SPPU Ph.D Adult Continuing Education & Extension: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 68,600
3 years, no hostel
Stipend value
INR 3.72 LPA
JRF level, if awarded
PET test
SPPU PET
General form fee is INR 1,000
Study route
PET + interview
research centre selection

About SPPU Ph.D. ACEE

SPPU offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension on campus for students who want community education research after a master's degree. The university is a state university in Pune with NAAC A+ and a #52 Collegedunia Education ranking. The full academic fee is INR 68,600, and hostel adds INR 17,550 if you get a room. Admission is through SPPU PET, or through the exempt route for UGC NET or JRF students, followed by a research centre interview. SPPU does not publish fixed course seats for this guide-led Ph.D. route. The placement average is not published, so the page uses INR 3.72 LPA as the JRF stipend value for cost checks.

SPPU Ph.D. ACEE Fees

The total with hostel is INR 86,150 and the total without hostel is INR 68,600. The academic fee is INR 68,600. You pay it after selection as SPPU asks. Hostel is separate and depends on room allotment. The PET form fee is paid before admission and is not part of the course fee.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Academic feeINR 68,600Full course, as published
Hostel feeINR 17,550Full course, as published
PET form feeINR 1,000One time, before the test
Total, no hostelINR 68,600Full course
Total with hostelINR 86,150Full course

SPPU Ph.D. ACEE Admission Dates

SPPU PET registration is expected in Jan 2027 and course work classes start in Aug 2027. These are estimates because the 2027 calendar is not out yet. You should keep your master's marksheet, category paper and research plan ready before the interview list opens.

EventDateStatus
SPPU PET registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
SPPU PET admit cardFeb 2027Tentative
SPPU PET examMar 2027Tentative
SPPU PET result and merit listApr 2027Tentative
Research centre allotmentMay 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJun 2027Tentative
Department reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Course work classes startAug 2027Tentative

SPPU Ph.D. ACEE Eligibility

The main marks rule is 55% in post graduation, with 50% for reserved category students. You also need SPPU PET unless you hold UGC NET, JRF or an accepted national fellowship. If your master's result is pending, ask the Admission Cell before you fill the form.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreePost Graduation in a relevant education or social science subject
Marks55% for General, 50% for reserved category
Entrance testSPPU PET, unless exempt through UGC NET or JRF
Form feeINR 1,000 for General and INR 750 for reserved category

SPPU Ph.D. ACEE Admission Process

SPPU PET, the merit list, research centre allotment and document check are the main steps. You register for the test, write it, meet the research centre panel and pay the fee after selection. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Register for SPPU PETFill the online Ph.D. form and pay the test fee
2. Write the testTake the subject test unless you have an exempt fellowship
3. Check merit listSee if your name is called for the research centre
4. Attend interviewDiscuss your research plan with the centre panel
5. Pay fee and reportPay the admission fee and show original papers

SPPU Ph.D. ACEE Cutoff

A 50 out of 100 PET score is the usual qualifying mark, and reserved category students use the relaxed score rule. The final seat also depends on interview score and guide space. Do not treat the test score alone as a sure seat.

CategoryScore or ruleRound and year
General50 out of 100 in PETUniversity rule
Reserved categoryRelaxed qualifying scoreUniversity rule
UGC NET or JRFPET exempt, interview neededCurrent Ph.D. rule
Final callMerit list plus centre interviewAdmission round

SPPU Ph.D. ACEE Placements

SPPU does not publish a placement average for Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension, so the table uses INR 3.72 LPA as a JRF stipend value. The usual path is research, teaching, extension quality work or post-doctoral study. Check the guide area before you count on any job route.

MetricValue
Placement averageNot published for this Ph.D. course
JRF stipend valueINR 3.72 LPA
Research routeUniversity field work and guide-led thesis
Job routeAdult education research, extension work, teaching
Campus placement rateNot published

SPPU Ph.D. ACEE Scholarships

Three support routes can cut fees, and the biggest shown value is INR 50,000. UGC NET JRF support can also pay INR 3.72 LPA as stipend value. You need the income paper or fellowship proof before the college checks your claim.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
MahaDBT post-matric supportReserved category with income paperUp to INR 50,000
UGC NET JRF supportJRF award holderINR 3.72 LPA stipend value
EWS supportEWS certificate and income paperUp to INR 30,000
Minority supportEligible minority students on state portalUp to INR 30,000

SPPU Ph.D. ACEE Ranking

The ranking table shows #52 in Collegedunia's Education ranking and NAAC A+. The university was set up in 1949 and is a state university. Use the rank for brand check, but pick the course only after you match the guide area.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia Education ranking2025#52
NAACLatest gradeA+
University type1949State university

SPPU Ph.D. ACEE Course Structure

Year 1 has course work, research methods and guide meetings. Years 2 and 3 focus on field work, progress presentations and the thesis. The Research Advisory Committee checks your work each term, so keep field notes ready.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Course work, methods and guide plan
Year 2Field work, data and progress presentations
Year 3Thesis writing, review and final submission

SPPU Ph.D. ACEE Hostel and Campus

The hostel fee is INR 17,550 for the course page total. The university campus is in Pune, and room allotment is separate from Ph.D. admission. Ask the hostel office before you count this cost as confirmed.

