Fergusson College Pune
Ranking
#57 | #1 MH
Courses
15 MSc Programs
Type
Autonomous
About Fergusson College Pune — NAAC A+, NIRF #57, DBT Star College (Est. 1885)
Why Choose Fergusson College Pune?
Key Facts about Fergusson College Pune
Established in 1885 — Deccan Education Society; Autonomous college affiliated to SPPU.
NIRF #57 in India (Colleges) | #1 in Maharashtra | NAAC A+ | DBT Star College.
UGC Special Heritage Status | Times Higher Education Top 100 Globally (Interdisciplinary Science, 2026).
15 MSc specialisations — aided (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) and self-financed (CS, Data Science, Biotechnology).
Aided core science MSc: ₹32,000–₹40,000 total (2 years); Self-financed tech: up to ₹1,60,000.
Median PG package ₹4.20 LPA (2025); 200 students placed.
Top recruiters: Infosys, TCS, Capgemini, Deloitte, ZS Associates, Wipro, Persistent Systems, HSBC, Lupin.
100+ specialised science labs; DBT-funded Biotechnology labs.
Autonomous curriculum — more current and NET/JRF-aligned than standard SPPU syllabus.
65-acre Victorian Gothic campus in central Pune; Bai Jerabai Wadia Library — 2,50,000+ books.
Courses Offered
Courses Wise Fees Structure
Admission Process
Check Official Admission Schedule
Visit fergusson.edu for the 2026 MSc admission calendar. Applications open April–May. Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹600 (Reserved).
Register & Fill Application Form
Apply online at the FC admissions portal. Select MSc programme(s), enter UG academic details, upload documents.
Appear for Entrance Examination
FC entrance exam conducted on campus, usually May–June. Programme-specific or grouped by department. Covers UG-level subject knowledge + analytical aptitude.
Check Merit List & Shortlist
Shortlists released on fergusson.edu based on entrance score, merit rank, and category. Multiple rounds released.
Attend Counselling & Confirm Seat
On-campus counselling — bring all original documents. Pay fees within stipulated window to confirm enrolment.
Documents Required
- Class 10th (SSC) Marksheet & Certificate
- Class 12th (HSC) Marksheet & Certificate
- UG Degree Certificate & All Semester Transcripts
- FC Entrance Exam Admit Card & Scorecard (mandatory)
- Transfer Certificate (TC) from previous college
- Migration Certificate (if from outside Maharashtra)
- Category Certificate — SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable)
- Income Certificate (for scholarship eligibility)
- Domicile / Residence Certificate (Maharashtra)
- Recent Passport-size Photographs (colour, white background)
- Valid Government Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID)
₹4.20 LPA
PG Median Package (2025)
200
PG Students Placed (2025)
₹4.60 LPA
PG 3-Year Median
IT, Analytics, Pharma, Research
Top Sectors
Top Recruiters
Programme-Wise Career Outcomes
MSc CS / Data Science (Very Strong Placement): Infosys, TCS, Persistent Systems, Capgemini — Software Dev, Data Analyst, ML Engineer, IT Consultant.
MSc Biotechnology (Strong Placement + Research): Syngene, Emcure, Lupin, Veritas — Pharma R&D, Biotech Researcher, QC/QA + CSIR-NET/JRF pathway.
MSc Physics / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology (Research Track): CSIR-NET/JRF, PhD, GATE, Teaching, Research Fellowships — FC curriculum explicitly built for this path.
Analytics & Consulting: ZS Associates, Deloitte, Accenture, HSBC, Bajaj Finserv — strong analytics and BFSI placement.
Scholarships Available
FC MSc students can access approximately 37 scholarships via college-level awards, Maharashtra state schemes, and central government programmes.
SC Post-Matric Scholarship (Maharashtra)
Eligible: SC students — valid caste certificate + income below state limit; apply via MahaDBT
Full tuition fee reimbursement for SC students.
ST Post-Matric Scholarship
Eligible: ST students — valid tribal certificate + income criteria; MahaDBT portal
Full tuition reimbursement for ST students.
OBC / SEBC Scholarship (Maharashtra)
Eligible: OBC/SEBC students — caste and income certificate; MahaDBT portal
Partial fee support for OBC/SEBC students.
EWS Scholarship / Freeship
Eligible: EWS students — income certificate; MahaDBT portal
Fee concession for economically weaker section students.
