Jayawant Shikshan Prasarak Mandal University: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Ranking & Pune Campus Life

About JSPM University Pune

JSPM University, established in 2023 by Jayawant Shikshan Prasarak Mandal (JSPM), operates as a private university in Pune, Maharashtra. Founded by Prof. (Dr.) T. J. Sawant, it builds on JSPM's legacy of educational institutions across Pune suburbs like Tathawade, Wagholi, and Narhe.

JSPM University offers diverse UG, PG, and PhD programs aligned with National Education Policy, emphasizing experiential learning, industry projects, and multidisciplinary curricula. Its constituent Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering holds NIRF 2025 rank #151-200 in Engineering, with PhD admissions ongoing for 2025 and strong faculty mentorship.

Key Highlights

Parameter	Details
Full Name	JSPM University
Established	2023
Type	Private
Approved By	UGC
NIRF 2025	#151-200 in Engineering (Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering)
Courses	57
Fee Range	₹2,55,000 - ₹17,00,000/year
Website	jspmuni.ac.in

Admission Dates 2026

JSPM University Pune follows a rolling admission cycle for MBA/PGDM with applications ongoing, GD/PI rounds from January to July, and course commencement in August/September; BTech admissions occur through MHT-CET, JEE Main, or PERA CET counselling. Key exams accepted include CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, MAH-CET, PERA CET for MBA/PGDM, and MHT-CET, JEE Main, PERA CET for BTech.

Programme	Event	Date
MBA	GD/PI Rounds	01 Jan 2026
MBA	GD/PI Rounds	31 Jul 2026
MBA	Submission of Option Form for MAHCET Institute-Level Admission	25 Jul 2026
MBA	Submission of Option Form for MAHCET Institute-Level Admission	01 Sep 2026
MBA	Provisional Allotment for MAHCET CAP Round IV Admission	01 Sep 2026

Admission Process

JSPM University Pune offers admissions to UG, PG, diploma, certificate, and PhD programs through online application on its official portal, merit in qualifying exams, and entrance exams like JEE Main, MHT CET, PERA CET, MAH-MBA-CET, CAT, MAT for relevant courses, followed by state CAP counselling where applicable. BTech, BCA, MCA, and PhD admissions emphasize valid entrance scores and minimum qualifying percentages in prior education. Management and institute-level seats follow merit lists post-application submission.

BTech Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Register on jspmuni.ac.in with email and mobile.
2. Verify email and mobile, then fill online application form.
3. Upload photo, signature, and pay application fee.
4. Submit form and appear for JEE Main, MHT CET, or PERA CET.
5. Participate in Maharashtra State CAP counselling for seat allotment.

BCA Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Register on jspmuni.ac.in with email and mobile.
2. Verify email and mobile, then fill online application form.
3. Upload photo, signature, and pay application fee.
4. Submit form and appear for MAH-BCA-CET or PERA CET.
5. Await merit list and confirm admission via CAP or institute process.

MCA Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Register on jspmuni.ac.in with email and mobile.
2. Verify email and mobile, then fill online application form.
3. Upload photo, signature, and pay application fee.
4. Submit form and appear for MAH-MCA-CET.
5. Participate in Maharashtra State CAP counselling for seat allotment.

MBA Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Register on jspmuni.ac.in with email and mobile.
2. Verify email and mobile, then fill online application form.
3. Upload photo, signature, and pay application fee.
4. Submit form and appear for CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or MAH-MBA-CET.
5. Participate in Maharashtra State CAP counselling for seat allotment.

PhD Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Register on jspmuni.ac.in with email and mobile.
2. Fill online application specifying research domain and pay application fee.
3. Appear for PhD Entrance Test (online proctored).
4. Attend personal interview if shortlisted.
5. Check merit list, accept offer, and pay fees for confirmation.

Eligibility Criteria & Fees

Programme	Qualification	Entrance Exam	Min %	Fees (per year)
BTech	10+2 PCM	JEE Main/MHT CET/PERA CET	50%	₹1,25,000
BCA	10+2 with Mathematics	MAH-BCA-CET/PERA CET	50%	₹1,00,000
MCA	Bachelor's in CS/related	MAH-MCA-CET	50%	₹1,20,000
MBA	Graduation	CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/MAH-MBA-CET	50%	₹1,80,000
PhD	Master's relevant field	UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/RPET + Interview	55%	₹50,000

Documents Required

• 10th and 12th mark sheets and passing certificates
• Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate (for PG/PhD)
• Entrance exam scorecard
• Photo and signature (scanned)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Transfer certificate and migration certificate
• Aadhaar card or ID proof

Cutoff 2025

JSPM University Pune B.Tech cutoffs through MHT-CET ranged from 0.05 to 93.86 percentile across categories in Round 2, with Computer Engineering showing competitive ranges like 59.32-70.26 for GOPENH. JEE Main cutoffs spanned 32776-95633 ranks, where Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning closed at 32776-42317 for General in Round 2. CSE and AI/ML branches remain most sought-after with tighter cutoffs.

