Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT Pune) is a private autonomous engineering college established in 1983, located in Bibwewadi, Pune, Maharashtra. The institute is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and approved by AICTE. VIT Pune holds NAAC A++ accreditation (third cycle, valid from May 2024 to 2031) and NBA accreditation for seven programmes. VIT Pune is a distinct institution from VIT University in Vellore and does not accept VITEEE scores.
As per NIRF Engineering Ranking 2025, VIT Pune is ranked in the 101 to 150 band among engineering colleges in India.
The 25-acre campus in Bibwewadi, a central location in Pune city, houses a modern engineering complex with hostel facilities for men and women students, and is well-connected to Pune’s IT corridors in Hinjewadi, Baner, and Kharadi.
- VIT Pune offers 12 B.Tech specialisations with a total intake of 3,720 seats:
- Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, AI and Data Science, Computer Engineering with AI, Computer Engineering with AI and ML, IoT, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Piping Engineering
- At the PG level, M.Tech in Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication, and Mechanical Engineering Design is offered. MCA and Ph.D. programmes are also available.
- The total B.Tech fee for the General CAP quota is INR 8.44 Lakhs for four years (INR 2,12,165 per year). SC/ST students pay INR 20,757 total after state reimbursement. IL merit seats for premium branches cost INR 24.92 Lakhs total for four years.
- VIT Pune does not offer a management quota. IL seats (20%) are filled on merit at a higher fee.
- Tamil Nadu government and central government scholarship schemes are available. TFWS provides a full tuition fee waiver for students with family income below INR 8 Lakhs.
- VIT Pune placements in 2025 recorded a highest package of INR 45 LPA, an average package of INR 9.5 LPA, and a placement rate of 86.3%. Top recruiters include TCS, Infosys, L&T, Deloitte, IBM, and General Motors.
VIT Pune Admission Dates 2026
B.Tech admissions at VIT Pune are entirely through DTE Maharashtra CAP (Centralized Admission Process). Maharashtra state (MS) candidates use MHT CET scores. Other Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates use JEE Main scores. No VIT Pune entrance test is conducted. The 2026-27 CAP is ongoing, with rounds 2 to 4 and IL rounds scheduled through September 2026.
VIT Pune B.Tech Admission Dates 2026 (MHT CET / DTE Maharashtra CAP)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MHT CET PCM Registration | January 10 to February 24, 2026 |
| MHT CET PCM Exam | April 11 to 19, 2026 |
| MHT CET Result | June 16, 2026 |
| DTE Maharashtra CAP Registration | July 2 to 12, 2026 |
| CAP Merit List | July 20, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Allotment | Late July 2026 |
| CAP Rounds 2 to 4 and IL Rounds | August to September 2026 (ongoing) |
| Academic Session Start | August to September 2026 |
VIT Pune M.Tech Admission Dates 2026 (GATE/DTE PG CAP)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 Result | March 19, 2026 |
| DTE Maharashtra PG CAP Counselling | Ongoing for 2026-27 (June to September 2026) |
VIT Pune Courses and Fees
VIT Pune follows DTE Maharashtra-approved fee structures. Fees vary by quota: General CAP, Institute Level (IL), OBC (NCL), SC/ST, TFWS, and NRI. The IL premium fee applies only to high-demand branches (Computer Engineering with AI, AI and ML). Tuition is fully reimbursed for SC/ST students under the Maharashtra government scheme.
| Programme / Quota | Duration | Annual Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (all branches, General CAP quota) | 4 years | INR 2,12,165 | INR 8.44 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (IL merit seats, premium branches: CSE with AI, AI-ML) | 4 years | INR 6,24,165 | INR 24.92 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (OBC NCL quota) | 4 years | INR 1,23,124 | INR 4.86 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (SC/ST quota, after state reimbursement) | 4 years | INR 5,189 | INR 20,757 |
| B.Tech (NRI quota) | 4 years | INR 10,25,314 | INR 41.01 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (CSE / E&TC / Mechanical Engineering Design) | 2 years | INR 92,508 | INR 1.85 Lakhs |
| Ph.D. | Minimum 3 years | Varies | INR 2.05 Lakhs (min, 3 years) |
Hostel charges at VIT Pune are up to INR 1,30,000 per year for male students and up to INR 1,25,000 per year for female students. Fees are subject to revision and the 2026-27 notification has not been published as of this writing. Confirm the latest approved structure at vit.edu or cetcell.mahacet.org.
