Deccan Education Society’s
Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune-411004
Notification for Entrance examination to M.A. and M.Sc. Programmes
(Academic Year 2024-25)
Fergusson College (Autonomous) will be conducting on line entrance examination for admissions to
M.A. and M.Sc. programmes for the academic year 2024-25 as per details given below:
Admission 2024-25 Details
Availability of Entrance Test application forms From 5 April 2024 - 30th May 2024
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On college website www.fergusson.edu
Application Fee General Candidates – Rs. 800/-;
Reserved Category Candidates – Rs. 600/-
Payment Mode Online using debit/credit card/Net banking etc.
Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable
Documents to be uploaded with application form 1. Please refer the list given below ( Point 2)
Mode of entrance Online / Proctored mode
Link for registration https://registration.deccansociety.org/Registration/Apply/FCP
Admission Criteria to all PG programmes Based ONLY on ENTRANCE TEST SCORE
Programmes offered, Eligibility Criteria and Please refer the Table 1 below
syllabus for Entrance Exam
For queries contact details of respective Please refer the Table 2 below
departments
Details regarding entrance test Duration of test – 60 min.
Marks for entrance test – 50
Number of multiple-choice questions – 50
Negative marking system –
[for every wrong answer1/3rd (one third) of the allotted
marks of the question will be deducted]
Schedule for Mock Test As given in the Table 3 below
Schedule of the online entrance examination As given in the Table 4 below
(FAQ related to entrance available on college website)
Result declaration of entrance examination 2/3 working days after the entrance examination
Schedule of merit list publishing and admission To be declared on the college website
(Based only on entrance test)
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES
1. Candidates applying for online entrance exam for multiple programmes are required to pay the fees separately for
each course. However, For Organic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry candidates must fill only one form.
2. Candidates must upload the following prescribed documents with the application:
Photograph and signature (max size 300kb jpg/gif/png)
Soft copy of statement of marks of qualifying examination passed if applicable (required for eligibility).
Soft copy of statement of marks of last semester passed of qualifying examination (in case, the final
terminal exam result is not declared at the time of application.)
Soft copy of caste certificate issued by Govt. of Maharashtra in case of Reserved category candidates
(if applicable). As per Govt. of Maharashtra rules, reserved category candidates belonging to state other
than Maharashtra (other state) are treated as Open (General) category.
Soft copy of valid Non-creamy layer certificate issued by the Govt. of Maharashtra in case of reserved
category (NT-C, NT-D) (OBC/SBC) (if applicable). Soft copy of certificate issued by Govt. of
Maharashtra in case of EWS students.
Soft copy of Medical certificate issued by Civil Surgeon in case of person with disabilities (P.H.)
candidates (if applicable).
3. Students are NOT required to submit the printout of the application form after online submission of application.
4. Admission type SPPU (All colleges including autonomous colleges affiliated to SPPU)
Non SPPU(Other than SPPU colleges)
5. Resolving tie in entrance marks –
a) In case of candidates securing equal marks in the Entrance Exam, the preference clause (if applicable under
eligibility) will be considered.
b)If the tie still persists, then marks secured in the qualifying examination will be taken into consideration
(Principal Total Marks for all departments except Biotechnology and Biochemistry; Grand Total Marks for
Biotechnology and Biochemistry).
c) If the tie still persists, then date of birth of the candidate will be considered
d)If the tie still persists, the alphabetical ordering of the first name of the candidate will be taken into
consideration.
6. A candidate will lose his/her claim to the seat and admission will be cancelled if he/she fails to submit the required
documents at the time of admission within stipulated time. Admission will be confirmed only after submission
and verification of all documents and payment of fees within stipulated time.
7. Reservation:
a) Reservation in admission to M.A. / M.Sc. programmes shall be as per rules and regulations of Government
of Maharashtra laid down from time to time including candidates with disabilities and defense personnel’s
child/ex-serviceman’s child.
b) 90% of the seats are for candidates from home university (i.e. Savitribai Phule Pune University SPPU) and
10% of the seats are for candidates belonging to universities other than SPPU.
c) Reservation for SBC category as per Government of Maharashtra rules.
d) Supernumerary quota will be as per provision of Ordinance 181-A amended, University Order (Circular No.
