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By Krishna Pandey, Founder & Lead Counsellor — 12+ yrs in B.Tech, MBA & MBBS admissions · Reviewed by Pritam Kumar, Engineering Admissions Lead · Updated 16 June 2026
✅ Sourcing: cutoffs per official CET Cell CAP records; fees per FRA/institute circulars — verify the current round on mahacet.org before decisions.
✅ Sourcing: figures below use official sources — the Maharashtra CET Cell CAP records, PICT’s FRA fee structure and PICT’s own T&P placement report — over third-party estimates.
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PICT Pune Packages & Cost at a Glance (CSE Average Package + Total Cost)
📌 In one line: official T&P 2023-24 highest ₹42 LPA, overall average ₹12.5 LPA; Open-category cost ₹1,23,000/yr (₹4.92L for 4 years).
| What you searched | PICT Pune answer (Official PICT T&P 2023-24 / FRA 2025-26) |
|---|---|
| CSE average package | Official 2023-24 Computer Engineering average: ₹14.5 LPA; institute-wide average: ₹12.5 LPA |
| Packages — highest & average | Official 2023-24 highest: ₹42 LPA; overall average: ₹12.5 LPA; placement rate: 93.15% |
| Cost (Open category) | Rs 1,23,000/yr tuition+development; Rs 4.92 lakh for the 4-year B.Tech |
| Cost — all-in (outstation) | ~₹9.5–10.5 lakh including hostel/mess & incidentals over 4 years |
| Management / NRI quota fee | ₹2,00,000/yr (₹8 lakh total) |
In short: PICT's official 2023-24 placement data against a total Open-category tuition+development cost of about Rs 4.92 lakh gives a strong fee-to-outcome case: ₹12.5 LPA overall average, ₹14.5 LPA CE average and ₹42 LPA highest. Full year-wise cost and category-wise fee tables are below; placement detail follows further down the page.
What are the best counselling services for PICT Pune B.Tech admission?
PICT Pune admits through MHT-CET (CAP) and JEE Main, so a strong CAP preference order is critical at its cutoffs. FindUrCollege provides free, pay-after-admission guidance for PICT — eligibility, CAP choice-filling and the official fee and cutoff picture.
PICT Pune Cutoff 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 — JEE Main & MHT-CET Closing Percentiles
PICT Pune has the second-highest CSE cutoff in Maharashtra after COEP. The table below shows the official MHT-CET CAP Round-I closing percentiles for General (Open) category, year by year, from PICT's published cutoff archive (pict.edu/cutoff-FE). In 2025, the last Computer Engineering CAP Round-1 Open seat went to State merit rank 812 (MHT-CET), while the All-India JEE Main seat closed at rank 693. Jump to a specific year below for that year's PICT Pune cutoff.
📌 In one line: MHT-CET CAP 2025 R1 (Open) closing percentiles — Computer Engg 99.71 · AI & DS 99.61 · IT 99.55 · E&TC 99.26.
| Branch | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 99.76 | 99.68 | 99.75 | 99.71 |
| Information Technology | 99.50 | 99.47 | 99.61 | 99.55 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | 99.43 | 99.42 | 99.56 | 99.61 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 98.91 | 98.96 | 98.24 | 99.26 |
| Electronics & Computer Engineering | 99.04 | 99.15 | 99.45 | 99.42 |
PICT CSE is the second most competitive engineering seat in Maharashtra after COEP. Only students in the top ~0.3% of MHT-CET takers can realistically target PICT Computer Engineering through CAP. Management quota offers a path for students who narrowly miss the CAP cutoff: per PICT's official cutoff archive, the 2025 Institute Level seats closed at 99.2156179 (Computer Engineering), 98.9251126 (AI & Data Science), 98.5686454 (Electronics & Computer Engineering), 98.4106279 (Information Technology) and 97.5051096 (Electronics & Telecommunication) — so the realistic window is roughly the 97.5–99.2 percentile band. Contact FindUrCollege at +91 91126 50438 for management quota seat status.