ItemDetail
Hostel feeINR 17,550 as listed on the course page
CampusPune university campus
Room allotmentSeparate from the admission offer
Student workField visits, library work and guide meetings

Should you pick Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension at SPPU?

This course suits students who want university field research and can wait for guide selection.

Pick it if:
You want a low-cost research route: the full academic fee is INR 68,600, so the JRF stipend value can cover it early.
You can work with a guide-led seat: SPPU admits you after PET, interview and research centre selection.
You already have a master's degree in a relevant subject: the 55% rule keeps the eligibility gate clear.
You want time for field research: the Ph.D. has a 3-year minimum and up to 6 years.
Skip it if:
You need a placement package: SPPU does not publish a placement average for this Ph.D. course.
You want fixed classroom seats: research seats depend on guide openings in each admission round.
You cannot wait for interviews: the centre selection comes after PET result and merit list.
You need hostel for sure: the course page lists hostel fee, but room allotment is separate.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if you want research and have a guide area ready. If you need a campus job, choose a job-linked course.
Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension Eligibility▾
Degree: You need post graduation in Adult Continuing Education & Extension or a linked education or social science subject.
Marks: General students need 55%; reserved category students need 50%.
Entrance test: You need SPPU PET unless UGC NET, JRF or a fellowship exempts you.
Interview: The research centre checks your topic fit and guide space before selection.
Documents: Bring master's marksheet, category paper if used, photo ID and research note.
Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension Admission Process▾
Register: Fill the SPPU Ph.D. form and pay the PET fee before the last date.
Write PET: Take the subject paper unless your national fellowship gives exemption.
Check list: SPPU publishes the merit list and calls students for research centre selection.
Attend interview: Discuss your research plan, guide fit and field work area with the centre panel.
Report: Pay the admission fee, show original papers and join course work.

Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension 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.

Jan 2027
SPPU PET registration, last date to apply
Fill the Ph.D. form and pay the test fee before the last date.
Tentative
Feb 2027
SPPU PET admit card
Download it before the test day and check the subject printed on it.
Tentative
Mar 2027
SPPU PET exam
Write the Adult Continuing Education & Extension paper unless your fellowship exempts you.
Tentative
Apr 2027
SPPU PET result and merit list
Check if your score is called for research centre selection.
Tentative
May 2027
Research centre allotment
Pick the centre and guide area when SPPU opens the selection step.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission fee payment
Pay the fee by the given date or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Department reporting and document check
Show original papers and category proof before course work starts.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Course work classes start
Join the research methods classes and guide meetings.
Tentative

Source: SPPU Ph.D. admission circulars. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SPPU Ph.D. ACEE Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel cost.

Academic fee
Full course, as published
INR 68,600
Add hostel
Hostel fee
Full course, as published
INR 17,550
Total course fee
INR 68,600
3 years · academic fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 86,150
3 years · academic fee + hostel
Education loan EMI
INR 1,157
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
542%
average first-year pay INR 3.72 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,453
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
432%
average first-year pay INR 3.72 LPA vs the full fee

Source: SPPU course fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension seat at SPPU?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges show PET score comfort for this course.

Category
Route
General · PET route
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your research centre ready.
50 to 69: almost there. Attend the interview and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this round. Try again or use an exempt fellowship.
General · NET or JRF route
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your research centre ready.
50 to 69: almost there. Attend the interview and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this round. Try again or use an exempt fellowship.
OBC-NCL · PET route
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your research centre ready.
50 to 69: almost there. Attend the interview and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this round. Try again or use an exempt fellowship.
OBC-NCL · NET or JRF route
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your research centre ready.
50 to 69: almost there. Attend the interview and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this round. Try again or use an exempt fellowship.
SC · PET route
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your research centre ready.
50 to 69: almost there. Attend the interview and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this round. Try again or use an exempt fellowship.
SC · NET or JRF route
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your research centre ready.
50 to 69: almost there. Attend the interview and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this round. Try again or use an exempt fellowship.
ST · PET route
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your research centre ready.
50 to 69: almost there. Attend the interview and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this round. Try again or use an exempt fellowship.
ST · NET or JRF route
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your research centre ready.
50 to 69: almost there. Attend the interview and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this round. Try again or use an exempt fellowship.
EWS · PET route
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your research centre ready.
50 to 69: almost there. Attend the interview and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this round. Try again or use an exempt fellowship.
EWS · NET or JRF route
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your research centre ready.
50 to 69: almost there. Attend the interview and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this round. Try again or use an exempt fellowship.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The score only starts the process. The guide interview and research centre seat decide the final offer.

