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Fergusson College Rankings & Recognitions Details

Fergusson College Rankings & Recognitions 2025

Fergusson College Pune consistently ranks among India's top colleges, earning accolades for academic excellence, research, and infrastructure across national frameworks. Its NIRF positions and UGC recognitions highlight strengths in teaching, graduation outcomes, and inclusivity, reflecting a legacy since 1885.

NIRF Rankings

In NIRF 2025, Fergusson secured 57th in the College category with a score of 58.35, performing strongly in Graduation Outcomes (76.36), Perception (87.54), Teaching Learning & Resources (52.93), Outreach & Inclusivity (52.99), and Research (26.92). Prior trends: 45th in 2024 (climbing 34 spots), 79th in 2023, 35th in earlier years, topping Maharashtra colleges.

Other National Rankings

The Week ranks it highly among arts/science colleges; DataQuest 2026 placed it 30th in Top T-Schools (Private) and 32nd overall (Govt+Private) in India. India Today and Outlook recognize it in the top 100 colleges; QS and Times Higher Education note it regionally. Overall, it holds elite status in Pune University affiliates.

Accreditations

NAAC accredited with A Grade (3.62 CGPA), valid for full cycle; NBA for select programs. UGC grants Special Heritage Status for its 1885 buildings and College with Potential for Excellence (CPE), plus first-in-city College of Excellence (2017-2022, Rs 2 crore funding). DBT STAR Status boosts biotech research.

Awards and Recognitions

  • UGC College of Excellence: Prestigious for holistic development (2017).
  • AISHE Code C-41431, affirming data transparency.
  • Fergusson Gaurav and Abhiman Awards by alumni for contributions.
  • Maharashtra govt./state recognitions for cultural/heritage preservation.

Historical and International Mentions

Autonomous since 2012 under SPPU; heritage campus, UNESCO-noted indirectly via Indo-Saracenic architecture. Alumni like Nehru, Gokhale boost global prestige; occasional QS Asia/World mentions in top 1000+ institutions regionally. NIRF parameter excellence in perception stems from the alumni network and outcomes.

Strengths Driving Rankings

High scores in GO (employability/research) and Perception reflect 10%+ placement rates, PhD-guided faculty, and inclusivity (diverse intake). Research output (26.92 NIRF) via labs/publications; infrastructure (heritage+modern) aids OI scores. Top in Maharashtra per NIRF 2025, competing nationally with Kamala Nehru College.

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