PICT Pune Cutoff 2026 (target closing ranks)
The PICT Pune 2026 cutoff is not yet published — CAP allotment lists release after the MHT-CET 2026 result. Based on the tight 2023–2025 band above, candidates should target the following General (Open) percentiles for a confirmed PICT Pune seat through CAP: Computer Engineering 99.71+, Information Technology 99.55+, AI & Data Science 99.61+, Electronics & Computer 99.42+ and Electronics & Telecommunication 99.26+. On the JEE Main All-India seats, an All India Rank under roughly 10,000–12,000 is typically needed for PICT Computer Engineering in 2026. Verify the live figure on the official CAP portal once 2026 rounds open, and see our MHT-CET CAP counselling guide for how the PICT Pune cutoff is applied during choice-filling. Comparing options? Check the VIT Pune cutoff and PCCOE Pune cutoff, two common backups if you narrowly miss the PICT Pune cutoff.
PICT Pune Cutoff 2025 (CAP Round-I closing ranks)
The official PICT Pune 2025 cutoff (MHT-CET CAP 2025 Round-1, General / Other-than-Home Open closing percentile, from the Maharashtra State CET Cell) was Computer Engineering 99.71, Information Technology 99.55, AI & Data Science 99.61, Electronics & Computer Engineering 99.42 and Electronics & Telecommunication 99.26. The last Computer Engineering CAP Round-1 Open seat went to State merit rank 812 (MHT-CET), while the All-India JEE Main seat closed at rank 693. Institute Level (management quota) seats close lower still, so candidates who narrowly miss the CAP Open cutoff retain a path. See the category-wise 2025 table below for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and Ladies-Open closings.
PICT Pune Cutoff 2024 (CAP Round-I closing ranks)
The PICT Pune 2024 cutoff (MHT-CET CAP Round-I, General Open closing percentile) was Computer Engineering 99.75, Information Technology 99.61, AI & Data Science 99.56, Electronics & Computer Engineering 99.45 and Electronics & Telecommunication 98.24, per PICT's published cutoff archive (pict.edu/cutoff-FE). Computer Engineering held its near-99.8 band, while Electronics & Telecommunication dipped to its lowest of the four-year cycle in 2024.
PICT Pune Cutoff 2023 (CAP Round-I closing ranks)
The PICT Pune 2023 cutoff (MHT-CET CAP Round-I, General Open closing percentile) was Computer Engineering 99.68, Information Technology 99.47, AI & Data Science 99.42, Electronics & Computer Engineering 99.15 and Electronics & Telecommunication 98.96, per PICT's published cutoff archive (pict.edu/cutoff-FE). For historical reference, the 2022 Computer Engineering Open cutoff was 99.76.
PICT Pune MHT-CET Cutoff 2025 — Category-wise (CAP)
Closing percentiles differ sharply by category. The table below shows the official MHT-CET CAP 2025 Round-1 closing percentiles (General / Other-than-Home, last seat allotted) for every PICT branch and category, from the Maharashtra State CET Cell (cetcell.mahacet.org). Later CAP rounds and Institute-Level (management) seats typically close slightly lower as higher-ranked candidates vacate seats — always verify the current round on the official CAP portal.
📌 In one line: category-wise MHT-CET CAP 2025 closing percentiles for every PICT branch — Open, OBC, EWS, SC, ST & TFWS.
