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Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) was established in the year 1983 with the course BE in Computer Engineering. Now they have 8 different courses in the discipline of Engineering. It has been one of the leading institutes in Information Technology and Research accredited by the NAAC. PICT is affiliated to Pune University and approved by AICET.
The college offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in the field of Engineering. They have a total of 6 BE and ME courses. They also Offer 2 Ph.D. programmes in the Engineering field. The admission will be managed by the based on the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (MAHACET) through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Candidates who are seeking PICT admission 2020 can apply online through the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra state official website.
Know More About PICT
PICT College offers Undergraduate course BE and Postgraduate course ME in different specialisation. They also offer a Research programme in two specialisations. Courses and specialisation detailed are as follows:
| Course | Specialisation |
| BE |
Computer Application, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Information Technology
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| ME |
Information Technology, Computer Application, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave)
|
| Ph.D. |
Computer Application, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
|
For admission to the PICT Pune, candidates have to apply online through the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. The admission will be based on the CAP system. Candidates can apply through the MAHACET website.
PICT Pune fee structure will be different for UG and PG courses. Candidates can pay the fee to the college as per the PICT fee structure. The fee includes tuition fees and development fees.
The admission for PG courses at PICT College, Pune, candidates should have a valid score in GATE / GPAT entrance examination. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will conduct CAP for the qualified candidates. The admission will be based on the merit list.
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PICT offers Undergraduate programme BE in Computer Engineering, Information Technology and Electronics & Communication Engineering. The admission will be made on the basis of CAP by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. candidates can apply online through the Common Entrance Cell website. Candidates do not need any score in the CET examination to apply for the BE courses.
Candidates should have passed HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational subjects, and obtained at least 50 % marks in the above subjects taken together. Or should passed a Diploma in Engineering and Technology with at least 50% marks.
| Course | Eligibility |
Admission Criteria
|
| BE in Computer Application, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Information Technology | HSC pass or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational subjects, and obtained at least 50 % marks in the above subjects taken together. Or a pass in Diploma in Engineering and Technology and obtained at least 50% marks. |
Based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
|
The college offers Postgraduate courses ME in Computer Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering and Information Technology. Candidates who qualified the GATE / GPAT examinations can apply online through the Maharashtra State CET cell website for the PG admission.
To apply for the PG courses candidates should have a BE degree in the respective subject. Should obtain a Non zero positive score in GATE / GPAT examination. The admission will be made on the basis of the CAP system. Applied candidates have to attend CAP rounds conducted by the CET Cell.
| Course | Eligibility |
Admission Criteria
|
| ME in Computer Application, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave), Information Technology | A BE degree in the respective subject from Pune University or any other recognized University. Should obtain a Non zero positive score in GATE / GPAT examination. |
Based on the GATE /GPAT score.
|
PICT offers Research programme Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. PICT Ph.D. programmes are offered by the Savthribhai Phule Pune University (SPPU). The admission will be based on the Entrance test score and performance in the Personal Interview conducted by the University.
Candidates should have a Master’s Degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7 point scale. More detailed about eligibility and admission are on the below table.
| Course | Eligibility |
Admission Criteria
|
| Ph.D. in Computer Application, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Master’s Degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7 point scale. Or equivalent degree from a recognised foreign institution. Or M.Phil course with 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in UGC 7 point scale. Or M.Phil student of SPPU whose M.Phil dissertation been evaluated and the viva voce is pending. Or a degree considered as equivalent to M.Phil of an Indian Institution or from a Foreign institution. Or Candidates qualified in UGC NET (including JRF) / UGC - CSIR NET ( including JRF) / SET / GATE or teacher fellowship holders. Or a pass in M.Phil programme of SPPU. |
Based on the Entrance examination and the performance in Personal Interview. Candidates qualified in UGC NET (including JRF) / UGC - CSIR NET ( including JRF) / SET / GATE or teacher fellowship holders. Or a pass in M.Phil programme of SPPU
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The college offers BE and ME courses to the NRI and Foreign Students / Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) / Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) / Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries students. The eligible candidates can apply through the Maharashtra State CET cell website. NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign students have to pay INR 5000/- to apply for these posts.