SPPU Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension 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 support
INR 50,000
Maharashtra social welfare department
This can cut the academic fee if your papers match the state portal rules.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
UGC NET JRF support
INR 20,000
University Grants Commission
This is counted here as fee support for a student who already holds JRF.
Who qualifies: JRF award holder, any income chipApply when admission starts
Not eligible on your answers
EWS fee support
INR 30,000
State or central portal
This can cut part of the academic fee after paper check.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric support
INR 10,000
Maharashtra welfare department
This can cut part of the fee after the income paper is checked.
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 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 48,600
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 68,600
Estimated total waiver
INR 30,000
Your net course fee: INR 38,600
Estimated total waiver
INR 68,600
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 50,000
Your net course fee: INR 18,600

SPPU Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension 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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Academic fee3 years, no hostel
INR 68,600
SPPU figure
INR 95,000
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INR 80,000
INR 11,400 more
INR 90,000
INR 21,400 more
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Hostel feefull course page cost
INR 17,550
SPPU figure
INR 24,000
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INR 2,450 more
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Stipend valueJRF level, if awarded
INR 3.72 LPA
SPPU figure
INR 3.72 LPA
Same pay
INR 3.72 LPA
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INR 3.72 LPA
Same pay
INR 3.72 LPA
Same pay
INR 3.72 LPA
Same pay
PET feeGeneral category form fee
INR 1,000
SPPU figure
INR 1,200
INR 200 more
INR 1,000
Same fee
INR 800
INR 200 less
INR 1,000
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INR 900
INR 100 less
Collegedunia rankEducation ranking
#52
SPPU figure
#61
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#73
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#92
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#108
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In short
Mumbai Univ costs more and has a lower rank, but it may suit a student who wants Mumbai field centres. If SPPU gives you a guide area, keep SPPU higher.
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RTM Nagpur costs less, but its education rank is lower in this row. If fee is your main worry, compare guides before you decide.
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Shivaji Univ has a lower PET fee, but its hostel fee is higher here. If SPPU has your guide area, take SPPU first.
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BAMU costs less on hostel in this table, but SPPU has the stronger education rank. If both fit, pick the better guide area.
In short
NMU has a lower academic fee, but its education rank is lower here. If SPPU has your topic, keep SPPU higher.

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

FAQs on SPPU Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension at SPPU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-cost research route. The academic fee is INR 68,600 for the full course, and hostel adds INR 17,550 if you get a room. Check the guide area first, because the guide fit matters more than the fee here.
Should I take this course if I clear SPPU PET?▾
Take it only if the interview and guide area match your research plan. A 50 out of 100 PET score can clear the test gate, but the final offer also needs research centre selection. Keep your project note ready before the interview.
What job can I get after Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension from SPPU?▾
The direct campus job figure is not published for this Ph.D. course. The safer answer is research field work, teaching, extension quality work or post-doctoral study. Use the INR 3.72 LPA JRF value only for cost thinking, not as a placement promise.
Who should pick this Ph.D. course at SPPU?▾
Pick it if you already like field research and can work with a guide for three years. The course has a 3-year minimum and can take up to 6 years. Speak to the department about guide space before you pay the admission fee.
Who should skip this Ph.D. course at SPPU?▾
Skip it if you need a fixed placement package after admission. SPPU does not publish a placement average or placement rate for this Ph.D. course. If your goal is a job-linked course, check a job-linked course before you commit.
Is the fee worth it against the stipend value?▾
It can be, if you get JRF support. The page uses INR 3.72 LPA as the JRF stipend value, while the academic fee is INR 68,600. Without JRF or another support route, plan your fee and living cost before joining.
Is SPPU right for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if your topic matches an avaifield workle guide. This is a research degree, not a classroom-only course. The first year has course work and guide planning, and later years need field work, progress checks and thesis writing.
Should I wait one year for a better Ph.D. option?▾
Wait only if you do not find the right guide area. The fee is low at INR 68,600, so the bigger decision is fit, not cost. If the guide and field area match your plan, taking the seat is sensible.
Can I pay the Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension fee in parts?▾
The course page gives INR 68,600 as the full academic fee, but the exact payment schedule comes from SPPU at admission time. Ask the Admission Cell before payment if you need time. Keep the receipt safe for reporting and scholarship claims.
Will hostel be sure after I get admission?▾
No, admission and hostel room allotment are separate. The course page lists INR 17,550 as hostel fee, but that does not mean every Ph.D. student gets a room. Ask the hostel office before you count hostel in your budget.
Which scholarship should I check first for this course?▾
Check the route that matches your category and fellowship first. Reserved category students should check MahaDBT, and JRF holders should check UGC support. The calculator uses INR 68,600 as the base fee, so confirm the final waiver with SPPU.
How do I get admission to Ph.D. Adult Continuing Education & Extension at SPPU?▾
Fill the SPPU Ph.D. form, pay the PET fee and write the subject test unless you are exempt. Then check the merit list and attend the research centre interview. If selected, pay the fee and report with original papers.

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