Science in Class 9 and 10 is where many Pune students struggle — not because science is inherently hard, but because the transition from single-subject "Environmental Science" to separate Physics, Chemistry, and Biology happens suddenly, and many students miss the foundations.

Science tutor rates in Pune (2025)

Class	Board	Typical rate/hr
Class 6–8 (General Science)	CBSE / SSC	₹300 – ₹700
Class 9–10 (Science)	CBSE	₹500 – ₹1,100
Class 9–10 (Science)	SSC Maharashtra	₹400 – ₹900
Class 11–12 (PCB/PCM)	CBSE / HSC	₹700 – ₹1,600

Pune has a large tutoring community across all areas. Rates in central Pune (Shivajinagar, Deccan, Kothrud) tend to be slightly higher than in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hadapsar, and the PCMC belt.

CBSE vs SSC Maharashtra — does the tutor need to know the board?

Yes — significantly. The SSC Maharashtra science syllabus, practical exam format, and question paper style are quite different from CBSE. A tutor who only knows CBSE will struggle to prepare a student for SSC board exams effectively. Always confirm which board the tutor primarily teaches.

What a good science tutor in Pune does differently

Teaches diagrams properly: Science board exams award 3–5 marks for well-labelled diagrams. A good tutor drills these.
Explains experiments: Practical-based theory questions appear in both CBSE and SSC. Tutors who skip this leave marks on the table.
Covers numericals in Physics and Chemistry: Many tutors skip numericals and focus only on theory. Ensure the tutor actively practises calculations.

Areas in Pune with strong science tutor availability

Kothrud, Karve Nagar, Erandwane, Deccan (West Pune)
Shivajinagar, Sadashiv Peth, Narayan Peth (Central)
Kondhwa, Wanowrie, Fatima Nagar (South Pune)
Pimpri, Chinchwad, Nigdi, Akurdi (PCMC)
Hadapsar, Magarpatta, Wagholi (East Pune)