Progressive Education Society’s Modern College of Engineering (MCOE) is a private autonomous engineering college in Pune that began operating in 1999. The college is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), has AICTE approval, and holds NAAC A++ accreditation with a 3.6 CGPA. It is not currently included in the NIRF Engineering ranked list.

The college operates from the Progressive Education Society campus complex in Shivaji Nagar, Pune. Its academic facilities include department laboratories, computing labs, an innovation hub, a central library, and seminar halls.

MCOE provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in engineering, computer applications, and management. Its available programmes are:

  • B.Tech for 4 years in 9 specialisations: Computer Engineering, CSE, AI and Machine Learning, AI and Data Science, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering
  • Lateral Entry B.Tech for diploma holders, completed in 3 years and available in most B.Tech specialisations
  • M.Tech for 2 years in 4 specialisations: Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Heat Power, and Signal Processing
  • MBA for 2 years and MCA for 2 years
  • PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication, Management, and Mechanical Engineering
Admission Update: The 2027-28 admission cycle is expected to begin when registration for MHT CET 2027 opens in March 2027.

MCOE Admission Dates 2027

The expected schedule for the 2027-28 admission cycle covers MHT CET registration, the entrance examination, and the DTE Maharashtra CAP rounds.

EventDate
MHT CET 2027 registrationMarch to April 2027
MHT CET 2027 examinationApril to May 2027
DTE Maharashtra CAP 2027 roundsJuly to August 2027

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

MCOE Courses and Fees

MCOE has a total intake of 960 seats across its 9 B.Tech specialisations. It also offers lateral entry B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and PhD programmes. Every B.Tech branch follows the same fee structure, with an annual fee of INR 1,27,342 and a four-year total of INR 5,09,368.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fees
B.Tech, all 9 specialisations4 yearsClass 12 with PCM and at least 45%; MHT CET or JEE MainINR 5,09,368
Lateral Entry B.Tech3 yearsDiploma in the relevant branch; MAH DIPLOMA CETINR 3,82,026
M.Tech, all specialisations2 yearsB.Tech in the relevant branch; GATE or PGCETINR 1,28,098
MBA2 yearsAny bachelor’s degree; MAH MBA CET, CAT, or CMATINR 2,39,434
MCA2 yearsBachelor’s degree with Mathematics; MAH MCA CETINR 2,51,080

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

The B.Tech options are Computer Engineering, CSE, AI and Machine Learning, AI and Data Science, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. At the M.Tech level, students can choose Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Heat Power, or Signal Processing.

MCOE Admission Process

Admission requirements and selection methods differ by programme. Most seats are allotted through the relevant DTE Maharashtra Centralised Admission Process, commonly called CAP, while MCOE directly fills its Institute Level seats.

Entrance Exams and Admission Routes

CourseExam AcceptedAdmission Mode
B.Tech, Maharashtra domicileMHT CETDTE CAP, 80% of seats
B.Tech, All IndiaJEE MainDTE CAP under All India seats
B.Tech, Institute LevelMHT CET or JEE MainDirect admission by MCOE for 15% IL seats
Lateral Entry B.TechMAH DIPLOMA CETDTE lateral entry counselling
M.TechGATE, which is preferred, or PGCETDTE PG CAP
MBAMAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT, or MATDTE MBA CAP or direct admission by MCOE
MCAMAH MCA CETDTE MCA CAP

B.Tech Admission

Maharashtra domicile applicants are selected using MHT CET ranks, while candidates applying for All India seats use JEE Main ranks. DTE Maharashtra fills 80% of the seats through CAP. MCOE fills another 15% as Institute Level seats on merit, based on a valid MHT CET or JEE Main score.

  • Complete Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. General category applicants need an aggregate of at least 45%, while reserved category applicants need 40%.
  • For government quota seats, Maharashtra domicile students use their MHT CET rank and All India applicants use their JEE Main rank. Counselling is conducted through cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • For the 15% Institute Level seats, apply through moderncoe.edu.in after each CAP round using a valid MHT CET or JEE Main score.
  • The Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme covers 5% of the intake and waives the full tuition fee. The applicant’s parental income must be below INR 8 LPA.
  • Diploma holders seeking entry to the second year must have studied a relevant branch. Selection takes place through MAH DIPLOMA CET counselling conducted by DTE Maharashtra.

Under Maharashtra state scholarship schemes, SC and ST students pay no tuition fee. The final 5% of seats are available to NRI or OCI candidates at a different fee rate. A separate institute-level entrance test is not held for the 80% CAP seats.

M.Tech, MBA, and MCA Admission

Applicants to M.Tech must hold a B.Tech degree in the relevant branch with at least 50% marks. During the DTE Maharashtra PG CAP process, preference is given to candidates who have qualified GATE.

For MBA admission, applicants need a bachelor’s degree and a valid MAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT, or MAT score. MCA applicants must have studied Mathematics in their bachelor’s degree and qualify through MAH MCA CET. The relevant DTE Maharashtra PG CAP rounds are used for both programmes.

