COEP Technological University (formerly College of Engineering Pune) is a government autonomous university established in 1854, making it one of the oldest engineering institutions in Asia. It is granted autonomy by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is governed under the Government of Maharashtra. COEP Technological University Act 2022 conferred university status to the institution.
As per NIRF 2025, COEP Technological University is ranked #90 in Engineering in India, with a score of 47.31. The university’s strong performance in Graduation Outcomes (67.69) reflects its consistent placements and higher study rates.
The campus is located in Shivajinagar, Pune, at the heart of Maharashtra’s education and IT belt. COEP offers 10 B.Tech programmes with a total intake of 923 seats, along with B.Plan, M.Tech, MBA, and PhD programmes. It is a fully residential-free campus in urban Pune with close proximity to major IT and manufacturing employers.
- B.Tech (10 branches): Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, and Bachelor of Planning, 4 years each. Total intake: 923 seats.
- M.Tech: 25 specialisations across engineering, planning, and technology disciplines, 2 years. Standard programmes at INR 2,27,000 total. Premium AI/ML, Data Science, and Sensor Technology tracks at INR 5,95,000 total.
- MBA: 2-year programme with specialisations in Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, Operations, and HRM.
- PhD: Research programmes across 14 disciplines in engineering, science, and humanities.
Total B.Tech fees at COEP is INR 8,40,182 for the 4-year duration, including tuition (INR 3,18,000) and other charges (INR 5,22,182). MBA total fees are INR 6,05,830 to INR 7,23,000 depending on specialisation. SC/ST students access significantly reduced M.Tech fees at INR 18,270 total.
COEP students are eligible for Maharashtra government scholarships including the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC and the EBC Scholarship for economically backward students.
COEP Admission Dates 2026
COEP B.Tech admissions for the 2026-27 session are managed through the Maharashtra State Centralised Admission Process (CAP). MHT-CET 2026 governs 80% of seats (Maharashtra state quota) and JEE Main governs 20% of seats (All India quota). CAP counselling rounds are running through September 2026.
| Event | Date 2026 |
|---|---|
| MHT-CET 2026 PCM Exam | April 11 to 19, 2026 |
| MHT-CET 2026 Result | June 16, 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAP Round 1 Allotment | August 2, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Acceptance and Reporting | August 3 to 5, 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 Option Entry | August 7 to 9, 2026 |
| CAP Rounds 2, 3, and Further | August to September 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
MBA and M.Tech admissions follow a separate CAP schedule through cetcell.mahacet.org. GATE 2026 result was declared on March 19, 2026, and Maharashtra M.Tech CAP counselling is ongoing. MBA admissions use MAH-MBA-CET 2026, with results declared May 29, 2026.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | 2026 Status |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (all 10 programmes) | MHT-CET (80% seats) or JEE Main (20% seats) | CAP rounds ongoing through September 2026 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry | MHT-CET Diploma or MHT-CET B.Sc. PCM route | As per CAP schedule |
| M.Tech (all specialisations) | GATE 2026 | Maharashtra M.Tech CAP counselling ongoing |
| MBA (all specialisations) | MAH-MBA-CET 2026 | CAP counselling ongoing at cetcell.mahacet.org |
| PhD | GATE / NET / institute test plus interview | Check coeptech.ac.in |
COEP Courses and Fees
COEP Technological University offers 10 B.Tech branches, 25 M.Tech specialisations, 5 MBA specialisations, B.Plan, M.Plan, PhD, and PG Diploma programmes. The fee structure is among the lowest for an autonomous government university in Maharashtra. All B.Tech branches carry identical fees. The table below reflects the 2025-26 fee structure published at coeptech.ac.in.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (all 9 engineering branches) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 45% aggregate, plus MHT-CET or JEE Main | INR 8,40,182 |
| B.Plan | 4 years | 10+2 with Mathematics, plus MHT-CET or NATA | INR 8,40,182 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (Civil, Electrical, E and TC, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgical) | 3 years | Diploma in relevant engineering | INR 4,57,392 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (AI/ML, CSE, Manufacturing) | 3 years | Diploma in relevant engineering | INR 8,05,300 |
| MBA (Finance, Business Analytics, Marketing, Operations) | 2 years | Graduation with 50% aggregate, plus MAH-MBA-CET | INR 6,05,830 |
| MBA (HRM) | 2 years | Graduation with 50% aggregate, plus MAH-MBA-CET | INR 7,23,000 |
| M.Tech Premium (AI/ML, Data Science, Sensor Technology) | 2 years | B.Tech/B.E. in relevant field, plus GATE | INR 5,94,830 |
| M.Tech Standard (22 specialisations) | 2 years | B.Tech/B.E. in relevant field, plus GATE | INR 2,26,530 |
| M.Tech Standard (SC/ST) | 2 years | B.Tech/B.E. in relevant field, plus GATE, SC/ST category | INR 18,270 |
| PhD (14 disciplines) | Minimum 3 years | Master’s degree or equivalent | INR 1,28,370 |
The B.Tech Year 1 annual fee is INR 2,38,790 (tuition INR 87,000 plus other charges INR 1,51,790). From Year 2 onwards, the annual fee is INR 2,00,464. The 9 B.Tech engineering branches are CSE, AI/ML, Electrical, E and TC, Mechanical, Civil, Instrumentation and Control, Manufacturing Science, and Metallurgical Engineering.