PGS/1224/25 dated 12/04/2019).
8. For admission to College Hostel the candidates will have to apply for hostel seats only after they have secured
admission to the respective M.Sc. / M.A. programmes.
*Admission will be made following all rules and regulations of Government of Maharashtra, Savitribai Phule Pune
University and Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune. The Principal, Fergusson College (Autonomous) Pune, holds
the right to amend or update any of the information provided above. The changes, if any, will be updated on the college
website from time to time.
Prof. Swati Joglekar Dr. Nitin Kulkarni
Vice Principal Offg. Principal
Table 1: Eligibility Criteria and Entrance Exam Syllabus for PG Programmes (Science and Arts)
Name of Course Eligibility criteria Entrance Exam Syllabus
M.Sc. Chemistry For M.Sc. Organic and Analytical Chemistry TY BSc Chemistry syllabus
B.Sc. with Chemistry with minimum 50 % marks for Open Savitribai Phule Pune
1.Organic Chemistry Category and minimum 45 % marks for reserved category University (SPPU),
For Biochemistry
2.Analytical Chemistry B.Sc. with Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology / Biochemistry syllabus of TY
Microbiology/ Zoology/B.Sc. with Nano science and BSc Chemistry Savitribai Phule
Nanotechnology/ B.Pharm with minimum 50 % marks for Open Pune University(SPPU)
3. Biochemistry Category and minimum 45 % marks for reserved category
M.Sc. Botany B.Sc. Botany as principal subject/ FY, SY, TY B.Sc. Botany
B.Sc. degree as botany as subsidiary subject / syllabus of Fergusson College
Graduate from any subject of life sciences, plant sciences, (Autonomous) and SPPU
Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental sciences,
Agricultural sciences and Pharmaceutical sciences.
M.Sc. Physics B.Sc. Physics/ B.Sc. Physics syllabus (FY,SY
B.Sc. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and TYBSc)of Savitribai
B.Sc.( Blended) Physics Phule Pune University
B.Sc. General with Physics as one of the subjects at TY (SPPU)
level with minimum 50 % marks for Open Category and
minimum 45 % marks for reserved category
M.Sc. Computer a) Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) with 50% marks Aptitude and Computer Science
Science College and 45% marks for Reserved Category. OR concepts(C, C++, Data
b) B.Sc. (Computer Science) with 50% marks. OR Structures, Database concepts
c) A Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science/ Information and Operating System
Technology/Electronic Telecommunication with 50% marks. concepts).
d) B.Sc. in IT or B.Sc. in Entire Computer Science with 50%
Marks OR
e) B.Voc. in Software Development/ Information Technology
with 50% Marks OR
f) B.Sc. degree with Computer Science as Principal subject or
Computer Science as one of the subject at T.Y.B.Sc. level for
student with general B.Sc. with 50% marks
M.Sc. Computer (a) Bachelor Degree in Science/Technology / (Computer Mathematical Aptitude, Logical
Applications Application) Engineering OR aptitude, Verbal reasoning,
(b) Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A.) OR Non-Verbal reasoning, Data
(c) B.Sc. (Computer Science) OR interpretation, computer
(d) Bachelor of Computer Science (B.C.S.) OR fundamentals and C
(e) B.Sc. (Information Technology) OR programming
(f) B.Sc. (Data Science) OR
(g) B.Sc. (Cyber and digital Science) OR
(h) B.Sc. (Cyber Security) OR
(i) B.Sc. (Cloud Computing) OR
(j) Bachelor of Engineering (BE/B.Tech) in Computer
Engg/Computer Science & Engg./Computer Science and
Design/information Technology/Electronics and
Telecommunication/AI and Data Science/AI and Machine
Learning/equivalent OR
(k) B.Voc.in Software Development / information Technology
OR
(l) B.Sc. with Computer Science as Principal Subject OR
(m) General B.Sc. with Computer Science as one of the subjects
at the TYBsc level Programme.
