The college is named after Scottish -born Sir James Fergusson, the Governor of Bombay, the college has been under the jurisdiction of the University of Pune. In May 2018, Fergusson college was upgraded to a unitary university following an update from Ministry of HRD. Get detailed information about Fergusson College , Pune Admission 2025-2026 for various courses including the steps to apply, detailed admission procedure, important admission dates, exams and eligibility criteria. Join a legacy of excellence and innovation at Deccan Education Society’s Fergusson College . Where tradition meets modernity, and every student is nurtured to achieve their highest potential. Fergusson College , established in 1885 in Pune, Maharashtra, is a prestigious autonomous public college affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).