Introduction

Zeal College of Engineering and Research (ZCOER), Pune is a private institute founded in 2007 under the Zeal Education Society. The college is located in Narhe, Pune, and is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University. It is approved by AICTE and the Government of Maharashtra, and it has a NAAC A+ grade. ZCOER offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering and management, with BE courses being the most preferred, followed by MBA.

The institute offers B.E./B.Tech programs in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, AI & Machine Learning, Robotics and Automation, AI and Data Science, and Electronics and Computer Engineering. The first-year fee for B.Tech courses is INR 1.1 Lakhs, while the total fee for BE is INR 5.28 Lakh. ZCOER also offers M.E. programs in Mechanical Design, Computer Engineering, and Data Science with a first-year fee of INR 1.08 Lakhs. The MBA in General Management has a first-year fee of INR 96,000.

Admissions at ZCOER are entrance-based. Candidates need JEE Main or MHT CET for B.E., GATE for M.E., and MAH MBA CET, CAT, or XAT for MBA, followed by Maharashtra CAP counselling. The 2024 MHT CET cutoff for B.Tech in the general category ranged from 17.6 to 88.1 percentiles. The 2024 placement data shows an average package of INR 4.5 LPA, the highest package of INR 13.5 LPA, and more than 597 students placed, with recruiters such as Wipro, Infosys, TCS, JCB, and HCL.

ZCOER Important Dates 2026

The current admission-related dates for ZCOER are linked to the Maharashtra CAP process for technical courses in 2026.

Event Current Date
B.E./B.Tech CAP grievance submission for provisional merit list corrections July 23 to July 25, 2026, up to 5:00 PM
M.E./M.Tech CAP online registration and document upload July 9 to July 25, 2026, up to 5:00 PM
M.E./M.Tech CAP document verification and confirmation of application form July 10 to July 26, 2026, up to 5:00 PM
M.E./M.Tech CAP provisional merit list display July 28, 2026
M.E./M.Tech CAP grievance submission July 29 to July 31, 2026, up to 5:00 PM
M.E./M.Tech CAP final merit list display August 2, 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

ZCOER Courses And Fees 2026

ZCOER offers BE, BE Lateral Entry, MBA, and ME programs. The BE program has the widest choice of specialisations, including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Robotics. BE courses have a total fee of INR 5.28 Lakhs, while BE Lateral Entry has a first-year fee of INR 1.1 Lakhs. ME programs cover advanced engineering areas such as Mechanical Design, Embedded Systems, CAD/CAM, Data Science, and Power System Engineering. The MBA program is offered in General Management.

Course Course Specialisations Fees
BE Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Robotics and Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Electronics and Computer Engineering INR 5.28 Lakhs (Total Fees)
BE (Lateral) Robotics and Automation, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering INR 1.1 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)
MBA General Management INR 96,000 (1st Year Fees)
ME Mechanical Design, Design Engineering, Embedded Systems and VLSI Design, CAD/CAM, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Power System Engineering INR 1.08 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)

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ZCOER Admission Process 2026

Admission to Zeal College of Engineering and Research, Pune is merit-based and follows the norms of Savitribai Phule Pune University. For B.E./B.Tech programs such as Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and AI & ML, candidates must pass 10+2 with 45% marks, or 40% for reserved categories, with Physics, Mathematics, and one optional subject such as Chemistry. Selection is based on JEE Main or MHT CET scores, followed by Maharashtra CAP Counselling.

  1. Candidates register through the MHT CET admission website for the relevant CAP process.
  2. Applicants upload the required documents for verification.
  3. Candidates select ZCOER courses during choice filling.
  4. Seats are allotted according to rank, eligibility, and CAP rules.
  5. Selected candidates submit documents and complete the seat allotment formalities.
Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
BE 10+2 JEE Main/MHT-CET + Maharashtra CAP Counselling
BE (Lateral) Diploma Maharashtra CAP Counselling (no entrance exam)
MBA Graduation + MAH MBA CET MAHCET, CMAT, CAT, MAT, etc.
ME Graduation GATE

For B.E. Lateral Entry in courses such as Robotics and Automation, candidates must have a 3-year Diploma or B.Sc. No entrance exam is required, and admission is through CAP. The first-year fee is INR 1.1 Lakhs.

