Top Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra 2025: NIRF Rankings, Cutoffs & Placements
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05/04/2025
Maharashtra being the hub of engineering education and is having 7 institutes in NIRF top 100. The complete 2025 guide has been prepared for IIT Bombay, COEP, VJTI and other top colleges – their fees, cutoffs and placement trends are included.
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Top 10 Maharashtra Engineering Colleges (2025)
| College | NIRF 2025 | JEE Main Cutoff | Avg Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 3 | 98-99%ile | ₹21.8 LPA |
| COEP Pune | 22 | 95%ile (MHT CET 99.5%) | ₹12.5 LPA |
| VJTI Mumbai | 27 | 93%ile | ₹11.2 LPA |
| VNIT Nagpur | 32 | 90%ile | ₹10.8 LPA |
| ICT Mumbai | 41 | 88%ile | ₹9.5 LPA |
| MIT-WPU | 53 | 85%ile | ₹8.5 LPA |
| PICT Pune | 61 | 82%ile | ₹7.8 LPA |
| DJ Sanghvi | 68 | 80%ile | ₹7.2 LPA |
| KJ Somaiya | 72 | 78%ile | ₹6.9 LPA |
| AIT Pune | 85 | 75%ile | ₹6.5 LPA |
Data Source: NIRF 2025, Official Placement Reports
Trends of Engineering Admissions in Maharashtra for 2025
1. Rising Cutoffs
- IIT Bombay CS: Expected 99.5%ile (+0.5% from 2024)
- COEP Mech: MHT CET cutoff may cross 99%ile
2.New AI/ML Specializations for Passionate Placement Perks
- Offered at VJTI & MIT-WPU their AI/ML with new 100% placement guarantee.
- CAD mastery, techno-companies associating with COEP for EV Technology.
3. Placement Highlights
- Highest Package: IIT Bombay (International) – ₹1.2 Cr
- Mass Recruiters: TCS, Infosys hire over 500 from Pune colleges
4. Comparison of Fee Structures
| Type | Annual Fee Range |
|---|---|
| IITs | ₹2-3 L |
| Govt Colleges | ₹50K-1.5L |
| Pvt Colleges | ₹1-5L |
| Deemed Univ | ₹3-8L |
Branch-wise Cutoff Analysis
Five Most Competitive Branches
Computer Science
- IIT Bombay: 99%ile
- COEP: 98.5%ile (MHT CET)
Artificial Intelligence
- VJTI: 97%ile
- MIT-WPU: 95%ile
Electronics
- VNIT: 92%ile
- PICT: 90%ile
Mechanical
- COEP: 96%ile
- ICT: 89%ile
Civil
- VNIT: 88%ile
- AIT: 82%ile
Critical Admission Dates 2025
- JEE Main: 1st – 15th April
- MHT CET: 20th April – 5th May
- Counseling: June – July
ROI Comparison: IIT vs State vs Private
| College | Total Fees | Avg Salary | ROI (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | ₹8L | ₹21.8L | 0.36 |
| COEP | ₹2.5L | ₹12.5L | 0.2 |
| MIT-WPU | ₹15L | ₹8.5L | 1.76 |
ROI (Years): The number of years it takes for an investment to yield returns. The smaller the figure, the better.
Data Verified: NIRF 2025, MHT CET Official Brochure.
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