SPPU MA Buddhist Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 7,560
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 2 LPA
NIRF PG 2-year median
Cutoff
60
OEE score, safe range
Placement rate
34%
PG 2-year batch placed

About SPPU MA Buddhist Studies

SPPU offers a two-year, full-time MA Buddhist Studies with 30 seats through the Online Entrance Examination. The course is taught by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies over four semesters. The department is the only place under SPPU where students can study Buddhist literature in Pali, Sanskrit and Tibetan from basic to advanced level. The full fee without hostel is INR 7,560, paid yearly, and INR 1.28 Lakhs with room and food estimates. You get a seat through the campus admission portal. A score near 60 is the safer range for open seats. The NIRF PG 2-year median pay is INR 2 LPA and 34% of the batch was placed.

SPPU MA Buddhist Studies Fees

The full course costs INR 7,560 without hostel and INR 1.28 Lakhs with room and food estimates. The tuition fee is INR 3,200 of that. You pay the course fee once every year, two times in all. SPPU fixes the fee. The living estimate is separate and matters only if you need a room near campus.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 3,200INR 1,600 a year, 2 years
Other university feesINR 4,360INR 2,180 a year, 2 years
Room and food estimateINR 1.20 LakhsINR 6,000 a month, 20 months
Total, no hostelINR 7,560Full course
Total with hostelINR 1.28 LakhsFull course

SPPU MA Buddhist Studies Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected in May 2027 and the OEE exam is expected in Jun 2027. The 2026 form closed on 25 May 2026 and the OEE was held from 11 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026. Watch the campus portal for the merit list and fee date.

EventDateStatus
OEE registration, last date to applyMay 2027Tentative
Admit cardJun 2027Tentative
OEE examJun 2027Tentative
OEE result and scoreJul 2027Tentative
Counselling and allotment merit listJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

SPPU MA Buddhist Studies Eligibility

You need a BA in Buddhist Studies or Sanskrit, or a graduate degree with the right diploma. The table gives the three entry routes. If you do not have one of these routes, ask the department before paying the form fee.

RequirementWhat you need
BA routeBA in Buddhist Studies or Sanskrit as special or general subject
Diploma routeBA in any subject with Advanced Diploma in Buddhist Studies or Sanskrit
Higher diploma routeGraduate of any faculty with Higher Diploma in Buddhist Studies or Sanskrit
ModeFull-time campus study

SPPU MA Buddhist Studies Admission Process

SPPU uses the campus admission portal, OEE score, merit list and fee payment for this course. You fill the form, take the OEE if the course needs it, check the merit list and pay the fee. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the formUse the campus admission portal and upload papers
2. Take OEEWrite the online proctored entrance test if listed
3. Check merit listFollow the selection list on the campus portal
4. Pay feePay the course fee by the date in the notice
5. ReportBring degree marksheets, category papers and ID proof

SPPU MA Buddhist Studies Cutoff

A score near 60 is the safer range for open seats and 50 is the working range for reserved seats. These are counselling ranges, not official closing marks. Use them only to place this course in your form choices.

CategoryClosing score rangeRound and year
General60OEE, 2026 range
OBC-NCL55OEE, 2026 range
SC50OEE, 2026 range
ST45OEE, 2026 range
EWS55OEE, 2026 range

SPPU MA Buddhist Studies Placements

The NIRF PG 2-year median pay is INR 2 LPA and 34% of the batch was placed. This is university-level PG data, not a department-only promise. Many students use the degree for teaching, research, translation, social work and doctoral study.

MetricValue
Average pay used for ROIINR 2 LPA
Median payINR 2 LPA
Batch placed34%
Likely rolesTeaching, research, translation and social work

SPPU MA Buddhist Studies Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 3,200 to INR 7,560 over the course. The state post-matric and PwD schemes can cover the full course fee. You need income, category or disability papers before you apply.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 4,360 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 3,200 over the course
EBC fee concessionEWS or eligible open category studentsINR 4,360 over the course
PwD scholarshipPwD certificate and course admissionINR 7,560 over the course

SPPU MA Buddhist Studies Ranking

NIRF University 2025 lists SPPU at #91. The UGC row marks it as a state university. The Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies was renamed in 2021 and teaches Pali, Sanskrit and Tibetan sources.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#91
UGC2026State university
Department note2021Pali and Buddhist Studies name

SPPU MA Buddhist Studies Course Structure

The course has 16 papers over four semesters and 1600 marks in all. Each semester has external and internal exams. You study Buddhist Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan basics and related fields such as philosophy, history and epigraphy.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Core Buddhist Studies, Pali and Sanskrit base
Year 2Texts, research topics, history and allied fields
AssessmentExternal and internal exams in each course

SPPU MA Buddhist Studies Seats and Intake

The intake is 30 seats and the course takes two academic years. The small class helps students ask for text reading support. You still need to follow the merit list because SPPU fills seats from the campus admission process.

