K.K. Wagh Education Society (KKWES), Nashik runs 41+ educational institutions in Maharashtra. Founded by the Late Shri Karmaveer K.K. Wagh in 1972, this private society provides education across several fields. Its institutions cover engineering, agriculture, pharmacy, management, arts and commerce, alongside schools from pre-primary to senior secondary level.

The society's flagship engineering college, K.K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research (KKWIEER), began in 1984. It is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, and has held UGC Autonomous status since 2022-23. The agricultural colleges are affiliated to Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri. KKWIEER's NAAC A Grade accreditation has been extended to 31 December 2027. NBA accreditation covers 8 engineering branches and 6 polytechnic branches. The pharmacy college also has NAAC A Grade accreditation. KKWES does not currently feature in the NIRF Engineering or Overall ranking lists.

Engineering students study at KKWIEER's 60-acre campus in Amrutdham, Hirabai Haridas Vidyanagari, Nashik, Maharashtra. Agriculture students use campuses across Nashik city and Niphad tehsil, where six agricultural farms support practical learning. The society's main study options are listed below.

  • Engineering at KKWIEER covers 10 B.Tech branches: Computer Engineering, AI and Data Science, IT, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunication, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Design, and Robotics and Automation.
  • Agriculture courses comprise B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc Horticulture, B.Sc Agribusiness Management, B.Tech Agricultural Engineering, B.Tech Agricultural Biotechnology and B.Tech Food Technology.
  • Pharmacy students can choose B.Pharm or D.Pharma.
  • Management and commerce options include an MBA with 4 specialisations, BBA, BBA (Computer Applications), B.Com and M.Com with 3 specialisations.
  • Science students can take B.Sc courses in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Cyber and Digital Science. M.Sc options cover Biotechnology, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry and Computer Science.
  • Postgraduate technology study includes M.Tech with 3 specialisations and MCA.
  • Arts and performing arts courses include BA, MA, BPA in Music, Dance and Drama, and BVA in Painting and Sculpture.
  • Engineering diplomas cover 7 branches: AI and ML, Civil, Computer Technology, Electrical, IT, Mechanical and Chemical.

KK Wagh Education Society Important Dates

Upcoming schedules for MAT, accepted for MBA admission, and GATE, used for M.Tech admission, are listed below.

GATE 2027

The official GATE 2027 website lists the following upcoming events.

EventDate
GATE 2027 exam city notification4 January 2027
GATE 2027 examinations6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027
GATE 2027 results announcement19 March 2027

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

MAT December 2026

The December schedule on AIMA's official MAT test dates page covers the paper-based test (PBT) and computer-based test (CBT).

EventDate
MAT December 2026 PBT registration deadline14 December 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT admit card release17 December 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT examination20 December 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT registration deadline21 December 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT admit card release24 December 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT examination27 December 2026

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KK Wagh Education Society Courses and Fees

Students have more than 100 programmes to choose from across KKWES's 41+ institutions. These cover engineering, agriculture, pharmacy, management, science, arts and teacher education. The table gives course durations, entry requirements and total fees.

CourseDurationEligibilityFee
B.Tech, core engineering, 10 branches4 years10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, 45% marks, and MHT-CETINR 6.52 Lakhs
B.Tech Agricultural Engineering4 years10+2 with PCM or Agriculture, plus MHT-CETINR 3.84 Lakhs
B.Tech Agricultural Biotechnology4 years10+2 with PCB or Agriculture, plus MHT-CETINR 4.76 Lakhs
B.Sc Agriculture4 years10+2 with PCB or AgricultureINR 5.28 Lakhs
B.Sc Horticulture4 years10+2 with PCB or AgricultureINR 4.36 Lakhs
B.Pharm4 years10+2 with PCB, plus MHT-CET PCBINR 3.91 Lakhs
MBA, 4 specialisations2 yearsGraduation and CMAT, MAT or CATINR 2.20 Lakhs
BBA / BBA (Computer Applications)3 years10+2 from any streamINR 1.46 to INR 2.37 Lakhs
B.Com3 years10+2 in CommerceINR 45,000
M.Tech, 3 specialisations2 yearsB.Tech and GATEINR 1.30 Lakhs
MCA2 yearsBCA or B.Sc with MathematicsINR 2.24 Lakhs
Engineering Diploma, 7 branches3 yearsClass 10 pass and MHT-CETINR 3.04 Lakhs

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The MBA's four specialisations are Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management and Operations Management. For the eligibility requirements above, PCM means Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; PCB means Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

KK Wagh Education Society Admission Process

The admission route depends on the programme. Engineering, management, pharmacy and MCA applicants use the relevant centralised counselling process, while several general degree courses select students through Class 12 marks. Institute-level direct admission is also available for specified programmes.

