Top 20 Junior Colleges in Pune District
This is a stream-wise list of major, well-known FYJC (11th-12th) colleges in Pune district (Pune city + Pimpri-Chinchwad), organized by stream with complete address details.
Note: "Top" is not an official government ranking. This is a curated list of 20 commonly targeted colleges for each stream during FYJC admissions.
Science Stream - Popular Colleges
| # | College Name | Location | Address | Pincode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Bosco Junior & Senior College | Yerwada | Don Bosco Edu-Complex, Don Bosco Marg | 411006 |
| 2 | MIT Junior College of Science & Commerce | Kothrud | Survey No. 124, MIT Campus, Ex-Servicemen Colony, Paud Road | 411038 |
| 3 | Fergusson College (Junior Wing) | Deccan Gymkhana | F.C. Road | 411004 |
| 4 | Sir Parashurambhau College (SP College) | Sadashiv Peth | Tilak Road | 411030 |
| 5 | Abasaheb Garware College | Deccan Gymkhana | Karve Road | 411004 |
| 6 | Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College (KSJC) | Erandwane/Aundh | Kaveri Campus, Near Dnyaneshwar Paduka Chowk, Ganeshkhind Road | 411004 |
| 7 | Nav Maharashtra Vidyalaya & Junior College | Karve Road | Near Nal Stop, Karve Road | 411004 |
| 8 | MES Bal Shikshan Mandir & Junior College | Kothrud | Mayur Colony | 411038 |
| 9 | Yashwantrao Mohite College | Katraj | Bharati Vidyapeeth Campus | 411046 |
| 10 | SNBP Junior College | Pimpri | Morwadi | 411018 |
| 11 | D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce & Science Jr College | Pimpri | D.Y. Patil Educational Complex | 411018 |
| 12 | Dr. D.Y. Patil ACS Jr College, Shahunagar | Chinchwad | Shahunagar | 411019 |
| 13 | Mahatma Phule Mahavidyalaya | Pimpri | Pimpri | 411017 |
| 14 | Pratibha Junior College | Chinchwad | Chinchwad | 411019 |
| 15 | Jaikranti School & Junior College | Katraj | Ambegaon Road | 411046 |
| 16 | Ambedkar Arts, Commerce & Science Jr College | Dhanori | Bhairavnagar | 411015 |
| 17 | Rajiv Gandhi Academy of E-Learning | Hadapsar/Kharadi | Hadapsar/Kharadi belt | 411028 |
| 18 | Yashwantrao Chavan College of Science | Satara Road/Kothrud | Satara Road/Kothrud campus | 411038 |
| 19 | Foresight School and Junior College | Chikhali | Chikhali area | 412114 |
| 20 | Karmaveer College of Commerce & Science | Narhe | Narhe | 411041 |
Commerce Stream - Popular Colleges
| # | College Name | Location | Address | Pincode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MES Garware College of Commerce | Deccan Gymkhana | Karve Road | 411004 |
| 2 | Abasaheb Garware College | Deccan Gymkhana | Karve Road | 411004 |
| 3 | Fergusson College (Junior Wing) | Deccan Gymkhana | F.C. Road | 411004 |
| 4 | Sir Parashurambhau College (SP College) | Sadashiv Peth | Tilak Road | 411030 |
| 5 | Sinhgad College of Commerce | Vadgaon | Sinhgad Road/Vadgaon Campus | 411041 |
| 6 | Nav Maharashtra Vidyalaya & Junior College | Karve Road | Karve Road belt | 411004 |
| 7 | MES Bal Shikshan Mandir & Junior College | Kothrud | Mayur Colony | 411038 |
| 8 | Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College | Erandwane/Aundh | Ganeshkhind Road | 411004 |
| 9 | Don Bosco Junior College | Yerwada | Don Bosco Marg | 411006 |
| 10 | MIT Junior College of Science & Commerce | Kothrud | MIT Campus, Paud Road | 411038 |
| 11 | D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce & Science Jr College | Pimpri | D.Y. Patil Educational Complex | 411018 |
| 12 | Dr. D.Y. Patil ACS Jr College, Shahunagar | Chinchwad | Shahunagar | 411019 |
| 13 | Mahatma Phule Mahavidyalaya | Pimpri | Pimpri | 411017 |
| 14 | Pratibha Junior College | Chinchwad | Chinchwad | 411019 |
| 15 | Balaji Junior College of Arts, Commerce & Science | Chinchwad/Pimpri | Chinchwad/Pimpri belt | 411019 |
| 16 | SNBP Junior College | Pimpri | Morwadi | 411018 |
| 17 | Baburaoji Gholap College (PDEA) | Sangvi | Sangvi | 411027 |
| 18 | SS Pawar Junior College | Ambegaon BK | Shankar Saha Society, Shiv Colony | 411046 |
| 19 | Dhole Patil Junior College | Kharadi-Wagholi | Dhole Patil College Road, Near EON IT Park | 412207 |
| 20 | JK College of Science, Commerce & Arts | Ambegaon/Undri | Pune city fringe | 411046 |
Arts Stream - Popular Colleges
| # | College Name | Location | Address | Pincode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fergusson College (Junior Wing) | Deccan Gymkhana | F.C. Road | 411004 |
| 2 | Sir Parashurambhau College (SP College) | Sadashiv Peth | Tilak Road | 411030 |
| 3 | Abasaheb Garware College | Deccan Gymkhana | Karve Road | 411004 |
| 4 | Modern College (Shivajinagar) | Gokhale Nagar | FC Road extension | 411016 |
| 5 | Modern College (Ganeshkhind) | Ganeshkhind | Ganeshkhind Road | 411016 |
| 6 | Nav Maharashtra Vidyalaya & Junior College | Karve Road | Karve Road belt | 411004 |
| 7 | MES Bal Shikshan Mandir & Junior College | Kothrud | Mayur Colony | 411038 |