QuotaSeats
Total intake30
Course length2 years
Semesters4

Should you pick MA Buddhist Studies at SPPU?

This course suits students who want text study, research or teaching work in Buddhist traditions.

Pick it if:
You want source-text study: the department teaches Pali, Sanskrit and Tibetan sources, so your reading base becomes strong.
You plan research later: the syllabus has 16 papers and a clear internal exam pattern across four semesters.
You need a low fee: the full course fee is INR 7,560, so the money risk stays small.
You want a small class: the intake is 30 seats, so you can ask teachers for text reading support.
Skip it if:
You want campus hiring first: this field leads more to teaching, research, translation and social work than company jobs.
You lack the language base: the eligibility asks for Buddhist Studies, Sanskrit, or a related diploma before admission.
You count on high pay: the PG 2-year median pay is INR 2 LPA, so pay grows slowly.
You miss the form date: SPPU closes the campus form before OEE, and late forms are not safe.
Counsellor's advice
Pick it if you want research or teaching and already meet the language rule. If you want a job fast, keep another plan ready.
MA Buddhist Studies Eligibility▾
BA route: You need BA in Buddhist Studies or Sanskrit as a special or general subject.
Diploma route: You can apply with BA in any subject plus Advanced Diploma in Buddhist Studies or Sanskrit.
Higher diploma: A graduate from any faculty can apply with Higher Diploma in Buddhist Studies or Sanskrit.
Entrance score: SPPU uses the Online Entrance Examination when applications are higher than intake.
Seat intake: The campus admission notice lists 30 seats for this course.
MA Buddhist Studies Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the SPPU campus admission form and upload degree, category and ID papers.
Write OEE: Take the online proctored entrance test if this programme appears in the exam schedule.
Check merit: SPPU publishes the result, merit list or selection list on the campus admission portal.
Pay fees: Pay the admission fee by the date in the notice, or you lose the seat.
Report: Visit the department with original papers when SPPU asks for document check.

MA Buddhist Studies Admission Dates 2027

▾

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
May 2027
OEE registration, last date to apply
Expected in May because the 2026 form date was extended to 25 May 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admit card
Expected before the exam window.
Tentative
Jun 2027
OEE exam
Expected in the same month as the 2026 online proctored exam.
Tentative
Jul 2027
OEE result and score
Expected after the exam. Check the login portal for your score.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Counselling and allotment merit list
Expected after result. Your score and eligibility papers decide the list.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
Expected after selection. You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the notice date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected at the department with original degree and category papers.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting and fee payment.

Source: SPPU CCEP and Department of Pali notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SPPU MA Buddhist Studies Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add room and food estimate.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1,600 a year
INR 3,200
Other university fees
Per year × 2, INR 2,180 a year
INR 4,360
Add room + food estimate
Room and food estimate
Per month × 20, INR 6,000 a month
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 7,560
2 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 1.28 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees + room and food
Education loan EMI
INR 127
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
2646%
average first-year pay INR 2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 2,151
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
157%
average first-year pay INR 2 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Department of Pali fee table. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at SPPU?

Pick your category and seat type. The cutoff ranges are counselling ranges for this course.

Category
Seat type
General · Open seats
80 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
60 to 79: almost there. Wait for the merit list and keep papers ready.
Below 60: not this year. Ask the department about any seats left after admission.
General · Reserved seats
75 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 74: almost there. Wait for the merit list and keep papers ready.
Below 55: not this year. Ask the department about any seats left after admission.
OBC-NCL · Open seats
75 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 74: almost there. Wait for the merit list and keep papers ready.
Below 55: not this year. Ask the department about any seats left after admission.
OBC-NCL · Reserved seats
70 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 69: almost there. Wait for the merit list and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this year. Ask the department about any seats left after admission.
SC · Open seats
70 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 69: almost there. Wait for the merit list and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this year. Ask the department about any seats left after admission.
SC · Reserved seats
65 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 64: almost there. Wait for the merit list and keep papers ready.
Below 45: not this year. Ask the department about any seats left after admission.
ST · Open seats
65 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 64: almost there. Wait for the merit list and keep papers ready.
Below 45: not this year. Ask the department about any seats left after admission.
ST · Reserved seats
60 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
40 to 59: almost there. Wait for the merit list and keep papers ready.
Below 40: not this year. Ask the department about any seats left after admission.
EWS · Open seats
75 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 74: almost there. Wait for the merit list and keep papers ready.
Below 55: not this year. Ask the department about any seats left after admission.
EWS · Reserved seats
70 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 69: almost there. Wait for the merit list and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this year. Ask the department about any seats left after admission.
EDITOR'S NOTE

SPPU does not publish a fixed closing score for this course every year. Treat 60 as a safer open-seat score and check the merit list before you pay.

