Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), formerly University of Pune, established in 1949, is a major state university with over 75 years of academic excellence. Named after social reformer Savitribai Phule, the university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across arts, sciences, commerce, engineering, law, and management. Spread across 411 acres, SPPU affiliates 800+ colleges, serves 600,000+ students, and is renowned for quality education, distinguished faculty, extensive research output, strong industry connections, international collaborations, and contributing significantly to higher education in Maharashtra and India.