B.Tech Admission at KKWIEER

MHT-CET or JEE Main scores determine merit for engineering admission through DTE Maharashtra's Centralised Admission Process (CAP). KKWIEER also admits students directly against institute-level and NRI quota seats.

  • Applicants must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The minimum is 45% for the Open Category and 40% for reserved categories.
  • A score in MHT-CET or JEE Main is needed for entrance-based selection.
  • The selection sequence covers score-based merit, online CAP Rounds 1 to 3, document checks, fee payment and admission confirmation.
  1. Meet the Class 12 subject and marks requirements and obtain an MHT-CET or JEE Main score.
  2. Take part in DTE Maharashtra's online CAP, where entrance scores determine merit.
  3. Complete document verification during the admission process.
  4. Pay the required fee and confirm admission.

Agriculture Admission

MPKV's centralised admission system handles entry to B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc Horticulture and B.Tech Agricultural Engineering. The agriculture admission requirements include 10+2 study in PCB or Agriculture, with the following course-specific conditions.

  • B.Sc Agriculture and B.Sc Horticulture applicants need 10+2 with PCB or Agriculture and an aggregate of 50%.
  • B.Tech Agricultural Engineering requires 10+2 with PCM or Agriculture, an aggregate of 45%, and MHT-CET.

MBA Admission

Applicants can use CMAT, MAT, CAT or MAHCET scores for MBA admission through DTE Maharashtra's MBA CAP process. Graduation marks must be at least 50%, or 45% for reserved categories.

Admission Routes by Course

The following table brings together the entrance requirements and admission channels for the main course groups.

Course GroupEntrance or Merit RequirementAdmission Channel
B.Tech EngineeringMHT-CET / JEE MainDTE Maharashtra CAP or direct admission
B.Sc Agriculture / HorticultureMHT-CET PCB / 10+2 AgricultureMPKV centralised admission
B.Tech Agricultural EngineeringMHT-CET / PCM + AgricultureMPKV counselling
MBACMAT / MAT / CAT / MAHCETDTE MBA / CAP / direct admission
B.PharmMHT-CET PCBDTE Pharmacy CAP
BCA / BBA / B.Com / BAHSC merit / direct admissionUniversity of Mumbai / SPPU portal
M.TechGATE / MHT-CET PGDTE PG CAP or direct admission
MCAMAHCET MCA / NIMCETDTE MCA CAP

B.Pharm applicants follow Maharashtra's DTE Pharmacy CAP. Selection for BBA, B.Com, BA and B.Sc uses HSC, or Class 12, marks through the relevant university portals. MCA applicants enter through DTE MCA CAP using MAHCET MCA or NIMCET scores.

KK Wagh Education Society Cutoffs

Recent CAP rounds place the usual MHT-CET requirement for Open Category Computer Engineering applicants at KKWIEER within the range below.

CourseCategoryEntrance ExamTypical Cutoff
Computer Engineering at KKWIEEROpen CategoryMHT-CET90 to 95 percentile

KK Wagh Education Society Placements

Campus hiring for engineering and management graduates is coordinated by KKWIEER's placement cell. In recent recruitment seasons, the highest offer reached INR 22 LPA, while the average stood at INR 5.97 LPA. LPA means lakhs per annum.

Placement MeasureKKWIEER, Recent Season
Highest annual packageINR 22 LPA
Average annual packageINR 5.97 LPA

Deloitte, IBM, Amazon, Bosch and Pfizer are among the main recruiters. Most campus placements into IT services, analytics and product engineering roles go to graduates of Computer Engineering, AI and Data Science, and IT. Pharmacy and biotechnology graduates are recruited by Pfizer and other pharmaceutical companies.

Agribusiness employers, food processing businesses, government agricultural extension services and state agricultural departments are common destinations for KKW agriculture graduates. In Nashik's agribusiness corridor, fresh B.Sc Agriculture graduates receive starting salaries of INR 2.5 LPA to INR 4 LPA.

KK Wagh Education Society Campus and Infrastructure

All engineering departments operate from KKWIEER's 60-acre main campus at Amrutdham, Nashik. Facilities include an Innovation Centre and Idea Lab, centrally air-conditioned laboratories, a central library, seminar halls and a sports complex. Students also have access to a medical centre, transport services and a green gymnasium.

Separate hostel blocks provide space for 368 male students and 225 female students. Hostel charges go up to INR 63,300 per year.

Across Nashik city and Niphad tehsil, the agriculture campuses use six working farms for practical study in agriculture, horticulture and agribusiness. Performing arts students have dedicated studios and stage facilities at the K.K. Wagh Kala Academy.

