Ques. Which entrance exam is required for VIIT Pune B.Tech admission 2026?
Ans. VIIT Pune B.Tech admission requires MHT-CET for Maharashtra state candidates or JEE Main for All India candidates. Both must have a non-zero positive score. JEE Main score gets preference over MHT-CET for the All India quota seats.
Ques. What is the minimum percentage for VIIT Pune B.Tech eligibility?
Ans. Candidates need at least 45% in 10+2 PCM from a recognised board. SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates from Maharashtra need only 40% to be eligible. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects.
Ques. How does VIIT Pune seat allotment work through CAP?
Ans. Seats are allotted through DTE Maharashtra CAP rounds on cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates fill preferences for college and branch online. Allotment is based on MHT-CET or JEE Main merit rank and category. Multiple CAP rounds (typically 3) are conducted to fill all seats.
Ques. What MHT-CET percentile is needed for Computer Engineering at VIIT Pune?
Ans. Open category candidates typically need a MHT-CET percentile in the 98 to 99 range for Computer Engineering at VIIT Pune. Cutoffs vary each year based on the number of applicants and seat availability. Reserved category cutoffs are lower.
Ques. Is there a management quota at VIIT Pune?
Ans. Yes. VIIT Pune has an Institute Level (IL) direct admission process for up to 20% of B.Tech seats (management quota). Candidates need minimum 45% in 10+2 PCM. Contact admission@viit.ac.in or 020-26950200 for IL seat details and procedure.
Ques. What is the total B.Tech fee at VIIT Pune?
Ans. Total 4-year B.Tech fees at VIIT Pune are INR 20,63,312 for flagship branches (CS, IT, Mech, E&TC, Civil) and INR 14,66,346 for emerging tech branches (AI, AI and DS, Data Science, Software Engineering). These figures are subject to revision. Check viit.ac.in for the latest fee structure.
Ques. How do I apply for M.Tech admission at VIIT Pune?
Ans. Appear for GATE 2026 in your relevant engineering discipline. After the result, register for DTE Maharashtra M.Tech CAP at cetcell.mahacet.org. Upload your GATE scorecard, B.Tech mark sheets, and category documents. Seats are allotted based on GATE score through CAP rounds.
Ques. What is the lateral entry admission process at VIIT Pune?
Ans. Diploma holders or B.Sc. graduates can apply for B.Tech second year (DSE) through DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP. Minimum 45% in Diploma or B.Sc. is required (40% for reserved categories). Admission is merit-based through the DSE CAP rounds conducted after the first year CAP.
Ques. Do GATE-qualified M.Tech students get a stipend at VIIT Pune?
Ans. Yes. GATE-qualified M.Tech students at VIIT Pune receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 as per AICTE norms. The stipend is disbursed during the 2-year M.Tech programme subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Ques. What hostel facilities are available at VIIT Pune?
Ans. VIIT Pune has separate hostel facilities for male and female students. Male hostel annual fee ranges from INR 1,10,000 to INR 1,25,000. Female hostel annual fee ranges from INR 75,000 to INR 1,20,000. Hostel allocation is subject to seat availability.
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