Savitribai Phule Merit Scholarship
Eligible: Top-ranking MSc students — based on entrance + semester performance
College-level merit scholarship for outstanding MSc students.
Earn & Learn Programme
Eligible: Students facing financial hardship
Part-time campus work to offset living and study costs.
Rankings & Accreditations
#57
NIRF 2025
Colleges — #1 Maharashtra · 2025
#16
The Week 2025
Science Colleges · 2025
#19
The Week 2025
Arts Colleges · 2025
A+
NAAC
Accreditation · Current
Star College
DBT
Science Research Excellence · Active
Accreditations
65 Acres (Victorian Gothic)
Campus Area
F.C. Road, Shivajinagar, Pune
Location
₹55,000–₹65,000/year
Boys' Hostel Fee
₹65,000–₹75,000/year
Girls' Hostel Fee
Hostel Amenities
- Boys' hostel: ~200+ students; Standard rooms; ₹55,000–₹65,000/year
- Girls' hostel (Nivedita): ~300+ students; Standard + AC rooms; ₹65,000–₹75,000/year; gymnasium, 24/7 security
- Mess charges paid separately based on actual usage
- Outstation and female students receive priority for hostel allocation
- Bai Jerabai Wadia Library — 2,50,000+ books, digital research databases, air-conditioned reading room
- 100+ specialised science labs — DBT-funded Biotechnology, Electronic Science, Data Science computational labs
- Botanical Garden (est. 1902) — 2-acre heritage garden for Botany/Environmental Science field study
- 65-acre Victorian Gothic campus with Kimaya open-air theatre
Hostel Fee Structure
4.5
3,000 Reviews
DBT-funded project from Semester 1, Syngene recruited, batchmates cleared CSIR-NET
The Biotechnology department at FC is genuinely research-active. I was involved in an ongoing DBT-funded project from my first semester. Syngene and Emcure recruited from our batch, and several batchmates cleared CSIR-NET.
M.Sc Biotechnology Student
Batch of 2024 — Fergusson College Pune
MSc CS entrance competitive — autonomous curriculum more rigorous than UG; Persistent Systems placed me
The MSc CS entrance at FC is genuinely competitive — I had 78% in B.Sc CS and barely made it in the second merit list. The autonomous curriculum is noticeably more rigorous. Persistent Systems recruited directly from campus in my final year.
M.Sc Computer Science Student
Batch of 2024 | Software Engineer, Persistent Systems
Physics NET cleared in final semester — FC curriculum is structured around CSIR-NET from Semester 1
I chose Fergusson specifically for the NET preparation culture in the Physics department. The syllabus at FC is structured around CSIR-NET from the first semester. I cleared CSIR-NET in my final semester and joined a PhD programme.
M.Sc Physics Student
Batch of 2023 | CSIR-NET Qualified
Campus Facilities
Bai Jerabai Wadia Library
2,50,000+ books, digital research databases, e-journals, air-conditioned reading room.
100+ Specialised Science Labs
DBT-funded Biotechnology, Electronic Science research facility, Data Science computational labs.
Wi-Fi Campus
Campus-wide internet covering academic blocks, library, and hostel zones.
Botanical Garden (Est. 1902)
2-acre heritage garden for Botany, Environmental Science, and Zoology field study.
Separate Hostels (500+ Students)
Boys: ₹55–65K/year; Girls: ₹65–75K/year (AC rooms available). Priority for outstation students.
Victorian Gothic 65-Acre Campus
One of Pune's most iconic academic campuses — research-oriented, open spaces, heritage architecture.
What's New?
Student Reviews
DBT-funded research, CSIR-NET cleared — FC Biotechnology is the right place
The Biotechnology department at Fergusson is genuinely research-active. I was involved in an ongoing DBT-funded project from my first semester. Syngene and Emcure recruited from our batch, and several batchmates cleared CSIR-NET. For anyone serious about Biotechnology in Pune, this is the right place.
M.Sc Biotechnology Student
Batch of 2024 — Fergusson College Pune
What's New?
Student Reviews
DBT-funded research, CSIR-NET cleared — FC Biotechnology is the right place
The Biotechnology department at Fergusson is genuinely research-active. I was involved in an ongoing DBT-funded project from my first semester. Syngene and Emcure recruited from our batch, and several batchmates cleared CSIR-NET. For anyone serious about Biotechnology in Pune, this is the right place.
M.Sc Biotechnology Student
Batch of 2024 — Fergusson College Pune
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