| 8 | Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College | Erandwane/Aundh | Ganeshkhind Road | 411004 |
| 9 | Don Bosco Junior College | Yerwada | Don Bosco Marg | 411006 |
| 10 | Sinhgad College of Arts, Science & Commerce | Vadgaon/Sinhgad Road | Vadgaon/Bhugaon/Sinhgad Road campus | 411041 |
| 11 | Yashwantrao Mohite College | Katraj | Bharati Vidyapeeth Campus | 411046 |
| 12 | Baburaoji Gholap College (PDEA) | Sangvi | Sangvi | 411027 |
| 13 | PDEA's Mamasaheb Mohol College | Kothrud | Paud Road/Kothrud fringe | 411038 |
| 14 | SS Pawar Junior College | Ambegaon BK | Ambegaon BK | 411046 |
| 15 | JK College of Science, Commerce & Arts | Ambegaon/Undri | Pune fringe | 411046 |
| 16 | Dhole Patil Junior College | Kharadi-Wagholi | Kharadi-Wagholi | 412207 |
| 17 | Arts, Commerce & Science Jr College, Rajgurunagar | Rajgurunagar | Tal. Khed, Dist. Pune | 410505 |
| 18 | MAEER's MIT Arts, Commerce & Science Jr College | Alandi | Alandi, Pune district | 412105 |
| 19 | Parvatibai Genba Moze College | Wagholi | Wagholi/Pune rural belt | 412207 |
| 20 | Akurdi Jr College | Akurdi | Akurdi, Pimpri-Chinchwad | 411035 |
Geographic Distribution
Pune City - Central Area
- Fergusson College (F.C. Road)
- Sir Parashurambhau College (Tilak Road)
- Abasaheb Garware College (Karve Road)
- MES Garware College of Commerce
- Nav Maharashtra Vidyalaya
- Modern College (Shivajinagar & Ganeshkhind)
Pune City - West (Kothrud, Karve Road)
- MIT Junior College
- MES Bal Shikshan Mandir
- PDEA's Mamasaheb Mohol College
Pune City - North (Aundh, Erandwane, Ganeshkhind)
- Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College
Pune City - East (Yerwada, Dhanori)
- Don Bosco Junior College
- Ambedkar Arts, Commerce & Science Jr College
Pune City - South (Katraj, Narhe, Ambegaon)
- Yashwantrao Mohite College
- Jaikranti School & Junior College
- Karmaveer College
- SS Pawar Junior College
Pune City - IT Belt (Hadapsar, Kharadi, Wagholi)
- Rajiv Gandhi Academy of E-Learning
- Dhole Patil Junior College
- Parvatibai Genba Moze College
Pimpri-Chinchwad Area
- SNBP Junior College (Pimpri)
- D.Y. Patil Colleges (Pimpri & Shahunagar)
- Mahatma Phule Mahavidyalaya (Pimpri)
- Pratibha Junior College (Chinchwad)
- Balaji Junior College (Chinchwad)
- Baburaoji Gholap College (Sangvi)
- Akurdi Jr College (Akurdi)
Pune District - Rural/Fringe
- Foresight School (Chikhali)
- MAEER's MIT Colleges (Alandi)
- Arts, Commerce & Science Jr College (Rajgurunagar)
Important Notes
About Pune Colleges:
- Historic Institutions: Fergusson College and SP College are among the oldest and most prestigious colleges in Pune
- Multiple Campuses: Some colleges like Modern College, D.Y. Patil, and Sinhgad have multiple campuses
- Pimpri-Chinchwad: PCMC area has its own cluster of popular colleges serving the industrial belt
- IT Corridor: Colleges in Hadapsar, Kharadi, and Wagholi cater to the IT belt population
Verification Required:
- Addresses and stream availability may change
- Always verify current information on the official FYJC admission portal
- College rankings and cut-offs vary by year based on demand and facilities
- Some colleges may offer multiple streams while others specialize
Popular Abbreviations:
- SP College = Sir Parashurambhau College
- MES = Maharashtra Education Society
- PDEA = Poona District Education Association
- MIT = Maharashtra Institute of Technology
- SNBP = Shri Neminath Jain Brahmacharyashram's
- PCMC = Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation area
Tips for Pune Students
For High Achievers:
- Target Fergusson College, SP College, or Garware College
- These have high cut-offs but excellent reputation
- Strong faculty and infrastructure
For Pimpri-Chinchwad Residents:
- D.Y. Patil colleges are popular local options
- SNBP and Mahatma Phule are well-established
- Shorter commute compared to central Pune colleges
For IT Belt Residents:
- Dhole Patil and colleges in Kharadi/Wagholi area
- Newer infrastructure, often self-financed
- Convenient for Hadapsar, Magarpatta, Kharadi residents
For Budget-Conscious Students:
- Look for aided colleges like Fergusson, SP College, Garware
- Lower fees compared to unaided/self-financed
- Check aid-type before adding to preference list
Summary
Pune district offers a rich variety of junior colleges across all streams:
- Heritage Colleges: Fergusson, SP College (established institutions with strong reputation)
- Modern Institutions: MIT, D.Y. Patil, SNBP (newer colleges with good facilities)
- Geographic Spread: Options available in central Pune, PCMC, and IT corridor
- Stream Variety: All colleges offer multiple streams with various combinations
Remember: Research each college's cut-offs, fees, and facilities before finalizing your preference list. Visit college websites or the FYJC portal for the most current information.