PICT Pune JEE Main Cutoff 2026
Content Curator | Updated On - May 5, 2026
PICT Pune JEE Main cutoff for the CSE is around 25000 for the General category. Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) fills 15% of its 780 B.Tech seats through the All-India JEE Main quota via Maharashtra CAP counselling.
- Last year, PICT Pune JEE Main cutoff for CSE was 24804.
- JEE Main cutoff for IT at PICT Pune is likely to be around 23000.
- For AI and DS, JEE Main cutoff at PICT Pune is around 19000.
- For admission to top branches at PICT Pune, your JEE Main rank must be around 25000.
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Expected PICT Pune JEE Main Cutoff 2026: General Category
PICT Pune cutoff for top courses ranges from 19000 to 38000. For CSE at PICT Pune, JEE Main cutoff 2026 is likely to be around 25000.
- For ECE at PICT Pune, JEE Main cutoff is expected to be around 34000.
- BTech Electronics and Telecommunication is likely to have JEE Main cutoff of around 38000.
| Branch | Expected Opening Rank 2026 (General AI) | Expected Closing Rank 2026 (General AI) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Engineering | 14,000 | 25,000 |
| B.Tech AI and Data Science | 12,000 | 19,000 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 16,000 | 24,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 24,000 | 38,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering | 20,000 | 34,000 |
Expected PICT Pune JEE Main Cutoff 2026: OBC Category
The PICT Pune JEE Main OBC-NCL cutoff is considerably lower than the General category, given the 27% OBC-NCL reservation under central norms.
- For BTech CSE, JEE Main cutoff for PICT Pune for OBC category is around 10000.
- You must have scored around 90-95 percentile to get admission to PICT Pune with OBC category.
| Branch | Expected Opening Rank 2026 (OBC-NCL AI) | Expected Closing Rank 2026 (OBC-NCL AI) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Engineering | 6,500 | 10,000 |
| B.Tech AI and Data Science | 5,500 | 9,000 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 8,000 | 13,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 12,000 | 19,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering | 10,000 | 17,000 |
Expected PICT Pune JEE Main Cutoff 2026: EWS Category
EWS closing ranks at PICT Pune is likely yo be 5-10% above General closing ranks across all branches
- For B.Tech Computer Engineering, PICT Pune JEE Main cutoff is around 26,000 for EWS.
- AI and Data Science JEE Main cutoff at PICT Pune is expected around AIR 20,000-22,000.
| Branch | Expected Opening Rank 2026 (EWS AI) | Expected Closing Rank 2026 (EWS AI) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Engineering | 15,000 | 26,000 |
| B.Tech AI and Data Science | 13,000 | 21,000 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 17,000 | 27,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 26,000 | 40,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering | 22,000 | 36,000 |
Expected JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for PICT Pune: SC Category
For SC category, JEE Main cutoff for PICT Pune is around 30000-35000 for CSE. For ECE, JEE Main cutoff for PICT Pune is around 50000 for SC.
| Branch | Expected Opening Rank 2026 (SC AI) | Expected Closing Rank 2026 (SC AI) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Engineering | 22,000 | 37,000 |
| B.Tech AI and Data Science | 18,000 | 32,000 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 25,000 | 40,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 38,000 | 55,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering | 32,000 | 50,000 |
Expected JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for PICT Pune: ST Category
ST category JEE Main closing ranks at PICT Pune for CSE have ranged from 45,000 to 65,000. For IT and electronics branches, JEE Main cutoff at PICT Pune for ST is around 55000-75000.
| Branch | Expected Opening Rank 2026 (ST AI) | Expected Closing Rank 2026 (ST AI) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Engineering | 32,000 | 60,000 |
| B.Tech AI and Data Science | 28,000 | 55,000 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 35,000 | 65,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering | 45,000 | 72,000 |
JEE Main 2025 Cutoff for PICT Pune
The JEE Main 2025 cutoff for PICT Pune was released by the Maharashtra CET Cell following the completion of all CAP counselling rounds. The data below reflects AI quota closing ranks for Round 4 (last round).
- JEE Main 2025 General AI quota closing ranks at PICT Pune indicate that Computer Engineering, AI, and Data Science are the most competitive branches.
