🔍 How we source the numbers on this page. Every fee, placement and admission-route figure below is taken from a named primary document — the SIU Approved Fee Structure Batch 2026-30 (letter FO/SIU/2025-26/4271, dated 16 Oct 2025), the official SIT admission-procedure page (sitpune.edu.in/b-tech-first-year-admission-procedure), the official SIT placements page and placement-record page (sitpune.edu.in/placements, sitpune.edu.in/placement-record), and the Class of 2025 Mandatory Disclosure figures already cited on this page. SIT Pune sits outside Maharashtra CAP, so cutoff percentiles here are admission benchmarks, not CET Cell closing figures — that distinction is stated wherever a benchmark is used. Aggregator estimates are not used.
Evidence note. Check the academic year printed beside every changing figure — fees, benchmark percentiles and placement figures are reissued each cycle, and a number from last year reads exactly like this year’s. Nothing on this page should be multiplied to reach a multi-year total; SIT publishes one year at a time and does not state that the same amount repeats. Found an error? Tell us.
📅 Published 18 April 2026 · ↻ Last Updated 14 August 2026
By Krishna Pandey, Founder & Lead Counsellor — 12+ yrs in B.Tech, MBA & MBBS admissions
✔️ Reviewed for factual accuracy by Tushar Singh, Head of Engineering Admissions · Article Reviewer · Admission cycle 2026
SIT Pune Key Facts at a Glance — 2026
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune |
| Also Known As | SIT Pune / Symbiosis Institute of Technology |
| Institute Type | Private deemed-university institute — NOT a government college; constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), AICTE + UGC approved, NAAC A++ |
| University | Symbiosis International (Deemed University) |
| Location | Lavale, Mulshi, Pune – 412115 |
| Established | 2008 |
| NAAC Grade | A++ (SIU) |
| NIRF Ranking | Engineering #46 (NIRF 2025, maiden entry) |
| Approved By | AICTE, UGC (under SIU) |
| Total B.Tech Intake | 780 per year |
| Branches Offered | CSE, CS-AI/ML, E&TC, Mechanical, Civil, Robotics & Automation, Robotics & AI (SET 2026 / SIT admissions portal, sitpune.edu.in, captured 14 Aug 2026) |
| Fee Range (per year) | ₹3.0L – ₹4.0L (regular, merit); Discretionary Quota (DQ) 2x the regular rate for all 4 years — CSE/AI-ML ₹8.0L/yr, E&TC ₹7.5L/yr, Civil/Mech/Robotics ₹6.0L/yr (SIU Approved Fee Structure Batch 2026-30, captured 14 Aug 2026) |
| Avg Placement (overall) | ~₹8.91–9.25 LPA (Class of 2025, Mandatory Disclosure) |
| Hostel Available | Yes (on Symbiosis Knowledge Village campus) |
| Admission Route | SET / JEE Main / MHT-CET + PI |
| Institute / CAP Code | No DTE CAP choice code — SIT Pune is outside Maharashtra CAP; apply directly at set-test.org / sitpune.edu.in |
| Official Website | sitpune.edu.in |
Deep dives: SIT Pune fees for 4 years B.Tech · SIT Pune placements 2026 & CSE average package · SIT Pune cutoff 2026 (SITEEE/JEE/MHT-CET) · SIT Pune direct quota
Note on cutoffs: SIT Pune accepts SITEEE, JEE Main and state entrance scores such as MHT-CET, but as a deemed university it is not in Maharashtra CAP and does not publish CET Cell closing cutoffs. Percentiles shown are admission benchmarks/estimates, not official CAP cutoff ranks. August 2026: MHT-CET CAP Round II allotment has been published; the seat acceptance & institute reporting window is 13–17 Aug 2026 — SIT Pune stays outside CAP, so you apply directly to SIU with your MHT-CET score.
SIT Pune Fees for 4 Years (B.Tech) — Total Programme Cost
For the full 4-year B.Tech, SIT Pune (Symbiosis) total tuition works out to approximately ₹12.0L–₹16.0L depending on branch — CSE / CS-AI&ML ₹16.0L (₹4.0L/yr), E&TC ₹15.0L (₹3.75L/yr) and Civil / Mechanical / Robotics ₹12.0L (₹3.0L/yr). Hostel and mess (₹2.4L–₹2.9L/yr) are additional for residential students. See the full branch-wise fee table below; always confirm the latest figures on the official SIU admissions portal, sitpune.edu.in.
SIT Pune (Symbiosis) Overview: Campus, Affiliation & AICTE Approval
Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune, established in 2008, is the flagship engineering constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Students often search for it as “Symbiosis College of Engineering, Pune” — there is no separate college by that name; SIT Pune is the Symbiosis engineering college in Pune. Nestled in the lush hills of Lavale, SIT has rapidly climbed the ranks to become a Tier-1 private engineering destination. Unlike traditional colleges, SIT follows a multidisciplinary approach, blending high-end engineering with global immersion and research-led teaching.
At FindUrCollege, we recommend SIT Pune for students who want a "Global Campus" vibe. With a highly diverse student body, international exchange programs, and a dedicated 5G lab, SIT is designed for the future of tech.
Rankings and Institutional Prestige (2025-2026)
SIT Pune has achieved significant milestones in national rankings:
- NIRF 2025: Ranked #46 in Engineering (maiden entry) — among India's top private engineering institutes (NIRF Engineering Rankings 2025, nirfindia.org — listed as Symbiosis International, Pune, rank 46).
