Pune: Unique Initiative By Savitribai Phule Pune University Helps 27 Students Clear NET–SET Exams
Pune: Unique Initiative By Savitribai Phule Pune University Helps 27 Students Clear NET–SET Exams
Pune, March 11, 2026: A unique academic support initiative titled ‘Vidyapeeth Katta’ at Savitribai Phule Pune University has helped 27 students successfully clear the SET and NET examinations. Notably, women candidates form the majority of the successful participants, including several married women who balanced household responsibilities with their studies.
To recognise their achievement, the organisers recently held a felicitation ceremony and interaction session at the university’s Environmental Science Department. A total of 21 students who were present at the event were honoured and shared their experiences with fellow aspirants.
The programme was attended by several dignitaries including management council member Ravindra Shinganapurkar, senate member Shantanu Lamdhade, Krishna Bhandalkar, Head of the Education Department Prof. Geeta Shinde, Prof. Narayan Rajurwar, education expert Dr. Pravin Gurav, Registrar of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics Vishal Gaikwad, Prof. Popatrao Shinde, Prof. Ganesh Pathare, and chief coordinator Amol Vyavahare.
The ‘Vidyapeeth Katta’ initiative was launched two years ago by a group of university alumni who aimed to provide free academic guidance to students preparing for competitive examinations such as SET, NET and PhD eligibility tests. The event also marked the completion of two years of the initiative.
Speaking at the programme, Shantanu Lamdhade said the National Education Policy encourages students to develop research skills along with academic knowledge. He noted that initiatives offering free guidance for SET, NET and PhD entrance examinations are important in helping students pursue careers in higher education and research.
Ravindra Shinganapurkar also advised successful candidates to prepare for the evolving education landscape. He highlighted that teaching methods are rapidly changing and educators must adopt innovative approaches beyond traditional classroom models to better equip students.
171 Students Qualified in Two Years
Over the past two years, ‘Vidyapeeth Katta’ has organised preparation programmes for four NET examinations and two SET examinations through free expert lectures and guidance sessions. So far, 23 students have cleared NET, 70 have passed SET and 78 have qualified the PhD Eligibility Test (PET). Students from Pune and nearby districts have benefited from the programme.
Savita Ghogare, who cleared the SET examination in 2025, said preparing for competitive exams while managing household responsibilities is challenging for homemakers. She added that the guidance, practice sessions and in-depth subject preparation offered by ‘Vidyapeeth Katta’ played a significant role in her success.
