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Introduction
Zeal College of Engineering and Research (ZCOER), Pune, is a private engineering college established in 2007 under the Zeal Education Society, and located in Narhe, Pune. ZCOER is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). It is approved by AICTE and the Government of Maharashtra. It also holds an ‘A+’ grade accreditation from NAAC. The college offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering and management. Its BE courses are the most popular, followed by MBA.
ZCOER offers B.E./B.Tech courses in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, AI & Machine Learning, Robotics and Automation, AI and Data Science, and Electronics and Computer Engineering. The first-year fee is INR 1.1 Lakhs for B.Tech courses. For BE courses, the total fee is INR 5.28 Lakh. It also provides M.E. in specializations like Mechanical Design, Computer Engineering, and Data Science. The first-year fee for ME courses is INR 1.08 Lakhs. The fee for MBA in General Management is INR 96,000 for the first year.
ZCOER Admissions are entrance-based, requiring JEE Main/MHT CET for B.E., GATE for M.E., and MAH MBA CET/CAT/XAT for MBA, followed by Maharashtra CAP counseling. MHT-CET cutoffs for B.Tech (2024) ranged from 17.6 to 88.1 percentiles in the general category.
The ZCOER placement data for 2024 reports an average package of INR 4.5 LPA and a highest package of INR 13.5 LPA. Top recruiters include Wipro, Infosys, TCS, JCB, and HCL, with over 597 students placed.
ZCOER Highlights
Here are the highlights of ZCOER.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | College Type | 2007 | Private |
| Approved by | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of Maharashtra, NAAC Grade A+ |
| Affiliated to | Savitri Bai Phule Pune University |
| Entrance Exam | National: JEE Main/CAT/ GATE/ MAT/ CMAT State: MAHCET, MHCET |
| Courses Offered | BE/B.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Tech |
| Placement Stats | Average package: INR 13.5 LPA, Highest package: INR 4.5 LPA (2024) |
| Top Recruiters | IBM, Infosys, Wipro, Amazon, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank |
| Campus Area | 10 Acres |
| Facilities Available | Library, Hostel, Reading Hall, Canteen, Sports |
| Official Website | zcoer.in |
ZCOER Admission 2025 Dates
Here are the important dates related to admissions at ZCOER in 2025.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAP Counselling starts for BE | Late June/early July 2025 (expected) |
| CAP Counselling starts for MBA | July 2025 (expected) |
ZCOER Courses And Fees 2025
BE program at ZCOER is the most popular and offers the widest variety of specialisations, including trending fields like Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Robotics, all with a uniform fee of INR 5.28 lakhs. The BE (Lateral Entry) courses cater to diploma holders, maintaining a lower first-year fee of INR 1.1 lakhs. The ME programs emphasize advanced technical domains such as Mechanical Design, Embedded Systems, and Power Systems, supporting career progression in specialized engineering fields. There’s also an MBA program in general management that can be opted for by graduates of different specialisations. The ZCOER courses and fees are as follows.
| Course | Course Specialisations | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| BE | Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Robotics and Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Electronics and Computer Engineering | INR 5.28 Lakhs (Total Fees) |
| BE (Lateral) | Robotics and Automation, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering | INR 1.1 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
| MBA | General Management | INR 96,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| ME | Mechanical Design, Design Engineering, Embedded Systems and VLSI Design, CAD/CAM, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Power System Engineering | INR 1.08 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
ZCOER Admissions 2025
The admission process at Zeal College of Engineering and Research (ZCOER), Pune is based on merit and follows rules of Savitribai Phule Pune University.