- NAAC A++ & UGC Category-I: SIT is a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University, est. under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956), re-accredited NAAC A++ and graded UGC Category-I.
- Symbiosis International: 50+ years of excellence, 45 institutes, 25,000+ students, learners from 85+ countries; ranked #20 in India in the QS World University Asia Rankings 2026 (SIU official rankings).
- Global Collaborations: 4+1 dual-degree pathways (Deakin, UEA, Loughborough, Northeastern, Aston) + 20+ partner universities — see the International Programmes section below.
SIT Pune International Programmes & Global Partners
Through the Symbiosis Centre for International Education, SIT runs a strong global-immersion track — semester-abroad, summer schools, student exchange, international internships, lectures by eminent faculty and a Scholar-in-Residence programme.
- 4+1 Dual-Degree (Academic Progression)Deakin University (Australia) · University of East Anglia (UK) · Loughborough University (UK) · Northeastern University (US) · Aston University (UK)
- 20+ Global CollaborationsNTU Singapore · RWTH Aachen · University of Waterloo · McMaster University · KU Leuven · University of Adelaide · UC Dublin · LMU Munich · Lancaster · Liverpool · Durham · Toronto Metropolitan & more
SIT Pune Top Recruiters 2025
SIT Pune's 2025 recruiter base spans IT, core engineering, consulting and finance — a key driver of its NIRF #46 standing.
- CSE / AI&ML / E&TC / RoboticsGoogle · Microsoft · IBM · Cadence · VMware · Infosys · Wipro · PTC · SAS · Nutanix · UKG & more
- Mechanical / RoboticsTata Motors · Toyota · Hyundai · Caterpillar · Siemens · SKF · KION · EXIDE · GE · Whirlpool · Bechtel · Worley
- CivilL&T · Adani · AFCONS · Bechtel · JLL · Siemens · Lodha · Mahindra · DAMAC · SAIL
How to Apply: SITEEE Counselling
SIT Pune offers a flexible admission process, accepting multiple entrance scores.
A. SITEEE 2026 (The Primary Gateway)
SITEEE is the dedicated entrance exam for SIT. Status (14 Aug 2026): both 2026 test phases (2 & 10 May) and the three SITEEE merit lists are complete; remaining seats (if any) are being filled through the JEE Main / state-score route on a rolling, vacancy basis — verify live availability on set-test.org.
- Exam Dates: Phase 1: May 2, 2026 | Phase 2: May 10, 2026.
- Pattern: 60 questions — Physics 15, Chemistry 15, Mathematics 30 — 120 marks (2 per correct answer), NO negative marking (official SET/SITEEE structure).
- Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026.
B. JEE Main & MHT-CET Route
SIT reserves a portion of seats for students appearing for JEE Main 2026 and MHT-CET 2026.
- Expected JEE Main Cutoff: 90-94 percentile for CSE and AI-ML.
- Expected MHT-CET score benchmark: 92.5+ percentile for CSE.
Branch-Wise Analysis: Specialized for Industry 4.0
SIT Pune offers B.Tech programs that are highly aligned with the current market demand:
- Computer Science (CSE): The most popular branch with an intake of 180 seats. Focuses on Software Development and Cloud.
- AI & Machine Learning: A specialized branch for students aiming for the data science sector.
- Robotics & Automation: Backed by state-of-the-art labs and industry collaborations.
- Electronics & Telecommunication (E&TC): Features a dedicated 5G technology lab.
- Mechanical & Civil Engineering: Known for a strong emphasis on "Smart Manufacturing" and "Sustainable Infrastructure."
SIT Pune (Symbiosis) B.Tech Fee Structure 2026 (Direct Admission & Institutional Quota)
The fee structure at SIT is premium, reflecting the high-end infrastructure and international standards.
📌 In one line: fee structure — confirm the current-year official circular before payment.
| Branch / Program | Annual Academic Fee | Total 4-Year Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE / AI-ML | ₹4,00,000 | ₹16,00,000 |
| B.Tech E&TC | ₹3,75,000 | ₹15,00,000 |
| B.Tech Civil / Mechanical / Robotics | ₹3,00,000 | ₹12,00,000 |
Additional Costs:
- Institute Deposit: ₹20,000 (One-time, Refundable).
Hostel and Mess Fees (2026-27):
- Hostel Fee (3-Sharing): Approx. ₹1,68,900 per year.
- Hostel Fee (4-Sharing): Approx. ₹1,24,100 per year.
- Mess Charges: ₹1,19,600 per year (Mandatory for all hostelers).
- Total Living Cost: Approx. ₹2.4 L – ₹2.9 L per annum.
SIT Pune B.Tech Seat Intake 2026 — Branch-Wise (780 Seats)
SIT Pune sanctions 780 B.Tech seats across 7 specialisations for AY 2026-27. Four programmes — Civil, CSE, Mechanical and E&TC — are NBA-accredited (National Board of Accreditation).