Exam	Branch/Course	General	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
MHT-CET	Computer Engineering	59.32-70.26	78.67-83.49	42.92-68.49	56.29	25.07-67.15
MHT-CET	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	76.93	80-83.49	3.18-65.9	9.11-50.97
MHT-CET	Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering			25.47
JEE Main	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	32776-42317
JEE Main	Computer Engineering	36483

Placements 2025

JSPM University Pune records highest package and average package. Over 150 companies participate with 560+ internships offered. Placement cell supports training for aptitude, technical skills, and interviews.

Placement Statistics

Parameter	Value
Companies Visited	150+

Top Recruiters

IT: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, Accenture, IBM, Capgemini

Rankings & Accreditations

JSPM University Pune secured #9 rank in the Outlook 'Emerging State Private University' category in 2024. Its constituent engineering college, JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, placed in the 151-200 rank band in NIRF Engineering 2025.

NIRF 2025

Category	Rank
Engineering (JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering)	151-200

Other Rankings

Agency	Rank	Year
Outlook ('Emerging State Private University')	#9	2024

Scholarships & Financial Aid

JSPM University Pune provides merit-cum-means scholarships of ₹3,000 per month for four months to selected candidates. Government schemes via NSP and Maharashtra portals offer fee waivers for reserved categories, EWS, and TFWS, with tuition reductions up to 100%. External options target economically weaker and category-specific engineering students.

Institute Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount
Merit-cum-means Scholarship	Successful candidates on merit and means basis	₹3,000/month for 4 months

Government Scholarships

Scheme	For	Amount	Portal
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)	Economically weaker section, high entrance exam scores	100% tuition fee waiver	MahaDBT
EWS	Economically Weaker Section	50% total fees waived	MahaDBT
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scheme	Eligible Maharashtra residents	50% tuition fee waiver, 50% exam fee waiver	NSP/MahaDBT
Post Matric Scholarship	OBC	50% tuition fees	NSP/MahaDBT
SC/ST Scholarships	SC/ST categories	Minimal fees	NSP/MahaDBT

External Scholarships

• LIC Golden Jubilee: for meritorious engineering students from economically backward sections
• NTPC Scholarship: for 2nd year SC/ST and physically challenged engineering students
• Leela Poonawala: for girl students
• Cummins Scholarship: for economically weaker merit students
• Central Sector Scholarship: for college/university students with limited means

Comparison

These institutions are compared because students choosing engineering and multidisciplinary private universities in Pune commonly evaluate JSPM University alongside nearby private engineering-focused colleges that have similar programs, campus scale and placement profiles.

Parameter	JSPM University Pune	JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering (Tathawade)	Jayawantrao Sawant College of Engineering (Hadapsar)
Type	Private university (multi-campus trust-run)	Private (autonomous, affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University)	Private (affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University)
Established	2015 (JSPM University established through state legislation; JSPM group older)	2001 (Rajarshi Shahu COE campus under JSPM group; autonomous status noted)	2007 (Jayawantrao Sawant COE — part of JSPM group institutions with earlier roots)
NIRF 2025	Not listed in NIRF University top bands for 2025 (JSPM group constituent institutes appear in NIRF engineering lists rather than central university list)	Rank-band: Engineering 2025 — 151–200 (listed by NIRF as JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering)	Listed in NIRF engineering submissions for 2025 (institution appears in NIRF dataset for group institutes; specific engineering rank-band included in 151–200 list for JSPM group institutes)
NAAC	NAAC accreditation applied at constituent/ campus level; grades published on respective institute websites (constituent colleges have NAAC accreditation entries)	NAAC Grade: Accredited (grade and cycle published on institute website)	NAAC Grade: Accredited (grade and cycle published on institute website)
Fee (Total)	₹2,55,000 – ₹17,00,000 (range across programs; total course fees vary by program and duration as published on university fee schedules)	₹2,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 (typical total B.Tech fees range published by the college for engineering programs)	₹1,80,000 – ₹6,00,000 (typical total B.Tech fees range published by the college for engineering programs)

Key Strengths

• JSPM University Pune: Broad multi-disciplinary program portfolio and multiple specialized campuses with industry-oriented programs in AI, Data Science, Pharmacy and Engineering.
• JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering (Tathawade): Established autonomous engineering college within the JSPM group with NBA-accredited UG programs and an active NIRF engineering submission (rank-band 151–200 in 2025).
• Jayawantrao Sawant College of Engineering (Hadapsar): Well-established city-campus engineering institute of the JSPM group with long-running industry ties and consistent placement activity.

