VIT Pune: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

VIIT Pune was set up in 2002 by the Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trust in Pune, Maharashtra. The trust which was established in 1975 undertakes various religious, educational, and social activities. The trust adopted the name, Vishwakarma, to develop Engineers who can take up challenging jobs in the technical field. The Institute is established as an autonomous Institute and is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). The university accepts qualifying exams like MHTCET, GATE, and CAT/MAT. 

VIIT Pune Latest Updates

• March 23, 2023: MAH MCA CET to be held on March 25, 2023.

VIIT Pune is an Engineering Institute that provides UG, PG and Doctorate Programs. UG courses include B.Tech. and B.Tech. (Lateral). PG Courses include M.Tech course. The Institute also offers PhD programs in various specializations of Engineering. The college has a wifi enabled campus, medical and parking facility in the campus. The institute also has various clubs and committees to conduct academic and extracurricular events. 

Table of Contents

• Quick Insights
• Ranking
• Courses
• Departments
• Admission
• Why Choose VIIT Pune?
• Cutoff
• Results
• Infrastructure
• Placements
• Scholarships
• Collaborations
• Faculty
• Alumni

VIIT Pune Quick Insights

VIIT Pune is a self-financed autonomous institute affiliated with the Savitribai Phule Pune University. Some of the key highlights of the institute are given below

Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology [VIIT], Pune
Year of Establishment	2002
Type of Institution	Autonomous/Private
Accreditations	NAAC Grade “A”, NBA
Recognition	UGC
Approvals	AICTE
Affiliation	Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
Courses Offered	UG, PG & Doctorate Courses
Admission Criteria	Entrance & Merit Based
Entrance Exams Accepted	JEE Main, MHTCET, GATE
Campus Size	7 Acres
Location	Pune, Maharashtra

VIIT Pune Ranking

VIIT Pune has been ranked among the most reputed engineering colleges in the country. Some of its rankings are given below

• VIIT Pune is ranked 134th in the engineering category by The Times in 2022.
• VIIT Pune is ranked 94th in the engineering category by The Week in 2021.
• VIIT was awarded as 'Outstanding Engineering Institute' - West by Vijayavani National Education Leadership Awards.
• VIIT ranked 6th in state & 14th in India by Competition Success reviews.

VIIT Pune Courses

VIIT Pune offers courses designed according to current industry standards, which include a blend of theory and practical sessions. Some of the popular courses offered by the institute are as follows

Departments	Courses
Engineering	B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral), M.Tech & PhD

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VIIT Pune Departments

VIIT Pune has several departments under its roof to perform its various day-to-day academic activities. The list of departments is given below

Civil Engineering	Computer Science	Mechanical Engineering
Information Technology	Applied Sciences	Data Science
Artificial Intelligence	Electronics and Telecommunication	Electronics and Electrical Engineering

VIIT Pune Admission

Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune admission 2023 to the Engineering courses is as per the directions issued by the State Common Entrance Test Cell of Govt. of Maharashtra. The candidates should fill out the application form online after checking the eligibility criteria. The necessary details need to be filled and the relevant documents are to be uploaded. The selected students will be called for verification purposes. The institute accepts various entrance exam scores like MHTCET, JEE Mains, GATE, GPAT. 

VIIT Pune Eligibility Criteria

VIIT Pune has certain criteria for admission to be fulfilled by the students. The candidates should check their eligibility before applying for the various courses. The eligibility details for some courses are mentioned below

B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have passed 10+2 from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Biology or Chemistry or Biotechnology or vocational subjects.
• The candidate should also have a valid MHTCET score.
• Candidates who have completed a Diploma in Engineering and Technology with a minimum of 50% can also apply.

M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have passed a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university with a minimum of 50%.
• The candidate should also have a valid GATE score.

PhD Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have completed the Masters with a minimum of 55%.

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Why Choose VIIT Pune?

VIIT Pune has an ISO 9001:2015 certification. It was awarded as ‘Outstanding Engineering Institute West Zone. Some of the advantages enjoyed by the students in the institute are as follows

• The college encourages co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The students take part in various cultural activities. The college organizes a social gathering which is known as Gandharva. It also encourages students to take part in sports activities.
• The Hostel has transport facilities, Solar Heaters, Wi-Fi facilities, Medical Facilities, TV Facilities, and many more. There is a separate hostel for Boys and Girls which has at least 100 rooms in it. The rooms have various facilities which provide greater satisfaction to the students.

VIIT Pune Academic Advantages

VIIT Pune offers various academic advantages to its students to prepare them for a better tomorrow. Some of the academic advantages offered by the institute are mentioned below

• Entrepreneurship Development Cell that provides mentorship to students interested in starting their own venture. 
• COMPETITIVE EXAM CELL (CEC-VIIT) for all students aspiring for competitive exams. It provides books for exams like UPSC, MPSC, etc.
• Seminars, workshops, and lectures are organized by the different departments of the college. Students are also provided training to improve their English language. Lectures on Ethical Values are conducted throughout the year.