The annual events calendar includes a CEO Meet, an HR Summit and the K.K. Wagh Expo, which has run since 2003.

KK Wagh Education Society Scholarships

Merit scholarships are available through KKWES. Eligible students can also seek support under Maharashtra government and central government schemes. The awards and their conditions are outlined below.

ScholarshipWho Can ApplyFinancial Support
K.K. Wagh Merit ScholarshipStudents who are among the institute's highest MHT-CET / HSC scorersPartial or full tuition fee waiver in Year 1
Government of Maharashtra EBC ScholarshipOpen Category students with family income below INR 1 LakhFull waiver of tuition and examination fees
OBC/SBC/VJNT ScholarshipOBC, SBC and VJNT students who meet MahaDBT income conditionsTuition support and a maintenance allowance
SC/ST Post-Matric ScholarshipSC/ST students whose family income is below INR 2.5 LakhsFull tuition support and a maintenance allowance
NSP (National Scholarship Portal)Students with 80%+ in HSC and parental income below INR 4.5 LakhsINR 20,000 to INR 82,000 per annum

Students from reserved categories and economically weaker sections should complete MahaDBT registration before the annual deadline, which usually falls in November. Within the society, the K.K. Wagh Guru Shishya Competition has recognised academic and co-curricular achievement since 1993.

KK Wagh Education Society, Sinhgad TES and VIT Pune Comparison

Students considering leading private B.Tech options in Maharashtra often compare KKWES with Sinhgad Technical Education Society and VIT Pune. All three are large private institutions with engineering as a major area of study.

Comparison PointKK Wagh ES, NashikSinhgad TES, PuneVIT Pune
Year established1972, society1993, society1984
City and stateNashik, MaharashtraPune, MaharashtraPune, Maharashtra
NAAC gradeA, KKWIEERA, SCOEA+
NBA-accredited branches8 engineering branchesMultiple branchesMultiple branches
UGC Autonomous statusYes, since 2022-23YesYes
Total B.Tech feeINR 6.52 LakhsINR 6 to INR 7 LakhsINR 7 to INR 8 Lakhs
Average placement packageINR 5.97 LPAINR 5 to INR 6 LPAINR 6 to INR 8 LPA
Agriculture provisionStrong focus, with 6 farms and 4 agriculture B.Tech programmesNoneNone

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Among these options, VIT Pune has stronger placement outcomes and the higher NAAC grade of A+. Its location gives it access to Pune's concentration of corporate employers. Sinhgad TES combines a comparable fee range with a strong alumni presence across Maharashtra.

KKWES brings engineering and agriculture together within one society. This combination makes it a preferred option for students interested in agri-tech, food processing and biotechnology careers alongside core engineering.

KK Wagh Education Society FAQs

Ques. How much should a student budget for four years of engineering at KKWIEER?

Ans. Core B.Tech branches, including Computer Engineering, IT, Mechanical and Civil, have a total four-year fee of INR 6.52 Lakhs. The total charge for B.Tech Agricultural Engineering is INR 3.84 Lakhs.

Ques. Which accreditation and autonomy credentials does KKWIEER hold?

Ans. NAAC has awarded KKWIEER an A Grade, with accreditation extended to 31 December 2027. In addition, 8 engineering branches have NBA accreditation. The institute has held UGC Autonomous status since 2022-23.

Ques. What salary figures and employers feature in KKWIEER's recent campus hiring?

Ans. Recent placement seasons recorded an average package of INR 5.97 LPA and a highest offer of INR 22 LPA. Recruiters include Deloitte, IBM, Amazon, Bosch and Pfizer.

Ques. Do KKW's engineering and agriculture colleges share the same university affiliation?

Ans. The affiliations differ. KKWIEER is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, and has been UGC Autonomous since 2022-23. KKW's agricultural colleges are affiliated to Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri.

Ques. How are engineering applicants selected, and what percentile is usual for Computer Engineering?

Ans. KKWIEER uses MHT-CET or JEE Main scores for B.Tech selection through DTE Maharashtra's Centralised Admission Process (CAP). For Open Category students seeking Computer Engineering, the typical MHT-CET cutoff is 90 to 95 percentile.

Ques. What are the hostel capacity and annual accommodation charges at KKWIEER?

Ans. The campus hostels can accommodate 368 male students and 225 female students. Annual hostel charges are up to INR 63,300.

Ques. What types of institutions make up KKWES's education network?

Ans. KKWES runs 41+ educational institutions in Nashik. Its network includes KKWIEER, two pharmacy colleges, six agricultural and allied colleges, three senior colleges, teacher education institutions and 12+ schools.