| Category | Computer Engineering | Information Technology | Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | Electronics & Computer Engineering | Electronics & Telecommunication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open (GOPENO) | 99.71 | 99.55 | 99.61 | 99.42 | 99.26 |
| Ladies Open (LOPENO) | 99.65 | 99.47 | 99.46 | 99.38 | 99.00 |
| OBC (GOBCO) | 99.62 | 99.50 | 99.53 | 99.38 | 99.09 |
| SEBC (GSEBCO) | 99.61 | 99.49 | 99.48 | 99.33 | 98.91 |
| EWS | 99.34 | 99.15 | 99.13 | 98.98 | 98.47 |
| TFWS | Not listed as a separate PICT cutoff row in the official 2025 CET Cell API; verify TFWS availability in the live 2026 option form. | ||||
| SC (GSCO) | 97.94 | 97.50 | 97.52 | 97.20 | 96.18 |
| ST (GSTO) | 93.85 | 92.26 | 93.09 | 90.41 | 85.90 |
| JEE Main (All-India seats) | 98.91 | 98.66 | 98.80 | 98.53 | 97.95 |
| Institute Level / Management Quota (MHT-CET score) | 99.2156179 | 98.4106279 | 98.9251126 | 98.5686454 | 97.5051096 |
Reading the table: an Open-category student needed 99.71 percentile for PICT CE in Round-I, while OBC closed only marginally lower (99.62). SC and ST candidates have meaningfully more headroom (CE 97.94 and 93.85 respectively), and EWS closed at 99.34. For the less-competitive branches (Electronics & Telecom, Electronics & Computer), the closing percentile drops toward the lower end of each category’s range. Confirm the exact figure for your branch, category and CAP round before locking your choices. Year-on-year, the Open-category Computer Engineering cutoff has held a tight 99.68–99.76 band across the last four cycles, so plan for roughly 99.7 every year rather than expecting it to soften.
PICT ILS / Management Quota Cutoff: Last 3 Years
PICT calls this route Institute Level in the official cutoff table. The 2025 table shows score only; 2024 and 2023 show rank and score.
📌 In one line: institutional-level (management) seats still need near-CAP merit — CE closed at 99.2156179 score in 2025; no low-score backdoor.
| Branch | 2025-26 ILS score | 2024-25 ILS rank (score) | 2023-24 ILS rank (score) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 99.2156179 (rank not shown) | 1118 (99.559279) | 1252 (99.4695690) |
| Information Technology | 98.4106279 (rank not shown) | 1441 (99.4512575) | 1678 (99.3126473) |
| AI & Data Science | 98.9251126 (rank not shown) | 1515 (99.4239309) | 1816 (99.2573143) |
| Electronics & Computer Engineering | 98.5686454 (rank not shown) | 1652 (99.3776269) | 2332 (99.0609406) |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | 97.5051096 (rank not shown) | 2199 (99.2070117) | 2730 (98.9338939) |
Official source used: PICT cutoff-FE screenshots for Academic Years 2025-26, 2024-25 and 2023-24.
Source: Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (cetcell.mahacet.org) — official MHT-CET CAP 2025 Round-1 allotment data for PICT (institute code 06271); FRA fee structure 2025-26 (pict.edu).
PICT Pune Fees 2026 — Complete Year-wise Cost Breakdown
PICT Pune's total 4-year B.Tech cost for the 2026-30 batch breaks down as follows: official annual B.Tech Open/CAP fee is Rs 1,23,000 (tuition Rs 1,06,956 + development Rs 16,044), giving a base fee outlay of Rs 4.92 lakh across four years before hostel, exam, university and one-time charges. Hostel and mess (for outstation candidates) adds ₹1.10–1.20 lakh per year (A/B Wing, official 2025-26 rate), taking the total accommodation cost over four years to ~₹4.4–4.8 lakh, plus a one-time refundable hostel caution deposit of ₹15,000. University, exam and eligibility charges add roughly ₹7,000–12,000 per year, with a ₹5,000 refundable institute caution deposit in Year 1.
Indicative all-in 4-year cost: ₹9.5–10.5 lakh for outstation students (fees + hostel + all incidentals), or around Rs 5.3-5.6 lakh for Pune-residing day scholars after adding routine exam/university/one-time charges. Compared with private engineering peers (MIT-WPU at ₹14–18 lakh, SIT Pune at ₹13–16 lakh, COEP government at roughly ₹6 lakh over four years before category concessions), PICT sits firmly in the value-for-money bracket while showing one of Pune's strongest official computer-engineering placement outcomes: ₹14.5 LPA CE average in PICT T&P 2023-24.
