Savitribai Phule Pune University consistently ranks among India’s top institutions. In NIRF, it held 3rd (State Public) and 23rd (University) in 2024, and 11th and 56th in 2025. Its Mass Communication & Media program rose from 10th (Outlook 2019) to 2nd (India Today 2024), while in sciences, SPPU featured in the QS World Rankings 2024 (#711-720 overall) and advanced to #216 in QS Asia 2025, highlighting its multidisciplinary excellence.
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Savitribai Phule Pune University Ranking
UniPune is graded A+ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is approved by UGC and is ranking high in various rankings like NIRF. The table below lists NIRF 2025 and NIRF 2024 Rankings under different categories.
| Ranking Body | Category | Score | Rank |
| NIRF 2025 | State Public Universities | 63.58 | 11th |
| NIRF 2025 | University | 52.33 | 56th |
| NIRF 2024 | State Public Universities | 70.26 | 3rd |
| NIRF 2024 | University | 57.96 | 23rd |
SPPU - Mass Communication & Media Rankings
SPPU has consistently demonstrated strong performance in the field of Mass Communication & Media. In 2024, the institution secured the #2 position in the IndiaToday 2024 rankings for Mass Communication & Media, underlining its high standing in the national landscape for this specialised discipline.
This recent ranking reflects a notable upward trajectory compared to its 2019 placement, when Outlook 2019 ranked SPPU at #10 in the same category. The significant improvement in ranking over a five-year span illustrates SPPU’s advancement and excellence within the communications and media sector, emphasizing both academic and practical strengths recognized by major evaluative bodies.
SPPU - Science Rankings
In the realm of Science, SPPU has gained international recognition as indicated by its placement in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for Natural Sciences in 2024. The university achieved a position of #711-720 in the overall QS World University Rankings 2024 and has shown significant progress in the QS Asia University Rankings, improving to #216 in 2025.
This placement in the QS 2024 and 2025 showcases the institution's capability to deliver quality science education and research that meets international benchmarks. The recognition by a globally respected ranking agency like QS further enhances the college’s reputation and signals its ongoing commitment to academic excellence in the sciences.
SPPU - Historical Ranking Performance
Reviewing ranking data across the years reveals the trajectory of SPPU’s academic reputation and subject-specific accomplishments. In 2019, SPPU was positioned at #10 by Outlook in Mass Communication & Media. By 2024, the institution had markedly improved, reaching the #2 spot as per IndiaToday in the same category. This advancement underlines the college's efforts in strengthening curriculum, faculty, and student outcomes in media studies. Simultaneously, SPPU's presence in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025 at #216 demonstrates its multidisciplinary approach and ability to excel in more than one academic field.