For B.E./B.Tech courses like Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and AI & ML, students need to pass 10+2 with 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in Physics, Mathematics, and one optional subject like Chemistry. They must have a valid JEE Main or MHT CET score and go through the Maharashtra CAP Counselling. Students register on the MHT-CET website, upload documents, select ZCOER courses, and get seats based on rank.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| BE | 10+2 | JEE Main/MHT-CET + Maharashtra CAP Counselling |
| BE (Lateral) | Diploma | Maharashtra CAP Counselling (no entrance exam) |
| MBA | Graduation + MAH MBA CET | MAHCET, CMAT, CAT, MAT, etc. |
| ME | Graduation | GATE |
For B.E. (Lateral Entry) in courses like Robotics and Automation, students need a 3-year Diploma or B.Sc. No entrance exam is needed. Admission is through CAP, and the first-year fee is around INR 1.1 Lakhs.
For MBA, students need a bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for reserved) and a valid score in MAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT, etc. After exam and CAP, students submit documents and await seat allotment.
For M.E./M.Tech, students need a relevant degree with required marks and a valid GATE score. Admission is through CAP, with fees around INR 1.08 Lakhs.
ZCOER Cutoffs 2025
In 2024, JEE Main cutoffs in the general category (All India) ranged from 288,427 to 759,934, MHT CET from 0.32 to 94.66 percentiles, and Maharashtra-JEE-Main from 20,995 to 59,896. Closing ranks for 2024 show Computer Engineering at 316,398 (AI), Information Technology at 366,424 (AI), and Civil Engineering at 759,934 (AI), with other specializations like AI & Data Science and Mechanical Engineering ranging between 386,685 and 732,068 (AI). The ZCOER cutoffs for various courses are shared below.
ZCOER JEE Main Cutoff 2024
ZCOER, JEE Main Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for JEE Main is 288427 - 732068
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Round 2 (Closing Rank) | Round 3 (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE Computer Engineering | 288427 | 316398 | 296522 |
| BE (Information Technology) | 346269 | 366424 | 342008 |
| BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 356171 | 386685 | 326964 |
| BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 391455 | 416068 | 416311 |
| BE Electronics & Telecom Engineering | 434537 | 451913 | 449704 |
| BE Electronics and Computer Engineering | 498687 | 491314 | 475508 |
| BE Electrical Engineering | 622050 | 680006 | 552320 |
| BE Civil Engineering | 717146 | 759934 | 752565 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | 732068 | 718108 | 574336 |
ZCOER MHTCET Cutoffs 2025
The ZCOER MHTCET cutoff for general category in 2024 and 2023 gives us an estimate for 2025.
ZCOER, MHT CET Cutoff 2024
ZCOER, MHT CET Cutoff 2024 for GOPENS Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for MHT CET is 58.16 - 88.5
| Courses | Round 1(Cutoff percentile) | Round 2(Cutoff percentile) | Round 3(Cutoff percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE Computer Engineering | 88.5 | 88.02 | 88.36 |
| BE (Information Technology) | 85.93 | 85.17 | - |
| BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 85.26 | 84.16 | 85.34 |
| BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 83.64 | 81.77 | 84.49 |
| BE Electronics & Telecom Engineering | 81.29 | 80 | - |
| BE Electronics and Computer Engineering | 78.56 | 77.17 | 80.27 |
| BE Electrical Engineering | 68.48 | 65.72 | - |
| BE Civil Engineering | 62.79 | 57.22 | 71.72 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | 58.16 | 60.15 | 65.04 |
| BE Robotics and Automation | - | 71.77 | 78.2 |
ZCOER, MHT CET Cutoff 2023
ZCOER, MHT CET Cutoff 2023 for EWS Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for MHT CET is 22.95 - 87.38
| Courses | Round 1(Cutoff percentile) | Round 2(Cutoff percentile) | Round 3(Cutoff percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE Computer Engineering | 87.38 | 86.64 | 87.62 |
| BE (Information Technology) | 85.34 | 84.21 | 85.47 |
| BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 84.47 | 85.34 | 95.37 |
| BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 83.41 | 82.17 | 84.21 |
| BE Electronics and Computer Engineering | 78.33 | 78.07 | - |
| BE Electronics & Telecom Engineering | 76.84 | 75.34 | 78.33 |
| BE Robotics and Automation | 75.13 | 73.38 | 74.86 |
| BE Electrical Engineering | 64.45 | 63.69 | 59.91 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | 43.51 | 42.3 | 49.04 |
| BE Civil Engineering | 22.95 | 75.87 | 39.9 |
ZOECR MAHCET Cutoffs 2025
The ZCOER MAHCET cutoff for general category in 2024 and 2023 gives us an estimate for 2025.