Placements ROI: use official CTC data as an outcome signal, not a guaranteed return. PICT T&P 2023-24 lists ₹42 LPA highest, ₹12.5 LPA overall average, ₹14.5 LPA CE average, ₹13.8 LPA IT average and 93.15% placement. We confirm the exact current fee circular and any branch-specific differences in writing before you commit a rupee.
PICT Pune Overview: Campus, Affiliation & AICTE Approval
Location & connectivity: Survey No. 27, Near Trimurti Chowk, Dhankawadi, Pune — 411043; roughly 12 km from Pune Junction railway station and 19.5 km from Pune Airport, on the Pune–Satara Road corridor.
Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT), established in 1983, is a private unaided institution that has carved a niche for itself as a world-class center for technical education. Unlike many other engineering colleges that offer a dozen different branches, PICT focuses strictly on Information Technology, Computer Engineering, and Electronics & Telecommunication. This "Specialized Focus" is the secret behind its legendary placements.
At "FindUrCollege," we rank PICT as the #1 private engineering college in Pune for students solely interested in Software Development and Data Science. Its proximity to the Hinjewadi IT Park and its rigorous academic culture make it a top-tier destination.
Rankings and Institutional Strength
- NIRF Ranking: Ranked in the NIRF 2024 101–150 band (Engineering) and consistently among India's top engineering colleges, especially noted for its "Professional Practice" and "Graduation Outcomes."
- Affiliation: Affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and accredited by NAAC with an 'A+' grade.
- Specialization: It is one of the few colleges in India where the average package of the entire college is often higher than the individual packages of core branches in many NITs.
How to Apply: MHT-CET CAP Rounds
Admission to PICT is famously difficult due to the limited number of seats and the extreme demand among toppers.
A. MHT-CET (State Level)
- Target Audience: Maharashtra State (MS) candidates.
- Cutoff Percentile (General Category 2025):
- Computer Engineering: 99.71+ Percentile (CAP R1 2025 closing)
- Information Technology: 99.55+ Percentile
- Electronics & Telecommunication (ENTC): 99.26+ Percentile
B. JEE Main (All India Quota)
- Target Audience: All India (AI) candidates.
- Cutoff Trends: To secure a seat in Computer Engineering through JEE Main, an All India Rank under 10,000 - 12,000 is typically required.
C. Institutional Quota / Management Quota
PICT follows a very strict and merit-based institutional admission process. Official UG ILS fee is Rs 2,00,000/year and the 2025 CE Institute Level score was 99.2156179.
- Process: There is no "backdoor" entry. Institutional seats are filled based on the merit list of applicants who have applied specifically to the college portal after the CAP rounds.
- Consultant Advice: Since PICT is a highly academic-focused college, even management seats require a very high percentile in CET/JEE.
Academic Deep-Dive: The Trio of Excellence
PICT offers only three main undergraduate branches, ensuring that all resources are channeled into the IT sector.
Computer Engineering
The crown jewel of PICT. The department is known for its "Coding Culture." Students here win global hackathons and contribute significantly to open-source projects.
- Key Focus: Data Structures, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and System Programming.
Information Technology (IT)
The IT department is nearly identical to Computer Engineering in terms of curriculum and placements.
- Key Focus: Cloud Computing, Network Security, and Web Technologies.
Electronics & Telecommunication (ENTC)
While it is an electronics branch, PICT’s ENTC department is heavily geared towards "Embedded Systems" and "Software Integration."
- FindUrCollege Insight: Most ENTC students at PICT get placed in top software firms like Amazon and Microsoft alongside CSE students.
PICT Pune Official B.Tech / M.Tech Fee Structure 2026
Fees at PICT are governed by the Fees Regulating Authority (FRA) of Maharashtra. The official screenshot verifies the base fee rows below; category concessions are scheme-dependent and must be checked during admission.
