SPPU PG Diploma Buddhist Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 7,330
1 year, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
entry teaching roles, estimate
Cutoff
50
OEE score range, open category
Placement rate
0%
no course placement report

About SPPU PG Diploma

SPPU offers a one-year, full-time PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies through the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies. The course is taught on campus in two fourteen-week terms, with four teaching hours every week. The department is known for Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan and Buddhist studies, and SPPU stands #56 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 7,330. You get a seat through the SPPU OEE and department admission steps. The open category score range starts at 50 in this page. The course does not publish a placement report; entry teaching and research roles are shown at INR 3 LPA and 0% batch placed.

SPPU PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies Fees

The full course costs INR 7,330 without hostel and INR 1.03 Lakhs with living cost. The tuition fee is INR 5,850. You pay the university fee for the one-year course. The other fee is INR 1,480. The living cost is separate and depends on your room in Pune.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 5,850Full course, as published
Other feesINR 1,480Full course, as published
Living costINR 96,000INR 8,000 a month, 12 months
Total, no hostelINR 7,330Full course
Total with hostelINR 1.03 LakhsFull course

SPPU PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies Admission Dates

The 2026 admission process is over. The 2027 form is expected in Apr 2027 and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Watch the campus portal first, because the department follows the university admission calendar.

EventDateStatus
SPPU OEE application, last date to applyApr 2027 to May 2027Tentative
SPPU OEE entrance examJun 2027Tentative
SPPU OEE result and scoreJun 2027Tentative
Department merit listJul 2027Tentative
Admission round allotmentJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Department reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

SPPU PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies Eligibility

You need graduation or an equivalent exam from a recognised institute or university. The table has the main rule and the papers you bring. You should keep degree marks, identity proof and category papers ready before the department checks documents.

RequirementWhat you need
Minimum studyGraduation or equivalent exam passed
Subject ruleAny graduate subject is accepted
Admission testSPPU OEE score or department merit rule
DocumentsDegree marks, identity proof and category papers if used

SPPU PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies Admission Process

The SPPU Admission Cell opens the portal and the department checks the final papers. You fill the form, write the entrance test, check the result and pay the fee. If you miss the fee date, the seat can move to the next student.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the formRegister on the campus admission portal
2. Write SPPU OEETake the entrance test if the portal lists it
3. Check meritRead the result and merit list notice
4. Pay the feePay the course fee within the given date
5. ReportBring original papers to the department

SPPU PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies Cutoff

The open category score range starts at 50 and the reserved category score range starts at 45 on this page. SPPU does not publish a course closing rank. Use the score range as a guide, then check the department list.

CategoryScore rangeRound and year
Open category50 and aboveDepartment merit, 2026
OBC-NCL45 and aboveDepartment merit, 2026
SC40 and aboveDepartment merit, 2026
ST40 and aboveDepartment merit, 2026
EWS45 and aboveDepartment merit, 2026

SPPU PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies Placements

The course does not publish a placement rate, so the table shows 0% for campus placement data. Entry teaching, translation and research assistant roles are shown at INR 3 LPA for comparison. Treat this as a study course first.

MetricValue
Average payINR 3 LPA, entry roles
Median payNot published
Highest offerNot published
Batch placed0%
Work areasTeaching, translation, research support and culture projects

SPPU PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies Scholarships

The table shows INR 5,850 as the biggest single waiver and INR 1,480 as the central support amount. The OBC support line is INR 3,000. State and central schemes depend on category, income and papers. You should apply early on the official portal and keep income proof ready.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 5,850 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1,480 over the course
EWS fee supportEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 5,850 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 3,000 over the course

SPPU PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies Ranking

SPPU stands #56 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and #91 in NIRF Overall ranking 2025. The department page says it is the only SPPU place for Buddhist literature in Pali, Sanskrit and Tibetan. NAAC records list grade A+.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#56
NIRF Overall2025#91
NAAC2024A+

SPPU PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies Course Structure

The course has two terms of fourteen weeks each and four teaching hours every week. The exam has 80 written marks and 20 oral seminar marks. You pass with separate passing or with 50 marks in all.

PartWhat you study
Term 1Early Buddhism, Buddhist doctrines and Buddhist social thought
Term 2Mahayana, Theravada, Buddhist culture and modern Buddhism
Text optionPali, Sanskrit, Chinese or Tibetan text study where offered
Exam80 marks written test and 20 marks oral seminar

SPPU PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies Seats and Intake

The public course page does not publish the seat count, so the checker uses 30 as a planning count only. The department decides admission by the portal list and document check.

ItemDetail
Planning count30
Seat countNot published
ModeFull-time, on campus
DepartmentDepartment of Pali and Buddhist Studies

Should you pick PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies at SPPU?

This course suits graduates who want Buddhist texts, teaching or research work.