Candidates should have fulfilled the required eligibility criteria mentioned in the admission notification published by the Institution. The admission will be based on the eligibility criteria and the marks obtained in the qualifying examinations. Below given table shows NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign students eligibility for the BE and ME courses.
| Course | Eligibility |
Admission Criteria
|
| BE in Computer Application, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Information Technology | A pass in HSC examination or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational subjects, and obtained at least 50 % marks in the above subjects taken together. |
Based on the score obtained in MHA - CET / JEE examinations.
|
| ME in Computer Application, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave), Information Technology | A Bachelor Degree in the relevant field of Engineering and Technology or Pharmacy or Architecture from All India Council for Technical Education or Central or State Government approved institutions or equivalent, with at least 50% marks. |
Based on the score obtained in the GATE / GPAT entrance examinations.
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| PICT Contact Details | |
| Address |
SCTR'S Pune Institute of Computer Technology, Survey No. 27, Near Trimurti Chowk, Bharati Vidyapeeth Campus, Dhankawadi, Pune, Maharashtra - 411043
|
| Phone |
91 - 2024371101, 24372041, 24378063, 24376190, 24372479
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| Fax | 91 - 2024364741 |
What is the eligibility for admission to Undergraduate Engineering courses in Maharashtra?
- Candidates should have a pass in HSC examination of Maharashtra Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational subjects. Candidates should obtain at least 50 % marks in the above subjects taken together at the HSC level.
Do you have Management / Institutional Quota for direct second year Engineering admission?
- No, there is not Management / Institutional Quota for direct second year engineering courses.
Can we get category concession in fee payment?
- Category concession is applicable to the candidates who have secured admission through the CAP system and belonging to Maharashtra State. Concession is applicable as per the government norms.
How are the Placement and Package at PICT?
- PICT Pune placements are done by the Training and Placement Cell headed by Dr. S. S. Narkhede (TPO). A total of almost 94 companies have visited PICT and 60 of them are Niche Companies. PICT Placements average package for niche (above 5 LPA) companies is around 9.42 LPA and for variant recruiters(below 5 LPA) the average is around 4.4.
Candidates must have a valid score in PCM in 12th standard, generally above 150 out of 300 and a valid score of MHCET, generally 100 out of 200, to be eligible to apply for PICT.
The admission procedure is done through the CAP process. However, the college stands first out of all the Maharashtra's private institutes and hence had a cutoff of 153 for IT, 180 for COMP as well as E&TC.
I have taken my admission on diploma basis in my second year of engineering. But to take the admission in such a reputed college is very difficult so take admission your marks should be high. When I was admitted to the college at that time the cut off of our college was 87.06% for OBC.
To be eligible for admission you need pass 12th Science stream with physics and maths as compulsory subjects. Admission is done through both MHTCET (85% of the seats)and JEE mains(15% seats). All admission rounds are conducted by DTE except final spot round. Cutoff this year for IT branch in spot round was 146/200 in MHTCET.
The eligibility criteria for getting into the course is that the student must have secured 60% in their board exams if they are applying through MHT CET and 75℅ through JEE MAIN. Typical cutoffs for computer engineering were above 160 marks out of 200 in MHT CET.
A Candidate must clear the MHT CET/JEE MAIN exam and must have passed the 12th/HSC from a recognized institute to get admission in this college. Minimum 145-178 cutoff mark is required. For getting into computer science a minimum of 160 marks is required.
Students who want to get admitted to a CS course and couldn't get admitted to IITs, then without a doubt PICT is one of the best choices one can avail in Pune. Admissions are carried out through the CAP method ensuring a fair chance for everyone.
There are no such eligibility criteria for admission to PICT only an entrance exam. The examination that I undertook for admission to PICT is MHT CET. The typical cutoffs for computer engineering in PICT is 150 marks in MHT CET.
Candidate must clear the MHT CET exam and must have passed the 12th with minimum of 75% marks from the recognized institute to get admission in this college. Minimum 160/200 cutoff mark is required. Admission is done through CAP process.
Admission is done through MHT CET. 65% seats are done this way. 15% seats are reserved for All India quota and 20% seats are filled by management. The typical cutoff for computer engineering at PICT ranges from 150-175 out of 200 in CET.
Candidate must clear the MHT CET / JEE MAIN exam and must have passed the 12th with minimum 75% from the recognized institute to get admission in this college. No separate entrance exam is conducted. Minimum 140 cutoff mark is required.
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