# FLAME University

> FLAME University is India's pioneer in liberal education, based in Pune, Maharashtra. Accredited with NAAC A++ (the highest grade), FLAME is established as a state private university. The **Undergraduate program is the university's flagship offering**, delivering a highly interdisciplinary curriculum aligned with NEP 2020. FLAME also offers postgraduate and doctoral programs across humanities, social sciences, business, design, computing, and fine arts. It features an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, global partnerships (including Yale, UC Berkeley, Babson, Wellesley, and Sciences Po), and a fully residential 60-acre campus.

## Key Institutional Metrics
- **Accreditation:** NAAC A++ Grade (Highest Grade in India)
- **Student-Faculty Ratio:** 11:1
- **Campus:** 60-acre fully residential campus in Lavale, Pune (Maharashtra, India)
- **Flagship Program:** Undergraduate (UG) Liberal Education Program
- **Signature Pedagogy:** Discover India Program (DIP), Developmental Activities Program (DAP), FLAME Scholars Program (FSP).
- **Specialized Centers:** Writing Centre, Q Centre (quantitative reasoning), FLAME Investment Lab (FIL), Centre for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

## Placement & ROI Highlights
- **MBA Average Package:** ~₹11.5 LPA
- **Placement Rate:** 100% placement support record.
- **Top Recruiters:** BCG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Adani Group, PwC.

## Fee Structure Summary (Indicative)
| Program | Tuition Fee (Annual) | Hostel & Mess (Annual) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Undergraduate (B.A./B.Sc./BBA) | ~₹7,90,000 | ~₹1,90,000 |
| MBA | ~₹6,90,000 | ~₹1,90,000 |
| M.Sc. (Economics) | ~₹4,50,000 | ~₹1,90,000 |
| PhD | Fully Funded (Stipend: ₹40,000 - ₹50,000/mo) | Included/Subsidized |

## Admission Details
- **Entrance Exam:** FLAME Entrance Aptitude Test (FEAT) or national scores (SAT/ACT for UG; CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT/NMAT/CMAT for PG).
- **Eligibility:** 
  - UG: Class 12 pass with minimum 50% marks.
  - PG: Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks.
- **Financial Aid:** Merit-based scholarships (up to 100% tuition waiver) and need-based financial aid.
- **Application Portal:** [apply.flame.edu.in](https://apply.flame.edu.in/)

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## Core Pages & Resources
- [Home](https://www.flame.edu.in/): Overview of FLAME's liberal education model and philosophy.
- [About FLAME](https://www.flame.edu.in/about): History, mission, vision, and the founding philosophy.
- [Academic Programs](https://www.flame.edu.in/academics): Full overview of all UG, PG, and doctoral majors and minors.
- [Research Centres](https://www.flame.edu.in/research/centres): Overview of seven specialized research centres including Wellbeing and Happiness.
- [Placements](https://www.flame.edu.in/placements): Direct placement reports and career statistics.
- [Contact Us](https://www.flame.edu.in/contact-us): Contact details for admissions and campus directions.

## Undergraduate Programs (NEP 2020 Aligned)
- [UG Overview](https://www.flame.edu.in/academics/ug): Details on 4-year (Honours) and 3-year (exit option) structures.
- [B.A. (Hons)](https://www.flame.edu.in/academics/ug/ba): Majors in Economics, Psychology, Literary & Cultural Studies, Public Policy, Sociology, Journalism.
- [B.Sc. (Hons)](https://www.flame.edu.in/academics/ug/bsc): Majors in Applied Mathematics, Data Science and Economics, Computer Science, Computer Science and Design.
- [BBA (Hons)](https://www.flame.edu.in/academics/ug/bba): Majors in Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, Business Analytics & AI, Entrepreneurship.
- [B.Des](https://www.flame.edu.in/academics/ug/bdes): 4-year Experience Design major, co-designed with inputs from Don Norman.

## Postgraduate & Doctoral Programs
- [MBA](https://www.flame.edu.in/academics/pg/mba): 2-year MBA with CFA University Affiliation; specializations in Finance, Marketing, HR, Analytics.
- [MBA (Communications Management)](https://www.flame.edu.in/academics/pg/mba-cm): 2-year MBA for media, advertising, and creative industries.
- [M.Sc. (Economics)](https://www.flame.edu.in/academics/pg/msc-economics): 2-year research-intensive master's degree in economics.
- [PhD Programs](https://www.flame.edu.in/academics/doctoral-program): Doctoral fellowships in Management, Humanities, Data Science, and Social Sciences.

## Complete Site Content for LLMs
- [Full Text Directory](/llms-full.txt): Complete markdown compilation of all page contents for deep-crawling LLM agents.