Savitribai Phule Pune University - [SPPU]

Savitribai Phule Pune University, also known as SPPU or UniPune, is a public state university located in Pune, India. It was established in 1949 under the Poona University Act and is named after the

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Savitribai Phule Pune University, also known as SPPU or UniPune, is a public state university located in Pune, India. It was established in 1949 under the Poona University Act and is named after the social reformer Savitribai Phule. It is one of the premier universities in India, offering various courses in science, commerce, arts, languages, and management studies. It has academic departments, 307 recognized research institutes, and 612 affiliated colleges. It is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East It has a campus area of 411 acres, with various facilities such as hostels, library, sports, and cultural activities It has a strong alumni network, with notable personalities such as Narendra Modi, Raghuram Rajan, Vilasrao Deshmukh, and Anil Kakodkar among its graduates It has a vibrant student community, with various events and initiatives such as the National Marathi Poetry Festival, the Radio Competition, and the Flood Relief Fund