Fergusson College : Ranking, Admissions 2026-27, Courses, Fees, Placements, Scholarship

Pune, Maharashtra

College Type
Autonomous
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority
Affiliated To :
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

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Fergusson College Facilities Details

Fergusson College Pune employs around 195 highly qualified faculty members across its arts and science departments, emphasizing research and student mentorship. Most hold PhDs or postgraduate degrees, with many having published works and international research experience, fostering a supportive academic environment.

Faculty Qualifications

Over 80% of faculty possess PhDs, alongside MPhil, NET/SET qualifications, supporting advanced teaching and research. For instance, department heads like Dr. Sujata Bamane (Economics) and Dr. Ravindrasinh G. Pardeshi (Principal) hold PhDs, while others like Prof. Chetan Sonawane (English) have MA, PhD, and SET credentials. Qualifications span MSc, MA, BEd, and specialized doctorates, enabling NEP 2020-aligned curricula with a practical focus.

Industry Experience

While primarily academics, select faculty bring industry exposure through consultancies, lab collaborations, and roles in biotech/pharma (e.g., Botany/Physics profs at international labs) or NGOs. Examples include Computer Science staff like Mr. Kukade Manojkumar Vilas with practical IT ties, and Economics/Statistics faculty involved in policy research. Student reviews highlight real-life examples in teaching, bridging academia-industry gaps via guest sessions.

Student-Faculty Ratio

The college maintains a favorable ratio of 1:8 to 1:15 overall, varying by department (e.g., 1:10 in Computer Science, 1:69 in some BA classes). This enables personalized attention, doubt-clearing, and mentorship, as per NIRF data and reviews praising approachable staff.

Teaching Methods

Faculty employ innovative, interactive approaches: presentations, practicals (4-hour labs), real-life examples, projects, seminars, and flexible modes under NEP 2.0. Exams include continuous evaluation (CE1 assignments 20 marks, CE2 MCQs/tests 20 marks, ESE 60 marks), fostering skills via group discussions and industry-integrated sessions. Departments like Data Science and Physics emphasize hands-on projects and research encouragement.

Notable Faculty List

Below is a selection of prominent faculty with roles and qualifications (not exhaustive; sourced from official listings).

Name	Department	Position
Dr. Ravindrasinh G. Pardeshi	Principal	Principal
Dr. N. M. Kulkarni	Vice Principal	Vice Principal
Dr. Smt. S.C. Abhyankar	Vice Principal	Vice Principal
Dr. Sujata Bamane	Economics	Head & Professor
Prof. Chetan Sonawane	English	Head & Associate Professor
Dr. Ms. Raka Vasant Dabhade	English	Professor
Dr. Rongate Surekha Tukaram	(Unspecified)	Head, Assistant Professor
Dr. Nirmala Murlidhar Talape	(Unspecified)	Assistant Professor
Dr. Kishor Mahadu Sonawane	Physics	Professor
Mr. Kukade Manojkumar Vilas	Computer Science	Associate Professor
Dr. Dhainje Deepali Rajendra	Computer Science	Professor
Prof(Dr.) Jogita T. Pandkar	Botany	Professor
Dr. S. D. Raut	Geology	Associate Professor
Dr. Nileema N. Bhalerao	Statistics	(Professor/Associate)
Madhuri Shridhar Gokhale	English	Associate Professor

Additional InsightsWith 10-12 faculty per major course across 30+ departments (e.g., Psychology, Chemistry, Data Science), the team supports co-curriculars like research projects and placements. Reviews commend friendliness (e.g., "approachable, humble" in MSc CS) and life lessons alongside academics. Faculty actively publish books and guide PhD scholars, enhancing the college's NIRF ranking.

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