📌 In one line: B.Tech Open ₹1,23,000/yr · ILS & NRI ₹2,00,000/yr · M.Tech ₹1,10,000/yr (official FRA-approved structure).
| Programme / route | Tuition fee | Development fee | Official annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Open / CAP | Rs 1,06,956 | Rs 16,044 | Rs 1,23,000 |
| B.Tech Management / ILS | Not split in screenshot | Rs 2,00,000 | |
| B.Tech NRI / Against NRI | Not split in screenshot | Rs 2,00,000 | |
| M.Tech Open / CAP | Rs 95,652 | Rs 14,348 | Rs 1,10,000 |
| M.Tech Management | Not split in screenshot | Rs 1,10,000 | |
| M.Tech NRI / Against NRI | N.A. | N.A. | |
| Caution money / deposit | One time | Rs 5,000 | |
Hostel Fees
📌 In one line: fee structure — confirm the current-year official circular before payment.
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hostel Caution Money (one-time, refundable) | ₹15,000 |
| Hostel Charges including Mess (per year) | ₹1,10,000 (A Wing) · ₹1,20,000 (B Wing) |
| Year-1 Total | ₹1,25,000 (A Wing) · ₹1,35,000 (B Wing) |
PICT's in-campus hostel (boys and girls) has limited capacity. FindUrCollege Tip: since hostel seats are few, many students stay in PGs in the Dhankawadi area — a student-dense hub at roughly ₹8,000–12,000/month including meals.
- 100% tuition fee waiver for SC / ST / NT / DT / VJ / SBC students.
- 50% tuition fee waiver for OBC / SEBC / EWS students — and 100% for girls in these categories under the Maharashtra girls' tuition-waiver scheme.
- 100% development fee waiver for SC students.
Placements 2023-24: Official PICT T&P Average, Highest & Recruiters
Official PICT Training & Placement 2023-24 data gives the clearest package picture for admission decisions.
- Highest Package: ₹42 LPA.
- Overall Average Package: ₹12.5 LPA.
- Average Package (Computer Engineering): ₹14.5 LPA.
- Average Package (Information Technology): ₹13.8 LPA.
- Average Package (Electronics & TC): ₹11.2 LPA.
- Placement Percentage: 93.15% in 2023-24, with 708 placed out of 760 enrolled.
- Recruiting Companies: 150+ companies.
- 2024-25 Status: 564 placed out of 775 enrolled, marked ongoing/in progress.
Placement Statistics - PICT Pune (Official 2023-24)
📌 In one line: 93.15% placed, ₹12.5 LPA average, ₹42 LPA highest — official PICT T&P 2023-24; 2024-25 ongoing (564/775 so far).
| Metric | Official PICT T&P value |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | Official 2023-24: ₹42 LPA |
| Average Package (Institute-wide) | Official 2023-24: ₹12.5 LPA |
| Average — Computer Engineering | Official 2023-24: ₹14.5 LPA |
| Average — Information Technology | Official 2023-24: ₹13.8 LPA |
| Average — Electronics & Telecommunication | Official 2023-24: ₹11.2 LPA |
| Placement Percentage | Official 2023-24: 93.15% (708 placed / 760 enrolled) |
| 2024-25 Status | 564 placed / 775 enrolled, marked ongoing/in progress |
| Recruiting Companies | 150+ |
Top Recruiters: Persistent Systems, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Apple, Qualcomm, Goldman Sachs Technology, Deutsche Bank, Barclays Technology, KPIT Technologies, Accenture Digital, TCS Digital, Infosys Power Programmer, Wipro Elite, Capgemini, Synechron, and 100+ Pune IT companies.
PICT's official 2023-24 package data remains among the best fee-to-outcome indicators in Pune; use the ongoing 2024-25 line only as an in-progress update.
Campus Culture: "Studious but Rewarding"
PICT is known for being a "Strict" college. Attendance is taken seriously, and the academic schedule is tight.