Campus & Infrastructure

JSPM University’s campus is located in Pune (Wagholi/Handewadi cluster) with multiple academic blocks, landscaped green areas and a central library serving all faculties; the campus hosts constituent institutes including engineering, management and health sciences on contiguous buildings in Pune, Maharashtra.

Campus Details

Parameter	Details
Location	Pune, Maharashtra (Wagholi / Handewadi Road address cited for Wagholi campus)

Academic Facilities

• Library: Faculty-wise collections listed (examples: Faculty of Science & Technology — Titles 307, Volumes 4,859; Faculty of Health Sciences — Titles 265, Volumes 1,012) and institution-wide library statistics on constituent institutes.
• Labs: Language labs and Psychology lab described as dedicated facilities with specialised equipment.
• Classrooms: All classrooms described as modern and equipped with computers, Wi‑Fi and projection systems.

Other Facilities

• Gym — fitness centre with supervised staff.
• Computer centre — “several hundreds” of desktops, fully air‑conditioned.
• Reading hall — seating capacity 250.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MHT-CET cutoff for BTech at JSPM University Pune?

BTech MHT-CET Round 1 closing percentile is 6.03 for EWS category and 24.87 for GOBCH category. Overall Round 2 cutoff ranges from 0.05 to 93.86 across categories. JEE Main cutoff spans 32776 to 95633 ranks.

What eligibility is needed for BTech admission?

Passed 10+2 with 45% marks in PCM (40% for reserved category). Admission via MHT-CET, JEE Main or PERA CET scores. 40% seats reserved for Maharashtra domicile students.

How to apply for BTech at JSPM University?

Register on JSPM portal with email and mobile, fill online form specifying branch, upload photo and signature, pay fee via gateway. Shortlisted candidates attend counselling sessions.

What are BTech lateral entry requirements?

Passed 3-year Engineering Diploma or B.Sc. in allied discipline with 45% marks (40% reserved). Direct second-year admission without entrance for eligible candidates.

Is hostel available at JSPM University and what facilities does it offer?

Separate boys and girls hostels with well-furnished rooms, beds, study tables, cupboards, geysers, common TV rooms. 24-hour security, medical assistance, dining halls provided.

What sports facilities are there on JSPM campus?

Outdoor facilities include basketball, volleyball, cricket grounds, soccer fields. Indoor options cover chess, carrom, table tennis. Gym equipped for fitness training.

Does JSPM University have labs for design and tech courses?

Separate lab building houses Mac lab, gaming lab, graphic design lab. All labs equipped with required tools, Wi-Fi connectivity across campus.

What food options are available on campus?

Two cafeterias and one food court serve varied quality meals. Hostel mess mandatory for residents with purified water, canteen inside premises.

Where is JSPM University located and how to contact?

Gat No. 719/1 & 719/2, Nagar Road, Wagholi, Pune-412207. Call +91 9067282222, +91 9067963333 or +91 9067824444 for queries.

What is the campus size and infrastructure like?

10-acre campus with dome-shaped buildings amid greenery. Features libraries, state-of-the-art classrooms, computer labs, auditorium, gardens.

Are there PhD entrance exams and what is the process?

Online proctored entrance test on June 8, 2025, after application by April 20, 2025. Fee INR 1000, results June 10, followed by interview with research proposal.

What eligibility for BCA at JSPM University?

10+2 with 45% marks in any stream. Admission based on CUET or MH-CET scores. Merit considered for selection.

Does JSPM follow NEP in curriculum?

Curriculum flexible, multidisciplinary per NEP, with interdisciplinary learning, creativity focus. Emphasizes experiential learning and industry projects.

Is Wi-Fi available everywhere on campus?

High-speed Wi-Fi covers classrooms, labs, library, hostels. Digital resources and online platforms accessible throughout.

What security measures at JSPM University?

Round-the-clock security guards, CCTV cameras. Separate wardens for boys and girls hostels, wireless security systems campus-wide.

Are there cultural events or clubs at JSPM?

Extracurriculars include sports, arts, cultural events, community service. NSS unit active, festivals from diverse cultures celebrated.

What is needed for international student admission?

Valid passport, English-translated academic transcripts and certificates. Follow online application via JSPM portal.

Does JSPM have medical facilities on campus?

Comprehensive healthcare centers with state-of-the-art equipment. Emergency medical services, ambulance in hostel premises.