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{{Infobox college
{{Infobox university
| name                 = Sir Parashurambhau College (Autonomous), Pune
| name                   = Sir Parashurambhau College (Autonomous), Pune
| former_name           = New Poona College
| former_name           = New Poona College
| image                 =  
| image                 = Sp main building.jpg
| motto                 = "निर्वाहः प्रतिपन्न वस्तुषु"
| motto                 = "निर्वाहः प्रतिपन्न वस्तुषु"
| address               = Tilak Road, Sadashiv Peth
| address               = Tilak Road, Sadashiv Peth
| city                 = Pune
| city                   = Pune
| country               = India
| country               = India
| state                 = Maharashtra
| state                 = Maharashtra
| postcode             = 411030
| postcode               = 411030
| religious_affiliation =  
| religious_affiliation =  
| established           = 1916
| established           = 1916
| type                 = [[Public]]
| type                   = [[Public]]
| principal             = Vinayak Solapurkar.
| principal             = Prof. DR.Avinash Moharil.
| head_label           = Vice Principals
| head_label             = Vice Principals
| head                 = Sanjyot N. Apte.<br/>Dr. Saroj P. Hiremath<br/>Shri. Dhananjay S. Diwate<br/>
| head                   = Prof. Vidya Avachat (Arts)
| campus               = {{cvt|25|acre}}
Prof. Pravin Ranasure (Commerce)
| affiliations         = [[Savitribai Phule Pune University]] [[Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education]]
Prof. Sunita Jadhav (Science)
| website               = {{url|www.spcollegepune.ac.in}}
| campus                 = {{cvt|25|acre}}
| footnotes             = Publication: Parashuramiya
| affiliations           = [[Savitribai Phule Pune University]] [[Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education]]
| website               = {{URL|www.spcollegepune.ac.in}}
| footnotes             = Publication: Parashuramiya
University ID No.: PU/PN/ASC/003/1916
University ID No.: PU/PN/ASC/003/1916
Accreditation: NAAC accredited A+ grade 3.70 points (on 4 point scale)
Accreditation: NAAC accredited A+ grade 3.70 points (on 4 point scale)
Administration: Shikshan Prasarak Mandali, Pune
Administration: Shikshan Prasarak Mandali, Pune
| motto_lang           = Sanskrit
| motto_lang             = Sanskrit
}}
}}
'''Sir Parashurambhau College''' ('''S.P. College''') is an [[Autonomous]] (since 2019) college in [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. Established in 1916,<ref>{{Cite web  | title = SP College honours alumni on 98th foundation day| url = http://www.dnaindia.com/pune/1848169/report-sp-college-honours-alumni-on-98th-foundation-day | publisher =Daily News Analysis  | date =15 June 2013  | accessdate = 4 July 2013 }}</ref> as New Poona College at the hands of the British Governor Lord Willingdon. The college was renamed as Sir Parashurambhau College as a mark of gratitude towards the then ruler of [[Jamkhandi State]] who donated Rs. Two lakhs in the memory of his father, Parashurambhau Patwardhan. The college is governed by [[Shikshan Prasarak Mandali]], a private education society in Maharashtra. S. P. College provides a platform for cultural activities and promotes students to cultivate their skills. The present site of the college was leased to the Shikshan Prasarak Mandali by Shri. Sardar Jagannath Maharaj Pandit at the request of Lokmanya [[Bal Gangadhar Tilak]]{{Citation needed|date=September 2016}}.SP College also offering many platforms to overall personality development of students.
'''Sir Parashurambhau College''' ('''S.P. College''') is an [[Autonomous]] (since 2019) college in [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. Established in 1916<ref>{{Cite web  | title = SP College honours alumni on 98th foundation day| url = http://www.dnaindia.com/pune/1848169/report-sp-college-honours-alumni-on-98th-foundation-day | publisher =Daily News Analysis  | date =15 June 2013  | accessdate = 4 July 2013 }}</ref> as New Poona College at the hands of the British Governor [[Freeman Freeman-Thomas, 1st Marquess of Willingdon|Lord Willingdon]], the college was renamed as Sir Parashurambhau College as a mark of gratitude towards the then ruler of [[Jamkhandi State]] who donated {{Indian Rupee}}2,00,000 in the memory of his father, Parashurambhau Patwardhan.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Pratul Chandra Gupta |url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.279666 |title=Baji Rao Ii And The East India Company 1796 1818 By Pratul Chandra Gupta |date=1939}}</ref> The college is governed by [[Shikshan Prasarak Mandali]], a private education society in Maharashtra. S. P. College provides a platform for cultural activities and promotes students to cultivate their skills. SP College also offering many platforms to overall personality development of students.


