Admission to the college is based on the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) and requires a minimum of 75% in the Maharashtra Board exam. No group discussion or written test is needed, as admission is secured through the CAP round based on MHT-CET scores. The Computer Science branch is the most competitive, requiring a score of 160+, followed by Mechanical and IT. In 2016, the Electrical branch cutoff was 148 marks for the General Category.
The college has a highly qualified faculty, with most teachers holding PhDs. Each subject is taught by two faculty members, contributing to a supportive and cooperative learning environment. The examination structure includes three assessments per semester, with a passing requirement of 40 marks across all assessments. Approximately 90% of students pass all subjects each semester. The college follows NEP 2020 guidelines for its syllabus. The fee structure varies by category: currently, General Category students pay INR 85,000 annually, OBC students INR 44,000, and SC students INR 4,000.
Fees increase annually. While the college offers various scholarships, they are mostly for specific castes. Opportunities for campus jobs are limited. The college boasts a strong placement record, with 80% of students securing on-campus placements. Recently, the highest package was 52 LPA, with Microsoft offering 42 LPA for the CS branch. In 2018, the highest package was 38 LPA, with an average package of 6 LPA. Core engineering placements are less frequent, leading many students to join software and IT companies.
Notable recruiters include Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and others. Internships often lead to Pre-Placement Offers (PPO), especially for CS and IT students. The college's training and placement cell is highly effective, contributing to its NIRF ranking under 200. For students from weaker economic backgrounds, the college offers a loan facility through Siemens Technologies at 0% interest for four years, alongside scholarships of 2 lakhs per year. This support is available for those with a parental income of less than 1.5 lakh per annum.
The college's autonomous status provides additional opportunities for students.
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