Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) Pune admits B.Tech students through DTE Maharashtra CAP, with Maharashtra State candidates considered through MHT CET and Other Maharashtra State candidates considered through JEE Main. The institute does not hold its own entrance test for B.Tech admission.

VIT Pune is not VIT University, Vellore. The Pune institute is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University and has 3,720 B.Tech seats in 12 specialisations. The CAP Open category B.Tech fee is INR 2,12,165 per year, while Institute Level seats in premium branches such as CSE, AI and AI-ML cost INR 6,24,165 per year.

  • DTE Maharashtra CAP is used for 80% of VIT Pune seats. The other 20% are Institute Level merit seats. VIT Pune has no management quota.
  • Institute Level seats are allotted through MHT CET or JEE Main merit. These seats carry a higher fee, and there is no separate test or interview.
  • The annual fee for CAP Open category seats is INR 2,12,165. Institute Level Premium branches, namely CSE, AI and AI-ML, have an annual fee of INR 6,24,165.
  • Maharashtra State candidates are considered through MHT CET. Other Maharashtra State candidates are considered through JEE Main.
  • Open category students need 45% in PCM in Class 12. Reserved category students need 40%.

VIT Pune Admission Portal 2026: vit.edu

Direct Admission at VIT Pune: VIT Pune has no management quota or direct admission route. Institute Level seats form 20% of the intake, but they are also filled only by merit and have a higher fee.

VIT Pune B.Tech Admission 2026

B.Tech is the main UG programme at VIT Pune. The institute offers 3,720 seats across 12 specialisations, and Computer Engineering has the highest intake with 720 seats. For CSE, the 2025 MHT CET closing percentile was 98.95 for Open category Maharashtra State candidates.

VIT Pune B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Tech, all branches, CAP seats, annual fee INR 2,12,165 for Open category Class 12 with PCM and at least 45% for Open category or 40% for Reserved category MHT CET percentile for MS candidates or JEE Main rank for OMS candidates through DTE Maharashtra CAP
B.Tech, CSE, AI and AI-ML branches, IL seats, annual fee INR 6,24,165 Class 12 with PCM and at least 45% for Open category or 40% for Reserved category MHT CET or JEE Main merit through the VIT Pune IL process. No separate test is held
Lateral Entry B.Tech, 3-year route for diploma holders Relevant engineering diploma with at least 45% for Open category or 40% for Reserved category DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year admission through diploma merit

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

Key insight: TFWS seats are allotted through the DTE Maharashtra CAP merit list. Students should check TFWS rules before choosing IL seats. The family income limit is below INR 8 lakh, and the application must be made at cetcell.mahacet.org during CAP registration.

VIT Pune B.Tech Selection Criteria 2026

DTE Maharashtra prepares merit ranks from MHT CET or JEE Main scores. VIT Pune seats are then allotted by category and merit during CAP. The institute does not conduct interviews for B.Tech admission.

  • For MS candidates, DTE Maharashtra uses the MHT CET PCM percentile to prepare the merit rank.
  • For OMS candidates, DTE Maharashtra allotment is based on JEE Main Paper 1 percentile.
  • For IL seats, VIT Pune prepares merit from MHT CET or JEE Main scores. No extra test is required.
  • VIT Pune does not allow branch transfer after admission.
  • Maharashtra government reservation rules apply for categories such as SC, ST, VJ-NT, OBC, EWS and PwD.

How to Apply for B.Tech at VIT Pune?

  • Maharashtra candidates must appear for MHT CET 2026 at mhtcet.mahacet.org. OMS candidates can apply with JEE Main scores.
  • Students must register for DTE Maharashtra CAP at cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • After registration, students complete document verification and fill the option form during allotment rounds.
  • For IL seats, students apply through vit.edu and submit the MHT CET or JEE Main scorecard. No entrance test is conducted by VIT Pune.
  • After allotment, students must accept the seat and report to VIT Pune within the given deadline.

