Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT Pune)
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT Pune), run by the Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trust, is a private autonomous engineering college on Bibwewadi, Pune, affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. Founded in 1983, it is one of the most popular private colleges in Maharashtra's MHT-CET CAP counselling, offering around 12 B.Tech branches with a strong computer engineering cluster. Fees for CAP seats are regulated by Maharashtra's Fee Regulating Authority. VIT was in the 101-150 band of the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Its NIRF data shows high placement rates, with 1,096 of 1,272 graduates placed in 2023-24 at a median salary of INR 7.5 LPA.
- Type: Private autonomous college
- Established: 1983
- Approvals and rankings: AICTE, autonomous institute affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, NAAC accredited, NIRF 2025 Engineering rank band 101-150
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra
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B.Tech / B.E. is a 4-year (8-semester) undergraduate engineering degree. Branches offered include:
- Computer Engineering
- CS (AI)
- CS (AI & ML)
- Information Technology
- AI & Data Science
- CSE (IoT)
- CSE (Data Science)
- Software Engineering
- Electronics & Telecommunication
- Mechanical
- Civil
- Instrumentation & Control
Most programmes include core engineering sciences in the first year, branch subjects and electives from the second year, and an industry internship or major project in the final year.
| CAP open category - all branches (per year, 2026-27) | INR 2,12,171 |
|---|---|
| CAP OBC / EBC / EWS / SEBC (per year) | INR 1,22,606 |
| Institute-level - Computer Engg / CS-AI / CS-AIML (per year) | INR 6,24,171 |
| Institute-level - IT / AI&DS / IoT / DS / Software / E&TC (per year) | INR 4,18,171 |
| Institute-level - Mechanical / Civil / Instrumentation (per year) | INR 2,12,171 |
| SI-NRI category (per year) | USD 12,000 + INR 6,671 |
| Approx. total for 4 years | INR 8,48,684 |
The figure shown is the CAP open-category total for FY B.Tech 2026-27 (FRA tuition INR 1,79,130 + development INR 26,870 + university/exam/insurance fees). CAP fee is the same for all branches; reserved categories pay less (OBC/EBC/EWS/SEBC INR 1,22,606; SC/ST INR 6,171). Institute-level (management) seats are charged by branch: Computer / CS-AI / CS-AIML INR 6,24,171; IT, AI&DS, IoT, DS, Software Engg, E&TC INR 4,18,171; Mechanical, Civil, Instrumentation INR 2,12,171. SI-NRI: USD 12,000 + INR 6,671. Hostel extra.
Official source: vit.edu (2026-27)
Fees as published by the institution. Tuition only unless stated; hostel, mess, exam and other fees are usually extra. Fees can change each session, so confirm the final amount with the institution and XEAL Education Works before making any payment.
- Entrance exam: MHT-CET and JEE Main via Maharashtra CAP (State CET Cell); institute-level (management) seats; NRI / CIWGC / OCI / foreign national quotas
- Application / form dates: 2026 cycle: MHT-CET 2026 and state CAP rounds through mid-2026, followed by institute-level ACAP/spot rounds (official VIT schedules dated Sep - Oct 2026). Expected for 2027: MHT-CET registration about Jan - Mar 2027, CAP rounds Jul - Aug 2027 (check cetcell.mahacet.org and vit.edu).
- Placement record: NIRF 2025 data (IR-E-C-41351): 2023-24 UG 4-year batch - 1,272 graduates, 1,096 placed, 127 higher studies, median salary INR 7.5 LPA. 2022-23: 1,488 graduates, 1,282 placed, median INR 7 LPA. 2021-22: 1,248 graduates, 1,080 placed, median INR 6.7 LPA. (source)
- Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (plus Chemistry / Biology / CS as required) and the minimum marks set by the institution.
- Official website: www.vit.edu