==Academics==
==Academics==
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*Commerce
*Commerce
*Interdisciplinary Sciences
*Interdisciplinary Sciences
*Computer Science
*Computer Science (B.C.S. Course started in 1987)
*Electronics Science (B.Sc Course Started in 1985)
*Business Administration
*Business Administration
*Skill development center
*Skill development center
==Community==
Sir Parashurambhau College is situated in Pune. Located in the heart of the city, S.P. College is one of the oldest and most respected colleges in Pune with many notable alumni.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}} The college is large and diverse, admitting students from across [[Pune]], [[India]] and the state of [[Maharashtra]].


==Educational offering==
==Educational offering==
Sir Parashurambhau College offers education from junior college (grade 11-12) to postgraduate (Masters) level. The highschool is known as the Junior College. India follows a 10+2 education system with students electing one out of three fields of specialization, namely Science, Arts and Commerce (Business) in grades 11–12. The junior college enrolls about 3800 students, out of which about 1600 students are of the Science stream in standards 11–12. There are 7 divisions per grade (for the Science stream) from A through G. The college, which was established in 1916 with humble origins, now has a campus spanning 25 acres (0.04 sq miles) with sprawling grounds, heritage buildings, botanical gardens and a swimming pool. Sir Parashurambhau College is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE). Students appear for the HSC examination for matriculation from the school. Although an independent school, the SP Junior College receives periodic financial grants from the Maharashtra State Government.
Sir Parashurambhau College offers education from junior college (grade 11–12) to postgraduate (Masters) level. The highschool is known as the Junior College. India follows a 10+2 education system with students electing one out of three fields of specialization, namely Science, Arts and Commerce (Business) in grades 11–12. The junior college enrolls about 3800 students, out of which about 1600 students are of the Science stream in standards 11–12. There are 7 divisions per grade (for the Science stream) from A through G. The college, which was established in 1916 with humble origins, now has a campus spanning 25 acres (0.04 sq miles) with sprawling grounds, heritage buildings, botanical gardens and a swimming pool. Sir Parashurambhau College is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE). Students appear for the HSC examination for matriculation from the school. Although an independent school, the SP Junior College receives periodic financial grants from the Maharashtra State Government.


===Curriculum===
===Curriculum===
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===Activities===
===Activities===
Students can join various cultural, academic, and social clubs such as:
Students can join various cultural, academic, and social clubs such as:
Book Club, Art Circle, Debate Union, ‘Dandekar Adhyasan’, ‘Vangmay
Book Club, Art Circle, 'Vaadsabha':The debating union, ‘Dandekar Adhyasan’, ‘Vangmay
Mandal’ [[Marathi literature]] club, Dr. Ambedkar Study Circle, Science
Mandal’, [[Marathi literature]] club, Dr. Ambedkar Study Circle, Science
Association, Commerce Association, Film club, ‘Urmee’ Arts and
Association, Commerce Association, Film club, ‘Urmee’, Arts and
Culture Club, ‘Calyx’:, Vaadasabha, Trends in arts and sciences magazine, Adventure
Culture Club, ‘Calyx’, Trends in arts and sciences magazine, Adventure
Club, Toastmasters International club as will as government programs [[National Service Scheme|NSS]], 3 mah armd sqn [[National Cadet Corps (India)|NCC]], 36 MHA BN NCC Army wing, 3 Mah Naval unit Div no :- vi, etc.
Club, Toastmasters International club as will as government programs [[National Service Scheme|NSS]], 3 mah armd sqn [[National Cadet Corps (India)|NCC]], 36 MHA BN NCC Army wing, 3 Mah Naval unit Div no :- vi, etc.


