• Established: 1964 by Dr. Patangrao Kadam in Pune, Maharashtra.

• University Status: Conferred by the Government of India in 1996.

• Chancellor: Dr. Shivajirao Kadam.

• Vice Chancellor: Adv. Siddharth Pandey.

• Accreditation: NAAC 'A+' grade in its third cycle (2017).

• Student Enrollment: Over 23,000 students.

• Faculty Strength: Approximately 1,600 academic staff.merocollege.com

🎓 Academic Excellence

Bharati Vidyapeeth is a multi-disciplinary university offering a wide range of programs across various disciplines. It encompasses 29 constituent units, including 17 at the Dhankawadi campus in Pune and 8 at the Erandwane campus. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate courses in fields such as:

• Engineering & Technology

• Medicine & Health Sciences

• Law

• Management & Commerce

• Pharmacy

• Dental Sciences

• Nursing & Allied Health

• Agriculture & Environment Sciences

• Hotel Management & Catering Technology

• Arts, Science & Commerce

🏫 Campuses

Bharati Vidyapeeth has a pan-India presence with campuses in:

• Pune (Dhankawadi & Erandwane)

• New Delhi

• Navi Mumbai

• Sangli

• Solapur

• Kolhapur

• Karad

• Satara

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The university also established its first international campus in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, offering programs in Management, Science, and Engineering/Technology.

📊 Rankings & Recognition

• National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF):

  • University Category: 91st (2023)

  • Engineering: 133rd (2022)

  • Pharmacy: 17th (2021)

• QS Asia University Rankings: Ranked #278 in Southern Asia (2025).

• NAAC Accreditation: 'A+' grade in the third cycle (2017).

🧑‍🎓 Admissions & Entrance Exams

Admissions are conducted through various entrance exams, including:

• BVP CET: For BTech and MTech programs.

• BMAT: For MBA programs.

• BUMAT: For BBA programs.

• NEET: For medical and dental courses.

• GATE: For postgraduate engineering courses.

The university also offers distance education programs through its School of Online Education.

🌐 Global Presence

Bharati Vidyapeeth is recognized as one of the top destinations for international students in India. It attracts students from over 48 countries, including the USA, UK, Australia, UAE, and several African and Asian nations.

🏥 Notable Institutions

• BVDU Medical College & Hospital, Pune: Established in 1989, it offers MBBS and postgraduate medical courses.

• BVDU College of Engineering, Pune: Established in 1983, it offers BTech and MTech programs across various disciplines.

• New Law College, Pune: Established in 1978, it offers undergraduate and postgraduate law programs.

Undergraduate Programs (UG)

• Candidates must have secured at least 45% marks in their 10+2 examination (40% for reserved categories) from a recognized board.

• Admission is generally based on the university’s entrance test (BVP CET) or relevant national-level entrance exams like NEET for medical courses.

Course-Specific Eligibility:

• Engineering (B.Tech): Passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or related subjects.

• Medical (MBBS): Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, with at least 50% aggregate marks; admission through NEET UG scores.

• Dental (BDS): Similar to MBBS; admission through NEET UG scores.

• Pharmacy (B.Pharm): Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology, with at least 50% aggregate.

• Management (BBA): Passed 10+2 in any stream.

• Computer Applications (BCA): Passed 10+2 in any stream.

• Law (BA LLB, BBA LLB): Passed 10+2 with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).

• Nursing (B.Sc Nursing): Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, securing at least 50% marks.

• Physiotherapy (BPT): Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with minimum 50% marks.

• Optometry (B.Optom): Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics, with minimum 45% marks.

• Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP): Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics, with minimum 50% marks.

Postgraduate Programs (PG)

• Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in their undergraduate degree (45% for reserved categories) from a recognized university.

• Admission is generally based on the university entrance test (BMAT) or relevant exams depending on the program.

Course-Specific Eligibility:

• MBA: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

• MCA: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications or related fields with Mathematics at 10+2 or Graduation.

• M.Pharm: B.Pharm degree.

• M.Sc: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.

• LL.M: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B).

• MA: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.

• MSW: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

• MPT: Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy (BPT).

• M.Optom: Bachelor’s degree in Optometry (B.Optom).

• MHA: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

• M.P.Ed: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed).

Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)

• Candidates must have at least 55% marks in their Master’s degree in the relevant discipline.

• Admission involves the university’s entrance test, interview, and proposal evaluation.

• Candidates with valid national-level test scores like UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE, or SLET are also eligible.

Engineering (B.Tech)

• Annual Fees: ₹1,52,000 – ₹2,26,000

• Total Fees: ₹5,78,800 – ₹8,60,000

• Fees vary based on specialization and category.

Medical (MBBS)

• General Category: ₹23.6 Lakhs (1st Year)

• NRI Category: Approximately ₹85,050 (1st Year)

• Additional development fee of ₹2.36 Lakhs applies.

Nursing (B.Sc Nursing)

• Regular Category: ₹1,04,740 per annum

• Management Category: ₹1,26,790 per annum

• Foreign/NRI/PIO Category: US $3,550 per annum

Business Administration (BBA)

• Annual Fees: ₹1,57,500

• Total Fees: ₹4,72,500

Computer Applications (BCA)

• Annual Fees: ₹94,500

• Total Fees: ₹3,78,000

Postgraduate Programs

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Annual Fees: ₹2,62,500

• Total Fees: ₹5,25,000

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

• Annual Fees: ₹1,49,000

• Total Fees: ₹2,98,000

Master of Science (M.Sc Nursing)

• Regular Category: ₹1,15,770 per annum

• Management Category: ₹1,73,645 per annum

• Foreign/NRI/PIO Category: US $6,000 per annum

Hostel Fees (Engineering Programs)

• Boys Hostel: ₹89,000 per annum

• Girls Hostel: ₹1,08,500 per annum

• Includes admission, hostel fees, mess charges, and deposit.

Important Notes

• Fees may increase by about 5% annually.

• Fees payable via Demand Draft or university's online payment system.

• Separate hostels for boys and girls with different amenities.

• Scholarships are available under schemes like the Patangrao Kadam Scholarship.

• Separate Hostels for Boys and Girls

• Hostel Fees (Engineering Programs):

  • Boys Hostel: ₹89,000 per annum

  • Girls Hostel: ₹1,08,500 per annum

• Fees usually include:

  • Admission charges

  • Hostel accommodation fees

  • Mess charges (food)

  • Security deposit (refundable)

Amenities

• Well-furnished rooms (single, double, or triple occupancy)

• Mess facilities with nutritious meals

• 24/7 security and housekeeping

• Common rooms with TV and recreation facilities

• Wi-Fi connectivity in some hostels

• Clean drinking water and power backup

• Separate blocks for different courses or years in some campuses