• B. Sc. (Electronic Science) with Electronic Equipment Maintenance
• B. Sc. (Botany/Zoology/Chemistry) with Biotechnology

Fergusson College Admissions

The admission procedure of the college can be completed online by visiting its official website. For Fergusson College Admissions the candidates are required to register themselves. After registering, the candidates must fill in the application form. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria defined by the college.

• Admission to BA, B. Sc, and B. Voc is entirely based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the senior secondary school. A merit list is released by the college according to which the candidates are shortlisted.
• For admission to MA and M. Sc, the candidates are shortlisted based on either merit list or their performance in entrance examinations.

Fergusson College Reservation

The college also offers reservation of seats. Below is the bifurcation of the same:

More about Fergusson College Pune

The infrastructure of the college is spread over an area of 65 acres. The college is basically known for its age-old architecture and humongous campus providing all the basic amenities. The campus of Fergusson College is comprised of 21 buildings. These buildings house a variety of departments. Some of the most important features of the college are mentioned below:

• Bai Jerbai Wadia Library is considered to be one of the oldest libraries. It has a wide collection of very old and rare manuscripts that have now been digitized.
• Sufficient number of well-ventilated classrooms with spacious seating arrangements.
• Laboratories well equipped with the latest technologies.
• NM Amphitheatre that can accommodate almost 1000 students. Besides, there are 13 audiovisual halls
• Kimaya is an open roof theatre.
• Botanical Gardens
• Gymkhana and Grounds
• New Academic Complex

Coming to its faculty, the faculty members are well educated and experienced in their respective subjects. The faculty members of Fergusson College use conventional as well as modern and advanced teaching aids. They try to help the students through curriculum and provide various techniques to make learning easier. They organize different seminars and visits to the students. They also help them through placement procedures. Teaching methods generally include chalkboard classrooms, presentations, and discussions.

Fergusson College Placements

The Fergusson College Placement procedure involves various steps. The aspirants are expected to go through the placement activities. The placement cell of the college organizes various events in order to enhance the learning capabilities of the students. The students are shortlisted based on their academic performance.

Fergusson College fest is one of the best fests organized in the universities of Pune. These fests are organized to enhance students' participation in the events organized. These extra-curricular activities serve as a platform for many students to explore their qualities.  

Fergusson College Scholarship

The college offers various scholarships and freeships to its students based on their financial needs and merit. The college also abides by to the rules of the government and Savitribai Phule Pune University. It also offers scholarships to students belonging to minority category.

Below mentioned are the scholarships offered by the college:

NAME OF THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST

• National Scholarship
• Eklavya Scholarship
• Financial Assistance to Meritorious Students
• AFWW/EBC Merit Scholarship
• Government Open Scholarship
• Sanskrit Scholarship
• B.C.Scholarship
  • S.C. Scholarship
  • N.T. Scholarship
  • S.T. Scholarship
  • S.B.C. Scholarship
• B.C. Other State Scholarship
• Science Talent Scholarship
• Handicapped/Blind Scholarship
• Foreign Student's Scholarship
  • Mauritius
  • SriLanka
  • Bangladesh
  • Kenya
• Champutai Gokhale Scholarship

NAME OF THE FREESHIP LIST

• S.C. Freeship
• N.T. Freeship
• S.T. Freeship
• S.B.C. Freeship
• Secondary School Teacher's Freeship
• Primary School Teacher's Freeship
• Ex-Servicemen
• Service-Personal
• Bidi Kamgar Scholarship (Nagpur)
• Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Scholarship