Savitribai Phule Pune University has set July 31, 2026 as the admission-form deadline for several first-year or first-semester open, distance and online programmes for the August 2026 academic session.
Summary
The active SPPU School of Open Learning page covers first-year or first-semester admission for BA, BCom, MA and MCom in open and distance learning mode. It also lists July 31 as the admission-form deadline for notified online MBA, MCA, BBA and BCA programmes and for the ODL MBA route.
Key highlights
- BA, BCom, MA and MCom first-year or first-semester ODL admission forms are open until July 31.
- The notified online BBA and BCA admission forms also close July 31.
- The page lists July 31 as the admission-form end date for online MBA, online MCA and ODL MBA.
- The MBA and MCA CET registration window shown by SPPU ran from April 30 to May 30. Candidates must meet the applicable entrance and programme conditions before using an admission-form link.
- Second-year and third-year BA, BCom, MA and MCom admissions will open only after the relevant June 2026 examination result is declared.
Important dates
| Programme group | Action | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| BA, BCom, MA and MCom ODL | First-year or first-semester admission form | July 31, 2026 |
| BBA and BCA online | Admission form | July 31, 2026 |
| MBA online, MCA online and MBA ODL | Admission form for candidates meeting the notified conditions | July 31, 2026 |
| BA, BCom, MA and MCom second or third year | Admission opens after the June 2026 result | To be announced |
Who is affected?
This update affects new applicants to the August 2026 session of the relevant SPPU open, distance or online programmes. Students can review the related BA, BCom, MA, MCom, BBA, BCA, MBA and MCA course overviews before comparing the official SPPU prospectus.
Required student action
Applicants should identify the exact programme and mode, open the corresponding prospectus from the official SPPU page, confirm eligibility and any entrance requirement, and submit the admission form through the linked official portal by July 31.
How to apply
- Open the official SPPU August 2026 admission page.
- Review the Savitribai Phule Pune University profile.
- Choose the exact programme, study mode and current-year entry point.
- Open and read the programme prospectus and admission notice linked by SPPU.
- Confirm eligibility, documents, fees, learner-support requirements and any entrance-test condition.
- Prepare the identity and academic records requested in the form. The official page also provides links for APAAR/ABC ID and DEB ID.
- Use the official SPPU School of Open Learning portal for the BA, BCom, MA, MCom and applicable ODL route, or the official SPPU online-learning portal for the programme linked there.
- Complete the form, pay through the official portal and save the submitted application and receipt.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
The current official page gives July 31 as the admission-form end date for the listed programmes. A late form should not be assumed unless SPPU publishes an extension. Students who are waiting for second-year or third-year BA, BCom, MA or MCom admission should instead follow the separate notice that will appear after the June 2026 result.
Official sources
- SPPU School of Open Learning: August 2026 admissions
- SPPU School of Open Learning portal
- SPPU Centre for Distance and Online Education portal
FAQ
Does the July 31 date cover second-year and third-year BA, BCom, MA and MCom admission?
No. SPPU says those admissions will open after the June 2026 result for the concerned programme is declared.
Can a new candidate still register for the MBA or MCA entrance process?
The admission page shows that the relevant CET registration period ended on May 30. Candidates should use the July 31 admission-form link only after confirming they satisfy the notified entrance and programme conditions.