VIT Pune M.Tech and MCA Admission 2026

At the PG level, VIT Pune offers M.Tech in Computer Engineering, E&TC and Mechanical Engineering Design. MCA is also available. Admission to both programmes is handled through DTE Maharashtra PG CAP counselling.

Programme Eligibility Selection Criteria
M.Tech, Computer Engineering, E&TC and Mechanical Engineering Design, INR 92,508 per year B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch with at least 50% for Open category or 45% for Reserved category. A valid GATE score is needed GATE score through DTE Maharashtra PG CAP
MCA, Master of Computer Applications Bachelor's degree with Maths in Class 12 or graduation, with at least 50% for Open category or 45% for Reserved category MAH MCA CET score through DTE Maharashtra MCA CAP

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

Hostel fee at VIT Pune is up to INR 1,30,000 per year for boys and up to INR 1,25,000 per year for girls.

VIT Pune Scholarships

VIT Pune students can apply for government and institutional scholarship schemes. TFWS is an important option for students from economically weaker families.

  • Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS): Students with family income below INR 8 lakh can get a full tuition fee waiver. The application is made through DTE Maharashtra during CAP registration.
  • Post-Matric Scholarship: SC and ST category students can get full tuition reimbursement through the Maharashtra government scholarship portal.
  • Pragati Scholarship (AICTE): Girl students can receive INR 50,000 per year. The family income must be below INR 8 lakh, and only one girl per family can get the benefit.
  • EBC Post-Matric Scholarship: Economically Backward Class students can receive a tuition fee concession under a Maharashtra government scheme.
  • J&K PMSSS: Students from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh can get full fee support by applying through the NTA portal.

VIT Pune Admission FAQs

Ques. Is VIT Pune connected with VIT Vellore?

Ans. No. Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune is a separate institute in Maharashtra and is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. Its admissions are based on MHT CET, JEE Main and DTE Maharashtra processes, not VITEEE.

Ques. Can students get admission at VIT Pune through management quota?

Ans. No. VIT Pune does not have management quota admission. DTE Maharashtra fills 80% of seats through CAP merit, and the remaining 20% Institute Level seats are also merit-based with a higher fee.

Ques. What percentile was needed for Computer Engineering at VIT Pune?

Ans. For Open category Maharashtra State candidates, CSE closed at 98.95 percentile in MHT CET 2025. CSE AI-ML closed at 98.37 percentile. Civil and Mechanical cutoffs were much lower, while the 2026 cutoff depends on that year's merit list.

Ques. How much does B.Tech cost at VIT Pune?

Ans. The CAP Open category B.Tech fee is INR 2,12,165 per year. SC and ST students pay INR 6,165 per year after reimbursement. IL seats in premium branches such as CSE, AI and AI-ML cost INR 6,24,165 per year. Fees can be revised.

Ques. Are students from outside Maharashtra eligible for VIT Pune?

Ans. Yes. OMS candidates can apply through DTE Maharashtra CAP with JEE Main scores. They do not need an MHT CET score, but they must pay an eligibility fee of INR 1,100 at cetcell.mahacet.org.

Ques. How does TFWS work for VIT Pune students?

Ans. TFWS gives a full tuition fee waiver to eligible students. The family income must be below INR 8 lakh per year. Students apply through DTE Maharashtra during CAP registration, and TFWS seats appear in the DTE merit list.

Ques. What is the B.Tech seat intake at VIT Pune?

Ans. VIT Pune has 3,720 B.Tech seats across 12 specialisations. Computer Engineering has the largest intake with 720 seats. Popular branches include AI and DS, IT, ECE and AI-ML.

Ques. What is the admission route for M.Tech at VIT Pune?

Ans. M.Tech admission at VIT Pune is based on GATE score through DTE Maharashtra PG CAP. Applicants need B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch with at least 50% for Open category and 45% for Reserved category. The annual M.Tech fee is INR 92,508.