St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT) is one of the pioneering institutes in India that specializes in engineering and offers programmes created by industry experts. The University of Mumbai is affiliated with the institute, and approved by AICTE. Additionally, the institute's courses are NBA-accredited.

  • SFIT offers admission to BE, ME and PhD programs with on-campus learning and lodging options. 
  • Admission to all three courses is entrance based. Final selection in the BE program is done on the basis of MHT CET or JEE Main scores and for ME, GATE score is considered. 
  • The respective authorities releases the merit list based on the entrance exam scores and selected candidates are required to participate in CAP counseling.
  • Selection to the Ph.D course is based on the Ph.D Entrance test (PET) followed by a personal interview.

The University provides various government scholarships to students with low income. Placement statistics of the SFIT has been good over the years. In the year 2022, the highest package offered was 20 LPA. Big Tech companies such as TATA, Reliance JIO, Amazon, Tech Mahindra, Capegemini, etc are some of their top recruiters.

St. Francis Institute of Technology Quick Facts

  • Listed among University of Mumbai's top 3 engineering schools
  • Major Research Grant received by faculty from Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences
  • Industrial visits for maximum industrial exposure
  • Minor Research Grants regularly received from Mumbai University
  • Above 96% Final year result for the academic year 2020-21 

 St. Francis Institute of Technology Courses & Fees

Course Program Details Selection criteria
B.E./B.Tech
  • Specializations: Computer, Electronics and Telecommunication, Information Technology, Mechanical, Electrical
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fees: 1.25 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: Passed 10+2 from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved category students) having Physics and Math as a compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subjects
 JEE Main/MHT CET
M.E./M.Tech
  • Specializations: Computer, Electronics and Telecommunication
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 1.20 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: Candidate must possess a B.E or B. Tech degree in the relevant specialization
 GATE
PhD
  • Specializations: Computer, Electronics and Telecommunication
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: N/A
  • Eligibility: Candidate must have completed post-graduation from a recognized university in relevant field
 Entrance exam (PET) and personal interview

St. Francis Institute of Technology Cut-Off 2022

JEE Main Cutoff Round 1

Course Round 1 (Rank) Round 2 (Rank)
Computer Engineering 90372 132686
Electrical Engineering 243639 332413
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 234624 289739
Information Technology 117711 142164
Mechanical Engineering 312253 409152

MHT CET Cutoff Round 1

Courses GOPENH GOPENO LOPENH LOPENO MI TFWS EWS
BE Mechanical Engineering 76.1 23.69 71.06 58.6 8.34 72.28 41.13
BE Electrical Engineering 81.61 38.58 74.28 58.98 19.79 - -
BE Electronics & Telecom Engineering 84.42 72.96 79.78 61.25 4.69 85.16 -
BE (Information Technology) 92.95 88.18 91.14 83.41 15.67 94.33 -
BE Computer Engineering 94.35 89.9 93.77 85.16 63.56 95.66 -

St. Francis Institute of Technology Admission 2022 

  • JEE Main or MHT CET scores are taken into consideration for admission to the B.Tech programme.
  • Candidates are chosen for the M.Tech programme based on their GATE exam results.
  • A merit list is released on the official website of the University based on the scores of the entrance exam. After that, shortlisted candidates are required to participate in CAP counseling for choice filling, choice locking and seat allotment.
  • The university administers a Ph.D entrance exam (PET) to determine eligibility for admission to the PhD programmes followed by a round of personal interviews.

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website of St Francis Institute of Technology
  • Fill in the online application form of the desired course by visiting the admission page.
  • Fill in all the necessary details including the score obtained in the entrance examination.
  • Submit the application form
  • The institute will select candidates based on the scores of the entrance exam and list of selected students will be posted on the Institute’s website.
  • Selected candidates then are required to visit the institute to complete the admission process.

 St. Francis Institute of Technology Placements

The institute's placement and training cell provides technical workshops, guest lectures, pre-placement training, and internship opportunities to improve students' employability. A detailed placement statistics over the years is shown below. 

Year 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
No. of offers 185 330 377 418 523 700
Highest Package 5 LPA 10 LPA 16 LPA 18 LPA 33 LPA 20 LPA
Offers 5 LPA and above 1 7 18 39 72 170
Average Package 3.1 LPA 3.43 LPA 3.48 LPA 3.8 LPA 4.3 LPA 4.5 LPA
Top Recruiters Amazon, TATA, Samsung, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis, Siemens, QAD, BNP PARIBAS, XOriant, Justdial, Feedspot, Reliance JIO, Cognizant, Capegemini, CloudFronts, Axis Bank, NeoSoft, etc

St. Francis Institute of Technology Scholarships

The state government's following divisions provide students with a range of scholarships. Students are required to submit proof of claim to avail these scholarships.

  • Social Justice and Special Assistance Department: SC students whose annual family income is less than INR 2 lakhs.
  • Department of Tribal Development: This division awards scholarships to ST students whose families make less than INR 2.5 lakhs per year.
  • Directorate of Technical Education: Candidates in the open or general category who have a family income of less than INR 8 lakhs are eligible for scholarships under the "Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna”.
  • VJ, NT, OBC, and SBC Welfare Department: Students may apply for this scholarship if their family's annual income is less than or equivalent to INR 1 lakh.
  • Minority Development Department: candidates from minority communities (Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Sikh, Parsi, Jain, and Jewish communities) who have annual family incomes of not more than INR 6 lakhs are eligible for this scholarship.

St. Francis Institute of Technology FAQs 

Que. Is there any entrance exam for St Francis College?

Ans- Admission at SFIT Mumbai is entrance based. Admission to BE is done on the basis of JEE.MHT CET and for ME, GATE exam is required. Also, all applicants for Ph.D must participate in an entrance exam followed by an interview, following which their admissions will be decided.

Que. Is St Francis College a Good College?

Ans- St. Francis College is ranked among the 3 best colleges under University of Mumbai. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

Que. Is SFIT autonomous?

Ans- All of the courses offered by St. Francis Institute of Technology are approved by the AICTE, and the college is affiliated with Mumbai University.

Que. When do SFIT’s admissions start?

Ans- Detailed Admission Procedure/Schedule etc. is displayed on the college notice board/ college website for institute level & CAP vacancy seats. No communication shall be sent to the individual candidates. 

Que. Does the institute have a hostel?

Ans- The institute does not have its own student accommodation facilities. However, the students can choose from different hostels and PGs that are conveniently located close to the college and are available at reasonable prices.

Que. Does the institution provide internship opportunities?

Ans- SFIT provides pre-placement training as well as internship opportunities to all the students as an important part of the curriculum. Its Internship programmes are designed to provide the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills to be global leaders of tomorrow.