VIIT CutOff

VIIT cutoff 2022 will be released soon. The institute releases the cutoff list every year for admission to various UG & PG courses. The students need to meet the basic cutoff set by the college. Admission to various courses is based on the college's cutoff criteria, eligibility norms, and procedures. Students who are seeking admission to this college are required to meet the cutoff criteria of the college and need to obtain a valid score in JEE Mains, MHTCET, GATE, and GPAT for various UG, PG and Ph.D. admissions.

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VIIT Pune Results

VIIT Pune result 2022 has been released and can be checked on the official website of the college. Results for many courses are declared and for some courses, they will soon be declared. The results for entrance exams like MHTCET are yet to be announced for admission to B.E, B.Tech & B.Pharm. To check the results students need to login to the college's official website i.e. viit.ac.in and fill in their credentials to check their results. 

VIIT Pune Infrastructure

VIIT Pune has a well-known institute spread across 7 acres and provides a healthy environment for a better learning experience. The campus consists of four main buildings and also a cafeteria, a coffee store, a fruit juice stand, a breakfast center, etc. Some of the infrastructure facilities provided by the institute are

• Library
• Workshop
• Systems
• Language Laboratory
• Hostel
• Canteen and Food Outlet
• Transport Facility
• Bank Facility
• Parking
• Sports Ground

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VIIT Pune Placements

Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune placements 2022 are successfully concluded. It had established a landing platform for the recruitment of fresh engineers for leading companies in India. The Institute has its own Training and Placement cell which prepares the candidates to gain the latest skills and knowledge. It conducts training activities with the help of experts, alumni, and trainers to prepare the students industry ready.Job-oriented refresher courses and special training programmes are regularly conducted. The highest package offered during the placements is INR 12 LPA and the average package offered is INR 6 LPA.

Some of the top recruiters of the college include the following

Cognizant	Wipro	Accenture
Infosys	Mindtree	Persistent Systems
Bajaj	TCS	Continuum
Adobe	L & T	Siemens PLM

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VIIT Pune Scholarships

VIIT Pune offers several scholarship schemes to its students to cater to their financial needs. It assures that a lack of funds does not hamper the student's education. To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must be Indian nationals. Some of the scholarships provided by the institute are as follows

• Government of Maharashtra Social Welfare Department – SC/SBC/OBC/VJ/DT/NT Scholarships, Physically Handicapped Students Scholarships
• Government of Maharashtra’s Adivasi Vikas Prakalp – ST Scholarship
• Pune Corporation – PMC Scholarships
• Central Government – Central Minority Scholarship, Central Sector Scholarship, Maji Sainik Scholarship, Kishor VaigyanikProtsahan Yojana, Labour Scholarship
• State Government – State Minority Scholarships
• Shirke Trust, Pune – B.J. Shirke Scholarship
• Leela Poonawalla Trust – Lila Poonawalla Scholarship

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VIIT Pune Collaborations

VIIT Pune has several international and national collaborations with different universities and institutes for the development of the college and its members. 

International Collaborations

Country	Partnering Institute
South Korea	Joongu University, Korea Institute of Science & Technology
Germany	RWTH Aachen University
United Kingdom	Huddersfield University
U.S.A	Machine Intelligence Research Labs (MIR Labs)
Ireland	Athelone Institue of Technology

National Collaborations

• Khushboo Charitable Trust, Pune
• CADD Centre Training Services Private Ltd.
• Builders’ Association of India, Mumbai
• Campus Connect Program, Infosys Technologies Limited, Bangalore
• Atlas Copco (I) Ltd., Dapodi, Pune
• HCL Technologies
• NVIDIA-BENETTE Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence
• Friends Union for Energizing Lives (FUEL), Pune
• CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune
• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
• Windels Precision Private Ltd

VIIT Pune Faculty

VIIT Faculty is well-managed and has done higher studies. Most of them are PhD holders in their respective subjects. The Chairman of the institute is Shri Rajkumar Bansilal Agrawal and the Principal is Dr. Vivek Deshpande. They have a very dedicated team of 283 faculty members working for the growth of students and the institute as well.

VIIT Pune Alumni

VIIT Pune has been successful in passing out qualified professionals who get placed in top reputed companies. The institute has an alumni association VIITAA where-in the passed-outs need to register to become a member of the alumni. 

Notable Alumni	Profession
Apurva Pant	Microsoft, USA
Sagar Laddha	PSL, Pune
Savani Shinde	CV Darjee, Pune