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JSPM’s Imperial College of Engineering and Research (ICOER) is a private engineering institute established in 2006 in Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra. It is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The college holds NAAC A grade accreditation with a score of 3.1.
ICOER does not currently appear in the NIRF ranked list for engineering institutions.
The campus is located at Wagholi, on the eastern outskirts of Pune city. It houses dedicated departmental laboratories, a central library, a placement cell, and separate hostel facilities for female students.
- BE — 4-year undergraduate engineering in 6 branches: Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering
- ME — 2-year postgraduate engineering in 5 specialisations: Computer Engineering, Design Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, and Signal Processing
- MBA — 2-year management programme
The total BE fee at ICOER ranges from INR 3,67,000 (five branches) to INR 4,20,000 (Information Technology) for the full four-year duration. ME costs INR 1,47,000 and MBA costs INR 1,73,000.
Government scholarship schemes including the Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship and the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships are available to eligible students at ICOER.
The highest placement package recorded at ICOER is INR 14 LPA, with an average of INR 4 to 5 LPA. Around 120 companies participate in on-campus recruitment drives annually, led by TCS, Infosys, Capgemini, and Wipro.
ICOER Admission Dates 2026
Admissions for the 2026 session are anchored by MHT-CET for BE and ME, MAH-MBA CET for MBA, all routed through DTE Maharashtra’s Centralised Admission Process (CAP). CAP rounds for all programmes are ongoing as of August 2026.
| Event | Date or Status (2026) |
|---|---|
| MHT-CET 2026 Registration | January 10 to February 24, 2026 |
| MHT-CET 2026 Result | June 2026 |
| DTE Maharashtra BE CAP Round 1 Option Entry | August 7 to 9, 2026 |
| BE CAP Subsequent Rounds | Ongoing (August 2026) |
| ME CAP 2026 | Ongoing (check cetcell.mahacet.org) |
| MAH-MBA CET 2026 Result | Declared |
| MBA CAP Rounds | Ongoing (August 2026) |
The table below shows the course-wise entrance exams accepted at ICOER for the 2026 cycle.
| Course | Exam Accepted | Admission Body |
|---|---|---|
| BE (all branches) | MHT-CET or JEE Main | DTE Maharashtra CAP |
| ME (all specialisations) | GATE or MHT-CET | DTE Maharashtra CAP |
| MBA | MAH-MBA CET | DTE Maharashtra CAP |
ICOER Courses and Fees
ICOER offers 12 programmes across BE, ME, and MBA streams, all SPPU-affiliated. The BE programme is the flagship offering with 6 engineering branches.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE (Computer Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 45% + MHT-CET or JEE Main | INR 3,67,000 |
| BE (Information Technology) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 45% + MHT-CET or JEE Main | INR 4,20,000 |
| BE (AI and Data Science) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 45% + MHT-CET or JEE Main | INR 3,67,000 |
| BE (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 45% + MHT-CET or JEE Main | INR 3,67,000 |
| BE (Mechanical Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 45% + MHT-CET or JEE Main | INR 3,67,000 |
| BE (Civil Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 45% + MHT-CET or JEE Main | INR 3,67,000 |
| ME (Computer Engineering, Design, Structural, Construction, Signal Processing) | 2 years | BE in relevant branch + valid GATE or MHT-CET score | INR 1,47,000 |
| MBA | 2 years | Graduation in any discipline + valid MAH-MBA CET score | INR 1,73,000 |
IT is the only BE branch with a fee premium over the rest, at INR 4,20,000 versus INR 3,67,000 for the other five branches. A management (institutional) quota for BE seats is also available directly through ICOER for candidates with a minimum of 45% in Class 12 PCM.
ICOER Admission Process
BE and ME state quota admissions at ICOER go entirely through DTE Maharashtra’s CAP. An institutional quota for BE is available directly through ICOER for candidates not in the CAP pool.
BE Admission
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. General category candidates need a minimum of 45% marks in PCM. SC, ST, and OBC candidates from Maharashtra need 40%.
- Register and appear for MHT-CET or JEE Main
- Register for DTE Maharashtra CAP on cetcell.mahacet.org
- Fill and lock branch and college preferences during option entry window
- Receive seat allotment and report to ICOER with original documents
- Pay the semester fee to confirm admission
MHT-CET percentile requirements for ICOER vary by branch. Computer Engineering and IT branches close at higher percentiles. Candidates with PCM percentile above 70 generally qualify for most branches through the CAP process.
ME Admission
ME eligibility requires a BE or BTech degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% marks. A valid GATE score or MHT-CET PG score is required. Seat allotment is through DTE Maharashtra ME CAP rounds.
MBA Admission
MBA eligibility requires graduation in any stream with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). A valid MAH-MBA CET score is mandatory for state quota seats. MBA CAP rounds are managed by the Maharashtra State CET Cell.