For MBA, applicants need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% for reserved categories, along with a valid score in MAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT, or other accepted exams. After the exam and CAP process, candidates submit documents and wait for seat allotment.

For M.E./M.Tech, candidates require a relevant degree with the prescribed marks and a valid GATE score. Admission is completed through CAP, and the fee is INR 1.08 Lakhs.

ZCOER Cutoffs 2026

ZCOER cutoff data includes JEE Main, MHT CET, and MAH CET figures. In 2024, JEE Main cutoffs for the general category under All India ranged from 288,427 to 759,934, MHT CET cutoffs ranged from 0.32 to 94.66 percentiles, and Maharashtra JEE Main cutoffs ranged from 20,995 to 59,896. The 2024 closing ranks included Computer Engineering at 316,398 (AI), Information Technology at 366,424 (AI), and Civil Engineering at 759,934 (AI). Other branches such as AI & Data Science and Mechanical Engineering ranged between 386,685 and 732,068 (AI).

ZCOER JEE Main Cutoff 2024

The JEE Main cutoff for ZCOER in 2024 under the General category is given below. The overall JEE Main cutoff rank was 288427 - 732068.

Courses Round 1 (Closing Rank) Round 2 (Closing Rank) Round 3 (Closing Rank)
BE Computer Engineering 288427 316398 296522
BE (Information Technology) 346269 366424 342008
BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 356171 386685 326964
BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 391455 416068 416311
BE Electronics & Telecom Engineering 434537 451913 449704
BE Electronics and Computer Engineering 498687 491314 475508
BE Electrical Engineering 622050 680006 552320
BE Civil Engineering 717146 759934 752565
BE Mechanical Engineering 732068 718108 574336

ZCOER MHT CET Cutoffs 2025

The ZCOER MHT CET cutoff for the general category in 2024 and 2023 gives an estimate for 2025.

ZCOER MHT CET Cutoff 2024

The ZCOER MHT CET cutoff for 2024 in the GOPENS category is listed below. The overall MHT CET cutoff percentile was 58.16 - 88.5.

Courses Round 1 (Cutoff percentile) Round 2 (Cutoff percentile) Round 3 (Cutoff percentile)
BE Computer Engineering 88.5 88.02 88.36
BE (Information Technology) 85.93 85.17 -
BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 85.26 84.16 85.34
BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 83.64 81.77 84.49
BE Electronics & Telecom Engineering 81.29 80 -
BE Electronics and Computer Engineering 78.56 77.17 80.27
BE Electrical Engineering 68.48 65.72 -
BE Civil Engineering 62.79 57.22 71.72
BE Mechanical Engineering 58.16 60.15 65.04
BE Robotics and Automation - 71.77 78.2

ZCOER MHT CET Cutoff 2023

The ZCOER MHT CET cutoff for 2023 in the EWS category is shown below. The overall cutoff percentile for MHT CET was 22.95 - 87.38.

Courses Round 1 (Cutoff percentile) Round 2 (Cutoff percentile) Round 3 (Cutoff percentile)
BE Computer Engineering 87.38 86.64 87.62
BE (Information Technology) 85.34 84.21 85.47
BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 84.47 85.34 95.37
BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 83.41 82.17 84.21
BE Electronics and Computer Engineering 78.33 78.07 -
BE Electronics & Telecom Engineering 76.84 75.34 78.33
BE Robotics and Automation 75.13 73.38 74.86
BE Electrical Engineering 64.45 63.69 59.91
BE Mechanical Engineering 43.51 42.3 49.04
BE Civil Engineering 22.95 75.87 39.9

ZCOER MAH CET Cutoffs 2025

The ZCOER MAH CET cutoff for the general category in 2024 and 2023 is used as an estimate for 2025.

ZCOER MAH CET Cutoff 2024

The ZCOER MAH CET cutoff for 2024 in the GNTCS category is listed below. The overall MAH CET cutoff percentile was 34.8.