COEP Admission Process
COEP Technological University does not have any management quota or direct admission route. All B.Tech, MBA, and M.Tech seats are filled exclusively through the Maharashtra State Centralised Admission Process (CAP) managed by the State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra.
B.Tech Admission
B.Tech seats are split across two quota tracks. The state quota (80%) is filled by MHT-CET 2026 PCM score holders with Maharashtra domicile. The All India quota (20%) is filled by JEE Main score holders from across India.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/PwD).
- State Quota (80%): Valid MHT-CET PCM 2026 score. Maharashtra domicile or completion of Class 12 from a Maharashtra board required.
- All India Quota (20%): Valid JEE Main 2026 score. Open to candidates from all states.
- No Management Quota: COEP has no institute-level or management-controlled seats.
COEP CSE branch consistently closes at the highest MHT-CET percentile among all COEP branches. The 2025 cycle saw CSE state quota closing at 99.7+ percentile in MHT-CET. AI/ML and Mechanical Engineering follow as the next most competitive. All closing percentiles are published at cetcell.mahacet.org after each CAP round.
MBA Admission
MBA admission is based on MAH-MBA-CET 2026 score. All seats go through Maharashtra CAP for MBA. Minimum eligibility is a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories).
M.Tech Admission
M.Tech admissions are through GATE 2026 score. Maharashtra M.Tech CAP centrally processes all M.Tech admissions across the state. GATE-qualified candidates apply through the CAP at cetcell.mahacet.org. SC/ST candidates benefit from a substantially reduced fee of INR 18,270 for standard M.Tech specialisations.
COEP Rankings
COEP Technological University is among the top 100 engineering institutions in India as per NIRF 2025. The university ranks #90 in Engineering with a score of 47.31. Its strongest NIRF component is Graduation Outcomes (67.69), reflecting consistent placement and higher study outcomes for graduates.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 90 (Score: 47.31) | 77 (Overall) |
COEP Technological University’s NIRF Research score (24.82) is the area with most room for improvement, reflecting the limited research output compared to IITs and top NITs in the same engineering category. Teaching and Learning Resources score (61.16) reflects COEP’s well-established faculty and laboratory infrastructure.
COEP Scholarships
COEP students access a range of Maharashtra state and central government scholarship schemes. No institution-level merit scholarships are offered separately, but all eligible students can benefit from state and central schemes listed below.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship | SC, ST, OBC, SBC, VJNT students from Maharashtra | Based on family income and marks. Apply at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| EBC Scholarship (Maharashtra Government) | Economically Backward Class students with family income below INR 1,00,000 per year | As per state notification |
| Raja Shiv Chhatrapati Scholarship | Maharashtra students with distinction in 10+2 | As per Maharashtra government notification |
| NSP Central Scholarship | Minority community students with merit-cum-means criteria | Apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Pradhan Mantri Vidyalakshmi Scheme | All admitted students seeking education loan support | Loan facilitation through empanelled banks |
SC/ST students admitted to M.Tech programmes at COEP pay a substantially reduced fee of INR 18,270 (compared to INR 2,26,530 for general category), reflecting the fee concession under state government norms.
COEP Campus and Infrastructure
COEP Technological University’s campus is located in Shivajinagar, Pune, in the heart of Maharashtra’s knowledge and IT district. The campus is walkable from Pune Junction and well-connected by public transport. Its central Pune location gives students direct access to the city’s technology and manufacturing employer ecosystem.
