By Krishna Pandey, Founder & Lead Counsellor · Reviewed by Tushar Singh, Engineering Admissions Lead · Updated 2026-07-01
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PICT spot round reality
PICT is one of Pune's highest-demand engineering colleges. Computer Engineering, IT and AI & Data Science seats rarely become easy in late rounds. If vacancies appear, they are usually limited and move quickly.
📌 In one line: round-wise schedule — cross-check live dates on the official portal.
| Category / Route | Computer Engineering | Information Technology | AI & Data Science | Electronics & Computer | 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 | 99.22 | 98.41 | 98.93 | 98.57 | 97.51 |
Best strategy if you are waiting for PICT
- Freeze a strong backup if it matches your branch goal.
- Track PICT Institute Level and vacancy notices immediately after CAP Round 1.
- Keep documents and fee readiness complete.
- Do not abandon VIT/PCCOE/AISSMS/DYP options while waiting.
- Avoid anyone promising guaranteed PICT spot admission without official process visibility.
PICT Pune Admission Cluster
Use these PICT-specific guides for exact cutoff, fee, package, college code and quota intent.
PICT spot round and vacancy strategy
PICT spot round should be treated as a backup chance, not as the main admission plan. High-demand branches such as Computer Engineering, Information Technology and AI & Data Science usually see limited vacancy movement because admitted students tend to retain the seat. If a vacancy round opens, the safest approach is to already have CAP registration, scorecard, identity proof, category documents if applicable, domicile documents and fee readiness complete. Waiting for a last-minute document correction can cost a seat even if your score is competitive.
For queries such as PICT spot round cutoff, PICT vacancy round, PICT institute level cutoff and PICT management quota cutoff, separate three ideas. CAP round cutoff comes from CET Cell rounds. Institute Level or ILS admission is a separate institute process with its own fee route and closing movement. Spot or vacancy activity depends on seats that remain vacant after scheduled admission activity. These should not be merged into one cutoff number.
What to do if your percentile is below PICT cutoff
If your percentile is clearly below recent PICT branch cutoffs, keep realistic backups active in Pune and Maharashtra. Add options where your percentile is inside the latest category and branch range. For Computer and IT intent, compare PICT with PCCOE, VIT Pune, VIIT, AISSMS, DY Patil Akurdi, PCCOER Ravet and other colleges based on your score band. Avoid guaranteed admission promises. Trust only official PICT notices, CET Cell instructions and verified institute communication.