📌 In one line: branch-wise seats & options at a glance.
| # | Branch | Seats | NBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 180 | ✅ |
| 2 | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 180 | — |
| 3 | Electronics & Telecommunication (E&TC) | 180 | ✅ |
| 4 | Civil Engineering | 60 | ✅ |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineering | 60 | ✅ |
| 6 | Robotics & Automation | 60 | — |
| 7 | Robotics & Artificial Intelligence | 60 | — |
| Total Intake | 780 |
SIT Pune B.Tech Specialisations by Branch 2026
Each SIT Pune B.Tech branch carries focused specialisation tracks aligned with Industry 4.0:
- Computer Science & EngineeringAI & Machine Learning · Computing · Data Science · Game Design & Development · Security & Privacy · Internet of Things
- Mechanical EngineeringAutomobile (Hybrid & Autonomous) · CAD/CAM · Design of Heat Exchangers · Smart Manufacturing (Industry 4.0)
- Electronics & TelecommunicationMechatronics · Embedded Systems · Modern Computer Networking · Semiconductor Technology · Computer Vision
- Civil EngineeringEnvironmental Hydraulics · Geo-Environmental · GIS & Surveying · Infrastructure Engineering & Management · Smart Cities & Urban Analytics · Structural Engineering
- Robotics & Automation / Robotics & AIAerial Robotics & Drone Technology and allied autonomous-systems tracks
SIT Pune Reservation Policy & 12th Eligibility 2026
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% (within sanctioned intake) |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% (within sanctioned intake) |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 3% |
| NRI (Non-Resident Indian) | 5% (within sanctioned intake) |
| Foreign National / OCI / children of Gulf-employed parents | up to 15% (over and above sanctioned intake) |
| Kashmiri Migrants | 2 seats over & above (max 10 per institute) |
SIT Pune Official B.Tech Fee Structure 2026-27 (Indian Students)
Exact academic fees, deposit and instalment split per the official SIU 2026-27 schedule:
📌 In one line: fee structure — confirm the current-year official circular before payment.
| Programme | Academic (p.a.) | Deposit (refundable) | 1st-Year Total | 1st Instalment | 2nd Instalment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹4,00,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹4,20,000 | ₹1,70,000 | ₹2,50,000 |
| AI & ML | ₹4,00,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹4,20,000 | ₹1,70,000 | ₹2,50,000 |
| E&TC | ₹3,75,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹3,95,000 | ₹1,70,000 | ₹2,25,000 |
| Mechanical | ₹3,00,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹3,20,000 | ₹1,70,000 | ₹1,50,000 |
| Civil | ₹3,00,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹3,20,000 | ₹1,70,000 | ₹1,50,000 |
| Robotics & Automation | ₹3,00,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹3,20,000 | ₹1,70,000 | ₹1,50,000 |
| Robotics & AI | ₹3,00,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹3,20,000 | ₹1,70,000 | ₹1,50,000 |
2nd instalment due 25 Nov 2026. Academic fees may rise up to 10% over the programme — full 4-year B.Tech tuition works out to roughly ₹12L (Civil/Mechanical/Robotics) to ₹16–17.6L (CSE/AI&ML). Institute deposit is one-time & refundable.
SIT Pune NRI / PIO / OCI & Foreign National Fees 2026-27 (USD)
📌 In one line: fee structure — confirm the current-year official circular before payment.
| Category / Programme | Academic | Deposit | Admin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRI/PIO/OCI — CSE / AI&ML | $7,000 | $275 | $550 | $7,825 |
| NRI/PIO/OCI — E&TC | $6,600 | $275 | $550 | $7,425 |
| NRI/PIO/OCI — Mech / Civil / Robotics | $5,875 | $275 | $550 | $6,700 |
| Foreign National (after Golden Jubilee Scholarship, all branches) | $1,300 | $275 | $275 | $1,850 |
NRI/Foreign admin fees are non-refundable; institute deposits are refundable.
NRI / PIO / OCI Instalments 2026-27 (USD)
📌 In one line: fee structure — confirm the current-year official circular before payment.
| Programme | 1st (offer accept.) | 2nd (report to SCIE) | 3rd (25 Nov 2026) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE / AI&ML | $1,365 | $3,230 | $3,230 | $7,825 |
| E&TC | $1,365 | $3,030 | $3,030 | $7,425 |
| Mechanical / Civil / Robotics | $1,365 | $2,670 | $2,665 | $6,700 |
Foreign National — Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026-30 (USD)
📌 In one line: fee structure — confirm the current-year official circular before payment.
| Programme | Full Academic | GJ Scholarship | Payable (A) | Deposit (B) | Admin (C) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE / AI&ML | $7,000 | −$5,700 | $1,300 | $275 | $275 | $1,850 |
| E&TC | $6,600 | −$5,300 | $1,300 | $275 | $275 | $1,850 |
| Mechanical / Civil / Robotics | $5,875 | −$4,575 | $1,300 | $275 | $275 | $1,850 |
Foreign-National instalments: 1st $1,365 (offer acceptance) · 2nd $240 (report to SCIE) · 3rd $245 (25 Nov 2026). The Golden Jubilee Scholarship applies only to Foreign-National students in Batch 2026-30; academic fees may rise up to 10% over the programme.
SIT Pune Hostel & Mess Fees 2026-27 (Indian / NRI / Foreign)
📌 In one line: fee structure — confirm the current-year official circular before payment.
| Fee Head | Indian (₹) | NRI/PIO/OCI ($) | Foreign ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mess Fees (p.a.) | ₹1,19,600 | $1,400 | $560 |
| Hostel Deposit (refundable) | ₹20,000 | $250 | $250 |
| Three-Sharing Hostel (p.a.) | ₹1,68,900 | $1,960 | $650 |
| Four-Sharing Hostel (p.a.) | ₹1,24,100 | $1,440 | $650 |
Hostel & mess fees can increase up to 15% per year. Hostel is allotted first-come, first-served (apply while paying the 1st instalment).
