Admission to DES Pune University is determined by the results of several entrance exams at the state and national levels. The selection criteria are based on merit for each course and a combination of entrance examinations. The admissions procedure at DES Pune University starts with an online application. Candidates can move on to additional selection phases held at DES Pune University by qualifying for the university admission test or other exams like JEE Main, MHT CET, CAT, XAT, etc. Candidates must fulfill DES Pune University's eligibility requirements in order to be admitted. In addition to undergraduate and graduate studies, the university provides a PhD program. Online applications are accepted at DES Pune University.
Programs
Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech (CSE)/ B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering/ B.Tech (Direct Second Year) - Computer Science and Engineering/ B.Tech (Direct Second Year) - Electronics and Communication Engineering (AIML)/
Passed 10+2(SSC/ ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) examination with Physics and Mathematics compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Biology/ Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/ Entrepreneurship
and
Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector.
B.Sc. Computer Science (with major in AI/ML)/ B.Sc. Blockchain Technology
Minimum 50% aggregate score in 10+2 (SSC/ ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) or in equivalent examination in science stream with Mathematics as a subject (at least 45% marks, in case of Reserved Category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only)
Minimum 55% aggregate score in any 3 years Engineering Diploma from any UGC approved University or equivalent.
BCA
Minimum 50% aggregate score in 10+2 (SSC/ ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) or in equivalent examination in any stream (at least 45% marks, in case of Reserved Category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only)
Minimum 55% aggregate score in any 3-year Engineering Diploma from State Government approved Institution or its equivalent Diploma of two years in Pharmacy Course of Board of Technical Education which is authorized from the government of Maharashtra or equivalent thereto; Diploma of three years (after 10th Board) from Board of Technical Education conducted by Government of Maharashtra.
BBA/BBA (International Business)/BBA (FINTECH)
Minimum Passing score in 10+2(SSC/ ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards)/Class 12th or in equivalent examination with English subject in any stream from Govt. Approved Institution or equivalent (Minimum Passing score in case of Reserved Category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only)
Minimum 60% aggregate score in 3-year Diploma from any Govt approved Institution or equivalent with English as a subject.
Minimum 60% aggregate score in Competency and Vocational Courses (MCVC) from any Govt approved Institution or equivalent with English as a subject.
B.A (Psychology)/B.Sc (Economics/ BA Civil Services and Public Policy
Minimum 50% aggregate score in 10+2(SSC/ ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards)/Class 12th
In equivalent examination with English subject (at least 45% marks, in case of Reserved Category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only)
Minimum 50% aggregate score in 3-year Diploma from any Govt approved Institution or equivalent with English as a subject.
B.Sc Psychology
A minimum 50% at the 10+2 (SSC/ ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) in any stream (Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce & Management, Sciences) from any recognised Board in India (at least 45% marks, in case of Reserved Category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only).
B.Sc Animation/B.A Filmmaking/BA Dramatics (Acting)/ B.Des. Interior Design/ B.Des. User Experience Design
Minimum 50% aggregate score in 10+2(SSC/ ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards)/Class 12th or equivalent examination from Govt. Approved Institution (at least 45% marks, in case of Reserved Category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only)
Diploma in any stream with minimum 60 % marks.
Admission Criteria for Post Graduate Courses
M.Tech CSE/ M.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering
Minimum 50% aggregate score in graduation (4 years) of relevant Engineering Branch from UGC approved University
Or
equivalent (at least 45% marks, in case of Reserved Category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only)
And
GATE Qualified (Obtained a positive score in GATE 2023, 2024,2025) /DES PU PCET 2025/PERA 2025
Sponsored Candidate (Need 2 years of work experience after graduation, in field related to graduation)
MCA/M.Sc. Bioinformatics
Minimum 50% aggregate score in any graduate degree (e.g. B. E / B.Tech/ B.Sc. / B.Com / B.A. B.Voc/BCA etc.) preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 (SSC/ ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) level or at Graduation level (at least 45% marks, in case of Reserved Category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only)
M.Sc Data Science
Any graduate having (Statistics / Mathematics / Computer Science / Data Science as one of the subjects at graduation) with 50% marks for General and 45% marks for Reserved Class category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only.
M.Sc. Computer Science
Minimum 50% aggregate score in B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCS/ B.Sc. (IT)/ B.Sc. degree with Computer Science as one of the core subjects (at least 45% marks, in case of Reserved Category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only)
Minimum 50% aggregate score in Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science/ Information Technology/Electronic Telecommunication
Minimum 50% aggregate score in B.Voc. in Software Development/ Information Technology.
M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Data Science
Minimum 50% aggregate score in B.Sc. in Statistics (at least 45% in case of Reserved Category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only)
Minimum 50% aggregate score in B.Sc. (Mathematics/ Data Science/ Machine Learning/ Computer Science/ Actuarial Science) / BE/ BTech with Statistics as one of the regular subjects in their undergraduate programme (at least 45% in case of candidates of Reserved Class Categories belonging to Maharashtra State only)
Minimum 50% aggregate score In M. Sc.in Mathematics /MA Mathematics
Minimum 50% aggregate score in BA with Statistics as one of the subject / BA Statistics.
MBA (Finance/marketing/HR)
Passed Bachelor Degree of minimum 3 years duration. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.
MA Psychology
Minimum 50% aggregate score in 3-year Graduation in any stream from UGC approved Institution or equivalent (at least 45% marks, in case of Reserved Category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only). Preference will be given to students who have done Majors in Psychology.
M.Sc Economics
Minimum 55% aggregate score in 3-year Graduation in any stream from UGC approved Institution or equivalent (at least 50% marks, in case of Reserved category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only). Preference will be given to students who have done Majors in Economics.
MSW (Master of social work)
Any graduate having 50% marks for General and 45% marks for Reserved Class category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only.
MA Public Policy
Minimum 55% aggregate score in 3-year Graduation in any stream from UGC approved Institution or equivalent (at least 50% marks, in case of Reserved category candidate belonging to Maharashtra State only). Preference will be given to students who have done Majors in public Policy or Public Administration.
MA Media and Communication
Students who have Minimum 50% aggregate score in Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Medicine, Law etc.) from a recognized university are eligible to apply. Students who have appeared for their final year degree examination but awaiting the results can also apply.
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