Sarhad College of Arts, Commerce and Science Pune BA Marathi: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes. Sarhad College is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University and recognised under UGC 2(f) and 12(B). The BA Marathi degree is accepted for MA Marathi admissions at SPPU and other universities. It also qualifies graduates for MPSC and Maharashtra state government examinations, for B.Ed programmes, and for NET/SET examinations required for college-level teaching positions in Marathi language and literature.

Ans. Under the SPPU syllabus, BA Marathi students study Classical and Medieval Marathi Literature, Modern Marathi Poetry and Prose, Marathi Short Fiction and Drama, Linguistics and Grammar, Literary Criticism and Theory, and Translation Studies across six semesters. Students also engage with works of major Marathi writers such as Sant Dnyaneshwar, Tukaram, V.S. Khandekar, and Vijay Tendulkar. The programme builds proficiency in written and spoken Marathi at an academic level.

Ans. Yes. Students from English medium schools can apply for BA Marathi at Sarhad College, provided they have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. Knowledge of Marathi from school-level study is helpful but not a formal eligibility requirement. Students with Marathi as a subject at the Class 12 level will have a head start in the course content, but the programme is structured to build proficiency for all admitted students.

Ans. Graduates can pursue MA Marathi at SPPU or other universities and then appear for NET or SET to become college lecturers in Marathi. Teaching Marathi in secondary schools after B.Ed is a well-established career path. Careers in Marathi journalism, content writing, publishing, and broadcasting are other options. MPSC civil services examinations, which include a Marathi language paper, are also commonly pursued by BA Marathi graduates.

Ans. Sarhad College does not have a residential hostel on campus. Students who require accommodation near the college can find paying guest accommodations in the Katraj and Dhankawadi areas in southern Pune, which are well-served by PMPML buses. These areas have a range of affordable PG and rental accommodation options suitable for students from outside Pune.

Ans. In a BA Marathi programme, Marathi language and literature is taken as the Core or Major discipline, meaning the majority of compulsory papers are in Marathi studies. In a general BA, a student selects from a broader combination of subjects. Both are three-year programmes affiliated with SPPU. BA Marathi prepares students specifically for careers requiring deep Marathi language expertise such as teaching, editing, and government roles requiring Marathi proficiency.