SIT Pune Admission 2026 — Important Dates (SITEEE & JEE Schedule)
📌 In one line: round-wise schedule — cross-check live dates on the official portal, sitpune.edu.in.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| SITEEE registration commenced | 12 Dec 2025 |
| SET / SITEEE registration & payment closes | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Admit Card — Test 01 / Test 02 | 24 Apr / 30 Apr 2026 |
| SITEEE CBT — Test 01 | 2 May 2026 (11:30 AM–12:30 PM) |
| SITEEE CBT — Test 02 | 10 May 2026 (11:30 AM–12:30 PM) |
| SITEEE result | 20 May 2026 |
| Last date — institute registration fee (₹1,000) | 21 May 2026 |
| SITEEE merit lists — 1st / 2nd / 3rd | 25 May / 3 Jun / 15 Jun 2026 |
| JEE / State registration commenced | 3 Nov 2025 |
| JEE registration — last date | 14 Aug 2026 (rolling/vacancy-round intake — verify on set-test.org) |
| JEE merit lists — 1st … 5th | 24 Apr / 11 May / 25 May / 3 Jun / 15 Jun 2026 |
| 1st ASGEEE merit list | 3rd week of June 2026 (tentative) |
| Programme commencement | 20 Jul 2026 |
SIT Pune Online Admission Procedure 2026 — Step by Step
Route A — via SITEEE
- Register at set-test.org / sitpune.edu.in; pay ₹2,250 (SITEEE) + ₹1,000 (institute fee); upload documents & select branch preferences.
- Download the Admit Card from set-test.org.
- Appear for the CBT exam (Test 01 / Test 02).
- Results declared & merit list generated.
- Confirm branch by paying the 1st instalment within 5 days of the offer letter.
- Document verification (category candidates).
- Waitlist / branch-change option available via the candidate portal.
- Hostel allocation (first-come, first-served).
- Complete the Eligibility Process on the SIU portal.
Route B — via JEE (Main) / State Engineering Entrance (ASGEEE)
- Register on the SIT 2026 portal; pay ₹1,500 (waived if SITEEE fees already paid); upload Aadhaar, scorecard & category certificate.
- Merit list generated; confirm branch by paying the 1st instalment within 5 days.
- Document verification.
- Waitlist / branch-change option available.
- Hostel allocation (first-come, first-served).
- Complete the Eligibility Process on the SIU portal (submit both Part-1 and Part-2 of the form).
SIT Pune Fee Refund & Cancellation Rules 2026
- How to cancel: Log in to the SIU Finance portal (UG Student Admission) with your SET ID and apply for cancellation online.
- SITEEE exam fee (₹2,250): non-refundable & non-transferable.
- Institute registration fee (₹1,000): non-refundable & non-transferable.
- JEE / ASGEEE registration fee (₹1,500): non-refundable & non-transferable.
- NRI / Foreign admin fees: non-refundable — but institute & hostel deposits are refundable.
- Detailed slabs: as per the University Refund Rules on the official admission page.
SIT Pune Official Admission Helpdesks 2026
Every stage of the 2026 cycle — registration, documents, hostel, eligibility and fees — runs through SIT Pune’s own admission process, summarised below. Each of these desks is reached through the institute’s own official admissions portal, sitpune.edu.in, which is also where the current figures and the application itself live — always verify there before you act.
- B.Tech admissions: registration, merit lists and offer letters.
- Document upload: Aadhaar, scorecard and category certificate at the registration stage.
- Hostel: allotment is first-come, first-served.
- Eligibility: Part-1 and Part-2 of the SIU Eligibility Process form.
- Fees: instalment schedule, deposits and the University Refund Rules.
Direct Quota (DQ), NRI Route & Direct Admission — The Reality
At FindUrCollege we give you the honest, exact picture of every direct-admission route at SIT Pune (Symbiosis):
- Merit (regular fee): The main route — seats filled on merit through SITEEE/SET, JEE Main or MHT-CET plus a Personal Interaction round, at the regular fee (CSE / AI-ML ₹4.0L/yr, E&TC ₹3.75L/yr, Civil / Mechanical / Robotics ₹3.0L/yr).
- Discretionary Quota (DQ): SIT Pune operates a Discretionary Quota (DQ) — SIU official terminology for what is commonly called Direct Quota — for direct admission. The academic fee under DQ is 2x the open-category (merit) rate for all four years of the programme, not just year 1; there is no separate development fee and no donation/capitation fee. Per branch (source: SIU Approved Fee Structure Batch 2026-30, letter FO/SIU/2025-26/4271 dated 16 Oct 2025, Annexure I footnote, captured 14 Aug 2026): CSE / AI-ML ₹8.0L/yr x 4 years = ₹32L total; E&TC ₹7.5L/yr x 4 years = ₹30L total; Civil / Mechanical / Robotics ₹6.0L/yr x 4 years = ₹24L total (plus the same one-time ₹20,000 refundable institute deposit as the merit route). Always confirm the current-year figure with the SIU/SIT admissions office, reachable through the official portal sitpune.edu.in.
- NRI / International Category: NRI candidates get 5% of seats within the sanctioned intake; Foreign National, OCI and children of Gulf-employed parents get up to 15% of seats over and above the sanctioned intake (source: SIT admission-procedure page, sitpune.edu.in/b-tech-first-year-admission-procedure, captured 14 Aug 2026), with fees paid in USD (see the NRI & Foreign-National fee tables above).