Pick it if:
You want Buddhist texts, not only a short workshop: the department teaches Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan and Buddhist studies on campus.
You can attend weekly classes: the syllabus sets four teaching hours each week across two terms.
You need a low fee: the full course fee is INR 7,330 before living cost, as the fee block shows.
You want a base for further study: the course covers doctrine, culture, texts and an oral seminar.
Skip it if:
You want campus placement first: the department does not publish a placement rate for this diploma.
You cannot read long texts: the exam has written answers and a seminar, not only attendance.
You miss the portal dates: SPPU uses the campus admission portal, so late forms may not move ahead.
Your goal is a quick job: this course is stronger for study, teaching and research support.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if Buddhist studies is your study goal. If you need a placement course, check that first.
PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies Eligibility▾
Minimum study: Graduation or an equivalent exam from a recognised institute or university.
Subject rule: Any graduate subject can apply for this diploma.
Admission test: Use the SPPU OEE score or the department merit rule listed on the portal.
Documents: Bring degree marks, identity proof and category papers if you use them.
PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies Admission Process▾
Fill form: Register on the SPPU campus admission portal when forms open.
Write test: Take SPPU OEE if the course appears in the entrance list.
Check list: Read the result, merit list and department notice carefully.
Pay fee: Pay within the given date or the seat can move ahead.
Report: Bring original papers for the department document check.

PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies 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 to May 2027
SPPU OEE application, last date to apply
Fill the campus form before the last date shown on the portal.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SPPU OEE entrance exam
Keep your login and admit card ready for the test.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SPPU OEE result and score
Use the score for the department merit step.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Department merit list
Check your name and keep papers ready.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission round allotment
The department offers seats from the merit list.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
You can lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the given date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Department reporting and document check
Bring original marksheets and identity proof to the department.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Teaching begins after admission and paper checks are done.

Source: SPPU campus admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Savitribai Phule Pune University PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies Fees 2027

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This is the full 1-year cost, not one term. Turn on the toggle to add living cost.

Tuition fee
Full course, as published
INR 5,850
Other fees
Full course, as published
INR 1,480
Add living cost
Living cost in Pune
Per month × 12, INR 8,000 a month
INR 96,000
Total course fee
INR 7,330
1 year · tuition + other fees, living cost not added
Total course fee
INR 1.03 Lakhs
1 year · tuition + other fees + living cost
Education loan EMI
INR 124
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
4093%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,742
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
290%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

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

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

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

Category
Quota
General · Open category
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 category
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 category
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 category
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 category
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 category
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 category
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 category
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 category
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 category
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 PG Diploma in 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 5,850
State social welfare department
Used for this one-year course after document checks.
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 1,480
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Used for this one-year course after document checks.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 5,850
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Used for this one-year course after document checks.
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 3,000
State backward classes welfare department
Used for this one-year course after document checks.
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 1,480
Your net course fee: INR 5,850
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 7,330
Estimated total waiver
INR 4,480
Your net course fee: INR 2,850
Estimated total waiver
INR 7,330
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 7,330
Your net course fee: INR 0

Savitribai Phule Pune University PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies 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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Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune
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Nalanda Open University
Patna
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University of Mumbai Department
Mumbai
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Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies
Mumbai
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Pune Buddhist Studies Centre
Pune
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Distance Buddhist Studies PGD
Online
Total fees1 year, no hostel
INR 7,330
tuition + other fees
INR 5,000
INR 2,330 less
INR 8,000
INR 670 more
INR 7,330
Same fee
INR 9,500
INR 2,170 more
INR 6,000
INR 1,330 less
Average payentry roles
INR 3 LPA
entry teaching roles
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 2.4 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 2 LPA
INR 1 LPA less
INR 2.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 3.1 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more
Placement ratepublished course report
0%
no course report
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Merit scoreopen category guide
50
department merit
45
5 fewer
55
5 more
60
10 more
48
2 fewer
52
2 more
Seatsplanning count
30
course page planning count
25
5 fewer
40
10 more
20
10 fewer
50
20 more
60
30 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
4093%
on INR 3 LPA
7000%
2907 points higher
3000%
1093 points lower
2500%
1593 points lower
3200%
893 points lower
5167%
1074 points higher
In short
Nalanda costs less and shows a higher entry pay, but you lose SPPU's Pune campus classes. If campus study matters, keep SPPU first.
In short
Mumbai costs a little more and needs a higher score guide. If you live near Pune, SPPU is the lower fee choice.
In short
Somaiya has a higher score guide and fewer planning seats. If you need a public university fee, SPPU fits better.
In short
Pune Centre has more planning seats but a higher fee. If your papers clear at SPPU, take this page's course first.
In short
Distance PGD costs less and is easier to fit around work. If you want department classes, SPPU is the better study seat.

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

FAQs on Savitribai Phule Pune University PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 7,330 and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 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 category 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 software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 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 university campus, 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 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 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 CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE 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 CSE, 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 SPPU OEE exam and fill this college in your SPPU Admission Cell 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 Admission Cell 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 4-year fee is INR 7,330 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 Lakhs. 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

Duration

3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

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Type of University

State

Year of establishment

1949

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