SPPU MA Buddhist Studies 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 4,360
Maharashtra social welfare department
This can cover other university fees when 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 3,200
Ministry of Education, through NSP
This can cover the tuition part for students with the right income paper.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EBC fee concession
INR 4,360
Maharashtra higher education support
This can reduce the non-tuition part after document check.
Who qualifies: EWS or eligible open category studentsApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
PwD scholarship
INR 4,360
Government scholarship portal
This can reduce the course fee when the certificate is accepted.
Who qualifies: PwD certificate and course admissionApply 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 3,200
Your net course fee: INR 4,360
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 7,560
Estimated total waiver
INR 7,560
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 7,560
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 7,560
Your net course fee: INR 0

SPPU MA Buddhist Studies vs similar colleges

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

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If you want SPPU and clear its merit list, take this seat. If you need published peer numbers, check University of Mumbai before deciding.
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If you want SPPU and clear its merit list, take this seat. If you need published peer numbers, check Gautam Buddha University before deciding.
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If you want SPPU and clear its merit list, take this seat. If you need published peer numbers, check Banaras Hindu University before deciding.
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If you want SPPU and clear its merit list, take this seat. If you need published peer numbers, check Kavikulaguru Sanskrit University before deciding.
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If you want SPPU and clear its merit list, take this seat. If you need published peer numbers, check Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth before deciding.

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

FAQs on SPPU MA Buddhist Studies

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Buddhist Studies at SPPU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-cost route into Buddhist texts, research or teaching. The full fee without hostel is INR 7,560, so the money risk is low. The pay number is modest at INR 2 LPA, so choose it for the subject first. Check the fee block before you decide.
Should I take this course if my OEE score is near 60?▾
Yes, keep it high if your eligibility papers are correct. A score near 60 is the safer open-seat range on this page, and the intake is 30 seats. Still, SPPU uses the merit list, so do not pay until your name appears on the official portal.
What job can I get after MA Buddhist Studies?▾
This course suits teaching, research, translation, archive work and social work more than company jobs. The page uses INR 2 LPA as the NIRF PG 2-year pay figure. If you want a quick corporate job, use this degree with a clear plan for NET, PhD or language work.
Who should skip MA Buddhist Studies at SPPU?▾
Skip it if you do not want language-heavy text study. The eligibility route itself asks for Buddhist Studies, Sanskrit or a related diploma. The course has Pali, Sanskrit and Tibetan source work, so students who want only general history may find it too narrow.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, it is a strong fit for higher studies. The syllabus has 16 papers over four semesters and includes Buddhist Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan basics and allied fields. If you want a PhD later, use the first year to build a topic and ask teachers about reading lists.
Is the fee worth it against the pay?▾
It is worth it only because the fee is very low. The full fee without hostel is INR 7,560 and the pay figure used here is INR 2 LPA. That does not make it a placement course. It makes it a low-cost academic course for students who already want this field.
Should I wait one year for a better score?▾
Wait only if you missed the eligibility route or scored much lower than the safe range. The intake is 30 seats, and a score near 60 is the safer open-seat range here. If you already clear the merit list, joining now may be better than losing a year.
Is SPPU the right city choice for this course?▾
Yes, if Pune is easy for you to live in and you can visit libraries and academic events. The department is on the SPPU campus, and the course is full time. If living cost is a worry, use the fee toggle above and plan room and food money first.
Can I get admission without a Buddhist Studies degree?▾
Yes, but only through the diploma route listed by SPPU. You can apply with BA in any subject plus Advanced Diploma in Buddhist Studies or Sanskrit, or with a graduate degree and Higher Diploma. Check your papers with the department before filling the form.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The course fee is already yearly in the department fee table. The full fee is INR 7,560 over two years, with INR 3,780 paid per year for Maharashtra students. If you need more time, ask the admission office before the fee date because missing it can cost the seat.
Which scholarship should I check first?▾
Check the state post-matric scholarship first if you are SC or ST and your family income is below INR 2.5 Lakhs. General and EWS students should also check the Central Sector Scheme. Use the scholarship calculator above, then confirm on the government portal.
Will I get hostel for this course?▾
Hostel is not automatic. SPPU has hostel rules and allotment depends on availability, category and campus process. The fee block uses a room and food estimate so you can plan. Ask the hostel office early, because living cost can be much higher than the course fee.

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