- The B.Tech Computer Engineering closing rank of AIR 24,804 in 2025 was slightly more competitive than in 2024.
| Branch | Round 1 Opening Rank (2025) | Round 4 Closing Rank (2025) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Engineering | 693 | 24,804 | General AI |
| B.Tech AI and Data Science | 783 | 18,500 | General AI |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 932 | 22,608 | General AI (MH-CAP AI) |
| B.Tech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 1,721 | 38,000 | General AI |
| B.Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering | 1,070 | 2,752 | MH-JEE Main General |
Source: Maharashtra CET Cell CAP Counselling 2025 Round 4 Data; pict.edu
JEE Main 2024 Cutoff for PICT Pune
The JEE Main 2024 cutoff for PICT Pune under the Maharashtra CAP AI counselling showed closing ranks slightly lower than 2025 for Computer Engineering. The 2024 General category closing rank for B.Tech Computer Engineering (Maharashtra CAP AI) was approximately AIR 22,608.
- OBC-NCL closing percentile for all branches: approximately 90-95 percentile
- SC category closing percentile across branches: approximately 80-85 percentile
- B.Tech IT General AI closing rank: approximately AIR 14,724-15,891
| Branch | Approx. Opening Rank (2024) | Approx. Closing Rank (2024) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Engineering | 6,430 | 22,608 | General AI |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 9,000 | 14,724 | General AI |
| B.Tech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 16,350 | 18,370 | General AI |
| B.Tech AI and Data Science | 8,000 | 16,000 | General AI |
| B.Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering | 14,000 | 20,000 | General AI |
Source: Maharashtra CET Cell CAP Counselling 2024; pict.edu
Ques. What was the cutoff for Computer Engineering at PICT Pune JEE Main 2025?
Ans. From the Maharashtra CAP AI Counselling 2025 report, it is evident that the cutoff rank for B.Tech Computer Engineering at the last round for the General category in AI quota at PICT Pune is around AIR 24,804. The Round 1 opening rank for the said branch is AIR 693 (Maharashtra-JEE Main General).
Ques. Is PICT Pune included in JoSAA counselling for JEE Main seat allocation?
Ans. No. PICT Pune is an educational institution of state-level affiliation with the Savitribai Phule Pune University. It is not involved in JoSAA counselling. The JEE Main merit score is used for the admission process in PICT Pune under CAP counselling by the Maharashtra State CET Cell.
JEE Main Previous Years' Opening and Closing Ranks for PICT Pune
| Branch | 2022 Closing Rank (General AI) | 2023 Closing Rank (General AI) | 2024 Closing Rank (General AI) | 2025 Closing Rank (General AI) |
| B.Tech Computer Engineering | 18,000 | 20,000 | 22,608 | 24,804 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 10,000 | 13,000 | 14,724 | 22,608 (MH-CAP) |
| B.Tech AI and Data Science | 12,000 | 14,000 | 16,000 | 18,500 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 32,000 | 36,000 | 38,000 | 40,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering | 28,000 | 30,000 | 32,000 | 34,000 |
Source: Maharashtra CET Cell CAP Counselling Round Data 2022-2025 | mahacet.org | pict.edu
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JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for PICT Pune FAQs
Ques. Does PICT Pune consider JEE Main scores for B.Tech admissions?
Ans. Yes. The JEE Main score is considered by PICT Pune for about 15% B.Tech admissions under the all-India quota category. Such admissions are done using the CAP counselling process facilitated by the Maharashtra State CET Cell, and not by JoSAA. The applicants have to take part in the CAP counselling process on mahacet.org and meet the PICT Pune JEE Main cutoff requirements for their desired branch & category.
Ques. What could be the JEE Mains cutoff 2026 for PICT Pune?
Ans. The actual PICT Pune JEE Main cutoff 2026 will be announced during the CAP counselling rounds. Going by the past years’ pattern, the projected closing rank for B.Tech Computer Engineering under General AI quota is likely to be around AIR 22,000-25,000. For OBC-NCL, it may be around AIR 8,500-10,000, while for SC around AIR 30,000-38,000.
Ques. Can I get PICT Pune with 97 percentile in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. A percentile score of 97 in JEE Main corresponds to around AIR 28000-35000 based on JEE Main 2025 data with about 11-12 lakh applicants. With such a rank, you can expect to get a Computer branch at PICT if you belong to the General category. For a general candidate to be considered for B.Tech Computer Engineering and AI and Data Science branch at PICT requires 98.5 percentile and above. 97 percentile for OBC-NCL category can get the Computer branch at PICT.
Ques. What would be the cut-off of CSE in PICT Pune from JEE Main?
Ans. The cut-off percentile of JEE Main for Computer Engineering BTech at PICT Pune (General category AI quota) will be around AIR 24804 (final round) for the year 2025. Coming to JEE Main 2026, the cut-off will be around AIR 22000-25000. Students who want to take admission in the CSE course at PICT will need to be ready to score below AIR 10000 for OBC-NCL, AIR 26000 for EWS, AIR 37000 for SC, and AIR 60000 for ST.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.