- FindUrCollege tip: If your entrance score is below the merit cutoff for your preferred branch, the Direct Quota (DQ) and the NRI/International route (if eligible) are the legitimate direct-admission paths — we help you compare the total cost of each before you commit.
Placements 2026: Highest Package, Average ROI & Top Recruiters
SIT Pune’s placement cell is highly aggressive, leveraging the massive corporate network of the Symbiosis brand.
- Highest Package: ₹27 LPA (2025-26 official, ongoing) · record ₹50 LPA (Palo Alto Networks, 2023-24).
- Top Offers (LPA, official brochure, 2022-26 batches): Palo Alto 50 · Indeed 42 · Rakuten 40 · Trilogy 37 · Walmart 27 · Juspay 27 · NVIDIA 26 · Workday 24 · PhonePe 23 · JPMorgan 20.
- Average Package (Overall): ₹8.91 LPA - ₹9.25 LPA.
- Placement rate: sitpune.edu.in/placements — 94% (2025-26 ongoing) · 92% (2024-25) · 91% (2023-24); sitpune.edu.in/placement-record (batch-wise, captured 14 Aug 2026) — 98% (2021-22) · 97% (2022-23) · 91% (2023-24) · 71% (2024-25, labeled an ongoing snapshot in the source); by branch (2022-26) CSE 91%, AI&ML 89%, Robotics 86%, E&TC 85%, Mechanical 79%. 226 companies visited (2021-25).
- Global Internships: Students frequently secure internships in Germany and Japan; the official placements page lists the highest internship stipend at ₹85,000/month (2025-26, sitpune.edu.in/placements, captured 14 Aug 2026).
Campus Life: Life in the Lavale Hills
- The Campus: Located at the hilltop in Lavale, it is one of the most beautiful campuses in India. The infrastructure includes a sprawling sports complex, swimming pool, and a fully equipped gym.
- Clubs & Culture: Over 20+ active clubs including coding, music, dance, and a dedicated "Formula Student" team.
- Symbi-Fests: Being on a common campus with other institutes (like SIBM and SID), SIT students get to participate in massive university-level cultural and management fests.
- Diversity: With students from over 30 countries, the cultural exchange on campus is immense.
Final Verdict by FindUrCollege
SIT Pune is for the student who wants a "Premium Engineering Experience." If you are looking for a brand name that works globally, a campus that looks like a resort, and a technology-first curriculum, then SIT Pune is your top choice in Maharashtra.
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SIT Pune Admission Routes 2026
| Route | CSE Cutoff | E&TC Cutoff | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SITEEE Phase 1 (May 2) | Primary gateway — no negative marking | Best for early admits | |
| SITEEE Phase 2 (May 10) | Second chance | Reg deadline Apr 15 | |
| JEE Main | 90-94 percentile | 85+ percentile | Dedicated JEE seats |
| MHT-CET | 92.5+ percentile | 88+ percentile | Maharashtra candidates |
| NRI / International | NRI 5% within sanctioned intake; Foreign National/OCI up to 15% over and above sanctioned intake, USD fees | Plus Direct Quota (DQ) route | |
SIT Pune (Symbiosis) Placement Statistics 2025-26
| Metric | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Package | ₹27 LPA (2025-26 official, ongoing) | record ₹50 LPA — Palo Alto, 2023-24 |
| Placement Rate | 94% (placements page, 2025-26 ongoing) · 91% (placement-record page, batch-wise, 2023-24) | two official sitpune.edu.in series, captured 14 Aug 2026 — see Placements section for the full year-wise figures |
| Average Package | ₹8.91-9.25 LPA | Overall batch |
| Global Internships | Germany, Japan | ₹85,000/month highest (2025-26, official) |
| Key Recruiters | Palo Alto, Indeed, Rakuten, Trilogy, Walmart, Juspay, NVIDIA, Workday, PhonePe, JPMorgan | |
Note: SIT Pune fees listed are per academic year for SIU merit seats. Hostel charges (₹1.24–1.69L/year) plus mess (~₹1.20L/year) and other campus charges are additional. Fee structure is subject to revision by SIU for 2026-27.
SIT Pune MHT-CET, JEE Main & SITEEE 2026 Score Benchmarks (non-CAP) (2021–2026)
SIT Pune being a deemed university uses a composite selection process. For the MHT-CET route (a non-CAP admission route — SIT sits outside Maharashtra CAP), the SIT Pune MHT-CET cutoff is an indicative benchmark percentile, not an official CET-Cell closing figure. The institute also accepts JEE Main scores and conducts its own aptitude-based selection. Below are approximate MHT-CET equivalent percentile benchmarks for SIT Pune based on admission patterns observed over 2021–2025, with 2026 expectations:
| Branch | 2025 (Est.) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 93 %ile | 92 %ile | 90 %ile | 89 %ile | 88 %ile |
| CS (AI & ML) | 92 %ile | 91 %ile | 90 %ile | 88 %ile | 87 %ile |
| Information Technology (historical — not in the 2026 SITEEE branch list) | 90 %ile | 89 %ile | 87 %ile | 86 %ile | 85 %ile |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | 86 %ile | 85 %ile | 83 %ile | 81 %ile | 80 %ile |
| Mechanical Engineering | 78 %ile | 77 %ile | 75 %ile | 73 %ile | 72 %ile |
| Civil Engineering | 71 %ile | 70 %ile | 68 %ile | 66 %ile | 65 %ile |
Cutoffs are indicative based on observed admission trends. Deemed university direct admissions can vary. Contact the SIT Pune admissions office through the official portal, sitpune.edu.in, for official data.
