Admission to Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE) is based on entrance exams like JEE Mains and MHT CET. There are four rounds of allotment, plus an additional round, without group discussions or personal interviews. Admission is competitive, with successful examples including scores of 91.68 in MHT CET and 140/200 in MAH-CET. The college is renowned for excellent placements, especially in Computer Science and IT, with 90-95% of eligible students placed annually.
Over 150 companies, including Adobe, Amazon, and TCS, recruit from PCCOE, offering an average package of 3.5 to 8 LPA, with a high of 36 LPA. Nearly 100% of Computer Science and IT graduates secure jobs, averaging 5.8 LPA. Internships start from the 3rd year, with stipends like 87,000 INR from companies such as KPIT and Wipro. Faculty are supportive and helpful with projects, though teaching quality varies, leading some students to rely on self-study.
PCCOE's fee structure differs by category: open category fees are approximately ?1,29,000, NT students pay about ?18,000, and hostel and mess fees are ?42,000 and ?36,000, respectively. Scholarships, potentially covering up to 50% of fees, are available for eligible students. Open category fees range from 1.40 to 1.50 lakhs annually, reducible through scholarships like the Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship. Reserved category students pay less, with OBC fees around 79,000 INR, supported by government scholarships.
The Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme benefits top scorers, reducing fees to 10-12% of the program fee. Economically weaker students may pay as little as 78,000 INR if their family income is below 8 lakhs. The college's scholarship department ensures easy access to financial aid.
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