Best BA English colleges in Pune

#1

N/A - not separately confirmed; confirm directly with the college approx B.A. English - 3 years fees

Baburaoji Gholap College

Baburaoji Gholap College, established in 1989 by the Pune Zilha Shikshan Prasarak Mandal trust, offers BA English among its Arts, Commerce, and Science programmes. Fee figures were not separately and reliably confirmed - confirm directly with the college. Admission is merit - based on 10+2 marks with relevant prior subjects.

Near Sangvi

Nearby:

Near Pimpri - Chinchwad
Near Aundh
Baburaoji Gholap College, established in 1989 by the Pune Zilha Shikshan Prasarak Mandal trust, is a private college affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), located in Sangvi, Pune. It offers BA (including English), B.Com, and B.Sc programmes at UG and PG level. Admission is merit - based on 10+2 marks.

Merit - based selection; 10+2 from a recognised board, with relevant subjects studied.

B.A. English - 3 years — N/A - specific placement figures not separately confirmed.

Placement rate 91%

Avg package 93%

Course rating 95%

B.A. English - 3 years

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#2

₹1,852 approx B.A. (Honours) English - 3 years fees

Fergusson College

Fergusson College is Pune's top - ranked overall Arts college, ranked #1 by Outlook, The Week, and India Today (2023), making it a leading choice for BA English specifically. Total BA fee is reported around Rs 5,556 at the low end for the full 3 - year programme, though it varies by specialisation. Run by the Deccan Education Society, it is formally a private autonomous institution. Admission is merit - based on 10+2 marks via CET/CUET UG.

Near F.C. Road

Nearby:

Near Shivajinagar
Near Deccan Gymkhana
Fergusson College, established in 1885 by the Deccan Education Society, is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). It offers B.A. (Honours) English among 16+ specialised departments with around 9,000 students and 570 faculty members. Admission is merit - based on 10+2 marks. Located on the historic F.C. Road campus in Shivajinagar, central Pune.

Merit - based selection via CET/CUET UG and the college's own merit list, based on 10+2 marks.

B.A. (Honours) English - 3 years — N/A - specific placement figures not separately confirmed.

Placement rate 91%

Avg package 93%

Course rating 95%

B.A. (Honours) English - 3 years

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#3

N/A - not separately confirmed for English specifically; confirm directly with the college approx B.A. English - 3 years, dedicated English department since 1970 fees

Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Shivajinagar)

IMPORTANT: this is the Shivajinagar campus of Modern College (distinct from the Ganeshkhind campus covered in other subject listings on this site, both under the Progressive Education Society) - verify which campus is relevant when applying. It has run a dedicated English department since 1970 and is NAAC A+ accredited, holding UGC 'College with Potential for Excellence' status and multiple SPPU 'Best College' awards. Fee figures for English specifically were not separately confirmed - confirm directly with the college. Admission is merit - based on 10+2 marks.

Near Shivajinagar

Nearby:

Near Deccan Gymkhana
Near F.C. Road
Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, established in 1970, is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), NAAC A+ accredited (re - accreditation), with around 6,200 undergraduate and 1,400 postgraduate students. It has run a dedicated English department since 1970. It holds UGC 'College with Potential for Excellence' status and has received 'Best College', 'NSS Best College', and 'Sports Best College' awards from SPPU. Admission is merit - based on 10+2 marks. Located in Shivajinagar, central Pune.

Merit - based selection on 10+2 marks; CET/CUET considered for some programmes.

B.A. English - 3 years, dedicated English department since 1970 — N/A - specific placement figures not separately confirmed.

Placement rate 91%

Avg package 93%

Course rating 95%

B.A. English - 3 years, dedicated English department since 1970

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#4

N/A - not separately confirmed for English specifically; confirm directly with the college approx B.A. English - 3 years, plus MA English fees

Poona College of Arts, Science and Commerce (PCASC)

Poona College of Arts, Science and Commerce (PCASC), run by the Anjuman Khairul Islam trust since 1970, offers both BA and MA English among its Arts, Commerce, and Science programmes. Fee figures for English specifically were not separately confirmed - confirm directly with the college. Admission is merit - based on 10+2 marks.

