Pune is home to 161 engineering colleges, with 151 private and 10 government institutes offering diplomas and degrees in various engineering branches Fields of specialization include CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, AI & Data Science .
Entrance Exams & Admission Process
UG Admissions: JEE Main, MHT CET (state-level), institute-specific (e.g., SITEEE), and direct admissions in some cases.
PG Admissions: GATE, MCAER PG CET, or university-specific criteria .
3. Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Pune
| College | Type | Entrance | NIRF 2024 | Fees (₹) | Avg Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) | Govt | MHT CET / JEE | 63 | 1.4–5.0 L | ₹10–15.5 L |
| COEP Technological University | Govt | MHT CET | 77 | 6.3–6.5 L | ₹7–8 L |
| MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) | Pvt. Autonomous | JEE/MHT CET | 101–150 | 12.6–13.2 L | ₹6–7 L |
| Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) | Pvt. Autonomous | JEE/MHT CET | 151–200 | 7.1–7.3 L | ₹6–6.5 L |
| DY Patil Institute of Technology | Pvt. | JEE/MHT CET | 151–200 | 5–5.5 L | ₹4.5–5 L |
| Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE) | Pvt. Autonomous | MHT CET | 201–300 | ~4–5 L | ₹4–5 L |
| Army Institute of Technology (AIT) | Govt | JEE Main | 151–200 | 5–6 L | ₹6.5–7.5 L |
| Cummins College of Engineering for Women | Pvt. | MHT CET | 201–300 | 6.5–6.8 L | ₹5.5–6 L |
| JSPM Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering | Pvt. | MHT CET | 151–200 | 4.8–5.2 L | ₹4–4.5 L |
| Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) | Pvt. | SITEEE | 151–200 | 10–12 L | ₹6–7 L |
4. Other Notable Colleges
MIT Academy of Engineering (MIT AOE) – Autonomous; strong NAAC accreditation
Dhole Patil College of Engineering – First in Pune to offer Auto Engg; NAAC A+
Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) – NIRF ranked 201–250
AISSMS – NIRF 201–300 range
5. Fee Ranges Across Institutions
Government Colleges: ₹60K–6 L
Top Private/Autonomous: ₹4 L–13 L total, depending on college and specialization
Budget-Friendly Private: ₹3–6 L, with average placements of ₹4–6 LPA
6. Placements & Average Packages
DIAT: ₹10–15.5 LPA
COEP: ₹7–8 LPA
MIT-WPU & VIT: ₹6–7 LPA
Private Institutes: ₹4–6 LPA on average; top offers up to ₹20 L at premier colleges
7. How to Choose the Right College
Consider these factors:
Entrance Score & Cut-off: JEE Main or MHT CET
Budget & ROI: Evaluate fees vs placement averages
Accreditation & Ranking: Refer to NIRF and NAAC grades
Campus Facilities: Labs, research, sports, cultural
Specializations & Faculty: Ensure quality in chosen branch
Placements & Recruiters: Check historical data
8. FAQs
Q1. Which Pune college has the best placement?
DIAT and COEP lead, with MIT-WPU and VIT close behind.
Q2. What’s the typical fee range?
₹60K in govt to ₹13 L in premier private colleges.
Q3. Which exams are required?
JEE Main/MHT CET for UG; GATE for PG. Some colleges have institute-level exams like SITEEE.