VIT Pune Admission Process
VIT Pune fills 80% of B.Tech seats through DTE Maharashtra CAP and 20% through its own Institute Level (IL) merit process. No management quota is offered. MS candidates qualify through MHT CET and OMS candidates through JEE Main Paper 1. No VIT Pune entrance test or interview is conducted for either CAP or IL seats.
MHT CET 2025 closing percentile for Computer Engineering (Open, MS) at VIT Pune was 98.95. CSE with AI-ML closed at 98.37 percentile (Open, MS). Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering cutoffs are significantly lower. The 2026 cutoffs will depend on the MHT CET merit pool after results.
Maharashtra government reservation norms apply: SC, ST, VJ-NT, OBC, EWS, and PwD categories. An additional TFWS quota (full tuition waiver for family income below INR 8 Lakhs) is listed separately in the DTE merit list.
Eligibility Criteria
| Programme | Eligibility | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CAP seats, all branches) | Class 12 PCM, min 45% (Open), 40% (Reserved) | MHT CET percentile (MS) or JEE Main rank (OMS) via DTE Maharashtra CAP at cetcell.mahacet.org |
| B.Tech (IL seats, premium branches) | Class 12 PCM, min 45% (Open), 40% (Reserved) | MHT CET or JEE Main merit via VIT Pune IL process at vit.edu. No additional test |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (3 years) | Diploma in relevant engineering, min 45% (Open), 40% (Reserved) | DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year via diploma merit |
| M.Tech (CSE, E&TC, Mechanical Engineering Design) | B.E./B.Tech in relevant branch, min 50% (Open), 45% (Reserved) | GATE score via DTE Maharashtra PG CAP |
| MCA | Bachelor’s degree with Maths at 12th or graduation, min 50% (Open), 45% (Reserved) | MAH MCA CET score via DTE Maharashtra MCA CAP |
VIT Pune Placements
VIT Pune recorded a highest package of INR 45 LPA in the 2024-25 placement cycle. The average package was INR 9.5 LPA and the median package was INR 7.5 LPA across all graduating B.Tech branches. The placement rate for 2024-25 was 86.3% of eligible students. Computer Engineering, IT, AI and Data Science, and Electronics and Telecommunication branches consistently attract the largest number of offers.
VIT Pune’s Pune location is a significant placement advantage. The institute sits within the city limits, 10 to 20 km from Pune’s major IT parks in Hinjewadi, Baner, and Kharadi. Core engineering companies from the automotive and infrastructure sectors also recruit from Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical Engineering branches.
VIT Pune Top Recruiters 2025
| Sector | Recruiters |
|---|---|
| IT Services | TCS, Infosys, Accenture, Cognizant, IBM, Persistent Systems |
| Technology and Product | Deloitte, Capgemini |
| Core Engineering and Manufacturing | L&T, General Motors, Godrej, Ambuja Cement, Hindustan Unilever |
VIT Pune Rankings
VIT Pune participates in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and has maintained a consistent presence in the Engineering top 150 since 2017.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank / Band | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 101 to 150 | 2025 |
VIT Pune’s NAAC A++ accreditation (third cycle) is one of the highest NAAC grades available and is held by fewer than 10% of NAAC-accredited institutions in India. NBA accreditation for seven programmes further signals quality assurance at the programme level.
VIT Pune Scholarships
VIT Pune students benefit from state government, central government, and AICTE scholarship schemes. The TFWS scheme is the most impactful, offering a full tuition waiver within the DTE Maharashtra CAP process itself.
- Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS): Full tuition waiver for students with family income below INR 8 Lakhs per year. Applied through DTE Maharashtra during CAP registration at cetcell.mahacet.org. TFWS seats are listed separately in the merit list.
- Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST): Full tuition reimbursement for SC and ST category students under the Maharashtra government scheme. Tuition is effectively INR 0 after reimbursement for eligible students.
- EBC Post-Matric Scholarship: Tuition concession for Economically Backward Class students. Applied through the Maharashtra e-Scholarship portal.
- Pragati Scholarship (AICTE): INR 50,000 per year for girl students. Family income must be below INR 8 Lakhs. Only one girl per family is eligible. Applied through the AICTE portal.
- J&K Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS): Full fee support for students domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Applied through the NTA portal.
VIT Pune Campus and Infrastructure
VIT Pune occupies a 25-acre campus in Bibwewadi, a centrally located suburb of Pune, 5 km from Pune Railway Station and within 20 km of Pune Airport. The compact urban campus concentrates academic, laboratory, hostel, and recreational facilities within walking distance.