Near Shankarsheth Road

Nearby:

Near Pune Railway Station
Near Camp area
Poona College of Arts, Science and Commerce (PCASC), established in 1970 by the Anjuman Khairul Islam trust, is a private minority institution affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). It offers BA, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Sc (Computer Science), MA (English, Urdu, Economics), M.Sc, and M.Com programmes. Admission is merit - based on 10+2 marks. Located on Shankarsheth Road, central Pune.

Merit - based selection on 10+2 marks.

B.A. English - 3 years, plus MA English — N/A - specific placement figures not separately confirmed.

Placement rate 91%

Avg package 93%

Course rating 95%

B.A. English - 3 years, plus MA English

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#5

₹56,667 approx B.A. English - 3 years fees

Spicer Adventist University

Spicer Adventist University, founded in 1915, is a Seventh - day Adventist Christian institution and the church's flagship higher - education provider in India, located on a 125 - acre riverside campus (home to the 'World Peace Dome'). Total BA English fee is reported around Rs 56,667/year. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: the university has faced past controversies, including a 2018 case alleging forged PhD certificates against university officials and a 2019 Maharashtra state cabinet order for action over alleged admission - process irregularities - applicants may want to research current institutional standing before applying. Admission requires 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject, minimum 50% aggregate.

Near Aundh

Nearby:

Near Ganeshkhind
Near Pune University Circle (SPPU)
Spicer Adventist University, founded in 1915, is a Seventh - day Adventist Christian institution of higher learning in Aundh, Pune, with approximately 1,200 students and 160 administrative staff. It offers BA English among its Arts and Social Sciences programmes on a 125 - acre riverside campus along the Mula - Mutha river. Admission requires 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject. Note: the university has faced past legal and regulatory controversies (see listing content) - research current standing before applying.

Merit - based; 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject, minimum 50% aggregate.

B.A. English - 3 years — N/A - specific placement figures not separately confirmed.

Placement rate 91%

Avg package 93%

Course rating 95%

B.A. English - 3 years

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#6

₹15,947 approx B.A. English - 3 years fees

St. Mira's College for Girls

St. Mira's College for Girls offers BA English among its Arts specialisations, holding a strong 4.21/5 Shiksha rating. Total BA fee is reported around Rs 47,840 - 57,995 depending on specialisation. Placement rate is a modest 7.4% with a median package around Rs 3.1 LPA. Admission is via merit on 10+2 marks. Being a women's - only institution, it is not open to male applicants.

Near Koregaon Park

Nearby:

Near Pune Railway Station
Near Camp area
St. Mira's College for Girls, established in 1962, is an autonomous women's college affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), NAAC A - accredited, offering BA English among its Arts specialisations. Admission is merit - based on 10+2 marks. Located in Koregaon Park, central Pune.

Merit - based on 10+2 marks (minimum 50%).

B.A. English - 3 years — Median package reported around Rs 3.1 LPA per NIRF 2023 - 24 data, with a 7.4% placement rate.

Placement rate 95%

Avg package 96%

Course rating 98%

B.A. English - 3 years

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#7

₹53,333 approx B.A. (Honours) English - 3 years fees

Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce (SCAC)

Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce (SCAC) is repeatedly cited as one of the most popular colleges for BA English Honours in Pune, backed by a strong 4.3/5 rating from a substantial 548 - review sample - one of the better - sourced ratings in this entire list. Total BA English fee is reported around Rs 1.60 lakh for the full 3 - year programme. NAAC A+ accredited, NIRF rank 31st (2024). Admission is merit - based on 10+2 marks with no separate entrance test.

Near Senapati Bapat Road

Nearby:

Near Deccan Gymkhana
Near Model Colony
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce (SCAC), established in 1983, is a private autonomous college affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), NAAC A+ accredited. BA (Honours) English is among its popular Arts specialisations. Admission is merit - based on 10+2 marks. Located on Senapati Bapat Road, central Pune.

Merit - based selection on 10+2 marks (minimum 50%); no separate entrance test.

548 reviews

B.A. (Honours) English - 3 years — Average package around Rs 5.3 - 5.7 LPA (varies by source/batch), highest reported Rs 21.5 LPA; 80% placement rate for a recent batch.

Placement rate 98%

Avg package 99%

Course rating 99%

B.A. (Honours) English - 3 years

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