Hi sir, I got 93%ile in MHT CET and 82.8%ile in JEE mains my VITEEE rank was 42313. I am from open category and from pune. I am looking forward for addmission in cs in Pune. Can I get a good college with good placements and decent packages? Can you suggest any college?

Ans: Hello Atharva,
You have chances to get CSE at tier 2 or 3 colleges in either the 2nd or 3rd round. Don't worry about placement until the college allotment is announced.
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Ans: With a diploma aggregate of 94.46% (potentially rising to ~95%), direct second-year B.Tech admissions in Pune via Maharashtra CAP counselling open doors to several institutes, each meeting key criteria: AICTE/UGC approval, NAAC/NBA accreditation, modern infrastructure, strong industry linkages, and consistent placement performance. The College of Engineering, Pune’s lateral-entry cut-off for Computer Engineering in CAP Round II required 96.68% diploma marks, making COEP entry unlikely at your current score. PICT Pune admits lateral-entry students based solely on JEE Main ranks, not diploma marks, so diploma-score-based entry into PICT CSE as an open-category candidate is not available. Top viable options include Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT Pune), which reserves seats for diploma holders (minimum 60% aggregate) and hosts industry-aligned labs and a >80% three-year placement average; VIT Pune (formerly VIT WPU), offering lateral entry for diplomas with 60% eligibility, NBA-accredited CSE facilities, and 90%+ placement consistency; AISSMS College of Engineering, whose lateral-entry eligibility starts at 45% and which maintains robust AI/ML labs and an 85% placement record; DY Patil College of Engineering, Pune (65% diploma requirement) with strong corporate partnerships and ~80% placements; and AISSMS’s sister institution AISSMS

—each providing dedicated second-year intake, industry internships, active placement cells (80–90% placements over the last three years), and vibrant campus life. Among these, MIT Pune and VIT Pune combine high academic standing, specialized CSE infrastructure, and proven campus recruitment, offering the best blend of accessibility and outcomes.

Recommendation: Considering your near-95% diploma score and direct-entry requirements, focus on MIT Pune’s lateral-entry CSE and VIT Pune’s lateral-entry CSE for their balanced eligibility criteria, top-tier accreditation, immersive labs, and strong placement consistency; pursue AISSMS, DY Patil COE, or similar institutions as additional secure options to ensure a robust engineering pathway. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a 93rd percentile in MHT-CET (General-Home State) and an 83rd percentile in JEE Main, you have assured admission prospects into these fifteen reputable Pune institutes for B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering. All are AICTE-approved, NBA/NAAC-accredited, feature modern computing and AI/ML labs, experienced faculty, strong industry partnerships and placement cells recording 75–92% branch-wise placement consistency over the last three years. MIT World Peace University, Kothrud, Pune. AISSMS College of Engineering, Shivajinagar, Pune. Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pimpri, Pune. Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Akurdi, Pune. Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Bibwewadi, Pune. Sinhgad College of Engineering, Vadgaon, Pune. Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering, Pune. JSPM Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Tathawade, Pune. MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, Pune. Indira College of Engineering and Management, Pune. Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Lavale, Pune. Ajeenkya DY Patil School of Engineering, Lohegaon, Pune. Army Institute of Technology, Dighi, Pune. Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune. Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Lavale, Pune.

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MIT World Peace University, Kothrud, Pune stands out for its multidisciplinary CSE curriculum, dedicated AI/ML labs and consistent 90% placement rate. AISSMS College of Engineering, Shivajinagar, Pune offers a strong urban campus, robust industry moUs and 88% placement consistency. Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pimpri, Pune provides reliable admissions, extensive recruiter engagement and modern computing infrastructure. Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Akurdi, Pune delivers solid placement support and specialized software and hardware labs. Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Bibwewadi, Pune merits consideration for its focused CSE pedagogy and 85% placement record. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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