ICOER Placements
ICOER runs an active placement cell that conducts on-campus recruitment drives annually. The highest package recorded stands at INR 14 LPA, with an average package of INR 4 to 5 LPA. Around 120 companies participate in campus drives each year.
Computer Engineering and Information Technology branches see the strongest recruitment activity, with typical offers in the INR 4 to 7 LPA band. IT services firms dominate hiring across most branches.
| Category | Typical Package Range | Recruiters |
|---|---|---|
| IT Services (CSE and IT branches) | INR 4 to 7 LPA | TCS, Infosys, Capgemini, Wipro, and others |
| Core Engineering (Mechanical, Civil) | INR 3 to 5 LPA | Infrastructure and manufacturing firms in Pune region |
ICOER Scholarships
Students at ICOER can access central and Maharashtra state government scholarship schemes. No separate college-funded merit scholarship is publicly listed.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Where to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship (SC and ST) | SC or ST category students; financial eligibility as per state norms | mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| EBC Fee Waiver (Maharashtra) | Economically Backward Class students from Maharashtra | mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| OBC Post-Matric Scholarship (Maharashtra) | OBC students from Maharashtra with family income below state threshold | mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships | 12th Board top 20 percentile + family income below INR 8 Lakhs | scholarships.gov.in |
ICOER Campus and Infrastructure
ICOER is located at Wagholi, on the eastern fringes of Pune city. The campus houses dedicated laboratories for each engineering department, digital classrooms, a central library, and a seminar hall. Wi-Fi connectivity is available across academic blocks.
Hostel facilities are available exclusively for female students, with annual fees ranging from INR 35,000 to INR 60,000 inclusive of meals. Male students typically arrange accommodation in the surrounding Wagholi area, which has a well-developed student housing market given the cluster of engineering colleges nearby.
ICOER vs Sinhgad College of Engineering vs PVG College of Engineering and Technology
Aspirants considering ICOER alongside other SPPU-affiliated private engineering colleges in Pune often compare it with Sinhgad College of Engineering (SCOE), Ambegaon, and PVG’s College of Engineering and Technology, Parvati. Both are private, AICTE-approved colleges in the Pune district drawing from a similar MHT-CET percentile band.
| Parameter | ICOER Wagholi | Sinhgad College of Engineering | PVG College of Engineering and Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Wagholi, Pune | Ambegaon, Pune | Parvati, Pune |
| Established | 2006 | 1996 | 2001 |
| Affiliation | SPPU | SPPU | SPPU |
| NAAC Grade | A (3.1) | A | A |
| BE Total Fee (approx) | INR 3,67,000 to 4,20,000 | INR 3,80,000 to 4,50,000 (approx) | INR 3,50,000 to 4,00,000 (approx) |
| Exam Accepted | MHT-CET or JEE Main | MHT-CET or JEE Main | MHT-CET or JEE Main |
| Hostel | Female students only | Available (boys and girls) | Available (boys and girls) |
Sinhgad has a longer track record and broader hostel facilities. PVG is better located within Pune city limits. ICOER’s NAAC A score and emerging placement base make it a comparable option in the Wagholi cluster.
ICOER FAQs
Ques. Is ICOER Pune approved by AICTE?
Ans. Yes. JSPM’s Imperial College of Engineering and Research (ICOER) is approved by AICTE and affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). The college holds NAAC A grade accreditation with a score of 3.1.
Ques. What is the BE fee at ICOER Pune?
Ans. The total four-year BE fee at ICOER ranges from INR 3,67,000 for most branches to INR 4,20,000 for the Information Technology branch. ME costs INR 1,47,000 and MBA costs INR 1,73,000 for the two-year duration.
Ques. How is BE admission done at ICOER?
Ans. BE admission at ICOER is through DTE Maharashtra’s CAP process using MHT-CET or JEE Main scores. An institutional (management) quota is also available directly through ICOER for candidates with at least 45% in Class 12 PCM. Contact icoer.edu.in for management quota admission details.
Ques. What is the highest placement at ICOER Pune?
Ans. The highest placement package recorded at ICOER Pune is INR 14 LPA. The average package is in the INR 4 to 5 LPA range. Around 120 companies recruit from ICOER annually, with TCS, Infosys, Capgemini, and Wipro as leading recruiters.
Ques. Does ICOER Pune have hostel facilities?
Ans. Hostel facilities at ICOER are available exclusively for female students. The annual hostel fee ranges from INR 35,000 to INR 60,000, inclusive of meals. Male students typically arrange private accommodation in the Wagholi area near the campus.
Ques. What is the MHT-CET percentile needed for ICOER BE?
Ans. There is no fixed cutoff, as percentile requirements vary by branch and year through DTE Maharashtra CAP. Computer Engineering and IT branches generally close at higher percentiles. A PCM percentile above 70 in MHT-CET gives a reasonable chance for most branches at ICOER through the state CAP process.
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