Fergusson College, Pune

Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune

Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, UGC - College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) UGC- College of Excellence (CE)

UGC Special Heritage Status, DBT - STAR Status College, DST - FIST Supported Science Departments

NAAC accredited “A” Grade (3.62 CGPA on 4 point scale)

NIRF Ranking : 42nd (2020) 35th (2017) 19th (2018) 27th (2019)

AISHE Code : C - 41431

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Notice Regarding Additional division for few courses of BA/MA/MSc Programmes **********

2nd International Conference on Biodiversity and Environmental Management (BEM 2021) “Mainstreaming Biodiversity: Sustaining People and their Livelihoods”

S.Y. B.A. (Grant in Aid & Self-Finance) Admission Schedule- 2021-22

Governance and Administration

Dr. Ravindrasinh G. Pardeshi

Principal, Fergusson College, Pune

After obtaining MSc. in Geology from University of Pune, Pune, Maharashtra in the year 1983, Dr. Pardeshi was awarded with Junior Research Fellowship by CSIR and joined Department of Geology, University of Pune as a JRF and pursued research for Ph.D. degree in Geology under the guidance of Prof. K. B. Powar (Former Vice Chancellor, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi). His research interests were Petrography, Geochemistry of granitic and basaltic rocks of the Drass-Kargil areas of Ladakh, Himalayas.

Teaching profession appealed to him since he was a student and he took up this profession and joined Fergusson College, Pune. Dr Pardeshi also completed a professional training programme in Structural Geology from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehra Dun. While, in teaching, he continued to do research and I was awarded with research project on

“Geological Investigations on Deccan Trap Basalts of Kukdi River Valley of Western Maharashtra, India”, by UGC.

Principal Pardeshi has contributed significantly in designing, developing and teaching curricula of B.Sc. course in Geology of University of Pune and Other Universities and Diploma Course in Environmental management and Diploma course in Gemology and Diamond Grading (autonomous courses conducted by Deccan Education Society, Pune). Field work was one of the regular activity to enrich the curricula of various courses and motivate students to study and do research in Earth Sciences.

He has contributed to training programmes for Competitive Examinations organized by University of Pune and Tribal Research Institute, Government of Maharashtra, and popularizing Science through lectures, slide shows and field trips in collaboration with various organizations. He has also performed several types of Examination duties at College and University Level and always provided inputs for reforming the examination system. Dr Pardeshi has worked as Programme Officer of National Service Scheme (NSS) for about eight years and as Chairman of Gymkhana Managing Committee of the College for five years. As a Life Member of Deccan Education Society, he has been instrumental in establishing DES Law College which

commenced in the year 2004. Currently, he is a Member of the Governing Body and Council of the parent organization, Deccan Education Society.

In January, 2009, Dr Pardeshi took over as Principal of Fergusson College. The process of Reaccreditation and Assessment of the College by NAAC was undertaken and subsequently

the Institution was awarded with “A” grade and CGPA of 3.26. This helped Fergusson College in enhancing the academic and research standard as well as in mobilizing funds from various Government resources. Several development and merged programmes were conducted for which UGC sanctioned Rs.1.66Cr. under UGC XI Plan. Some of schemes like Coaching for NET/SET, UPSC/MPSC etc., are still continued and successfully progressing. Centres like “Career Counseling” and “Equal Opportunity Cell” have been established.

The College has been conferred with the status of “College With Potential for Excellence” by the UGC in the year 2011 and provided Rs.1.00Cr as financial assistance. The programmes included under CPE have helped the Institution to march towards excellence in field of higher education. For the development of infrastructure in science laboratories, Department of Science and Technology, awarded Rs.70.00L under Level ”O”.

At the same time, Dr Pardeshi has taken keen interest in developing collaborative programmes with some of the International Universities. A diploma level programme in Food Sciences is now being conducted in Deccan Education Society, in collaboration with Glasgow Caledonian University, UK.

As a nominated Member of Working Group of Planning Commission for the XIIth Five Year Plan, he has actively participated and contributed for preparation of the draft proposals under various categories. He is currently Member of Scrutiny Committee for Star College Scheme of Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology. The aim is to popularize applied sciences especially life sciences by orienting the infrastructure and human resource which would be easily accepted by the Industry.

Dr. Pardeshi strongly believes in Team effort and motivate teachers and students to aspire and strive for excellence in education. The major goals of Fergusson College is to impart quality education through traditional and innovative learning practices, provide a dynamic and creative academic environment, to tap and nurture talent for the development of professional skills and an all round personality. The focus is also on inculcating good moral values and a sense of nationalism for competing in globalization.

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Dr.Vijay Labade,
Controller of Examinations,
Assistant Professor,
Dept of Electronic Science,
Email id:examinationsection@fergusson.edu

1. Dr.Radhika Jadhav,
Deputy Controller of Examinations,
Head Dept of Philosophy
Email id:radhika.jadhav@fergusson.edu

2. Dr.Shivaji Waghmare,
Deputy Controller of Examinations,
Assistant Professor,
Dept of Microbiology,
Email id:shivaji.waghmare@fergusson.edu

Name: Dr. Ashish Yengantiwar

Academic Research Co-ordinator

(Department of Physics)

E-Mail ID: ashish.yengantiwar@fergusson.edu

Name: Dr. Santosh Pharande

NSS Programme Officer

(Department of Economics)

E-Mail ID: santosh.pharande@fergusson.edu

Name: Shri. Mayur Kshirsagar

Student Welfare Officer

(Department of Mathematics)

