SPPU MA Education: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+ 3.6
Total fees
INR 97,000
2 years, no living cost
Average pay
INR 6.5 LPA
listed university average
Merit score
64
OEE merit list, General
Highest pay
INR 14.75 LPA
listed university highest

About Savitribai Phule Pune University MA Education

SPPU offers a two-year, full-time MA Education with 10 seats through SPPU OEE. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with field work from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Tech scoreing 2026 and #91 in NIRF University scoreing 2025. The full fee without PG stay is INR 97,000, paid per semester, and INR 2.57 Lakhs with PG and living. You get a seat through SPPU CCEP counselling. The General SPPU quota seat closed at score 12,400 in the 2026 merit list. Collegedunia lists the university average pay at INR 6.5 LPA and highest pay at INR 14.75 LPA.

SPPU MA Education Fees

The full course costs INR 97,000 without PG stay and INR 2.57 Lakhs with PG stay. The tuition fee is INR 97,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, two yearly parts in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. PG and living add INR 1.60 Lakhs over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 97,000INR 48,500 a year, 2 years
Admission feeINR 15,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
PG and livingINR 1.60 LakhsINR 8,000 a month, 2 years
Total, no PG stayINR 97,000Full course
Total with PG stayINR 2.57 LakhsFull course

SPPU MA Education Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; SPPU OEE registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the merit list letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
SPPU OEE registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
SPPU OEE session 1 examJan 2027Tentative
SPPU OEE result and scoreFeb 2027Tentative
SPPU CCEP course applicationJun 2027Tentative
Round merit listsJul 2027Tentative
Admission feeJul 2027Tentative
Department reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

SPPU MA Education Eligibility

You need graduation with graduation in any discipline and 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a SPPU OEE score from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
graduation subjectsgraduation in any discipline
graduation marks50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamSPPU OEE score from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

SPPU MA Education Admission Process

SPPU selects students from OEE scores and the merit list. You then pay the admission fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Write SPPU OEEWrite the entrance test; your merit score counts
2. Fill applications on SPPU CCEPSubmit the campus form before the last date
3. Accept the seatPay the admission fee by the department date
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and fee receipt

SPPU MA Education Cutoff

The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the SPPU merit list scores for campus seats. The merit score can move each year, so last year is only a guide.

CategoryClosing score, SPPU quotaList and year
General12,400Final merit list, 2025
OBC-NCL4,300Final merit list, 2025
SC2,100Final merit list, 2025
ST1,000Final merit list, 2025
EWS1,900Final merit list, 2025

SPPU MA Education Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 80% of its batch at an average of INR 6.5 LPA. The median is INR 5.8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 14.75 LPA. Product and IT services groups hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Average payINR 6.5 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 5.8 LPA
Highest offerINR 14.75 LPA
Batch placed80%
RecruitersProduct and IT services groups, on campus

SPPU MA Education Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 97,000 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 97,000 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduationINR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 50,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 40,000 over the course

SPPU MA Education Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Tech scoreing and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia B.Tech scoreing2026#12
NIRF Engineering2025#54
NAAC2024A+

SPPU MA Education Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with field work from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 4Two electives a semester and the final project

SPPU MA Education PG stay and Campus

The PG stay is on campus and first-years are selected rooms before classes start. The food fee is part of the PG stay fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, selected before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the PG stay fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a large university campus in Pune

Should you pick MA Education at Savitribai Phule Pune University?

This course suits students who want a education-sector job and can live in a large university campus in Pune for two years.

Pick it if:
You studied at SPPU: SPPU students get most seats, so a score that misses the open list can still get in.
You want education roles, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four education recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family wants a low fee: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want low study cost: the listed average pay is much higher than the full course fee.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need campus hostel surety: SPPU does not publish a sure hostel seat for this course.
You want a school job right after the degree: this is an academic course, so you must build school contacts during field work.
You wait till spot admission result: the SPPU CCEP choice window closes within days of it, so fill your applications before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if you want education research or teacher education work. If you need a school job at once, ask the department about field work before you pay.
MA Education Eligibility▾
graduation marks: 50% in graduation in any discipline. 45% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the the minimum graduation marks set by the university also counts.
Exam needed: A SPPU OEE score. OEE score decides the open quota seats.
SPPU quota quota: Half the seats go to students who studied at SPPU.
MA Education Admission Process▾
Write SPPU OEE: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on SPPU CCEP: SPPU CCEP (the central counselling body) selects every seat here.
Fill applications: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, wait keeps looking.
Pay the admission fee: Pay within five days of merit list or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

MA Education Admission Dates 2027

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

Tentative
Apr 2027
SPPU CCEP application
Expected after the university posts its admission circular. The last date to apply is in the same form window.
Tentative
May 2027
SPPU OEE entrance test
Expected after the entrance syllabus and hall ticket are posted.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SPPU OEE result and score
The score is used for the merit list.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list rounds
The department is expected to post the first list and waiting list online.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the department date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Spot admission round
Only seats left after the merit list are taken here.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Department reporting and document check
Bring originals and the fee receipt to the department.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
The first semester is expected after reporting.

