India, Sept. 24 -- The Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) announced that starting from the academic year 2026-27, all proposals for college affiliation, new courses, and academic expansions must be submitted through its online system, the new college permission system (NCPS).

The university stated that applications from affiliated higher education institutions will be accepted online until September 30, 2025. This includes proposals for new academic programs, departments, additional student batches, and facility expansions.

Jyoti Bakhale, registrar of SPPU, explained, "This shift follows the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016, and recent amendments by the Maharashtra State Commission for Higher Education and Development (MAH...