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Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science (PCACS) Rankings 2026
Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science (PCACS), Navi Mumbai, is ranked 25th in India and 3rd in Maharashtra for Computer Applications by Collegedunia in 2026. The college holds a National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) A grade and operates as an autonomous college affiliated with the University of Mumbai.
PCACS is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and submits annual data to the Ministry of Education’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Below is a summary of its standing across major accreditation and ranking bodies.
- NAAC A grade accreditation
- Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Autonomous college status under the University of Mumbai
- Annual NIRF data participant, with Overall Reports published from 2021 to 2025
PCACS Ranking in India
Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science (PCACS) holds a national rank in the Computer Applications stream from Collegedunia. Among other major Indian ranking bodies, including NIRF, India Today, The Week, Outlook, and the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF), Collegedunia is the body that has assigned a confirmed stream rank to PCACS as of 2026.
| Ranking Body | Stream | National Rank | Maharashtra Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia | Computer Applications | 25 | 3 | 2026 |
PCACS Collegedunia Ranking
Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science (PCACS) appears in Collegedunia’s 2026 rankings in the Computer Applications stream. Collegedunia’s methodology evaluates institutions on parameters including academic quality, placement outcomes, infrastructure, and student satisfaction. PCACS’s NAAC A grade and autonomous status contribute to its recognition within this framework.
| Year | Stream | National Rank | Maharashtra Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Computer Applications | 25 | 3 |
Within Maharashtra, only two colleges rank above PCACS in the Computer Applications stream according to Collegedunia 2026. Among the top 25 colleges in India for Computer Applications, PCACS is one of only three from Maharashtra, indicating a concentration of the state’s best-performing Computer Applications institutions in the national top tier.
PCACS Ranking FAQs
Ques. What is PCACS ranked nationally in the Collegedunia 2026 rankings?
Ans. Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science (PCACS) is ranked 25th in India and 3rd in Maharashtra in the Computer Applications stream by Collegedunia 2026. This is the confirmed stream rank for PCACS from a major national ranking body as of 2026.
Ques. Is PCACS ranked by NIRF?
Ans. PCACS participates in NIRF and publishes its annual NIRF Overall Reports on its official website for years 2021 through 2025. However, the college does not appear in NIRF’s published ranked list for the Colleges category as of NIRF 2025. NIRF publishes confirmed ranks for institutions that meet minimum score thresholds across its five parameters.
Ques. How does PCACS rank among Computer Applications colleges in Maharashtra?
Ans. In Collegedunia’s 2026 rankings, PCACS ranks 3rd in Maharashtra for the Computer Applications stream. Only two other Maharashtra colleges are placed above it nationally in this programme. This makes PCACS one of three Maharashtra institutions in the national top 25 for Computer Applications as ranked by Collegedunia.
Ques. What accreditation does PCACS hold and how does it relate to rankings?
Ans. PCACS holds a National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) A grade, issued by the UGC-mandated quality certification body. NAAC accreditation feeds into ranking parameters across multiple bodies: in NIRF, it contributes to the Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) and Perception (PR) scores, while in Collegedunia’s framework it is a quality signal that influences stream-level rank assignments.
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