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==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
{{alumni|date=August 2019}}
{{alumni|date=August 2019}}
*[[Baburaoji Parkhe]] 1912 - 1997, Paper & Pulp Industry, Writer and Philanthropist
* [[Pandurang Sadashiv Sane]], Freedom Fighter, Social Activist, Author
*[[Baburaoji Parkhe]] 1912 - 1997, paper & pulp industry, writer and philanthropist
*[[Dr Sarojini Babar]] 1920 - 2008, [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]], [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]], writer and orator
* [[Anand Modak]] 1951- 2014, music composer<ref name=sakaal>{{cite web | title = Anand Modak passes away |publisher= [[Sakaal Times]] | url = http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4767330498644677233&SectionId=5171561142064258099&SectionName=Pune&NewsDate=20140523&NewsTitle=Anand%20Modak%20passes%20away
* [[Anand Modak]] 1951- 2014, music composer<ref name=sakaal>{{cite web | title = Anand Modak passes away |publisher= [[Sakaal Times]] | url = http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4767330498644677233&SectionId=5171561142064258099&SectionName=Pune&NewsDate=20140523&NewsTitle=Anand%20Modak%20passes%20away
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140524080609/http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4767330498644677233&SectionId=5171561142064258099&SectionName=Pune&NewsDate=20140523&NewsTitle=Anand%20Modak%20passes%20away
| url-status = usurped
| archive-date = 24 May 2014
|date=23 May 2014| accessdate = 2014-05-24}}</ref>
|date=23 May 2014| accessdate = 2014-05-24}}</ref>
* [[Y.K. Sohoni]] (1911-2003), Professor of French and recipient of ''Chevalier dans l'Ordre Palmes Académiques'' from the Government of France.
* [[Y.K. Sohoni]] (1911-2003), Professor of French and recipient of ''[[Ordre des Palmes académiques#Order|Chevalier dans l'Ordre Palmes Académiques]]'' from the Government of France.
* [[Aruna Ramchandra Dhere]], Renowned Marathi Author, Poetess
* [[Shivrampant Damle]] (1900–1977), Indian educationist
* [[Kashinath Ghanekar]], Actor
* [[Dattaram Maruti Mirasdar]], Author, Professor
* [[Vasant Bapat]], Poet, Author
* [[Vasant Nagarkar]], Freedom Fighter, Indian Police Service, Social Reformer
* [[Vasant Date]], Freedom Fighter<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kartavyasadhana.in/view-article/Remembering-Vasant-Nagarkar-a-freedom-fighter-by-Sucharita-Tilak-Part1|title=Vasant Nagarkar : A freedom fighter, IPS officer, expert on Islam}}</ref>
* [[Shanta Shelke]], Author and Poet
* [[Vasant Tulpule]], Freedom Fighter
* [[V.D. Chitale]], Freedom Fighter, Labor Leader
* [[Shridhar Balwant Tilak]], Son of Lokmanya Tilak.
* [[Y. N. Kelkar]], Historian, Son of [[Narasimha Chintaman Kelkar]]
* [[R. V. Oturkar]], Historian
* [[S. P. P. Thorat]], Padmashree, Lieutenant-General of Indian Army
* [[Tarabai Sathe]], Member of Parliament
* [[Anantrao Patil]], Member of Parliament
* [[Gulabrao Jedhe]], Member of Parliament
* [[Sharad Talwalkar]], Actor
* [[गोविंद आफळे|Govind Aphale]], Kirtan Performer
* [[Krishnaji Panduranga Bhagwat]], Author and Industrialist
* [[Yadunath Thatte]], Journalist, Author and Biographer
* [[Yogini Joglekar]], Author, Poet and Classical Singer
*[[Gauri Pradhan Tejwani|Gauri Pradhan]], TV Actress<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiten-gauri.net/flash2/FlashHT.swf|title=Biography of Gauri Pradhan:About Gauri}}</ref>
*[[Gauri Pradhan Tejwani|Gauri Pradhan]], TV Actress<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiten-gauri.net/flash2/FlashHT.swf|title=Biography of Gauri Pradhan:About Gauri}}</ref>
* [[Mrinal Dev-Kulkarni]], TV Actress
* [[Mrinal Dev-Kulkarni]], TV Actress
* [[Mukta Barve]], Marathi film actress
* [[Mukta Barve]], Actress
* [[Shanta Shelke]], author
* [[Madhura Datar]], Singer
* [[Madhura Datar]], singer
* [[Pandurang Sadashiv Sane]]
* [[Siddharth Chandekar]], Actor
* [[Siddharth Chandekar]], Actor
* [[Mrunmayee Deshpande]], Actress
* [[Mrunmayee Deshpande]], Actress
* [[Ritika Shrotri]], Actress{{citation needed|reason=lacks a reliable source confirming attendance|date=August 2019}}
* [[Ritika Shrotri]], Actress{{citation needed|reason=lacks a reliable source confirming attendance|date=August 2019}}
* [[Shivrampant Damle]] (1900–1977), Indian educationist
* [[Akshay Ganpule]], Indian Kho Kho player


