PICT Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Updated on - Apr 9, 2026

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13 Apr, 2026 MHT CET 2026 to be conducted twice this year onwards. Check latest updates below-

  • Session 1 Exam from April 11 to 20 (PCM Group) and April 21 to 26 (PCB Group)
  • MHT CET 2026 Admit Cards Out for Session 1 PCM Group @cetcell.mahacet.org. Read news here.
  • CET Cell has rescheduled the April 12 exam. Revised dates to be announced soon. Read news here.
  • Session 2 Registration Dates announced. Application portal to be live on April 15 & 16. Session 2 Exam from May 10 to 16.

PICT admission will start around June–July 2026. PICT Pune offers 13 programs across the Engineering discipline. The institute provides courses including B.Tech, B.Tech {Lateral}, and M.Tech. Admissions are based on state-level / national-level entrance exam scores and the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). 80% seats are filled through CAP counselling, and 20% through institute-level admissions.

  • Admission to B.Tech is based on the score in JEE Main / MHT-CET, followed by CAP counselling.
  • Admission to M.Tech programs is based on GATE scores, followed by CAP counselling.

PICT Admission Dates 2026

Important dates of admission to the PICT Institute are given below.

PICT B.Tech Admission Dates 2026

The table below shows the important dates of MHT CET.

Events Date
MHT CET 2026 Exam Date (PCM) Apr 11 - Apr 20, 2026
MHT CET 2026 Exam Date (PCB) Apr 21 - Apr 26, 2026
MHT CET 2026 Result Date Jun 16, 2026
MHT CET 2026 Registration Date Jan 10 - Feb 24, 2026
MHT CET 2026 Registration Date (Reopen) Mar 19 - Mar 20, 2026
MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Release Date (PCM) Apr 07, 2026

Direct Link to Register for MHT CET 2026

Below is a table showing the JEE Main Important events:

Events Date
JEE Main 2026 session 2 Result Date Apr 20, 2026
JEE Main 2026 session 1 Exam Date Jan 21 - Jan 28, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Date Feb 16, 2026
JEE Main 2026 session 2 Registration Date (Reopen) Mar 12 - Mar 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 session 2 Exam Date (Rescheduled) Apr 02 - Apr 08, 2026

PICT M.Tech Admission Dates 2026

The detailed GATE admission schedule is given below:

Events Date
GATE 2026 Result Date (OUT) Mar 19, 2026

PICT B.Tech Admission 2025

The institute offers four-year B.Tech degree programs in five specialisations. For admission into the B.Tech program, candidates must have a valid score in the entrance exam. However, the final seat allotment is after Counselling.

Particulars Details
Duration 4 Years
Seat Intake 780
Total Fees INR 4.82 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria 10+2 with 50%
Selection Criteria MHT-CET / JEE Main + CAP Counselling

PICT Maharashtra JEE Cutoff

The overall cutoff rank for General Category Students for Maharashtra JEE Main ranges from 1070 to 2224. PICT Pune Maharashtra JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for the General Category is listed below.

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 3 (Closing rank)
BE Computer Engineering 693 910
BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 783 1014
BE Information Technology 932 1237
B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering 1070 1366
B.Tech Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 1721 2224

PICT MHT-CET Cutoff

The overall cutoff percentile for General Open Category Students for MHT-CET ranges from 99.13 to 99.58. PICT Pune MHT-CET Cutoff 2025 for the GOPENS Category is listed below.

Courses Round 1 (Closing percentile) Round 4 (Closing percentile)
BE Computer Engineering 99.71 99.61
BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 99.62 99.53
BE Information Technology 99.6 99.45
B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering 99.58 99.42
B.Tech Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 99.3 99.13

PICT B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026

The institute offers three-year B.Tech Lateral degree programs in five specialisations. For admission into the B.Tech Lateral program, candidates must have a Diploma. However, the final seat allotment will be after CAP Counselling.

Particulars Details
Duration 3 Years
Total Fees INR 3.62 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria Diploma
Selection Criteria CAP Counselling

PICT M.Tech Admission 2026

The institute offers two-year M.Tech degree programs in three specialisations. For admission into the M.Tech program, candidates must have a valid score in GATE. However, the final seat allotment will be after CAP Counselling.

Particulars Details
Duration 2 Years
Seat Intake 30
Total Fees INR 1.85 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria Graduation with 50%
Selection Criteria GATE + CAP Counselling

PICT Application Process

To register for the course at PICT, follow the steps given below:

  • Appear for the entrance exam
  • Register for CAP counselling
  • Fill choices & get seat allotment
  • Verify documents
  • Pay fees & confirm admission

PICT Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. How much does branch selection matter at PICT?

Ans. At PICT Pune, branch selection matters a lot for placements and starting salary. Computer Engineering and IT branches get the best packages and the highest placement rates (93-97%). ENTC/Electronics is good too (about 87% placed), but a bit lower than CS/IT.

Ques. Can students from non-CS branches at PICT still enter software roles?

Ans. Yes, students from non-CS branches at PICT Pune can still get into software roles. If you learn programming, data structures, algorithms, and build projects, you have a good chance. Many from ENTC or Electronics join IT companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, PhonePe, and even Microsoft or Amazon. They sit for the same coding tests and interviews as CS students.

Ques. Does PICT offer internship opportunities?

