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Reaccredited by NAAC,
Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
Reaccredited by NAAC, Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
Reaccredited by NAAC,
Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
Reaccredited by NAAC, Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
History of the University Department of Marathi is as old as the History of the S.N.D.T. Women’s University. The Department of Marathi was a part and parcel of the . Women’s University since 1916. Prof. Vaman Malhar Joshi, a great litterateur, was colleague of Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve and was associated with his life mission. Very brilliant students like Godavari Ketkar, Krishnabai Khare, Balutai Khare were the students who graduated from the Women’s University in the first few years.
The Department of Marathi in Mumbai was established in 1954. It received help and guidance from Prof. N. R. Phatak, Prof V. G. Maydeo, Prof. Madhav Manohar, all the eminent personalities in the Literary world of Marathi.
Dr. Sakharam Gangadhar Malashe, an eminent scholar and a researcher in true sense of the term, did establish the department on a solid foundation after accepting the Headship in 1968. His tremendous efforts and zeal in pursuing the study of Modern Linguistics inspired his collegues to learn the Descriptive Linguistics of Marathi. This indeed was a pioneering work of Dr, Malashe to have started the teaching of this discipline. All the Universities in Maharashtra in due course followed the foot-steps of the Department of Marathi of S.N.D.T. W. University.
Dr. Vijaya Rajadhyaksha became head of the department in 1990. The Department witnessed a spell of vigorous activity during her regime. She gave wide publicity to the activities of the department. The department completed two research projects under her leadership and the findings were published in form of books. Dr. Vijaya Rajadhyaksha took a major lead in starting Dr.S.G.Malashe Research Centre at S.N.D.T. Women’s University.
Thus, this department with such a long tradition is making steady progress in the direction of fulfilling the promises it has held out so far.
The Department of Psychology at SNDT Women’s University, Pune Campus, centers its academic vision around Counselling Psychology while integrating specialized areas that reflect the evolving needs of the mental health and well-being sector. Through a combination of classroom learning, research, and fieldwork, students gain in-depth knowledge across several interrelated domains.
Counselling Psychology
Psychological Assessment
Health and Well-being
Personality Psychology
Psychology of Peace and Conflict Studies
Internship and Research Training
To nurture reflective, ethical, and socially responsive counselling psychologists who contribute meaningfully to individual and collective well-being, embodying the transformative spirit of NEP 2020.
The Department of Psychology, SNDT Women’s University, Pune Campus, is committed to empowering women through a transformative and NEP-aligned education in counselling psychology. We strive to integrate academic rigor with self-awareness, therapeutic insight, and a dedication to social justice, equipping our students to lead, serve, and innovate in the field of mental health.
(“Through the knowledge of the mind, women shine forth with brilliance.”)
“An enlightened mind empowers an awakened life.”
This motto reflects the department’s commitment to empowering women through deep psychological insight, ethical clarity, and self-awareness—core tenets of both psychological growth and the National Education Policy’s vision of transformative education.
The faculty of Department of Psychology, SNDT WU, Pune Campus has completed Major Reseach Projects funded by University Grant Commission on “Emotional Intelligence and perceived Success of Farmers” (2013).
Principal investigator: Dr. Ramesh Pathare.
Emotional Intelligence and Farmer’s Perceived Success (Major Project) .
The department provides an engaging and resource-rich environment to support hands-on learning and holistic development:
A dedicated Counselling Lab equipped for mock sessions, peer role-plays, and faculty-supervised practical training.
Access to a wide range of psychological assessment tools for cognitive, emotional, and personality profiling.
Celebration of World Mental Health Day, with activities such as poster exhibitions, awareness rallies, and interactive theatre.
Interactive seminars, group discussions, and student-led peer review sessions that encourage academic dialogue and reflective learning.
Organized field visits to NGOs, rehabilitation centers, and educational institutions to expose students to the realities of applied psychological practice.
Encouragement to participate in intercollegiate psychology events, paper presentations, and skill development workshops.
The department actively engages with external organizations to enhance students’ real-world understanding and social responsibility:
Department of Psychology, Pune Photo Gallery
• Ph.D. in Psychology
• M.A. in Psychology
Dr. Ramesh Pathare
• Dr. Ramesh Pathare (Associate Professor)
• Mr. Sandip Bhaise (Assistant Professor)
Department of Psychology
SNDT Women’s University
Karve Road, Pune Campus
Pune 411038