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Universities and colleges in Pune]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Pune]]
[[Category:Savitribai Phule Pune University]]
[[Category:Colleges affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1916]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges established in 1916]]
[[Category:1916 establishments in India]]
[[Category:1916 establishments in India]]

Latest revision as of 21:50, 7 March 2026


Sir Parashurambhau College (Autonomous), Pune
Former name
New Poona College
Motto
"निर्वाहः प्रतिपन्न वस्तुषु"
TypePublic
Established1916
PrincipalProf. DR.Avinash Moharil.
Vice PrincipalsProf. Vidya Avachat (Arts)

Prof. Pravin Ranasure (Commerce)

Prof. Sunita Jadhav (Science)
Address
Tilak Road, Sadashiv Peth
,
Pune
,
Maharashtra
,
411030
,
India
Campus25 acres (10 ha)
AffiliationsSavitribai Phule Pune University Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
Websitewww.spcollegepune.ac.in
Publication: Parashuramiya

University ID No.: PU/PN/ASC/003/1916 Accreditation: NAAC accredited A+ grade 3.70 points (on 4 point scale)

Administration: Shikshan Prasarak Mandali, Pune

Sir Parashurambhau College (S.P. College) is an Autonomous (since 2019) college in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Established in 1916[1] as New Poona College at the hands of the British Governor Lord Willingdon, the college was renamed as Sir Parashurambhau College as a mark of gratitude towards the then ruler of Jamkhandi State who donated ₹2,00,000 in the memory of his father, Parashurambhau Patwardhan.[2] The college is governed by Shikshan Prasarak Mandali, a private education society in Maharashtra. S. P. College provides a platform for cultural activities and promotes students to cultivate their skills. SP College also offering many platforms to overall personality development of students.

Academics[edit | edit source]

  • Arts
  • Science
  • Commerce
  • Interdisciplinary Sciences
  • Computer Science (B.C.S. Course started in 1987)
  • Electronics Science (B.Sc Course Started in 1985)
  • Business Administration
  • Skill development center

Educational offering[edit | edit source]

Sir Parashurambhau College offers education from junior college (grade 11–12) to postgraduate (Masters) level. The highschool is known as the Junior College. India follows a 10+2 education system with students electing one out of three fields of specialization, namely Science, Arts and Commerce (Business) in grades 11–12. The junior college enrolls about 3800 students, out of which about 1600 students are of the Science stream in standards 11–12. There are 7 divisions per grade (for the Science stream) from A through G. The college, which was established in 1916 with humble origins, now has a campus spanning 25 acres (0.04 sq miles) with sprawling grounds, heritage buildings, botanical gardens and a swimming pool. Sir Parashurambhau College is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE). Students appear for the HSC examination for matriculation from the school. Although an independent school, the SP Junior College receives periodic financial grants from the Maharashtra State Government.

