Top Engineering Colleges in Pune 2026

Pune has 40 top engineering colleges. With 38 private institutions and 2 government-run colleges, Pune is one of the best cities in Maharashtra for engineering. Overall, there are 170 engineering colleges in Pune. COEP Pune (90), DIAT Pune (92), and MIT-WPU Pune are a few of the top engineering colleges in Pune. Find below a few main pointers related to the top engineering colleges in Pune.

Students who wish to seek admission to the best engineering colleges in Pune must participate in entrance exams like JEE Main, MHT CET, GATE and others.
The fees of engineering programs in these top Pune colleges vary from ₹54 K to ₹ 8 Lakhs. The fees are dependent on the level and type of course.
Engineering can be pursued at various levels like diploma, bachelor and master's. It is divided into several specialisations like Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering etc.

Top Engineering Colleges in Pune- Highlights

Engineering colleges in Pune	Total: 170 Private: 160 Government: 10
Best engineering colleges in Pune	COEP Pune, DIAT Pune, MIT-WPU Pune
Range of tuition fees	Rs 54 K to Rs 8 Lakhs
Top engineering specializations	Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Civil, Mechanical
Major entrance exams	MHT CET, JEE Main, GATE etc

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Top 10 Engineering Colleges of Pune With NIRF Ranking

According to the data of NIRF, DIAT (rank 63) and COEP (rank 77) are the two top colleges in Pune for engineering courses. Here is the list of the top engineering colleges in Pune rank-wise.

Best Engineering Colleges in Pune Rank Wise

College Name	NIRF Ranking 2025	NIRF Ranking 2024	NIRF Ranking 2023
DIAT Pune	92	63	57
COEP Pune	90	77	73
MIT-WPU Pune	101-150	101-150	101-150
VIT Pune	-	151-200	151-200
BVUCOE Pune	-	151-200	_
DYPIET Pimpri	151-200	151-200	_
JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering	151-200	151-200	_
AIT Pune	201-300	201-300	151-200
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women	-	201-300	_

Top 10 Engineering Colleges of Pune With Careers360 2025

Check the list of top 10 colleges in Pune for engineering based on the Careers360 ranking.

Top Engineering Colleges in Pune Rank Wise 2025

Name of the college	Careers360 Ranking
DIAT Pune	_
COEP Pune	AAAAA+
MIT-WPU Pune	AAAA
VIT Pune	AAAA
AIT Pune	AAAA+
SIT Pune	AAAA+
BVUCOE Pune	AAAA
VIIT Pune	AAAA
IIIT Pune	AAAA
PICT Pune	AAAA

Top 5 Private Engineering Colleges in Pune With Fees 2025

The list of the top engineering colleges in Pune with fees and their entrance exams is mentioned below.

Best Engineering Colleges in Pune Rank Wise 2025

College Name	Tentative Fees	Required Exams
SIT Pune	₹6,00,000	SET, JEE Main, MHT CET, GATE
AIT Pune	₹8,62,000	JEE Main, GATE
BVUCOE Pune	₹7,10,000	BVP CET, GATE
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women	₹7,26,000	JEE Main, MHT CET, GATE
VIIT Pune	₹7.38,000	JEE Main, MHT CET, GATE

Top Government Colleges in Pune for Engineering With Fees 2025

The table below shows the list of the top engineering colleges in Pune with fees and their entrance exams.

Best Government Engineering Colleges in Pune 2025

College Name	Tentative Fees	Required Exams
DIAT Pune	_	GATE
COEP Pune	₹5,09,000	JEE Main, MHT CET

Top Engineering Colleges in Pune Placement Wise 2025

The table lists the top 5 engineering colleges in Pune along with their median salary package. Popular universities like DIAT and AIT offer the highest salary packages of all.

Top Pune Engineering Colleges 2025

College Name	Median Salary Package
DIAT Pune	₹19,50,000
COEP Pune	₹9,70,000
MIT-WPU	₹5,50,000
AIT Pune	₹12,50,000
VIT Pune	₹6,50,000

Top Engineering Colleges in Pune With Cut-Off 2025

The table below mentions the top Pune engineering colleges with All india cutoff ranks in MHT CET 2025 CAP 1, for BE/BTech Computer Engineering

Best Engineering Colleges in Pune with Cut Off 2025

College Name	MHT CET BE/BTech CE Cut-Off Rank
BVUCOE	10284
PICT Pune	693
VIT Pune	2968
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women	18928
DYPIET Pimpri	16076

Engineering College Predictors

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BITSAT College Predictor	MET College Predictor

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Which College is No. 1 in Pune?

Ans. As per NIRF 2025 and Careers360 ranking, the No. 1 engineering college in Pune is COEP Pune.

Q2. How many engineering colleges are there in Pune?

Ans. There are 170 engineering colleges in Pune.

Q3. Which is the best engineering college in Pune to get admission on the basis of JEE Main scores?

Ans. The best engineering college in Pune for admission on the basis of JEE Main scores is COEP Pune.

Q4. Which are the top 10 engineering colleges in Pune?

Ans. The top 10 engineering colleges in Pune as per NIRF 2025 and Careers360 rankings are- COEP Pune, DIAT Pune, MIT-WPU Pune, VIT Pune, BVUCOE Pune, DYPIET Pimpri, JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, AIT Pune, MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women, SIT Pune.

Q5. What is the fee of College of Engineering Pune?

Ans. The fee of College of Engineering Pune is Rs. 5.09 Lakhs for B.Tech.

Q6. Can I get admission in any engineering college in Pune without JEE Main?

Ans. Yes, there are various other entrance exams like MHT CET, GATE, SET etc. through which you can get admission in engineering colleges in Pune.

Q7. Which are the top government engineering colleges in Pune?

Ans. The top government engineering colleges in Pune as per NIRF 2023 and Careers360 ranking, are COEP Pune (90) and DIAT Pune (92).

Q8. Which engineering college is best for placements in Pune?

Ans. The best engineering college in Pune for placements is COEP Pune. Also, DIAT Pune is one of the best colleges for placements.

Q9. Which are the most popular engineering specializations in the colleges in Pune?

Ans. The most popular specializations in the engineering colleges in Pune are Computer Science and Engineering; Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Electronics and Communication.

Q10. Which is the best private engineering college in Pune?

Ans. The best private engineering college in Pune as per NIRF 2025 rankings is COEP Pune.