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

SPPU MA Education Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add PG and living cost.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 48,500 a year
INR 97,000
Admission form and fee
One time, in year 1
INR 0
Caution deposit Refundable
One time
INR 0
Add PG + living
PG and living
Per month × 20, INR 8,000 a month
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 97,000
2 years · tuition fee, living cost not added
Total course fee
INR 2.57 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee + PG and living
Education loan EMI
INR 1,635
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
670%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 4,331
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
253%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Collegedunia course fee page and SPPU CCEP listing. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you MA Education at SPPU?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use the published merit score pattern.

Category
Quota
General · SPPU quota
70 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
64 to 69: almost there. Later merit lists can move the close.
Below 64: not this list. Try the spot round if seats are left.
General · Open quota
76 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
70 to 75: almost there. Later merit lists can move the close.
Below 70: not this list. Try the spot round if seats are left.
OBC-NCL · SPPU quota
64 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
58 to 63: almost there. Later merit lists can move the close.
Below 58: not this list. Try the spot round if seats are left.
OBC-NCL · Open quota
68 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
62 to 67: almost there. Later merit lists can move the close.
Below 62: not this list. Try the spot round if seats are left.
SC · SPPU quota
58 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
52 to 57: almost there. Later merit lists can move the close.
Below 52: not this list. Try the spot round if seats are left.
SC · Open quota
62 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
56 to 61: almost there. Later merit lists can move the close.
Below 56: not this list. Try the spot round if seats are left.
ST · SPPU quota
54 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
48 to 53: almost there. Later merit lists can move the close.
Below 48: not this list. Try the spot round if seats are left.
ST · Open quota
58 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
52 to 57: almost there. Later merit lists can move the close.
Below 52: not this list. Try the spot round if seats are left.
EWS · SPPU quota
66 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
60 to 65: almost there. Later merit lists can move the close.
Below 60: not this list. Try the spot round if seats are left.
EWS · Open quota
70 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
64 to 69: almost there. Later merit lists can move the close.
Below 64: not this list. Try the spot round if seats are left.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The first merit list is the safer number. The spot round helps only when seats are left after fee payment.

SPPU MA Education 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.

MahaDBT post-matric scholarship
INR 50,000
Maharashtra social justice department
Paid each year if the state approves your form and 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 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid each year if your renewal papers are accepted.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS fee support
INR 50,000
Maharashtra scholarship portal
Cuts part of the fee when the certificate and income paper are accepted.
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 40,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid after the state checks income and category papers.
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 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 57,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 97,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 80,000
Your net course fee: INR 17,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 90,000
Your net course fee: INR 7,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 90,000
Your net course fee: INR 7,000

SPPU MA Education 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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MIT World Peace University
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YCMOU Nashik
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Gurugram University
Gurugram
Total fees2 years, no living cost
INR 97,000
tuition fee
INR 22,000
INR 75,000 less
INR 80,000
INR 17,000 less
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 53,000 more
INR 12,000
INR 85,000 less
INR 56,000
INR 41,000 less
Average paylisted university average
INR 6.5 LPA
listed average
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Not published
INR 7 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
Not published
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 2 LPA less
Highest paylisted university highest
INR 14.75 LPA
listed highest
INR 12 LPA
INR 2.75 LPA less
Not published
INR 51.36 LPA
INR 36.61 LPA more
Not published
INR 8 LPA
INR 6.75 LPA less
Merit scoreMA Education, General
64
2026 merit list
70
6 places easier
60
4 places tougher
Not published
55
9 places tougher
62
2 places tougher
Seatsthis course
10
SPPU CCEP
60
50 more
60
50 more
Not published
60
50 more
40
30 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
670%
on INR 6.5 LPA
2636%
1966 points higher
Not published
467%
203 points lower
Not published
804%
134 points higher
In short
University of Mumbai costs less, but SPPU shows a higher listed average pay. If you want the Pune campus department, keep SPPU higher.
In short
TMV Pune costs a little less and has more seats, but its pay figure is not published. If you need a clear pay number, choose SPPU.
In short
MIT-WPU shows a higher top offer but costs more. If fee matters more than private-campus hiring, SPPU is the safer cost choice.
In short
YCMOU is much cheaper but works best for open learning. If you want full-time campus classes, SPPU fits better.
In short
Gurugram University costs less and has more seats, but SPPU shows higher listed pay. If you want Pune and education research, pick SPPU.

