Pune University

The University of Pune (formerly the University of Poona), located in North Western Pune, is one of India's premier universities. It was founded in 1949. Spread over a 400 acre (1.6 km²) campus, the university is home to 46 academic departments. University of Pune has been given the highest "A" rating by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for its overall performance.

Pune University provides an ideal atmosphere to pursue research in various areas of Science, Arts, Commerce and Languages to its students. The University has around 40 various departments which provide a wide range of academic programs. The University has carved a prominent place for itself in various areas of research and teaching, and continues to strive for excellence. The Pune University is especially famous for its research activities and has recognized 70 research institutions for research. Institutions of national importance like the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), National Institute of Virology (NIV), Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) among others are included in the list of recognized research institutions.