ZCOER, MAHCET Cutoff 2024
ZCOER, MAHCET Cutoff 2024 for GNTCS Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for MAHCET is 34.8
| Courses | Round 1(Cutoff percentile) | Round 2(Cutoff percentile) | Round 3(Cutoff percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 34.8 | 8.27 | 11.49 |
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ZCOER, MAHCET Cutoff 2023
ZCOER, MAHCET Cutoff 2023 for AI Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for MAHCET is 18.57
| Courses | Round 1(Cutoff percentile) | Round 2(Cutoff percentile) | Round 3(Cutoff percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 18.57 | 13 | 28.68 |
ZCOER Placement 2025
Zeal College of Engineering and Research (ZCOER) has placed over 2,000 students through on-campus, off-campus, and pool campus drives. In 2021-22, the highest package was INR 18 LPA with recruiters like rtCamp. In 2022-23, over 560 students were placed, with a top offer of INR 12.5 LPA from Futurense Technologies. In 2023-24, more than 597 students got placed, and the highest package was INR 13.5 LPA. The average salary across years has stayed around INR 4.5 LPA. The ZCOER placement data is discussed here.
| Academic Year | Students Placed | Highest Package (offered by) | Average Salary | Notable Recruiter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | 597+ (ongoing) | INR 13.5 LPA (Infeanet Digital Solution & Web Media) | INR 4.5 LPA | Infeanet Digital Solution |
| 2022–23 | 560+ | INR 12.5 LPA (Futurense Technologies) | INR 4.5 LPA | Futurense Technologies |
| 2021–22 | 650+ | INR 18.0 LPA (rt Camp) | INR 4.5 LPA | rt Camp |
ZCOER 3-Year Cumulative Placement Summary
The Cumulative placement data at ZCOER is shared below:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Students Registered | 2100+ |
| Offers Made | 1980+ |
| Companies Visited | 750+ |
| Highest Package (International) | INR 16.2 LPA |
| Highest Package (National) | INR 15.11 LPA |
| Average Salary | INR 4.5 LPA |
| MoUs with Industries | 50+ |
ZCOER vs COEP vs MIT WPU vs AIT
COEP leads with NIRF 77 ranking and lowest fees (~INR 68,000/year), while AIT excels in placement rate (90-95%) and highest package (INR 52 LPA). MIT WPU offers the highest average package (INR 16.3 LPA), but ZCOER lags with a lower average package (INR 4 LPA) despite a strong NAAC ‘A+’ grade.
| Metric | ZCOER | COEP | MIT WPU | AIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishment Year | 2007 | 1854 | 2017 (as MIT WPU; MIT Group since 1983) | 1994 |
| Location | Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra | Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra | Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra | Dighi Hills, Alandi Road, Pune, Maharashtra |
| Campus Size | 5 acres | 36 acres | 65 acres | 30 acres |
| Rankings | NAAC ‘A+’; not listed in NIRF 2024 | NIRF 77 (Engineering, 2024) | NIRF 51-100 (Innovation, 2023); not listed in NIRF Engineering 2024 | NIRF 201-300 (Engineering, 2024) |
| B.E./B.Tech Fees (per year) | INR 1.32 Lakh | INR 68,000 | INR 1.5–2 Lakh | ~INR 1 Lakh |
| B.E./B.Tech Specialisations | Computer, IT, AI & Data Science, AI & ML, Electronics & Telecom, Electronics & Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Robotics & Automation | Computer, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Telecom, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Manufacturing Science | Computer Science, AI & ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics & Communication, Chemical, Petroleum, Bioengineering | Computer, Electronics & Telecom, Mechanical, IT |
| B.E./B.Tech Seat Intake | ~720 (estimated across 10 specialisations) | ~714 (across 8 specialisations) | ~2580 (across 10+ specialisations) | ~360 (across 4 specialisations) |