- Fests: 'Addiction' (Cultural) and 'Credenz' (Technical) are the highlights. Credenz is organized by the IEEE Student Branch and is one of Pune’s most respected tech fests.
- Clubs: The PICT ACM Student Chapter and IEEE PICT are the most active clubs, fostering a competitive coding environment.
- Environment: The campus is compact but highly functional, with a state-of-the-art library and labs that are open late for project work.
PICT vs. COEP vs. VJTI
This is a common dilemma for toppers.
- COEP (Pune): Best for government brand, CSE/AI if your score clears the very high cutoff, and students who want a broader public-university campus.
- VJTI (Mumbai): Best for Brand Value in Mumbai.
- PICT (Pune): Best for someone who is 100% sure they want to be a Software Engineer and wants a focused, distraction-free environment.
PICT Pune vs. Peer Colleges — Comparison
📌 In one line: side-by-side cutoff, fees, average package & NAAC grade — PICT vs COEP, VIT Pune, PCCOE & Symbiosis IT.
| Parameter | PICT Pune | COEP Pune | VIT Pune | PCCOE | Symbiosis IT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Autonomous (SPPU) | Govt. Autonomous | Autonomous (SPPU) | Autonomous (SPPU) | SIU University |
| CSE MHT-CET Cutoff | 99.71 (CAP R1 closing) | 99.90 (CAP R1 closing) | 99.45 | 99.30 | — |
| Annual Fee (Open/CAP) | ₹1.2 L | ₹1.56 L FY | ₹2.12 L | ₹1.95 L | ₹4.0 L |
| Avg CSE Package | ₹14.5 LPA | ₹17.31 LPA | ₹11.5–13 LPA | ₹9–11 LPA | ₹7–9 LPA |
| NAAC Grade | A+ | A++ | A++ | A | A+ |
| Specialisation Focus | CS/IT only | All branches | All branches | All branches | CS/IT |
Final Verdict by FindUrCollege
If you are a topper who lives for coding and wants to secure a high-paying job in a product-based company, PICT Pune is your best bet. It might not have the massive 100-acre campus of other universities, but its 5-acre campus delivers more "Super Dream" offers than most large universities combined.
PICT Pune Admission Counselling — How FindUrCollege Helps
FindUrCollege is an admission-counselling platform that assists PICT Pune B.Tech applicants with MHT-CET and JEE Main CAP-round choice-filling, Institutional-Level (management quota) seat applications, spot-round and vacancy-round guidance, eligibility and document support, fee-structure planning, and branch selection between Computer Engineering, IT and E&TC. The service covers both the CAP (merit) and management-quota routes and operates on a pay-after-admission model.
PICT Pune Admission Routes 2026
| Route | Computer Engineering | Information Technology | Electronics & Telecommunication |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHT-CET General (CAP R1 2025) | 99.71 | 99.55 | 99.26 |
| JEE Main (All-India seats, closing %ile) | 98.91 | 98.66 | 97.95 |
| Institutional Level | Very high percentile needed | No backdoor entry | |
PICT Pune Placement Statistics — Official 2023-24
| Branch / Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering — Average | Official 2023-24: ₹14.5 LPA |
| Information Technology — Average | Official 2023-24: ₹13.8 LPA |
| Electronics & TC — Average | Official 2023-24: ₹11.2 LPA |
| Institute Overall Average | Official 2023-24: ₹12.5 LPA |
| Institute Highest | Official 2023-24: ₹42 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Microsoft, Google, Bloomberg, Arista Networks, PhonePe, Mastercard |
Frequently Asked Questions
Extended FAQs — PICT Pune 2026
PICT is unique in Pune engineering — it is essentially a computer science and IT focused college. This specialisation means the faculty, labs, curriculum, and industry connections are all laser-focused on technology career outcomes, with a computing-focused placement ecosystem. Treat exact average, median and highest-package numbers as placement-report data to verify with PICT T&P each year.