A head-to-head comparison of Pune's two most-discussed engineering colleges — College of Engineering Pune (COEP) and Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT). Compare fees, MHT-CET cutoffs, placements, and more.
| Parameter | COEP Pune | PICT Pune |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Rank | #49 (National) | Not ranked |
| NAAC Grade | A+ | A |
| Type | Government Autonomous | Private Autonomous |
| Established | 1854 | 1983 |
| Annual Fees (BTech) | ₹80,000 – ₹1.8L | ₹1.4L – ₹1.9L |
| 4-Year Total Cost | ₹3.2L – ₹7.2L | ₹5.6L – ₹7.6L |
| MHT-CET Cutoff (CSE) | 99.8 percentile | 92+ percentile |
| Average Placement | ₹12 LPA | ₹7.5 LPA |
| Highest Package | ₹45 LPA | ₹40 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Google, Goldman Sachs, ISRO | TCS, Infosys, Persistent |
| CSE Seats | 120 | 180 |
| Hostel | Yes (₹55K–70K/yr) | No on-campus hostel |
| Campus Area | 30 acres | 7 acres |
| Entrance Exam | MHT-CET / JEE Main | MHT-CET |
| Affiliation | Autonomous (COEP-TU) | SPPU |
COEP is a government college — fees are subsidised by Maharashtra government. PICT is a private autonomous college with higher but still reasonable fees.
COEP is better overall for CSE — higher NIRF rank (#49), better average placement (₹12 LPA vs ₹7.5 LPA), government fees (₹80K/yr vs ₹1.4L), and on-campus hostel. However, PICT is a solid choice if your MHT-CET score is in the 90–97 percentile range and you want a CS-focused environment.
COEP CSE MHT-CET 2025 cutoff (Round 1, Open category) was 99.8 percentile. Expected 2026 cutoff: 99.7–99.9 percentile. PICT CS cutoff was 92–94 percentile in 2025.
No, PICT Pune does not have an on-campus hostel. Students typically stay in PGs near Dhankawadi (₹8,000–₹15,000/month). COEP has 5 boys' hostels and 3 girls' hostels at ₹55,000–70,000/year.
COEP has significantly higher placement figures — ₹12 LPA average vs ₹7.5 LPA at PICT. COEP also attracts top companies like Google and Goldman Sachs. Both colleges have ~90%+ placement rates.