Courses Round 1 (Cutoff percentile) Round 2 (Cutoff percentile) Round 3 (Cutoff percentile)
MBA 34.8 8.27 11.49

ZCOER MAH CET Cutoff 2023

The ZCOER MAH CET cutoff for 2023 in the AI category is listed below. The overall MAH CET cutoff percentile was 18.57.

Courses Round 1 (Cutoff percentile) Round 2 (Cutoff percentile) Round 3 (Cutoff percentile)
MBA 18.57 13 28.68

ZCOER Placements 2026

ZCOER has placed more than 2,000 students through on-campus, off-campus, and pool campus recruitment drives. In 2021-22, the highest package was INR 18 LPA, with rtCamp among the recruiters. In 2022-23, over 560 students were placed, and Futurense Technologies offered the highest package of INR 12.5 LPA. In 2023-24, more than 597 students were placed, and the highest package stood at INR 13.5 LPA. The average salary across these years has remained INR 4.5 LPA.

Academic Year Students Placed Highest Package (offered by) Average Salary Notable Recruiter
2023-24 597+ (ongoing) INR 13.5 LPA (Infeanet Digital Solution & Web Media) INR 4.5 LPA Infeanet Digital Solution
2022-23 560+ INR 12.5 LPA (Futurense Technologies) INR 4.5 LPA Futurense Technologies
2021-22 650+ INR 18.0 LPA (rt Camp) INR 4.5 LPA rt Camp

ZCOER 3-Year Cumulative Placement Summary

The cumulative placement details for ZCOER are shown below.

Metric Value
Students Registered 2100+
Offers Made 1980+
Companies Visited 750+
Highest Package (International) INR 16.2 LPA
Highest Package (National) INR 15.11 LPA
Average Salary INR 4.5 LPA
MoUs with Industries 50+

ZCOER Rankings

ZCOER has a NAAC A+ grade and is not listed in NIRF 2024. In the comparison data, COEP has an NIRF 77 ranking in Engineering for 2024, MIT WPU appears in the NIRF 51-100 band for Innovation in 2023 and is not listed in NIRF Engineering 2024, while AIT is placed in the NIRF 201-300 Engineering band for 2024.

Institution Ranking Details
ZCOER NAAC A+; not listed in NIRF 2024
COEP NIRF 77 (Engineering, 2024)
MIT WPU NIRF 51-100 (Innovation, 2023); not listed in NIRF Engineering 2024
AIT NIRF 201-300 (Engineering, 2024)

ZCOER Campus Life And Facilities

The Zeal College of Engineering and Research campus in Narhe, Pune, spans 5 acres and serves 2775 students with 47 faculty members. The campus supports both academic and extracurricular activities. Its library provides books and digital resources for study and research.

ZCOER has separate hostels for boys and girls. Transport facilities are available at INR 18,000 per year. The institute also has computer laboratories with WiFi, laboratories, and classrooms equipped with projectors and whiteboards. Sports facilities, a gym, and an auditorium are available for student activities and events.

The campus also includes a cafeteria, medical services, and an Artificial Intelligence Centre. It is located 280 meters from Zila College Bus Stop and 21.7 km from Pune International Airport. One student review mentions a large ground, sports facilities, a well-equipped laboratory, and a library.

ZCOER Highlights

The major details of ZCOER are presented below.

Particulars Details
Established | College Type 2007 | Private
Approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of Maharashtra, NAAC Grade A+
Affiliated to Savitri Bai Phule Pune University
Entrance Exam National: JEE Main/CAT/GATE/MAT/CMAT State: MAHCET, MHCET
Courses Offered BE/B.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Tech
Placement Stats Highest package: INR 13.5 LPA, Average package: INR 4.5 LPA (2024)
Top Recruiters IBM, Infosys, Wipro, Amazon, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Campus Area 10 Acres
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Reading Hall, Canteen, Sports
Official Website zcoer.in

ZCOER vs COEP vs MIT WPU vs AIT

Among the compared institutes, COEP has an NIRF 77 ranking and the lowest listed fees at INR 68,000/year. AIT records a placement rate of 90-95% and a highest package of INR 52 LPA. MIT WPU has the highest average package at INR 16.3 LPA. ZCOER has a lower average package of INR 4 LPA and holds a NAAC A+ grade.

