“SPPU Falls from Rank 10 to 91 in NIRF: A Sharp Decline in Academic Standards”
By Sachin S. Sanghavi- Date – 25-10-2025
🧭 Intro Paragraph
Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), once among India’s top ten universities, has experienced a drastic fall in its national ranking over the past decade. According to NIRF Ranking 2025 data, SPPU has slipped from 10th position in 2016 to 91st in 2025, raising serious concerns about the state of higher education and academic freedom in one of India’s premier institutions.
📊 Ranking Trend Chart (2016–2025)
| Year | NIRF Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 10 | — |
| 2018 | 16 | ▼ -6 |
| 2025 | 91 | ▼ -75 |
Total fall: 81 places in 9 years.
⚠️ Real Causes Behind the Decline
| Factor | Issue | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 👩🏫 Faculty Shortage | 238 vacant faculty posts | Poor class delivery, research guidance gaps |
| 🧪 Poor Infrastructure | Limited library, labs & online resources | Decline in research output & academic competitiveness |
| 📉 PhD Admissions Drop | From 235 (2021–22) to 17 (2024–25) | Weakening of research ecosystem |
| 🧠 Cultural & Political Pressure | Administrative interference, ideological pressure | Mental stress, fall in Perception Score (10% weight in NIRF) |
| 🧑🎓 Decline in Student Enrolment | Fewer new admissions | Lower graduation outcomes, reduced research quality |
🧾 Key Data Points
- Faculty Vacancies: 238
- PhD Admissions: Down from 235 to 17
- NIRF Ranking: 10 (2016) → 91 (2025)
- Perception Score: ~10% drop estimated
- Impact: Ranking collapse & decline in academic reputat
🧠 Expert Observation
“When top universities lose teachers, research, and academic autonomy, rankings will fall — but more importantly, students lose opportunities.”
— Education Analyst, The Daily Pulse
🧭 Conclusion
The fall of SPPU in national rankings is not just a statistical drop, but a warning sign for India’s higher education system. Teacher shortage, poor facilities, research decline, and cultural-political pressures are collectively weakening academic excellence.
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