E-Mail ID: kshirsagarmb@gmail.com

Administrative Office (Grant-in-aid)

Photo	Name and Designation	Responsibilities
	Registrar	Vacant
	Office Superintendent	Vacant
	Shri. ShyamSuryawanshi Head Clerk 020-67656008	Delegation of work under each section of the office. Compilation and presentation of statistical information and other information related to Joint Director’s office. Overall supervision of administrative work
	Shri. Vasant Bhand Senior Clerk 020-67656020	All work related to First Year Examination. Work related to First year Central Assessment Programme. Prepartion/ Compilation of First Year Results.
	Shri. Sudhakar Sathe Junior Clerk 020-67656017	Provide information of various Scholarships to the students State and Central Government student Scholarships. Endowments
	Smt. Neeta Gund Stenographer 020-67656025	C.D.C Related Correspondence and Documentation. DES/ College Endowment Scholarships. Typing and Communication of all Office Circulars and Notices DES Annual Report

Smt. Vaijyanta Shinde

Junior Clerk

020-67656019

Work Related to Admission
Students Eligibility
Student Related Data.

Shri. DevdattaRaut

Junior Clerk

020-67656026

Administrative work with regard to Approval of Teachers.
Maintain records of Right to Information Act, 2005.
Comply with requirements of Joint Directors Office.

Shri. Ganesh Belamkar

Laboratory Assistant

020-67656022

Support PF Related work
Maintain Biometric record
Staff Leave Related Work

Shri. Avinash Kulkarni

Junior Clerk

020-67656018

Work related to Admission process.

Student Eligibility
General Register, Issue of Bonafide Certificate, Transcripts, TransferCertificate

Shri. ParshuramPawar

Laboratory Attendant

020-67656008

Establishment Section of Senior College Non-TeachingService Books.
Maintain all records pertaining to services/ dutiesof Non-Teaching staff.
Correspondence and compliance of Government office Related Work.

Administrative Office (Self Finance)

Photo

Name and Designation

Responsibilities

Shri. Chetan Ankalkote

(Head Clerk)

020-67656090

Admission, Teachers Approval, Teaching-Non Teaching Salary
Work related to University Affiliation
Overall Supervision of Administrative work

Shri. Amit Palkar

(Senior Clerk)

020-67656088

Provide information of various Scholarships to the students
State and Central Government student Scholarships.
Endowments.

Smt. Anuja Inamdar

(Senior Clerk)

020-67656087

Work Related to Admission
Students Eligibility
Student Related Data.

Smt. Ketaki Ambekar

(Senior Clerk)

020-67656086

Work Related to Admission
Students Eligibility
Student Related Data.

Smt. Aparna Kale

(Senior Clerk)

020-67656089

International Students Facilitation Center
Helpdesk for SAARC, NRI, PIO, OCI Students.
Document Verification, Maintain International Students Records, ICCR Scholarship.
Issue of Bonafide Certificate

Smt. Shrawani Limaye

Telephone Operator)

020-67656000

Records of Inward and Outward Communication/ Correspondence.
Receptionist
Help Des

Smt. Manali Ambegaonkar

(Office Assistant)

020-67656097

Maintain Service records of Non-Grant Junior & Senior College Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff.
Correspondence and Compliance of Government Offices and D.E. Society.
Issue of Bonafide Certificate, Transcripts, Transfer Certificate and other Certificates.

Staff Leave Related Work

Accounts and Finance Section

Photo

Name and Designation

Responsibilities

Shri. Chetan Ankalkote

Head Clerk

020-67656090

Accounts and Auditing Activities of various schemes related to College
Coordinating for Audit to DES and Government.
Timely submission of Audited Statements to Government and Funding agencies.
Financial Administration of Fergusson College

Shri. Pravin Salunke

Junior Clerk

020 -67656010

Salary disbursement of Teaching and Support Staff and Records.
Timely submission of salary bills to Government.
Income Tax and TDS related process
Handling grievances related to salaryand Income Tax.

Shri. Shriraj Mande

Senior Clerk

020-67656091

Maintain Bank Accounts
TDS and Professional Tax Challan
Student Depositsand Refund process
Admission Cancellation Process
CHB staff payment

Shri. Rohit Sonsale

Laboratory Assistant

020-67656028

Preparation of Accounts Statements.
Payments related to Schemes, Research projects supported by UGC, DBT, ISRO, BRNS and BCUD, SPPU, Pune

Shri. SachinDange

Junior Clerk

020-67656092

Maintain Bank Accounts
TDS and Professional Tax Challan
Student Depositsand Refund Process
Admission Cancellation Process

Smt. Poonam Pangare

Senior Clerk

020-67656094/28

Collection of fees.
Cash Receipts and Payments.
Bank andFees Reconciliation.

Smt. Deepa Nachare

Senior Clerk

020-67656085

Collection of fees.
Cash Receipts and Payments.
Bank andFees Reconciliation

Smt. Madhuri Raichurkar

Senior Clerk

020-67656095

Purchase orders
AdvisoryCommittees
Accounts

Fergusson College (autonomous), Pune

Right to Information Act, 2005

Academic Section
	Information Officer	Shri. ShyamBaburaoSuryawanshi Head Clerk Fergusson College(Autonomous) Pune- 411004
	Appellate Officer	Dr. RavindrasingPardeshi Principal Fergusson College(Autonomous) Pune- 411004
Administration Section
	Information Officer	Secretary Deccan Education Society, Fergusson College Campus Pune ‐ 411004
	Appellate Officer	Chairman Deccan Education Society, Fergusson College Campus Pune ‐ 411004

Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune

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