Pune Institute of Computer Technology, commonly referred to as PICT, was established in 1983. The institute is approved by AICTE and the Government of Maharashtra, affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University, accredited by NBA, and holds a NAAC Grade A+ accreditation.

For engineering, PICT was ranked 119th in India and 4th in Pune in 2025. The institute is known for B.Tech, with admission based on JEE Main or MHT CET followed by CAP counselling. The MHT CET 2025 cutoff for the general open category is reported between 99.13 and 99.58 percentiles.

The B.Tech total fee is INR 4.82 Lakhs. As per the partially released 2025 placement report, the average package stood at INR 10.11 LPA and the highest package was INR 33.57 LPA. Recruiters included Accenture, Barclays, HCL Technologies, ACI Worldwide, Bitwise, L&T Infotech, and others.

Application link: MHT CET 2026 registration

PICT Admission Dates 2026

The ongoing admission and counselling dates for PICT-related CAP processes are listed below.

Event Current Date
B.E./B.Tech CAP grievance submission 23/07/2026 to 25/07/2026 up to 5:00 PM
M.E./M.Tech CAP online registration and document upload 09/07/2026 to 25/07/2026 up to 5:00 PM
M.E./M.Tech document verification and application confirmation 10/07/2026 to 26/07/2026 up to 5:00 PM

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

PICT Courses and Fees 2026

PICT offers B.Tech, B.Tech Lateral, and M.Tech. The M.Tech program is available in three specialisations, and its total course fee is INR 1.85 Lakhs.

Courses 1st Year Tuition Fees Total Fees
B.Tech INR 1.05 Lakhs INR 4.82 Lakhs
B.Tech {Lateral} INR 1.05 Lakhs INR 3.62 Lakhs
M.Tech INR 99,000 INR 1.85 Lakhs

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

PICT Admission 2026

PICT admissions begin after the entrance exam results, generally during June-July. The institute offers B.Tech, B.Tech Lateral, and M.Tech, with M.Tech admission based on GATE score followed by CAP counselling.

Courses Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Tech 10+2 with 50% JEE Main / MHT CET + CAP Counselling
B.Tech {Lateral} Diploma CAP Counselling
M.Tech Graduation with 50% GATE + CAP Counselling
  1. Appear for the required entrance exam, either JEE Main or MHT CET for B.Tech and GATE for M.Tech.
  2. Participate in CAP counselling for the selected course.
  3. Meet the eligibility requirement listed for the chosen program.
  4. Complete the counselling and admission formalities according to the applicable CAP process.

PICT Cutoff

PICT cutoff 2025 has been released. For admission to its courses, the institute considers entrance exams such as MHT CET and Maharashtra JEE Main.

PICT Maharashtra JEE Cutoff

For general category students, the overall Maharashtra JEE Main cutoff rank ranges from 693 to 2224. The 2025 course-wise cutoff for the general category is given below.

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 3 (Closing rank)
BE Computer Engineering 693 910
BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 783 1014
BE Information Technology 932 1237
B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering 1070 1366
B.Tech Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 1721 2224

PICT MHT-CET Cutoff

For general open category students, the overall MHT CET cutoff percentile is reported from 99.13 to 99.58. The 2025 GOPENS category cutoff is shown below.

Courses Round 1 (Closing percentile) Round 4 (Closing percentile)
BE Computer Engineering 99.71 99.61
BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 99.62 99.53
BE Information Technology 99.6 99.45
B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering 99.58 99.42
B.Tech Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 99.3 99.13

PICT Placement

The PICT placement report for 2025 has been partially released. Out of 775 enrolled students, 564 students were placed. Major recruiters included Accenture, Barclays, HCL Technologies, ACI Worldwide, Bitwise, and L&T Infotech, among others.

Particular Details
No. of Students Enrolled 775
No. of Students Placed 564
Highest Package INR 33.57 LPA
Average Package INR 10.11 LPA
Median Package INR 7.14 LPA

PICT Rankings

PICT was ranked in the engineering category in 2025, with positions listed for both India and Pune.

Category Rank Year
Engineering in India 119th 2025
Engineering in Pune 4th 2025

PICT Campus

Pune Institute of Computer Technology is located 10 km from Pune Central Railway Station and the Central Bus Station, and about 20 km from Lohegaon Airport. Campus facilities include Wi-Fi, hostels, a cafeteria, a mess, a library, a ground, and several other student facilities.

According to Nimish Pawar, the college infrastructure is very good and provides facilities such as a garden, modern shops, and different types of stores near the college. The lectures delivered by professors were highly informative, and the faculty members were highly knowledgeable in their respective fields.

PICT Hostel

Pune Institute of Computer Technology provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls on campus. The hostels have shared rooms with basic furniture such as beds, study tables, chairs, and cupboards. Facilities include 24x7 water and electricity supply, internet/Wi-Fi access, hot water, mess and canteen services, security, medical support, and recreational areas. Hostel seats are limited, and allotment is generally made on a priority basis, mainly for first-year students.

Boys Hostel

Rooms Fees
Double occupancy with attached WC INR 1.25 Lakhs
Double occupancy with Common WC INR 1.15 Lakhs
Refundable Deposit INR 15,000

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

Girls' Hostel

Rooms Fees
Double occupancy with attached WC INR 1.25 Lakhs
Refundable Deposit INR 15,000

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

PICT vs SPIT Mumbai

The table below compares PICT with SPIT Mumbai across establishment year, location, course, fee, cutoff, placement, and recruiter details.

College PICT SPIT Mumbai
Established 1983 2005
Location Pune Mumbai
Engineering Rank 2025 119 130
Popular Course B.Tech B.Tech
B.Tech Fees (1st Year) 1.05 Lakhs INR 1.96 Lakhs
MHT CET Cutoff (Percentile) 99.13 - 99.58 99.3 - 99.8
Average Package INR 10.11 Lakhs INR 15.14 LPA
Median Package INR 7.14 Lakhs -
Top Recruiters Accenture, Barclays, HCL Technologies, ACI Worldwide PhonePe, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Oracle, Barclays, Dolat

PICT FAQs

Ques. What kind of coding environment do students find at PICT?

Ans. PICT has an active coding and technical environment. Students face strong encouragement to learn coding, data structures, and algorithms from the first year. The college conducts technical contests such as coding contests, algorithm challenges, debugging events, and other activities through regular workshops.

Ques. Is learning at PICT mainly classroom-based or project-focused?

Ans. PICT gives importance to practical learning along with theory. The college has good laboratories for each subject with the latest equipment, and students work on hands-on projects, mini projects, and final-year projects. Faculty members also connect theory with real examples during classes.

Ques. Can PICT students manage freelance work or personal projects?

Ans. PICT is fairly flexible for side projects and freelancing, provided students maintain about 75% attendance. If attendance is maintained and academic scores are good, teachers usually do not object when students miss a few classes for projects or freelance work.

Ques. What is the general atmosphere like on the PICT campus?

Ans. PICT has a peaceful, green, and study-oriented campus environment. The campus is small, covering 5 acres, but it is clean, well maintained, and surrounded by trees, creating a calm and eco-friendly setting without major disturbances.