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

FAQs on SPPU MA Education

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Education at SPPU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want an education degree from a state university at a low fee. The full course fee is INR 97,000 and the listed average pay is INR 6.5 LPA. Use the fee block above to check the loan EMI before you pay.
Should I take this course if my OEE score is near the cutoff?▾
Take it only if your score is inside the safe range for your category. The General SPPU quota range on this page starts near 64, and open quota is tougher. Use the score checker above and keep one backup course ready.
What job can I get after MA Education from SPPU?▾
This course fits education research, teacher education, curriculum work and school support roles. Collegedunia lists the university average pay at INR 6.5 LPA, but this course is not a direct placement-heavy degree. Build field work contacts during the course and ask the department about recent recruiters.
Who should not take MA Education at SPPU?▾
Skip it if you want a quick school teaching job without more training. MA Education studies education as a field, while many school jobs ask for B.Ed or teaching eligibility. Check the job rule you want before you pay the fee.
Is SPPU MA Education good for higher studies?▾
Yes, it is a strong fit for research. The syllabus has research methodology, philosophy of education and field work, and the department is a research centre. If you plan for Ph.D later, choose project topics early and keep your papers ready.
Should I wait for the spot round?▾
Do not count on the spot round if you already have a seat. SPPU posted a spot admission notice after the merit list, which means only leftover seats were available. Pay by the department date if this is your main choice.
Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾
Yes, the fee is low compared with the listed pay. The full course fee without living cost is INR 97,000, while the listed average pay is INR 6.5 LPA. If you add Pune living cost, check the switched total before deciding.
Is this course right if I want school teaching?▾
It depends on the school job you want. MA Education helps with education theory, research and policy work, but many teaching posts still ask for B.Ed or a teacher test. Check the hiring rule first, then use this degree to add depth.
Can I pay the SPPU MA Education fee in parts?▾
The fee block uses a yearly pattern because the course is two years long. The full course fee is INR 97,000. Ask the department about the exact payment window when your name appears in the merit list, because missing it can cost you the seat.
Which scholarship should I check first?▾
Check MahaDBT first if you belong to SC, ST, OBC-NCL or EWS. The calculator above uses awards up to INR 50,000 and the Central Sector Scheme at INR 40,000. Keep income, caste or EWS papers ready before the portal date.
Is Pune a useful city for this course?▾
Yes, if you use the city well. SPPU is in Pune, with schools, teacher education colleges and education groups nearby. The course will not place everyone by itself, so use field work, faculty contacts and seminars to build a work path.
What should I check before joining?▾
Check three things before you pay: your merit score range, the exact fee date and whether your career goal needs B.Ed or another test. The course has 10 seats on the page data, so do not wait if your list position is safe.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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Can I get admission in bed med integrated course in sppu University....

Aditi DeshpandeLives in Pune,Maharashtra

The B.Ed+M.Ed program is a full-time program with a duration of 3 years offered by the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. To be eligible for this, 

  • 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

Duration

3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

UG Degree

Type of University

State

Year of establishment

1949

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Christ Deemed-to-be University offers PG MBA programs and MBA integrated courses in collaboration with overseas universities. The highest offer was INR 21.46 LPA in the 2022 placement report.

Christ University's International Student Exchange program gives students global exposure. It offers this option for students to learn from peers abroad.

Pune University Department of Management Sciences offers a two-year MBA in Marketing, Finance, Systems, HR, and Operations. This department's flagship six-trimester program enrolls 180 students. The highest offer was INR 18 LPA in the 2022 placement report.

The top reasons to choose PUMBA are

  • ROI: MBA returns in India are decent. PUMBA is excellent. Its two-year tuition is Rs. 135,000. Last year's PUMBA average salary was Rs 5.5 lakh. The top 50% of packages exceed 6.5 lakhs. In Mumbai and Delhi, where staying and touring for two years exceeds tuition fees, other universities offer this ROI.
  • An Underdog: 6 of 9 students thought the college would contribute nothing to my experience and qualifications. But now I know my maximum value will be here. My friends who joined before and after us are the same. 
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Ony of my sisters is a part of Pune University and as per what she mentions, it is best that you practice the fundamental mathematical problems. Additionally, the best advice is not to get drained anytime at all while studying the subject.

Now, when shifting focus to your question, 

  • M1 incorporates basic algebra and is deemed pretty simpler than usual. 
  • On the other hand, M2 might still be difficult, yet it can however be aced if you practice the basics of integration and derivation.
  • In the case of M3, the course entirely depends upon the fundamentals you have earlier prepared for M2. 
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