Savitribai Phule Pune University - Online Entrance Exam for MA (French) / MA (German) / MA (Russian) / MA (Spanish) / MA (Japanese) - Syllabus

Oct 5, 2026

Savitribai Phule Pune University’s Department of Foreign Languages syllabus outlines an Online Entrance Exam for MA programmes in French, German, Russian, Spanish and Japanese. Section A is common to all five languages and is asked in English, covering literature and culture, problem solving, and core language skills such as synonyms, antonyms and phrase meanings. Section B is language-specific with multiple choice questions, negative marking for incorrect answers, a 2-hour duration for 100 marks, and eligibility guidance via Annexure A on the CCEP portal. Language-wise eligibility pages list French, German, Russian, Spanish and Japanese components and the detailed topics for French history, literature and culture.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages7

Reading Time18 min

AccessFree to download

Topics Covered

Section A (Common)

Section B (Language specific)

Marking Scheme, Time, and Seats

Eligibility and Admission Process

Language-wise Eligibility and Syllabus Pages

French: Part B (1) Advanced Language Skills + Basics of Translation

French History & Literature (B (2))

French Culture and Civilisation (B (3))

Savitribai Phule Pune University Department of Foreign Languages Online Entrance Exam for MA (French) / MA (German)/ MA (Russian) / MA (Spanish)/MA (Japanese) Topics Covered Section A : Common to all 5 languages, questions will be in English. 􀂾 20 questions of 1 marks each (Total 20 marks) Topics : literature and culture ; problem solving ability ; language skills (synonym, antonym, meaning of a phrase etc. ) Section B : Language specific questions (Total 80 marks) 􀂾 All Multiple Choice Questions with 4 options 􀂾 There will be 40 questions of 2 marks each 􀂾 For each correct answer--2 marks 􀂾 For each incorrect answer – 25% marks cut [e.g. Section A : 14 correct answers – 14 marks; 6 incorrect answers – 1.5 marks deducted. 14 – 1.5 = 12.5 Section B : 28 correct answers : 56 marks, 12 wrong answers : 3 marks deducted. 56 – 3 = 53 Final score : 12.5 + 53 = 65.5/100] 􀂾 Time : 2 hours for all 100 marks (20 + 80) 􀂾 Seats : MA French 30; MA German 30; MA Russian 10; MA Spanish 20; MA Japanese 20. 􀂾 No cut off. o First OEE results will be announced. o Merit list of all candidates who appeared will be prepared as per social reservations and anyother rule if applicable. o The merit list notice will give further instructions about confirming admission, last date etc. 􀂾 Eligibility : We expect you to see the eligibility Annexure A on CCEP portal while filling up the form. The same is reproduced here along with syllabus Provisional admission when qualifying exam has not taken place is understandable, but not having attended any of the qualifying course will disqualify the candidate even if there are vacant seats. Language – wise eligibility and details of syllabus : Pages 2 – 3 : French Page 4 : German Page 5 : Russian Page 6 : Spanish Page 7 : Japanese [Eligibility : M.A. in](Eligibility : M.A. in) French | Basic Qualification | Equivalent Qualification | | --- | --- | | BA with French Special of SPPU | BA with French Special of any other University
OR | | | Graduation in any subject of any faculty
PLUS
Advanced Diploma in French of SPPU with min 60% marks
or
DALF B2 level exam of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (French) passed
(course attended certificate, local Alliance / other institution exam certificate not acceptable)
or
Special Diploma in Commercial French of SPPU | Part A is common to all the 5 Foreign Languages taught in SPPU. Those questions will be in English. They pertain to General Knowledge. Part B is language specific. All the questions will be in French. B (1) Advanced Language Skills + Basics of translation 20 Questions B (2) [French History & Literature] 10 Questions B (3) [French Culture and Civilisation] 10 Questions | B (1) Advanced Language Skills + Basics of translation | | | --- | --- | | Advanced
Language
Skills : | Direct-Indirect Speech ; Active-Passive Voice ; Tenses and Moods (indicatif, subjonctif, impératif, conditionnel, participe présent, gérondif) ; Idiomatic expressions ; Expressions of cause-conséquence, but, concession, opposition ; Simple & Composite relative pronouns ; Speech registers (standard/ familiar / slang) | | Translation
skills :
All questions
will be
Multiple
Choice, but
the kind of
sensitivity
expected is
elaborated
here. | LES FAUX AMIS
Certains mots français, tout en ressemblant à des mots anglais, ont un sens bien différent. Identifiez le sens des mots soulignés dans les phrases suivantes :
1. Pierre est au chômage. Il cherche une situation convenable.
2. Nous ne travaillons pas dans la même branche.
3. Amitabh Bachchan a été voté le meilleur comédien du cinéma indien.
LANGUAGE SPECIFIC WORLD PERCEPTION Here is a hard copy of the document. = Voici la copie papier du document.
i) Have you seen the current issue of the magazine ? = ?
ii) Machine is out of order. = ?
POLYSEMIC WORDS
(1) You have a free

FAQs

What topics are covered in Section A and what language are the questions in?

Section A covers literature and culture, problem solving ability, and language skills such as synonyms, antonyms and meanings of phrases. Questions in Section A are in English.

How are marks calculated for correct and incorrect answers in Section B?

Section B uses multiple choice questions with 4 options. Each correct answer gives 2 marks, while each incorrect answer cuts 25% of the marks for that question, based on the example calculation provided.

What are the exam duration and seat details across the MA languages?

The total time is 2 hours for all 100 marks. Seats are listed as MA French 30, MA German 30, MA Russian 10, MA Spanish 20, and MA Japanese 20.

Oct 5, 2026

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