MCOE Placements

During the 2025 placement season, MCOE recorded a highest package of INR 9 LPA. The average salary was between INR 4 LPA and INR 5 LPA, and 291 students secured offers. Computer Engineering and Information Technology had the highest placement activity.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering students receive opportunities in manufacturing, energy, and automation. Placement timelines for these core sectors may continue after the college’s main recruitment season.

RecruiterSector
LTIMindtreeIT Services
Yardi SoftwareSoftware Products
BOSCHAutomotive and Engineering
HSBCBanking and Financial Services
CleanmaxRenewable Energy
PTC SoftwareIndustrial Software
Magic SoftwareSoftware Products

The college has self-reported these placement figures, and they have not yet been included in NIRF-verified reporting for this cycle.

MCOE Scholarships

MCOE students can apply for scholarships and fee concessions according to their social category, household income, and academic record.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)5% of the B.Tech intake; parental income below INR 8 LPAComplete tuition fee waiver for 4 years
SC/ST Post-Matric ScholarshipSC or ST category with Maharashtra domicileFull tuition reimbursement and a maintenance allowance
EBC FreeshipEconomically Backward Class students with family income below INR 1 LPA50% to 100% tuition waiver
OBC/VJNT/NT/SBC ScholarshipMaharashtra domicile students from the OBC, VJNT, NT, or SBC categories50% to 100% tuition waiver through the state portal

Government scholarship applications are submitted through the Maharashtra Scholarship Portal or the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. Students who meet the conditions must apply by the deadline announced by the Social Welfare Department for that academic year.

MCOE Campus and Infrastructure

MCOE is situated inside the Progressive Education Society campus complex at Shivaji Nagar, Pune, near the city centre. Facilities include separate department laboratories for all 9 B.Tech branches, computing laboratories, an innovation hub, a central library, and seminar halls.

The college does not provide an on-campus hostel. Students generally find private housing in Shivaji Nagar, Deccan Gymkhana, and nearby localities. From this central location, students can use public transport to reach industry offices and Pune’s IT corridors in Kharadi and Hinjewadi.

MCOE vs PCCOE vs VIT Pune

MCOE, Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), and Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT Pune) are Pune-based private engineering colleges connected with SPPU. Applicants appearing for MHT CET may consider all three through the common DTE Maharashtra CAP applicant pool.

ParameterMCOE PunePCCOE PuneVIT Pune
Established199919991983
LocationShivaji Nagar, PunePimpri, PuneBibwewadi, Pune
AffiliationSPPU, AutonomousSPPUSPPU, Autonomous
NAAC GradeA++AA+
NIRF EngineeringNot rankedNot rankedNot ranked
B.Tech Total FeesINR 5,09,368INR 4 to 5 LakhsINR 6 to 7 Lakhs
HostelNot availableAvailableAvailable

Of the three institutions, MCOE has the highest NAAC grade at A++. PCCOE and VIT Pune have campus hostels, which may help students coming from outside Pune. Established in 1983, VIT Pune has the longest history of the three and an alumni presence in Pune’s IT sector.

MCOE FAQs

Ques. Which accreditations and approvals does MCOE Pune have?

Ans. MCOE Pune is accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade and a 3.6 CGPA. It has AICTE approval and is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). The college is not currently listed in the NIRF Engineering rankings.

Ques. How were MCOE Pune placements in 2025?

Ans. The highest salary offered during the 2025 placement season was INR 9 LPA, while the average package ranged from INR 4 LPA to INR 5 LPA. A total of 291 students received offers. Recruiters included HSBC, BOSCH, LTIMindtree, Yardi Software, and Cleanmax.

Ques. How much does the four-year B.Tech programme at MCOE cost?

Ans. The four-year B.Tech fee is INR 5,09,368, calculated at INR 1,27,342 per year. All 9 specialisations have the same fee. Since the college has no on-campus hostel, students must arrange accommodation in nearby areas.

Ques. Which entrance score is accepted for MCOE B.Tech admission?

Ans. Maharashtra domicile applicants need a valid MHT CET score, while All India applicants can use a JEE Main score. Seat allotment takes place through DTE Maharashtra CAP. MCOE does not conduct another entrance test for the 80% CAP seats.

Ques. What accommodation is available to MCOE students?

Ans. MCOE Pune has no hostel within the campus. Students commonly rent private accommodation in Shivaji Nagar, Deccan Gymkhana, or surrounding localities. Public transport is easily accessible from the college’s central Pune location.

Ques. What should Computer Engineering applicants know about MCOE Pune?

Ans. MCOE Pune is an autonomous SPPU-affiliated engineering college with NAAC A++ accreditation. Computer Engineering and Information Technology recorded the strongest placement participation, with companies such as LTIMindtree, Yardi Software, and HSBC recruiting students. Their 2025 average package was in the INR 4 LPA to INR 5 LPA range.