There are a large number of universities and colleges in Maharashtra that offer B.Tech courses. To get admission to the top colleges of Maharashtra, students must have scored with the Jee or MHT CET cut off marks. In addition, candidates must have passed the class 12 examination from a recognized board with main subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Must also have secured a minimum aggregate of 60% in PCM. Courses are available in various subject areas like Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical, Civil, Information Technology, Electrical, Instrumentation Technology, Chemical etc. The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has launched the National Institutional Ranking Framework. It essentially ranks or grades higher education institutions in India.
Engineering Colleges in Maharastra
- Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai : IIT Mumbai is a public research university and technical institute in Powai, Mumbai. IIT Bombay is considered one of the foremost engineering universities in Asia and the most reputed and competitive institute in India. IIT Bombay is Currently ranked 3rd in NIRF 2022 Rankings.IT Bombay offers a wide range of educational programmes, including Physical sciences, Engineering, Design, Humanities and Social sciences such as Economics, English, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology and Management studies with a primary focus on engineering. Over the years, the institute has created a niche for its innovative short-term courses through continuing education and distance education programmes.
- Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai : ICT, Mumbai is a government-funded university in Mumbai, India. Focused on education and research in chemical engineering, chemical technology and pharmacy. In the recent rankings of 2022, ICT Mumbai has been placed at the 7th position among the NIRF Pharmacy Category and at the 155th rank in the QS Asia University Rankings 2021.
- Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur : VNIT was founded in 1960. The institute was designated an Institute of National Importance in 2007. Institute is named after an eminent engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The institute confers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in engineering, technology, architecture, and science, with admission via the JEE (Main), GATE, JAM, CSIR-UGC NET etc.
- Defense Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune (DIAT) : It is the premier engineering training institute under the Ministry of Defence’s specializes in the training of officers for Defense Research Organizations, IOFS (Indian Ordnance Factories), Defense Public Sector Undertakings, shipbuilding agencies such as Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Cochin.
- College of Engineering Pune (CoEP) : CoEP is an autonomous institution located in Pune, Maharashtra and was established in 1854. The institute is affiliated with Savitribhai Purna Vishwavidyalaya Pune (SPPU) and recognized by AICTE. The admissions are based on the marks secured in the combined Maharashtra CET and HSC boards. These admissions are conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). Several admissions to direct second-year BTech courses are also shown for those candidates who have completed a Diploma in Engineering at different polytechnic institutes in Maharashtra. These admissions are conducted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) by DTE itself.
- Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune MIT World Peace University is a private state university founded in 1983. It is also known as MIT World Peace University and MIT WPU Pune. According to the NIRF 2021 report, the university is ranked 150th in the engineering category. Undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes are available at the university. MIT World Peace University offers a total of 24 courses.
- Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai [VJTI], is one of the oldest engineering universities in Asia, founded in 1887. VJTI is known for its high-quality teaching, collaborative research, industry connections and strong alum network. The institute offers UG, PG, Diploma and PhD.
- Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Pune Dr Patangrao Kadam founded the Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Engineering in 1983. Bharati Vidyapeeth is “a world-class university for social transformation through dynamic education.” accredited to A+ by ‘NAAC’ in its third cycle in 2017. NIRF 2020 ranks 99th at the national level.
- Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, is a self-governing institute in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trust runs the institute, founded in 1983 and is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University. It has been accredited (‘A++’ Grade) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore, from November 2018 to 2023.VIT, Pune has obtained A++grade with a score of 3.53 in NAAC accreditation and Best College in India Award, Hall of fame Rio +22 2015 for United Nations Decade of Sustainable Energy, for All India Programme by Centre of United Nations.
Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur, is a NAAC-accredited institution whose A+ grade has been awarded. Shri Ramdeobaba Sarvajanik Samiti trust founded the college in 1984. The AICTE approves the institute in New Delhi and the Maharashtra government, and it is permanently affiliated with Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU). The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked it 119 among engineering colleges in 2021