Metric ZCOER COEP MIT WPU AIT
Establishment Year 2007 1854 2017 (as MIT WPU; MIT Group since 1983) 1994
Location Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra Dighi Hills, Alandi Road, Pune, Maharashtra
Campus Size 5 acres 36 acres 65 acres 30 acres
Rankings NAAC A+; not listed in NIRF 2024 NIRF 77 (Engineering, 2024) NIRF 51-100 (Innovation, 2023); not listed in NIRF Engineering 2024 NIRF 201-300 (Engineering, 2024)
B.E./B.Tech Fees (per year) INR 1.32 Lakh INR 68,000 INR 1.5-2 Lakh INR 1 Lakh
B.E./B.Tech Specialisations Computer, IT, AI & Data Science, AI & ML, Electronics & Telecom, Electronics & Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Robotics & Automation Computer, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Telecom, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Manufacturing Science Computer Science, AI & ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics & Communication, Chemical, Petroleum, Bioengineering Computer, Electronics & Telecom, Mechanical, IT
B.E./B.Tech Seat Intake 720 (estimated across 10 specialisations) 714 (across 8 specialisations) 2580 (across 10+ specialisations) 360 (across 4 specialisations)
B.E./B.Tech Admission Criteria 50% in 12th (PCM); JEE Main/MHT CET scores; DTE CAP counseling 50% in 12th (PCM); MHT CET (85% seats) or JEE Main (15% seats); CAP counseling 60% in 12th (PCM); JEE Main/MHT CET/PERA CET; MIT-WPU counseling 50% in 12th (PCM); JEE Main; CAP counseling (defense wards only)
B.E./B.Tech Entrance Exam Cutoff (2024) JEE Main: 288,427-759,934 (All India); MHT CET: 0.32-94.66 percentiles MHT CET: 97.7-99.5 percentiles (Computer); JEE Main: 50,000-70,000 MHT CET: 90-95 percentiles (Computer); JEE Main: 100,000-150,000 JEE Main: 100,000-200,000 (Computer)
Placement Stats (2024) Average Package: INR 4.5 LPA; Highest Package: INR 13.5 LPA; 75% placed Average Package: INR 11.35 LPA; Highest Package: INR 50.5 LPA; 73.35% placed Average Package: INR 7 LPA; Highest Package: INR 51.36 LPA; 80% placed Average Package: INR 12-14 LPA; Highest Package: INR 52 LPA; 90-95% placed

ZCOER FAQs

Ques. What is the course-wise intake at ZCOER for undergraduate and postgraduate programs?

Ans. The intake capacity for different UG and PG programs at ZCOER is given below:

Course Specialization Intake
B.Tech Computer Engineering 180
Information Technology 120
Mechanical Engineering 300
Civil Engineering 60
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 60
Electrical Engineering 120
AI and Data Science 60
Robotics and Automation 60
MBA Management 300
MCA - 60

Ques. What transport options are available for reaching ZCOER?

Ans. Zeal College of Engineering and Research is located in Narhe, Pune, and has good transport access. The campus is 280 meters from Zila College Bus Stop and 9.3 km from Nal Stop Railway Station through Narveer Tanaji Malusare Road/Sinhagad Road. Pune International Airport is 21.7 km away, which is a 50-minute drive. ZCOER operates bus services for students and staff through multiple pickup and drop points across Pune on fixed schedules. The transport facility costs INR 18,000 per year and includes routes with stops such as Chinchwad Railway Station and Chafekar Chowk. Public transport also connects the nearby bus stops with major city areas, and auto-rickshaws and taxis are available from nearby transit points for students who do not use college transport.

Ques. What facilities are provided in the ZCOER hostels?

Ans. ZCOER Pune provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls. Hostel rooms include beds, tables, and storage space. WiFi is available for internet access, and the hostels provide clean water, electricity, and 24/7 security. The mess serves daily meals with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Laundry services are available, and common areas include TVs and seating arrangements. The hostels are located near the campus, making it convenient for students to attend classes. Transport facilities are also available for students who do not stay in the hostel.