M.Sc. Industrial B.Sc. (Mathematics) https://tinyurl.com/46pcw4zf
Mathematics with or any Science graduate with Mathematics up to second Refer the link
Computer Applications year or B.C.S. / B.E. / B.Tech.
M.Sc. Data Science B.Sc./BCA(Science)/BE/B. Tech https://tinyurl.com/2e5ywaev
with 50% marks for open category and Refer the link
45% marks for reserved category
M.Sc. Microbiology BSc Microbiology(SPPU students) BSc Microbiology syllabus
(FY,SY and TYBSc)for
or BSc with Microbiology as one of the subjects at TYBSc
(other University)/B.Sc. Blended/B.Sc. Nano science/ Fergusson College
Nanotechnology with 50% marks for open category and (Autonomous) and BSc
45% marks for reserved category Microbiology syllabus (FY,SY
and TYBSc) for Savitribai
Phule Pune University(SPPU)
M.Sc. Biotechnology B.Sc. Biotechnology with minimum 55% marks for general FY SY and TY Syllabus of
category and 50% marks for reserved category/ B.Sc. Biotechnology, Fergusson
College (Autonomous) and
B.Sc. (Blended) /B.Sc. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology- SPPU
(As per new SPPU circular)
M.Sc. Geology B.Sc. Geology as principal subject/ BSc Geology syllabus
B.Sc. Geology as subsidiary subject / Savitribai Phule Pune
B.Sc.( Blended) Earth Science University(SPPU) & B.Sc.
Geology Syllabus ,Fergusson
College(Autonomous),Pune
M.Sc. Electronic Electronics as one of the subject at second year B.Sc. level. Analog Electronics, Digital
Science B.Sc. (IT), B.E. (Electronics / Electronics & Electronics, Microcontrollers
Telecommunication/ Electrical/ Instrumentation / IT), B.Sc. (8051), Communication
General with one of the subjects as Electronics Electronics, Basic network
theorems, Electromagnetics,
Semiconductor Devices,
Sensors and Transducers, C
programming, Mathematical
abilities and Aptitude
M.Sc. Environmental B.Sc./BE any branch/B.Sc. Agriculture, Fisheries with 50% BSc Environmental Science
Science marks/B/Pharm/B.Sc.( Blended) Environmental Science syllabus (FY,SY and
/B.Sc. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. TYBSc)for Fergusson College
(Autonomous) and BSc
Environmental Science syllabus
(FY,SY and TYBSc) for
Savitribai Phule Pune
University(SPPU)
M.Sc. Zoology a) B.Sc. degree with Zooogy as principal subject OR TYBSc Zoology syllabus
(b) B.Sc. degree with Zoology as subsidiary subject OR Savitribai Phule Pune
(c) Graduate in any Life Science related subject such as University(SPPU) &
Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Science, Fergusson
Biochemistry, Microbiology, Agriculture, Veterinary College(Autonomous), Pune
Science, Biology, Botany OR
(d) B.Sc. (Blended) OR
(e) B.Sc. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
M.A. Economics {As per Circular No. 100 of 2018 of Savitribai Phule Pune F.Y., S.Y. and T.Y. B.A.
University (SPPU) Page No. 61}Candidates with an Economics syllabus of
Undergraduate Degree (Any Stream) are eligible to apply. Savitribai Phule Pune
As per Ordinance 181 of Savitribai Phule Pune University, University (SPPU) and
preference will be given to candidates with background in Fergusson College
Economics (B.A./B.Sc. with Economics as Honours/ Major/ (Autonomous), Pune.
Special/ Principal Subject)
M.A. English {As per Circular No. 100 of 2018 of Savitribai Phule Pune Savitribai Phule Pune
University (SPPU) Page No. 61}Candidates with an University(SPPU) B.A.