- Accreditation: NAAC A++ (third cycle, May 2024 to 2031), NBA for 7 programmes, AICTE approved, SPPU affiliated and autonomous.
- Hostels: Separate on-campus hostels for male and female students. Hostel fee up to INR 1,30,000 per year (male) and INR 1,25,000 per year (female).
- Laboratories: Specialised labs for AI, IoT, Robotics, VLSI, Chemical Process Engineering, Piping Design, and Advanced Communication. Central computing facility and high-speed internet across campus.
- Library: Central library with digital journal access, online databases, and a reading hall.
- Sports and Recreation: Indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Annual cultural festival and technical symposia.
- Industry Access: Bibwewadi’s central Pune location allows direct access to Pune’s IT parks in Hinjewadi (20 km), Baner (15 km), and the Kharadi ITPARK, as well as to the Pune automotive and manufacturing belt in Pimpri-Chinchwad. This proximity supports internship placement and campus drives from both IT and core engineering sectors.
VIT Pune vs PICT Pune vs MIT College of Engineering Pune
Applicants who shortlist VIT Pune through DTE Maharashtra CAP typically compare it with Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT, Dhankawadi) and MIT College of Engineering (MITCOE, Kothrud). All three are private autonomous colleges affiliated to SPPU and fill seats through the same DTE Maharashtra CAP process.
| Parameter | VIT Pune | PICT Pune | MITCOE Pune |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Bibwewadi, Pune | Dhankawadi, Pune | Kothrud, Pune |
| Established | 1983 | 1983 | 1983 |
| Affiliation | SPPU (Autonomous) | SPPU (Autonomous) | SPPU (Autonomous) |
| NAAC Grade | A++ | A+ | A |
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | 101 to 150 band | 101 to 150 band | 151 to 200 band |
| Total B.Tech Intake | 3,720 seats (12 branches) | 1,560 seats (4 branches) | 2,640 seats (8 branches) |
| B.Tech Annual Fee (General CAP) | INR 2,12,165 | INR 2,16,165 | INR 2,12,165 |
| Management Quota | No | No | No |
| Admission Route | DTE Maharashtra CAP (MHT CET / JEE Main) | DTE Maharashtra CAP (MHT CET / JEE Main) | DTE Maharashtra CAP (MHT CET / JEE Main) |
PICT Pune focuses on CS and IT streams with a smaller intake and higher MHT CET cutoff, making it the most competitive of the three for Computer Engineering. VIT Pune offers the widest programme portfolio including Chemical, Piping, and IoT Engineering. MITCOE Pune has a strong alumni network in Pune’s core manufacturing sector. VIT Pune’s NAAC A++ grade is the highest among the three.
VIT Pune FAQs
Ques. Is VIT Pune the same as VIT Vellore?
Ans. No. VIT Pune is a separate institution. Its full name is Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, located in Bibwewadi, Pune, Maharashtra. It is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. VIT University in Vellore is a deemed university in Tamil Nadu. VIT Pune admissions use MHT CET and DTE Maharashtra CAP. VITEEE is not accepted here.
Ques. What is the NIRF rank of VIT Pune?
Ans. VIT Pune is ranked in the 101 to 150 band under the NIRF Engineering category (2025). The institute has consistently appeared in the NIRF Engineering rankings since 2017 and holds NAAC A++ accreditation from May 2024.
Ques. What is the total B.Tech fee at VIT Pune?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee under the General CAP quota at VIT Pune is INR 8.44 Lakhs for four years (INR 2,12,165 per year). SC/ST students pay INR 20,757 total after state reimbursement. IL merit seats for premium branches cost INR 24.92 Lakhs total. Fees may be revised for 2026-27.
Ques. Does VIT Pune have a management quota?
Ans. No. VIT Pune does not offer a management quota. 80% of seats are filled through DTE Maharashtra CAP on merit. The remaining 20% are Institute Level (IL) merit seats at a higher fee. No direct admission route exists.
Ques. What is the placement record at VIT Pune?
Ans. In 2024-25, VIT Pune recorded a highest package of INR 45 LPA and an average package of INR 9.5 LPA. The median package was INR 7.5 LPA and the placement rate was 86.3%. Top recruiters include TCS, Infosys, L&T, Deloitte, IBM, General Motors, and Persistent Systems.
Ques. What MHT CET percentile is required for Computer Engineering at VIT Pune?