SIT Pune Cutoff 2026 (expected benchmark percentiles)
For the 2026 cycle, SIT Pune's expected benchmark percentiles (the same benchmarks summarised above) are: JEE Main 90–94 percentile for CSE and AI/ML, and MHT-CET 92.5+ percentile for CSE, with E&TC around 85+ (JEE) / 88+ (MHT-CET). These are projections from the 2021–2025 trend; for Mechanical and Civil, treat their 2025 benchmarks (78 %ile and 71 %ile MHT-CET-equivalent) as the 2026 planning baseline. SITEEE remains the primary route. See the MHT-CET counselling Pune hub for route-wise guidance.
SIT Pune Cutoff 2025 (benchmark percentiles)
SIT Pune 2025 (estimated) MHT-CET-equivalent benchmark percentiles by branch: CSE 93 %ile, CS (AI & ML) 92 %ile, Information Technology 90 %ile (historical — not offered for 2026), Electronics & Telecommunication 86 %ile, Mechanical Engineering 78 %ile, Civil Engineering 71 %ile (see the 2021–2025 table above).
SIT Pune Cutoff 2024 (benchmark percentiles)
SIT Pune 2024 MHT-CET-equivalent benchmark percentiles by branch: CSE 92 %ile, CS (AI & ML) 91 %ile, Information Technology 89 %ile, Electronics & Telecommunication 85 %ile, Mechanical Engineering 77 %ile, Civil Engineering 70 %ile.
SIT Pune Cutoff 2023 (benchmark percentiles)
SIT Pune 2023 MHT-CET-equivalent benchmark percentiles by branch: CSE 90 %ile, CS (AI & ML) 90 %ile, Information Technology 87 %ile, Electronics & Telecommunication 83 %ile, Mechanical Engineering 75 %ile, Civil Engineering 68 %ile.
SIT Pune Cutoff 2022 (benchmark percentiles)
SIT Pune 2022 MHT-CET-equivalent benchmark percentiles by branch: CSE 89 %ile, CS (AI & ML) 88 %ile, Information Technology 86 %ile, Electronics & Telecommunication 81 %ile, Mechanical Engineering 73 %ile, Civil Engineering 66 %ile.
SIT Pune Cutoff 2021 (benchmark percentiles)
SIT Pune 2021 MHT-CET-equivalent benchmark percentiles by branch: CSE 88 %ile, CS (AI & ML) 87 %ile, Information Technology 85 %ile, Electronics & Telecommunication 80 %ile, Mechanical Engineering 72 %ile, Civil Engineering 65 %ile. Compare with peer cutoffs on the PICT Pune cutoff and VIT Pune cutoff pages.
SIT Pune Admission Process 2026 — Step by Step
Infrastructure & Lab Highlights — SIT Pune
SIT Pune's campus at Lavale, Pune is spread across the Symbiosis Knowledge Village — a 300-acre integrated campus shared with other Symbiosis institutions. The engineering infrastructure is designed to support both theoretical and applied learning, with several industry-collaboration labs and research centres.
A dedicated startup and innovation centre with 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and maker space facilities. Students can incubate ideas from prototype to minimal viable product with mentorship support.
Equipped with NVIDIA GPU servers, TensorFlow and PyTorch environments, and cloud computing access (AWS, Azure). Supports final-year B.Tech AI/ML projects and faculty research publications.
Advanced DSP lab with MATLAB/Simulink licences, signal analysers, and hardware kits for E&TC students. Covers audio, image, and video processing applications used in embedded systems development.
Industrial robots, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), vision systems, and collaborative robotics (cobots). Students participate in national robotics competitions from this lab including Robocon and ABU Robocon.
Materials testing, nanomaterials characterisation, and composite materials research lab supporting Mechanical and Civil engineering students in final-year and post-graduate research.
Ethical hacking tools, network simulation software (Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3), penetration testing environments, and firewall/IDS configuration labs for CSE cybersecurity elective students.
Placement Statistics — SIT Pune B.Tech
SIT Pune's Training and Placement Cell maintains active relationships with 200+ recruiting companies (226 visited the 2021-25 batch). The Symbiosis brand and Lavale campus location — co-located with 15+ Symbiosis institutes at Lavale, within reach of the Hinjewadi IT corridor — contributes to strong corporate recruitment. Below are consolidated placement highlights for the most recent batch:
📌 In one line: placement figures per institute disclosures — year-labeled; verify current data.
| Branch | % Students Placed (2022-26 batch) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 91% |
| CSE (AI & Machine Learning) | 89% |
| Robotics & Automation | 86% |
| Electronics & Telecommunication (E&TC) | 85% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 79% |
Highest package ₹50 LPA (Palo Alto Networks, 2023-24 record), official SIT placement brochure (B.Tech 2022-26). Overall placement rate — sitpune.edu.in/placements: 94% (2025-26 ongoing), 92% (2024-25), 91% (2023-24); sitpune.edu.in/placement-record (batch-wise, captured 14 Aug 2026): 98% (2021-22), 97% (2022-23), 91% (2023-24), 71% (2024-25, labeled an ongoing snapshot in the source); up to 226 companies visited (2021-25 batch).