| B.E./B.Tech Admission Criteria | 50% in 12th (PCM); JEE Main/MHT CET scores; DTE CAP counseling | 50% in 12th (PCM); MHT CET (85% seats) or JEE Main (15% seats); CAP counseling | 60% in 12th (PCM); JEE Main/MHT CET/PERA CET; MIT-WPU counseling | 50% in 12th (PCM); JEE Main; CAP counseling (defense wards only) |
| B.E./B.Tech Entrance Exam Cutoff (2024) | JEE Main: 288,427–759,934 (All India); MHT CET: 0.32–94.66 percentiles | MHT CET: 97.7–99.5 percentiles (Computer); JEE Main: ~50,000–70,000 | MHT CET: 90–95 percentiles (Computer); JEE Main: ~100,000–150,000 | JEE Main: ~100,000–200,000 (Computer) |
| Placement Stats (2024) | Average Package: INR 4.5 LPA; Highest Package: INR 13.5 LPA; 75% placed | Average Package: INR 11.35 LPA; Highest Package: INR 50.5 LPA; 73.35% placed | Average Package: INR 7 LPA; Highest Package: INR 51.36 LPA; ~80% placed | Average Package: INR 12–14 LPA; Highest Package: INR 52 LPA; 90–95% placed |
ZCOER Campus And Facilities
The campus of Zeal College of Engineering and Research (ZCOER), Pune, covers 5 acres in Narhe and accommodates 2775 students and 47 faculty members. It includes facilities for academic and extracurricular activities. The library provides books and digital resources for research and study.
Separate hostels for boys and girls are available, with transport facilities costing INR 18,000 per year. Computer laboratories with WiFi, along with laboratories and classrooms equipped with projectors and whiteboards, support academic activities. Sports facilities and a gym are present, as well as an auditorium for events.
A cafeteria serves meals, and medical services are available. The campus is located 280 meters from Zila College Bus Stop and 21.7 km from Pune International Airport. An Artificial Intelligence Centre is part of the infrastructure.
One review praises the campus and facilities, mentioning that there’s a big ground and other sports facilities as well as a well-equipped lab and library. Read the full review
ZCOER FAQs
Ques. What is the seat intake at ZCOER for UG and PG courses?
Ans. Here is the intake rate at ZCOER for various UG and PG courses:
| Course | Specialization | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | Computer Engineering | 180 |
| Information Technology | 120 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 300 | |
| Civil Engineering | 60 | |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 60 | |
| Electrical Engineering | 120 | |
| AI and Data Science | 60 | |
| Robotics and Automation | 60 | |
| MBA | Management | 300 |
| MCA | - | 60 |
Ques. How is the transport connectivity to ZCOER?
Ans. Zeal College of Engineering and Research (ZCOER), located in Narhe, Pune, has good transport connectivity. The campus is 280 meters from Zila College Bus Stop and 9.3 km from Nal Stop Railway Station via Narveer Tanaji Malusare Road/Sinhagad Road. Pune International Airport is 21.7 km away, approximately a 50-minute drive. ZCOER provides bus services with multiple pickup and drop points across Pune, operating on fixed schedules for students and staff.The transport facility costs INR 18,000 per year and covers various routes, including stops like Chinchwad Railway Station and Chafekar Chowk. The campus is also accessible via public transport, with nearby bus stops connecting to major city areas. For students not using college transport, auto-rickshaws and taxis are available from nearby transit points.
Ques. How are the hostel facilities at ZCOER?
Ans. Zeal College of Engineering and Research (ZCOER), Pune, has hostel facilities for boys and girls. Each hostel has rooms with beds, tables, and storage. WiFi is available for internet access. Hostels provide clean water, electricity, and security 24/7. A mess serves daily meals with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Laundry services are offered, and common areas have TVs and seating. Hostels are near the campus, making it easy to reach classes. Transport is available for non-hostel students
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