Deccan Education Society's
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
Geography
About the Department
The Department started in 1946 when Geography was introduced as the first year BA subject. The course was on Physical Geography and Prof.K.V.Kelkar ,Head ,Geology Department taught this course till 1957.In this year Geography was introduced as a second year subject & Prof.J.B.Kumthekar joined as the first head of Geography in 1957.He acted as head till his retirement in 1969.He was followed by Prof.D.S.Desai (1969-1973) and Prof.A.V.Bhagawat (1973-1997) as the heads. Presently Dr.Sanjeev B Nalavade is the head.Courses offered
| Class | Course taught |
|---|---|
| FYBA | Elements of Geomorphology |
| SYBA | Geography of Disaster Management |
| TYBA | Human Geography |
University Result: TYBA (2010-2015)
| Year | No.of students appeared |
Result(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 76 | 99 |
| 2012 | 103 | 99 |
| 2013 | 130 | 97 |
| 2014 | 129 | 98 |
| 2015 | 154 | 97 |
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Research Title: Research Projects
Researchers :
Details:
S. No. | Name of Teacher | Title of Project | Funding Agency | Duration of Project | Amount (Rs.) | Outcome |
1 | Pravin L. Shinde | “Variation in Rainfall and Sugarcane Production in Pune District, Maharashtra:2006-2016 | University Grants Commission – College for Excellence MAST Programme | 1 Year | 3000 | Research Paper Published |