Curriculum[edit | edit source]

Students of the Science stream take compulsory courses in the following subjects: English, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physical Education. They can opt for 2 or 3 of the following subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Marathi, German, Hindi, Geography, Computer Science and Application, Scooter and Motorcycle Servicing, Electronics, Electrical Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance. Students of the Arts stream take compulsory courses in the following subjects: English, Marathi or Hindi or German or Sanskrit, Environmental Science, Health and Physical Education. They can opt for 4 of the following subjects: Economics, Mathematics, History, Psychology, Logic, Geography, Political Science, German, Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi. (Students can select a maximum of 3 languages) Students of the Commerce (Business) stream take compulsory courses in the following subjects: English, Marathi or Hindi or Sanskrit or German, Environmental Science, Physical Education. They can opt for 4 of the following subjects: Economics, Mathematics, Secretarial Practice, Organization of Commerce, Book-keeping and Accountancy. College is for 6.5 hours a day with 9 classes of 40–45 minutes each. Promotion to the next grade is based on a minimum of 35% marks in each subject throughout the academic year. Science students have first-hand laboratory experience once a week in each of their chosen subjects among the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, Scooter and Motorcycle Servicing.

Junior College Gradation System[edit | edit source]

Grades are awarded according to marks (percentage) scored by the students. Grade points (percentage) are awarded on a 100-point scale. There are 4 exams each year, viz. 2 tutorials (unit tests)- one in each semester, 1 terminal exam (at the end of 1 st semester) and 1 annual exam. All of these exams taken throughout the academic year count towards the final score on a 100-point scale or percentage scale. At the end of Grade 12, students appear for board exams, which are statewide public examinations whose scores are considered very important, as they are one of the criteria used for admission into various universities.

Student Life and Culture[edit | edit source]

Activities[edit | edit source]

Students can join various cultural, academic, and social clubs such as: Book Club, Art Circle, 'Vaadsabha':The debating union, ‘Dandekar Adhyasan’, ‘Vangmay Mandal’, Marathi literature club, Dr. Ambedkar Study Circle, Science Association, Commerce Association, Film club, ‘Urmee’, Arts and Culture Club, ‘Calyx’, Trends in arts and sciences magazine, Adventure Club, Toastmasters International club as will as government programs NSS, 3 mah armd sqn NCC, 36 MHA BN NCC Army wing, 3 Mah Naval unit Div no :- vi, etc.

Athletics[edit | edit source]

Students can participate in a variety of indigenous and international games such as: kho-kho, kabaddi, hockey, baseball, volleyball, Dodgeball, football (soccer), etc. in district to national level competitions. SP College has official teams participating in competitive sports on an inter-school and intercollegiate level.

MAVEN - Gaining the Edge[edit | edit source]

MAVEN is a skill and entrepreneurship development event conducted by SP College on a National level. It is one of the only Corporate Events happening on a college level in the city. Students participate as volunteers and work on the event, right from planning to execution. It is generally scheduled to happen in mid-January every year.

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "SP College honours alumni on 98th foundation day". Daily News Analysis. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  2. ↑ Pratul Chandra Gupta (1939). Baji Rao Ii And The East India Company 1796 1818 By Pratul Chandra Gupta.
  3. ↑ "Anand Modak passes away". Sakaal Times. 23 May 2014. Archived from the original on 24 May 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  4. ↑ "Vasant Nagarkar : A freedom fighter, IPS officer, expert on Islam".
  5. ↑ "Biography of Gauri Pradhan:About Gauri".

External links[edit | edit source]

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