Key recruiters visiting SIT Pune campus include: TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Capgemini, Persistent Systems, Mphasis, HCL Technologies, L&T Technology Services, Siemens, DRDO, Cummins India, Atlas Copco, Mahindra Engineering, Honeywell, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Accenture, Cognizant, IBM, and Oracle. The placement cell also supports internship and research opportunities through the Symbiosis Innovation Hub network.
Hostel & Campus Life — Lavale, Pune
SIT Pune is located on the scenic Symbiosis Knowledge Village campus at Lavale, approximately 25 km from Pune city centre, near the Mulshi hills. The campus provides a serene, distraction-minimised environment ideal for academic focus. Hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls within the Symbiosis campus complex.
300-acre eco-campus with solar power installations, rainwater harvesting, and waste composting. SIU holds a Green Campus certification and encourages sustainable practices among students.
Separate hostels for boys and girls with 24x7 security, CCTV surveillance, warden-in-residence, and in-room Wi-Fi (100 Mbps). Mess serves hygienic multi-cuisine food with dietary preference options.
Cricket ground, football field, basketball and volleyball courts, indoor badminton and table tennis, gymnasium, and swimming pool — available to all SIT students within the shared Symbiosis campus amenities.
On-campus health centre with full-time doctor and nursing staff. Round-the-clock ambulance facility. Mental wellness counsellors available by appointment. Health insurance coverage is included in SIU fee for enrolled students.
Expert Tips for SIT Pune B.Tech Admission 2026
SIT Pune Admission Cluster — deep-dive guides
- SIT Pune Fees 2026 (year-wise, NRI, total cost)
- SIT Pune Cutoff 2026 — SITEEE/JEE/MHT-CET benchmarks
- SITEEE 2026: pattern, dates, fees
- SIT Pune Placements (official year-wise)
- SIT Pune Direct Quota — the reality
- SIT Pune Hostel & Mess Fees 2026-27
- SIT Pune NRI Admission (USD fees)
- SIT vs MIT-WPU vs PCCOE vs VIT Pune
SIT Pune Academic Highlights & Curriculum Structure
SIT Pune follows a Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) curriculum aligned with industry requirements. The four-year B.Tech programme is structured to progressively deepen technical expertise while building professional competencies. In the first two years, students cover core engineering sciences — Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Drawing, Programming in C and Python, Electronics Fundamentals, and Engineering Mechanics. The third and fourth years transition to specialised branch courses, electives, and a significant project component.
A distinctive feature of SIT Pune's curriculum is the mandatory industry internship in the 6th semester (third year), where students are placed with industry partners for 4–8 weeks. This early industry exposure is credited to the degree and helps students gain practical skills before the final placement season. Additionally, SIT Pune offers open electives from other departments, allowing CSE students to take Economics or Psychology courses and vice versa — reflecting the holistic Symbiosis educational philosophy.
The fourth-year capstone project (B.Tech Project) is a major differentiator at SIT Pune. Projects are often undertaken in collaboration with industry sponsors or as part of faculty research grants. Students in the AI/ML and CSE branches have published papers at IEEE and Springer conferences based on their final-year projects. The institute funds student attendance at national and international conferences through the Symbiosis International Research Grants programme.
Scholarships & Financial Aid at SIT Pune
SIT Pune and Symbiosis International University offer several merit-based and need-based financial assistance options for B.Tech students:
- Merit Scholarship for Semester/Annual Toppers: The top 4 students by merit per batch receive a 20%/15%/10%/5% academic-fee concession (source: sitpune.edu.in/Scholarship, captured 14 Aug 2026).
- National Merit Scholarship (Government of India): SIT Pune students from economically weaker sections (annual family income below ₹4.5L) are eligible to apply for the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (PM-USP), which provides ₹12,000/year in years 1-3 and ₹20,000/year in year 4 for a professional/degree course (source: Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (PM-USP) guidelines, dated 07-02-2024).
- Symbiosis Student Welfare Fund: A need-based financial assistance programme for students who face genuine financial hardship during the course of study. Applications are reviewed by the Student Welfare Officer at SIU.
- Sports Scholarships: Outstanding athletes who have represented Maharashtra or India at national or international level may apply for sports fee concessions through the SIU sports department.
- SC/ST/OBC Scholarships: Students from reserved categories are eligible for Government of Maharashtra and Central government scholarship schemes. SIT Pune's admissions office assists in processing these applications.
Student Life, Clubs & Activities at SIT Pune
SIT Pune has a vibrant campus life at Lavale with numerous student-run clubs and technical bodies. The Symbiosis Knowledge Village hilltop campus brings together thousands of students from diverse Symbiosis institutions, creating a unique multi-disciplinary social environment that is unmatched by single-discipline engineering colleges.
SIT Pune's IEEE Student Branch organises technical talks, workshops on emerging technologies, hackathons, and paper presentation competitions. Students can attend IEEE-affiliated events at a subsidised membership rate and publish in student journals.
The E-Cell connects students to the Symbiosis Innovation Hub, arranges startup pitch events, investor meets, and mentorship from Symbiosis alumni entrepreneurs. Several SIT Pune startups have received seed funding through SIU incubation programmes.
SIT Pune participates in the annual Symbiosis Utsav — one of the largest inter-college cultural festivals in Pune with participation from 30+ Symbiosis institutions. Technical fest events, coding competitions, robotics shows, and drama performances are held over a 3-day festival.