Ans. Yes, PICT Pune offers good internship opportunities to students. The college has a Training and Placement Cell that invites companies for internships. Many students from CS, IT, and even ENTC branches get internships in top firms like NVIDIA, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, PhonePe, IBM, and others.

PICT Admissions: Students' Opinion

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AI-Generated Summary based on 187 Reviews

To gain admission into the Bachelor of Engineering [BE] in Computer Engineering at Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT), candidates must qualify either the MHT-CET or JEE Mains entrance exams. The admission process predominantly occurs through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds as mandated by the government norms. The general category cutoff for MHT-CET ranges from 99 to 99.75 percentile, while for JEE Mains, it is above 96 percentile. Reserved categories benefit from scholarships and have lower cutoff requirements, with percentile ranges between 68 and 99 depending on the category.

Applicants who opt for the spot round cannot benefit from reservations. For Diploma students entering directly into the second year, the cutoff is between 93-94 percentile in board exams. Post-exam, students participate in counseling by listing their preferred colleges online through CAP rounds. The admission cycle commences shortly after the announcement of MHT-CET results. PICT does not offer management quota admissions. The college is renowned for its excellent placement records and technical events, deeming it a popular choice among students.

High cutoff scores underscore its prestige, making it a challenging yet rewarding pursuit for engineering aspirants.

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Important Updates

PICT Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
JEE Main 2026 Result
Upcoming
Apr 20, 2026
MHT CET Exam Date
Ongoing
Apr 11, 2026 - Apr 27, 2026
MHT CET Result Date
Tentative
Jun 16, 2026
Online Registration & Uploading of Documents - MAH-CET 2025 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 14, 2026
Online Document Verification and Confirmation - MAH-CET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Jun 30, 2026 - Jul 15, 2026
Display of Final Merit List - MAH-CET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 24, 2026
Online Option Form Submission - CAP Round-I MAH-CET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026
Reporting to Institute - CAP Round-I MAH-CET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Aug 01, 2026 - Aug 04, 2026
Online Option Form Submission - CAP Round-II MAH-CET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Aug 06, 2026 - Aug 08, 2026
Reporting to Institute - CAP Round-II MAH-CET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
MHT CET (PCM) Admit Card Date
Apr 12, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
Apr 02, 2026 - Apr 09, 2026
MHT CET (PCB) Admit Card Date
Apr 02, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
JEE Main 2026 Result
Upcoming
Apr 20, 2026
MHT CET Exam Date
Ongoing
Apr 11, 2026 - Apr 27, 2026
MHT CET Result Date
Tentative
Jun 16, 2026
Online Registration & Uploading of Documents - MAH-CET 2025 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 14, 2026
Online Document Verification and Confirmation - MAH-CET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Jun 30, 2026 - Jul 15, 2026
Display of Final Merit List - MAH-CET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 24, 2026
Online Option Form Submission - CAP Round-I MAH-CET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026
Reporting to Institute - CAP Round-I MAH-CET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Aug 01, 2026 - Aug 04, 2026
Online Option Form Submission - CAP Round-II MAH-CET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Aug 06, 2026 - Aug 08, 2026
Reporting to Institute - CAP Round-II MAH-CET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
MHT CET (PCM) Admit Card Date
Apr 12, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
Apr 02, 2026 - Apr 09, 2026
MHT CET (PCB) Admit Card Date
Apr 02, 2026

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Firstly i got PCCOE college computer engineering branch but in Second round i got E&TCE branch in PICT college. In my college there is very high placements and also provides high level knowledge. And they also provide various lectures or experts sessions.
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The only reason why I chose this college over the others was beacuse my parents forced me to do so. I had also got the option of taking ENTC Branch in VJTI Mumbai and COEP Pune but my parents insisted I chose this college because I got Computer ENGINEERING branch in this College. The other colleges I applied to include IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi but I couldnt make it there as I didnt qualify for the JEE Advanced Exam.
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I applied and got admitted into Vishwakarma Institute of Technology - B.Tech in Computer Science. I chose PICT over VIT because of many factors : placements and internship opportunities, coding culture, campus life and overall studies. PICT is better in almost every aspect than VIT except some college life and syllabus strictness. Yes, I applied to COEP and VJTI but didn't get expected branch due to less marks in my JEE Mains. I also got rejected by IIST, IITs, RGIPT, BITS because I got less than 75% in my boards which didn't satisfy the eligibility criteria. I got into PICT by JEE Mains. The last cutoff for JEE Mains is 97.5 %ile to get ENTC in PICT. You require 99%ile+ in MHT-CET to get into PICT.
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This college has very good placements that's why I choose it over a local university i got addmission into. The addmission procedure is very smooth as you just need to score good in mht-cet and apply for counselling to get addmission here. The minimum cutoff here is around 98-99%ile for general and goes lower for reserved classes .
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The other college apply wii be BDCOE wardha. my admission get confirmed. But in the other reason I will cancel my admission and got the pune university collage. The admission process will be mentioned in the percentage.
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Because i saw the good reviews on the internet and good atmosphere and infrastructure for better carriers results Filling the from from online and wait for their list and after interview i got selection in this college
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College is best in placement this year it is above 90% course outcome make students ready for industry , anyone who scored above 98%ile in jee mains and mht cet exam can come in college and cutoff depends on category
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Ok so other colleges are good with big campus lots of events but when it's time for placement they have less opportunities than my college as the number of students are more there.but pict is only related to comp depart so it is quite helpful
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