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History

The University of Pune was established under the Poona University Act, passed by the Bombay legislature on February 10, 1948. In the same year, Dr. M.R. Jayakar assumed office as the first vice chancellor of the university. Shri B.G. Kher, Chief Minister and Education Minister of the government of Bombay, helped ensure the university received a large allocation of land for their campus. In early 1950, the university was allocated over 411 acres (1.7 km²). It is also known as the 'Oxford Of The East'. This article or section should be merged with Mumbai Mumbai (previously known as Bombay) is the worlds most populous conurbation, and is the sixth most populous agglomeration in the world. ... A legislatureis a type of representative deliberative assembly with the power to ratify laws. ... is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Chancellor (disambiguation). ... A Chief Minister is the elected Head of Government of a state of India, a territory of Australia or a British overseas territory that has attained self-government. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... An acre is the name of a unit of area in a number of different systems, including Imperial units and United States customary units. ...

Jurisdiction

Initially the university had a jurisdiction extending over 12 districts of western Maharashtra. However, with the establishment of Shivaji University in Kolhapur in 1964, the jurisdiction of the university was restricted to 5 districts, namely Pune, Ahmednagar, Nasik, Dhule and Jalgaon. Out of these, two districts -- Dhule and Jalgaon -- are attached to the North Maharashtra University established in August 1990. , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ... Shivaji University located in Kolhapur city in Maharashtra, India. ... Kolhapur   (Marathi:कोल्हापुर) is a city situated in the south west corner of Maharashtra, India. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... , Pune (IPA: , Marathi: पुणे) is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. ... For other uses, see Ahmednagar (disambiguation). ... Nashik or Nasik is a city, and also a district and division, in Indias Maharashtra state. ... , Dhule (Marathi : धुळे) is a city and a municipal council in Dhule district in northwestern part of Maharashtra state, India. ... , Jalgaon (जळगाव) is a city in western India, to the north of the Maharashtra state in Jalgaon District, which itself is located on the northern Deccan Plateau. ... The North Maharashtra University is one of the upcoming universities in India, the university was established on 15th August, 1990 under the Maharashtra University Act No. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ...

Affiliations

In 1949, there were only 18 colleges affiliated to the university (includes famed colleges such as the Fergusson College), with an enrollment of over 8000 students. Thereafter, the number of colleges increased, and in 2004, the university had 46 graduate departments, 269 affiliated colleges and 118 recognized research institutions, with an enrollment of 170,000 students for both the undergraduate and graduate courses in different faculties.[1] Year 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Main Building of Fergusson College Kimaya, the cultural center Fergusson College is one of the well known colleges in western India, in the city of Pune. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Research

70 research institutions have been recognized by the University of Pune for research. These include institutions of national importance like the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), National Centre For Cell Science (NCCS), National Institute of Virology (NIV), Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) among others. The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) is an autonomus institution set up by the University Grants Commission to promote nucleation and growth of active groups in astronomy and astrophysics in Indian universities. ... The National Chemical Laboratory is a government laboratory in Pune, India near Pashan. ... The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) in Pune, Maharashtra was conceived in 1930 by the late Shri R R Kale as a centre for research and higher learning in Economics. ...

Other research organisations which associated with the University of Pune are:

• National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (runs the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope)
• Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (home to the PARAM range of supercomputers)
• Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology (IBB)

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Schools,Centres and Departments

• Department of Geography - The Department of Geography was first established in the University of Pune in 1950. Every year the department admits students for it M.A/MSc., M.Phil and Ph.D courses. The Department also offers students from interdisiplinary backgrounds, a course in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS and RS).
• Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology (IBB) - Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology (IBB) is an autonomous institute with an affiliation to the University of Pune. It was established with a view to promote research and development activities in bioinformatics and biotechnology, with a focus on creation of high quality research environment and human resources. IBB is situated on the campus of University of Pune, India.
• Department of Chemistry (DOC) - The Department of Chemistry is one of the earliest departments established by the University of Pune and ranks among the Top 5 Departments in India for excellence in Chemical research and pedagogy. It has received the "CAS" status (Centre for Advanced Studies in Chemistry). Prof. S. R. Gadre of the Theoretical Chemistry Group has been well-known for his significant contributions to research and training.
• Computer Science Department (PUCSD) - The MCA programme offered by this Dept. ranks among the top 10 in the country and students graduating from this school have been employed by Forbes-listed multinational companies.
• Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) - Business school of University of Pune. It is counted among the best University business schools in India. It has envious placement record and alumni are well placed in the industry. See PUMBA Online
• Department of Biotechnology - This department of University of Pune, is well known for contributing to the academic status of the development of biotechnology education in India. In 1985, National Board of Biotechnology selected University of Pune as one of its five centres for imparting training in M.Sc. Biotechnology. To date, this department brings several merits.Student website
• Department of Environmental Science- The Department of Environmental Science was first established as an interdisciplinary school of the University of Pune in1978. As a first step, Environmental Science was introduced as an optional course in all the science departments. In view of its immense popularity, a one-year course, B.Sc. (Applied) was started in 1986, which was subsequently converted into a two-year full time M. Sc. course.
• Department of Physics
• Atmospheric and Space Sciences
• Department of Electronic Science
• Centre for Modeling and Simulation (CMS)
• Interdisciplinary school of scientific computing (ISSC)
• Department of Communication and Journalism (DoCJ)
• Department of zoology

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Trivia

• The location of the University has historical significance. Some incidents of the Battle of Khadki took place where the present day University of Pune is located. The present day Main Building was built in 1864 and was known as the Government House. This building is connected with the well-known Rand murder case of Poona in 1897.

The Battle of Khadki (Kirkee) took place on November 5th 1817 between the forces of the English East India Company and those of Bajirao II the Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy. ...

External links

• University of Pune
• PUMBA Online
• DoCJ Blog
• DoCJ Students' Blog
• Migration Certificate
• DiscoverPune.com
• Pune University News
• Vrittaonline