Undergraduate Degree (Any Stream) are eligible to apply. English syllabus and
As per Ordinance 181 of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Fergusson College
preference will be given to candidates with background in (Autonomous) B.A. English
English (B.A. with English as Honours/ Major/ Special/ syllabus
Principal Subject)
M.A. Marathi {As per Circular No. 100 of 2018 of Savitribai Phule Pune Savitribai Phule Pune
University (SPPU) Page No. 61}Candidates with an University (SPPU)
Undergraduate Degree (Any Stream) are eligible to apply. B.A. Marathi syllabus
As per Ordinance 181 of Savitribai Phule Pune University, and Fergusson College
preference will be given to candidates with background in (Autonomous), Pune
Marathi (B.A. with Marathi as Honours/ Major/ Special/ B.A. Marathi syllabus
Principal Subject)
M.A. Psychology {As per Circular No. 100 of 2018 of Savitribai Phule Pune FY/SY/TY Psychology
University (SPPU) Page No. 61}Candidates with an papers of Fergusson College
Undergraduate Degree (Any Stream) are eligible to apply. (Autonomous) and of SPPU
As per Ordinance 181 of Savitribai Phule Pune University,
preference will be given to candidates with background in
Psychology (B.A./B.Sc. with Psychology as Honours/ Major/
Special/ Principal Subject)
NOTE: Any changes in the eligibility criteria as notified by the government/UGC/SPPU
will be notified accordingly on our website
Table 2: For further queries kindly contact the respective departments as follows:
Sr. No. Department Email ID
1 Economics
[email protected] 2 English
[email protected] 3 Marathi
[email protected] 4 Psychology
[email protected] Sr. No. Department Email ID
1 Chemistry
[email protected] 2 Biochemistry
[email protected] 3 Physics
[email protected] 4 Botany
[email protected] 5 Zoology
[email protected] 6 Microbiology
[email protected] 7 Biotechnology
[email protected] 8 Environmental Science
[email protected] 9 Geology
[email protected] 10 Electronic Science
[email protected] 11 Computer Science
[email protected] 12 Computer Applications
[email protected] 13 Data Science
[email protected] 14 Industrial Mathematics
[email protected] with computer Applications
Table 3: Schedule for Mock Test:
Date Day Time Department
04-06-2024 Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm All
05-06-2024 Wednesday 10 am -5 pm All
After the last date for application, each candidate will receive login
credentials and link for the exam portal called TestPrep on their registered
mobile numbers. These credentials should be used to login to the TestPrep
link to appear for Mock Test. A candidate can attempt the Mock Test any
time during the schedule.
Table 4: Schedule for Entrance Exam:
Important Note: It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure good
connectivity and bandwidth throughout the examination period. Re-
examination will not be conducted under any circumstances. Please go
through all the FAQs on college website.
Date Day Time Department
10.30am to 11.30am M.A. Economics
M.Sc. Chemistry
18.06.24 Tuesday 1.00pm to 2.00pm
(Organic/Analytical)
3.30pm to 4.30pm M.Sc. Computer Science
10.30am to 11.30am M.A. Psychology
19.06.24 Wednesday 1.00pm to 2.00pm M.Sc. Biochemistry
3.30pm to 4.30pm M.Sc. Computer Application
M.A. English and M.Sc.
10.30am to 11.30am
Environmental Science
20.06.24 Thursday
1.00pm to 2.00pm M.Sc. Physics
3.30pm to 4.30pm M.Sc. Biotechnology
10.30am to 11.30am M.Sc. Botany
21.06.24 Friday 1.00pm to 2.00pm M.Sc. Data Science
3.30pm to 4.30pm M.Sc. Geology
10.30am to 11.30am M.Sc. Microbiology
M.Sc. IMCA and M.Sc.
1.00pm to 2.00pm
22.06.24 Saturday Zoology
M.A. Marathi and M.Sc.
3.30pm to 4.30pm
Electronics
In case of any changes in schedule, due to unavoidable conditions, will be notified on
the website.
Prof. Swati Joglekar Dr. Nitin Kulkarni
Vice Principal Offg. Principal