The campus houses modern laboratories for each engineering department, a central library, computing centres, and a dedicated incubation centre for student startups. COEP’s proximity to IT parks (Hinjewadi, Baner), defence establishments (DRDO, DRL), and automotive companies (Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors, Mercedes-Benz R and D) has historically driven recruiter activity in both IT and core engineering sectors.
The university runs an active alumni network through the COEP Charitable Trust, which supports scholarships and campus infrastructure. COEP’s annual technical festival Mindspark is one of the oldest engineering fests in India. Cultural and technical clubs are active throughout the academic year.
COEP vs VJTI Mumbai vs MIT Pune
Students targeting top government engineering colleges in Maharashtra regularly compare COEP Pune with Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) Mumbai and MIT Pune (Maharashtra Institute of Technology). COEP and VJTI are both government-autonomous colleges with similar CAP-based admission, while MIT Pune is a private autonomous college under the same CAP system.
| Parameter | COEP (Pune) | VJTI (Mumbai) | MIT Pune |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1854 | 1887 | 1983 |
| Type | Government Autonomous University | Government Autonomous Institute | Private Autonomous Institute |
| Location | Shivajinagar, Pune | Matunga, Mumbai | Kothrud, Pune |
| B.Tech Admission | MHT-CET (80%) and JEE Main (20%) | MHT-CET (80%) and JEE Main (20%) | MHT-CET (80%) and JEE Main (20%) |
| Total B.Tech Fees | INR 8,40,182 (4 years) | Comparable government rate | Higher private-sector rate |
| University Status | COEP Technological University (2022) | Not a university | Not a university |
COEP is the only institution among the three with full university status, enabling it to award degrees in its own name and offer a broader PhD programme. VJTI Mumbai benefits from a Mumbai location with stronger proximity to finance, banking, and top-tier IT employers. MIT Pune is a private institution with higher fees but wider programme variety across engineering branches. All three use the same Maharashtra CAP admission route, making CAP rank the primary decision point for aspirants choosing among them.
COEP FAQs
Ques. What entrance exam is required for COEP B.Tech admission?
Ans. Candidates need either a valid MHT-CET 2026 PCM score (for Maharashtra state quota, 80% of seats) or a valid JEE Main 2026 score (for All India quota, 20% of seats). Both tracks go through the Maharashtra CAP counselling process at cetcell.mahacet.org. COEP does not have a management quota or direct admission route.
Ques. How many B.Tech seats does COEP have in 2026?
Ans. COEP has a total sanctioned B.Tech intake of 923 seats across 10 programmes. Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering each have 150 seats. Other branches including Civil, Electrical, AI/ML, Metallurgical, and Manufacturing have 75 seats each.
Ques. What is the total B.Tech fee at COEP?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at COEP Technological University is INR 8,40,182 for the 4-year programme. This includes tuition fees of INR 3,18,000 and development and other charges of INR 5,22,182. The fee is identical across all 9 B.Tech engineering branches.
Ques. What is the MHT-CET cutoff for COEP CSE?
Ans. COEP CSE is the most competitive branch under state quota. The 2025 cycle saw the CSE branch closing at 99.7+ percentile in MHT-CET for the Maharashtra state quota. AI/ML and Mechanical Engineering follow as the next most competitive branches. Exact closing percentiles are published at cetcell.mahacet.org after each CAP round concludes.
Ques. What is COEP’s NIRF ranking in 2025?
Ans. As per NIRF 2025, COEP Technological University is ranked #90 in Engineering in India with a score of 47.31. The university’s strongest NIRF sub-score is in Graduation Outcomes (67.69), reflecting consistent placement and progression outcomes for graduates.
Ques. Does COEP have hostels?
Ans. COEP Technological University does not have an on-campus hostel. The campus is in urban Shivajinagar, Pune, and students typically find accommodation in private paying guest (PG) facilities, rental apartments, and hostels in the surrounding areas of Shivajinagar, Kothrud, Deccan, and Parvati.
Ques. What scholarships are available for COEP students?
Ans. COEP students can access Maharashtra government scholarships including the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SBC/VJNT students (via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in), the EBC Scholarship for families with income below INR 1,00,000 per year, and central government schemes via scholarships.gov.in. SC/ST M.Tech students pay a reduced fee of INR 18,270 total under state fee concession norms.
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COEP Technological University (COEP), Pune, offers various scholarships to support M.Tech students financially. These include government schemes such as the Post-Matric Scholarship and the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students, which are accessible through the Maharashtra government's Maha Online Scholarship Portal.