Ans. In 2025, the closing MHT CET percentile for Computer Engineering at VIT Pune was 98.95 (Open, Maharashtra State). CSE with AI-ML closed at 98.37. Mechanical and Civil Engineering had significantly lower cutoffs. The 2026 cutoff will depend on the merit pool after MHT CET results.
Ques. Can OMS candidates apply to VIT Pune?
Ans. Yes. Other Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates apply through DTE Maharashtra CAP using JEE Main Paper 1 scores. MHT CET is not required for OMS candidates. An eligibility certificate fee of INR 1,100 applies at cetcell.mahacet.org. OMS candidates compete for a separate OMS quota within DTE Maharashtra norms.
Ques. What is TFWS at VIT Pune?
Ans. TFWS is the Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme under DTE Maharashtra. It provides a full tuition fee waiver to students with family income below INR 8 Lakhs per year. TFWS seats appear separately in the DTE Maharashtra merit list. Apply during CAP registration at cetcell.mahacet.org. Only one student per family is eligible per year.
Ques. Is hostel available at VIT Pune?
Ans. Yes. VIT Pune offers separate on-campus hostels for male and female students. Hostel charges are up to INR 1,30,000 per year for male students and up to INR 1,25,000 per year for female students. The 25-acre campus in Bibwewadi also has canteen, sports, and recreation facilities on site.
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There is no official information showing that Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune, offers direct second-year (lateral entry) admission for a B.Sc. in Computer Science course. Their website lists B.Tech undergraduate programmes and specific direct second-year entry information only for B.Tech (under the SEDA: Second Year Direct Admission scheme).
At VIT Pune, the fee structure for management quota seats is higher than the regular merit quota. While the tuition fees vary depending on the branch, students admitted through management quota pay around INR 2.5 - 4.5 lakhs per year, including development charges, compared to lower fees under CAP (merit) admission
VIT Pune admissions are based on state or national-level exams. VIT Pune offers the B.Tech program as the most popular course. To be eligible, a candidate must have passed 10+2 with at least 45% marks from a recognized board in PCM as a compulsory subject.
The selection is based on the scores of JEE Main or MHT-CET. The admission process for Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune, for the 2025-26 academic year is governed by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra, and follows a structured procedure.
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Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) Pune offers admissions through the management quota, also referred to as the Institutional Quota, for its B.Tech programs. This quota accounts for 20% of the total seats in each engineering branch. The exact amount can vary based on the branch and other factors.
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune does not offer B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) courses. The institution offers engineering and technology-related programs such as B.Tech and M.Tech in various disciplines, and management-related courses.
VIT Pune Admission is entrance-based. The institute offers B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral), M.Tech, Ph.D. and Piping Engineering courses. For the B.Tech admissions at VIT Pune, candidates are required to appear for the JEE Main or MHT-CET examination and participate in the state counselling for final seat allotments. VIT Pune M.Tech admission is based on GATE score
You can get admission to VIT Pune course provided that you satisfy the admission criteria of that particular course. Click here to get the admission process of VIT Pune
The first year fee of B.Tech. in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology is INR One lac ninety two thousand. The second, third and fourth year fees of the course are the same as the first year.
Is diploma course available?
Yes, Diploma course is available in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology. The course is offered in Piping Engineering. The total fee of the course is INR Seventy five thousand.
VIT Pune offers various courses which have different admission process from one another. Mentioned below is the course wise admission process of VIT Pune Courses:
Environmental Engineering is not available in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology. There are other specialisations offered under B.Tech. which are Chemical, Computer, E and TC, Information Technology, Instrumentation etc.
There are two modes of entrance examinations through which you can take admission to B.Tech. AI and ML in VIT Pune. These are JEE Mains and MHTCET. You can apply either one of them and can take admission.
How to contact you College ?
Mentioned below are the numbers which you can contact for asking the needful query:
Above contacts can be contacted from Monday to Friday between 10 am to 5 pm.
VIT does not conduct its own entrance examination for admission to any of the course. Instead, it accepts the valid scores of JEE Mains for admission to B.Tech. and GATE for admission to M.Tech. in its campus.
VIT Pune is a private college and does offer management quota seats and you can contact the college at: 020 2420 2180 for the same.
The fee per year for the BTech course is INR 1.93 Lakhs at the Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune.
The counselling date for VIT Pune will begin by July 10th 2024 for this session.
You need to appear for MAH-MCA-CET exam to get admission to MCA course after BCA course.