SPPU Diploma Manuscriptology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 5,374
1 year, no hostel
Average pay
INR 0.6 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
CASS test CRL, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About SPPU Manuscriptology

SPPU offers a one-year, full-time Diploma in Manuscriptology with 120 seats through CASS entrance. The course is taught on campus over two semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Diploma ranking 2026 and #56 in NIRF University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 5,374, paid per semester, and INR 17,374 with hostel and mess. You get a seat through SPPU CCEP counselling. The General Open seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 0.6 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.

SPPU Diploma in Manuscriptology Fees

The full course costs INR 5,374 without hostel and INR 17,374 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 5,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 12,000 over one year.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 5,000INR 2,500 a semester, 2 semesters
Admission feeINR 374One time
Caution depositINR 100One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 12,000INR 12,000 a year, 1 year
Total, no hostelINR 5,374Full course
Total with hostelINR 17,374Full course

SPPU Diploma in Manuscriptology Admission Dates

Round 1 allotment closed on 12 Sep 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 5 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 24 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
CASS test registration, last date to apply2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026Over
CASS test exam14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026Over
CASS test result and rank3 May 2026Over
SPPU CCEP choice filling31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 allotment12 Sep 2026Over
Round 6 allotment5 Oct 2026Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last date10 Oct 2026Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check24 Oct 2026Confirmed
Classes start9 Nov 2026Confirmed
Spot roundNov 2026Tentative

SPPU Diploma in Manuscriptology Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a CASS test rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marks75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamCASS test rank from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

SPPU Diploma in Manuscriptology Admission Process

SPPU CCEP allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Write CASS testSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on SPPU CCEPList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

SPPU Diploma in Manuscriptology Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the SPPU CCEP round 6 closing ranks for Open seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryClosing rank, OpenRound and year
General12,400Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL4,300Round 6, 2025
SC2,100Round 6, 2025
ST1,000Round 6, 2025
EWS1,900Round 6, 2025

SPPU Diploma in Manuscriptology Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 0.6 LPA. The median is INR 0.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 1.2 LPA. Archives and manuscript libraries hire students after the course.

MetricValue
Average payINR 0.6 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 0.5 LPA
Highest offerINR 1.2 LPA
Batch placed92%
RecruitersManuscript library and archive companies, on campus

SPPU Diploma in Manuscriptology Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 1,000 to INR 3,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 3,000 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 1,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 2,500 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1,500 over the course

SPPU Diploma in Manuscriptology Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Diploma ranking and #56 in NIRF University, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia Diploma ranking2026#12
NIRF University2025#56
NAAC2024A+

SPPU Diploma in Manuscriptology Course Structure

Year 1 covers scripts, cataloguing and manuscript care; the last term ends with a project. You study one course from the start, with manuscript practice in the first term.

YearWhat you study
Term 1Scripts, manuscript history and basic cataloguing
Term 2Editing, conservation basics and project work

SPPU Diploma in Manuscriptology Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a small industrial town

Should you pick Diploma in Manuscriptology at Savitribai Phule Pune University?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for four years.

Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Open, so a rank that misses the Reserved list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will wait till the last list: the SPPU CCEP window closes fast, so fill choices before the result.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a Open rank. If you are Reserved and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Diploma in Manuscriptology Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A CASS test rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Reserved seats.
Open quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
Diploma in Manuscriptology Admission Process▾
Write CASS test: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on SPPU CCEP: SPPU CCEP (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

Diploma in Manuscriptology Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026
CASS test registration
Last date to apply was 9 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026
CASS test exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
3 May 2026
CASS test result and rank
The rank card is the only paper SPPU CCEP reads.
Over
31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026
SPPU CCEP choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 8 Sep 2026.
Over
12 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Round 6 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 10 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
9 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CASS test registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CASS test exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
CASS test result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SPPU CCEP choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: SPPU CCEP 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Savitribai Phule Pune University Diploma in Manuscriptology Fees 2026

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This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 2, INR 2,500 a semester
INR 5,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 374
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 100
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 1, INR 12,000 a year
INR 12,000
Total course fee
INR 5,374
1 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 17,374
1 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 91
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1116%
average first-year pay INR 0.6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 293
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
345%
average first-year pay INR 0.6 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Manuscriptology at Savitribai Phule Pune University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published SPPU CCEP closing ranks.

Category
Quota
General · Open
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Reserved
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Open
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Reserved
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Open
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Reserved
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Open
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Reserved
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Open
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Reserved
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

Savitribai Phule Pune University Diploma in Manuscriptology Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 3,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 1,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 2,500
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1,500
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1,000
Your net course fee: INR 4,374
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 5,374
Estimated total waiver
INR 2,500
Your net course fee: INR 2,874
Estimated total waiver
INR 4,000
Your net course fee: INR 1,374
Estimated total waiver
INR 3,500
Your net course fee: INR 1,874

Savitribai Phule Pune University Diploma in Manuscriptology vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Savitribai Phule Pune University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
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8 points lower, Class of 2024
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Closing rankCASS test CRL, General
12,400
Round 6, 2025
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Seatsthis course
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
1116%
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Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only SPPU, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below SPPU in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If SPPU gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses SPPU in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If SPPU allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Savitribai Phule Pune University Diploma in Manuscriptology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Diploma in Manuscriptology at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 5,374 and the last batch averaged INR 0.6 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Open seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get archive and manuscript work with manuscript library and archive companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 0.6 LPA, the median was INR 0.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 0.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 0.6 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Manuscriptology if you want a archive job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Manuscriptology places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Manuscriptology, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the CASS test and fill this college in your SPPU CCEP choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days SPPU CCEP gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 1-year fee is INR 5,374 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 17,374. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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  • A candidate must have passed a Bachelor degree of 3 years duration (or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.

Other highlights of the course include

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3 years (Full Time)

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1949

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