National Service Scheme activities at SIT Pune include rural development camps, blood donation drives, tree plantation, digital literacy programmes for nearby village communities, and environmental awareness campaigns aligned with SIU's sustainability charter.
SIT Pune Research & Industry Collaborations
SIT Pune's research output has been growing steadily with a dedicated Research Cell and faculty encouraged to publish in Scopus-indexed journals. The institution has active research Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading companies in the technology and engineering sectors:
- NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute Partnership: SIT Pune is an NVIDIA DLI-authorised training centre, offering certified AI and deep learning courses to students and faculty. This partnership gives students access to NVIDIA's latest GPU computing resources and certification programmes.
- Microsoft Azure Academic Programme: Students and faculty receive Azure cloud credits for research and project work. Cloud-based final-year projects and internships in Microsoft-aligned companies are facilitated through this programme.
- DRDO Research Collaboration: SIT Pune's Electronics and Computer departments collaborate with defence research laboratories on signal processing and embedded systems research projects. Faculty with active DRDO projects offer specialised mentoring to interested students.
- Infosys Campus Connect: SIT Pune is part of Infosys Campus Connect programme where Infosys-sponsored courses on Java, .NET, and enterprise software development are offered to students, complementing the academic curriculum with industry-relevant skills.
- TCS Research Scholars Programme: Outstanding final-year students in CSE and AI/ML can apply for TCS Research Scholar status which includes stipends for semester-long research projects at TCS Innovation Labs.
Why Choose SIT Pune for B.Tech in 2026?
SIT Pune offers a distinct value proposition compared to SPPU-affiliated engineering colleges in Pune. As a deemed university, it has greater autonomy in curriculum design, can update courses faster in response to industry changes, and maintains a highly international academic outlook through SIU's global university partnerships. The Symbiosis ecosystem — spanning law, business, humanities, media, and engineering — creates cross-disciplinary networking opportunities that pure engineering colleges cannot match.
For students targeting roles in AI, product development, and technology consulting, SIT Pune's CSE and CS-AI branches deliver strong outcomes. For students who value campus life, hostel experience, and a rich extracurricular environment in an architecturally striking campus setting, the Lavale location is a significant draw. The placement outcomes, while not at the level of IITs, are competitive with top SPPU autonomous colleges and exceed many private colleges in the ₹3–4L/year fee range.
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SIT Pune Alumni Network & Career Outcomes
The Symbiosis alumni network is one of the strongest among deemed universities in India. With over 1,00,000 alumni across Symbiosis institutions worldwide, the SIU alumni association provides career networking, mentorship, and referral opportunities to current students and recent graduates. SIT Pune engineering alumni hold positions at major technology companies including Google India, Amazon, Microsoft, Infosys, Wipro, L&T Technology Services, DRDO, Tata Motors, and Cummins India.
The Alumni Relations Cell at SIT Pune organises annual alumni meets, career guidance webinars, and industry speaker series. Prominent alumni frequently return as guest lecturers and project mentors, providing students with real-world insights into technology careers. The SIT Pune LinkedIn Alumni group has over 8,000 members, making it a useful resource for internship referrals and job postings.
From an industry perspective, the Symbiosis brand carries strong recognition particularly in Pune-based companies. Firms like Cummins India, KPIT Technologies, Thermax, and Bajaj Auto actively recruit from SIT Pune due to its proximity to the Pune industrial belt and the Symbiosis group's established relationships with the Pune corporate community. The combination of technical education quality and the broader Symbiosis network makes SIT Pune graduates competitive in both core engineering and IT roles.
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SIT Pune vs Peers — College Comparison 2026
📌 In one line: side-by-side comparison — cutoffs, fees & outcomes.
| Factor | SIT Pune (Symbiosis) | PCCOE Pune | MIT-WPU Pune | VIT Pune |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed University | SPPU Autonomous | Deemed University | SPPU Autonomous |
| NAAC Grade | A++ | A | A+ | A++ |
| CSE Fee/Year | ₹4.0L | ₹1,94,746 | ₹4,10,000 | ₹2.12L |
| CSE MHT-CET score benchmark | ~92.5 %ile | 98.46 %ile | ~95.5 %ile | 98.95 %ile |
| Avg Placement (LPA) | ₹8.91-9.25 LPA (overall) | ₹6.78 LPA (CSE dept) | ₹7-9 LPA | ₹9-10 LPA (median ₹9.5) |
| Hostel | Yes (campus) | Limited | Yes (campus) | Limited |
| Research Output | High (SIU research grants) | Moderate | High (MiT group) | Moderate |
| CAP Participation | No (Deemed) | Yes (DTE CAP) | No (Deemed) | Yes (DTE CAP) |
Basis differs by column, not directly comparable: PCCOE and VIT Pune figures are official CET-Cell CAP 2025 Round 1 Open-category closing cutoffs and NAAC/placement disclosures (per pccoe-pune.html and vit-pune.html); SIT Pune and MIT-WPU are deemed universities outside CAP, so their MHT-CET figures are non-CAP admission benchmarks/estimates, not CET-Cell cutoffs (per mit-wpu-pune.html). Avg Placement bases also differ: SIT’s figure is overall (all branches, Class of 2025 Mandatory Disclosure), PCCOE’s is CSE-department-specific, and VIT/MIT-WPU are branch-level ranges.