The open category cutoff for B.Tech in Biotechnology at College of Engineering Pune (COEP) was approximately 99.3 percentile in the All India (AI) seat quota during the CAP Round II. This indicates that candidates in the open category needed to secure a 99.3th percentile or higher in the entrance examination to be eligible for admission to the Biotechnology program at COEP.
COEP M.Tech Computer Engineering is offered as 2 Years full-time program, with total intake of 30 seats. The minimum eligibility criteria for M.Tech is Graduation + GATE. The total fees for COEP M.Tech Computer Engineering in 2025 is INR 2.24 Lakhs for the complete course duration. The M.Tech. Computer Engineering program at COEP Pune admits students based on GATE scores. The rank required is 275-9238 depending on the specialization.
Fill the online application form (e.g. Google Form) during the specified dates. Upload required documents (hostel form, fee receipt, college admission confirmation, etc.). Allotment is done on merit basis (based on CGPA or category as per rules), subject to no/backlog constraints
The application process for B.Tech admissions at COEP Pune for the 2025-2026 academic year has concluded. The last date to submit applications was June 15, 2025. Candidates were required to apply through the MHT CET or JEE Main channels, depending on their eligibility. Subsequent rounds of counselling, including the ACAP (SPOT) rounds, were conducted in September 2025. The F.Y. B.Tech Induction Programme commenced on September 16, 2025
For admission to the College of Engineering, Pune (COEP) through MHT CET under the SC category, candidates require around the 90-94th percentile, though it may vary yearly based on competition and seat availability. Higher percentile increases chances for preferred branches like Computer Engineering or Electronics during the CAP rounds
The College of Engineering, Pune (COEP), now part of CoEPTU (College of Engineering, Pune Technical University), offers a B.Tech in Biotechnology (also called Bioengineering), with an annual intake of around 60 seats, affiliated to its university and approved by AICTE
Admission to College of Engineering Pune depends on your entrance exam score, mainly JEE Main or MHT CET, along with cutoff ranks. If your score meets required cutoffs, you can secure a seat through counselling. Eligibility also requires strong academic performance in Class 12 science subjects.
College of Engineering Pune is a competitive institute, and admission depends on MHT CET or JEE Main percentile through CAP counselling. If your percentile is low, direct admission is not available. You can still try spot rounds, institute-level vacancies, or improve your score next year for better admission chances.
With an 88.38 percentile in MHT CET, admission to COEP Technological University under the open category is difficult for top branches like computer engineering, IT, and electronics, as their cutoffs are much higher. However, chances may exist in lower-demand branches depending on the final cutoff trends, seat availability, category-wise rounds, and spot rounds. Participating in CAP rounds and institute-level counseling is strongly recommended for better opportunities.
COEP Pune admission is based on the results of national and state-level entrance exams. However, the university does offer merit-based admission to some courses, such as the PG Diploma. COEP Pune provides B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral), M.Tech, M.Plan, MBA, PG Diploma, and Ph.D. programs. COEP B.Tech admission is based on the MHT CET and JEE Main scores. Further, candidates will have to register for the CAP counselling that will release cutoffs for both the home state and other state candidates
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Achieving a 95th percentile in JEE Main places you among the top 5% of candidates, corresponding to an approximate All India Rank (AIR) of around 50,000. Admission to the College of Engineering Pune (COEP) is highly competitive, with previous years' data indicating that the closing ranks for various B.Tech programs were higher. COEP, JEE Main Cutoff 2024 for General Category is 5484 - 64367. Based on this rank, you may be eligible for some specialization at COEP.
The College of Engineering Pune (COEP) determines its cutoffs based on entrance examinations like MHT-CET and JEE Main, with variations across categories and programs. For the 2023-24 academic year, the MHT-CET cutoff percentile for General category students in Computer Engineering was 99.56%. Similarly, for Mechanical Engineering, the cutoff was 99.23%
The admission to an engineering course (B.Tech) at COEP (College of Engineering Pune) through MH CET. B.Sc. students can apply for direct second-year admission (Lateral Entry) to B.Tech programs through the DSE (Direct Second Year) CAP admission process.
Securing an education loan for the SAP course at the College of Engineering Pune (COEP) depends on several factors, including the course's recognition, your eligibility, and the policies of individual banks or financial institutions.
COE Pune offers various courses with different fee structures. Mentioned below are the first year course wise fee details of COE Pune:
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The highest package offered yet in College of Engineering, Pune is INR 50.5 lacs per year. Besides this, the average package offered is INR 11.35 lacs per year. The placement percentage was 76.13%.
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College of Engineering Pune recent year Placement report for MBA is given below: