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Vidya Pratishthan’s Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute of Engineering and Technology (VPKBIET), Baramati, is a private autonomous engineering college established in 2000. It is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). VPKBIET holds NAAC ’A+’ grade accreditation. Three of its programmes hold National Board of Accreditation (NBA) recognition: Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering.
The campus is located on MIDC Road, Baramati, District Pune, Maharashtra. Hostel facilities are available on campus and accommodate the majority of the student body.
VPKBIET offers undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programmes across seven disciplines:
- BE (4 years) across seven branches: Computer Engineering (240 seats), Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (300 seats), Information Technology (120 seats), Mechanical Engineering (60 seats), Electrical Engineering (60 seats), Civil Engineering (60 seats), and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (60 seats)
- BE Lateral Entry (3 years) in all seven branches for diploma holders
- ME (2 years) in Structural Engineering, Automation and Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (18 seats each)
The total BE fee for General Quota students is INR 4,41,140 for the four-year programme. Management Quota BE fees are INR 6,92,996. ME programme fees range from INR 97,930 to INR 1,05,131 for the two-year duration.
Eligible students from SC, ST, OBC, EBC, NT, and SBC categories may avail government fee reimbursement schemes through the Maharashtra government.
VPKBIET recorded 356 placements in the 2024-25 placement season. The median salary for the 2023-24 graduating batch was INR 4.25 LPA, with the highest offer reaching INR 10.36 LPA. Core engineering and technology companies form the primary recruiter base.
VPKBIET Admission Dates 2026
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session at VPKBIET are governed by MHT-CET 2026 scores for the majority (85%) of seats, with institute-level admissions for management quota seats (15%) running in parallel. The table below shows the key milestones for the 2026-27 cycle.
| Event | Details / Status (2026-27 Cycle) |
|---|---|
| MHT-CET 2026 (PCM) | Conducted by State CET Cell, Maharashtra (April to May 2026) |
| CAP Registration | Completed (June to July 2026) |
| CAP Round 1 Allotment | Completed (August 2026) |
| CAP Round 2 Allotment | Completed (September 2026) |
| Institute-Level Admissions (Management Quota) | In progress (October 2026) |
| Academic Session Start | First year engineering (2026-27) |
The table below lists entrance exams accepted for each programme at VPKBIET.
| Programme | Exam Accepted | Quota |
|---|---|---|
| BE (First Year) | MHT-CET / JEE Main | Government (85%) and Management (15%) |
| BE Lateral Entry (Second Year) | MHT-CET (MHTCET Lateral) / JEELATERAL | Government and Management |
| ME | GATE / Maharashtra PGCET | Government and Management |
VPKBIET Courses and Fees
VPKBIET offers engineering programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The BE programme covers seven branches with a combined sanctioned intake of 900 seats for first-year direct admission, plus lateral entry across the same branches. The table below shows all programmes with their duration, eligibility, and total fees for General Quota.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General Quota) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE - Computer Engineering (NBA) | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM (minimum 45%), valid MHT-CET / JEE Main score | INR 4,41,140 |
| BE - AI and Data Science | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM (minimum 45%), valid MHT-CET / JEE Main score | INR 4,41,140 |
| BE - Information Technology | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM (minimum 45%), valid MHT-CET / JEE Main score | INR 4,41,140 |
| BE - Mechanical Engineering (NBA) | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM (minimum 45%), valid MHT-CET / JEE Main score | INR 4,41,140 |
| BE - Civil Engineering (NBA) | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM (minimum 45%), valid MHT-CET / JEE Main score | INR 4,41,140 |
| BE - Electrical Engineering | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM (minimum 45%), valid MHT-CET / JEE Main score | INR 4,41,140 |
| BE - Electronics and Telecom Engineering | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM (minimum 45%), valid MHT-CET / JEE Main score | INR 4,41,140 |
| BE Lateral Entry (all branches) | 3 years | Diploma in relevant engineering (minimum 45%) | INR 3,20,785 |
| ME - Structural Engineering | 2 years | BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering, valid GATE / PGCET score | INR 97,930 |
| ME - Automation and Robotics | 2 years | BE/B.Tech in Mechanical / Electronics / Electrical, valid GATE / PGCET score | INR 97,930 |
| ME - AI and Data Science | 2 years | BE/B.Tech in Computer / IT / Electronics, valid GATE / PGCET score | INR 97,930 |
Management Quota BE fees are INR 6,92,996 for the four-year programme. Management quota seats are available in Computer Engineering and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science branches.
VPKBIET Admission Process
BE First Year Admission
Admission to the first year of the BE programme follows the Maharashtra Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for 85% of seats. The remaining 15% are management quota seats filled directly by the institute.
- Eligibility: 10+2 (HSC or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM), minimum 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories)
- Entrance exam: MHT-CET (PCM group) or JEE Main Paper 1
- CAP process: Online registration, document verification, option form filling, seat allotment in two rounds, reporting to allotted institute
- MHT-CET Percentile Cutoff for VPKBIET varies by branch. Computer Engineering and AI and Data Science branches typically draw higher percentile bands among the popular SPPU colleges in the Pune region
JEE Main scores are accepted for government quota seats as an alternative to MHT-CET. NRI and OCI students may apply directly under the institute’s NRI quota as per SPPU norms.
BE Lateral Entry
Diploma holders in relevant engineering disciplines can seek direct second-year BE admission through MHT-CET Lateral Entry or the equivalent JEE Lateral Entry score. Minimum 45% marks in the diploma programme are required.
ME Admission
ME admissions at VPKBIET follow the Maharashtra PGCET (Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) for state candidates, or GATE scores for central government seats. Eligibility is a BE or B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline, with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). Seats are filled through the Maharashtra state counselling process for PG engineering.
VPKBIET Placements
VPKBIET runs a dedicated Training and Placement Cell that coordinates campus recruitment across IT, core engineering, and manufacturing sectors. The 2024-25 season recorded 356 placements, up from 295 in the 2023-24 cycle. The 2025-26 placement drive has recorded 313 offers so far.
The median salary for the 2023-24 graduating batch was INR 4.25 LPA, as per institute data submitted to NIRF. The highest package in the 2024 season reached INR 10.36 LPA. IT and computer-related branches typically record higher average packages, with the Computer Engineering branch reporting an average of INR 4.47 LPA and the AI and Data Science branch averaging INR 4.44 LPA in 2025.
| Placement Metric | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Placements | 356 | 295 (221 as per NIRF) | 167 |
| Median CTC | INR 3.97 to 4.25 LPA | INR 4.25 LPA | INR 4.01 LPA |
| Highest Package | INR 9.5 LPA | INR 10.36 LPA | INR 4.01 LPA (median) |
Key recruiters include Cognizant, Infosys, Capgemini, TCS, Bharat Forge, Walchand Industries, and TE Connectivity. Manufacturing sector companies from the Baramati industrial belt also recruit from the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering branches each year.
VPKBIET Scholarships
VPKBIET students from reserved and economically weaker categories can access multiple state and central government scholarship schemes. The table below summarises the primary scholarship options available.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Government Fee Reimbursement (SC/ST/VJ-NT/OBC/SBC/EBC) | Maharashtra domicile, family income within category-specific limit, enrolled in government-approved course | Full tuition fee reimbursement through DBT |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles | Wards of CAPF/AR personnel (serving or deceased) | INR 3,000 per month for boys, INR 3,500 per month for girls |
| PMSSS (J&K Students) | Permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir | Up to INR 1 Lakh per year for course fees plus maintenance allowance |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | 12th pass with minimum 80% marks, family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum | INR 10,000 per annum for first three years, INR 20,000 in the fourth year |
| Vidya Lakshmi Education Loan | Students admitted to AICTE-approved institutions | Facilitation of education loans through the National Scholarship Portal |
Students in the SC, ST, OBC, EBC, NT, and SBC categories have historically formed a significant share of the enrolled batch at VPKBIET, with over 463 UG students receiving full fee reimbursement in a recent academic year as per NIRF data.
VPKBIET Campus and Infrastructure
VPKBIET is situated on MIDC Road, Baramati, District Pune, close to the Baramati Special Economic Zone and industrial area. The campus houses modern engineering laboratories, a central library with digital and open-access services, and NPTEL and Virtual Labs integration for supplementary learning.
Hostel facilities are available within the campus and accommodate a majority of the student body. The institute enforces a structured campus life with a mandatory 75% attendance policy and uniform norms. Research infrastructure includes faculty-supported publication and patent activities, with ME students contributing to applied research projects in their respective specialisations.
The institute has consistently ranked among the top-performing affiliated colleges in SPPU examination results. Engineering workshops, smart classrooms, and an ERP-based academic management system support day-to-day operations.
VPKBIET vs Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering vs Sinhgad College of Engineering
Aspirants from Pune district commonly compare VPKBIET with other well-established private engineering colleges in the Pune region. The table below compares VPKBIET with Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE) and Sinhgad College of Engineering (SCOE), both of which serve a similar applicant pool through MHT-CET based CAP admissions.
| Parameter | VPKBIET, Baramati | PCCOE, Pune | SCOE, Pune |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Baramati, Dist. Pune | Pimpri, Pune | Vadgaon (Bk), Pune |
| Affiliation | SPPU (Autonomous) | SPPU (Autonomous) | SPPU (Autonomous) |
| NAAC Grade | A+ | A | A |
| NBA Accredited Programmes | 3 (Computer, Mechanical, Civil) | Multiple | Multiple |
| UG BE Total Fees (General) | INR 4,41,140 | Comparable range | Comparable range |
| Hostel Available | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Admission | MHT-CET / JEE Main (CAP) | MHT-CET / JEE Main (CAP) | MHT-CET / JEE Main (CAP) |
VPKBIET holds a stronger NAAC grade (A+) compared to its Pune peers. PCCOE and SCOE benefit from their city-centre locations in Pune, which gives them closer access to the IT and manufacturing recruiter base concentrated in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Hinjewadi. VPKBIET’s Baramati location offers a quieter campus environment with proximity to the Baramati industrial belt. All three colleges follow the same SPPU curriculum and MHT-CET admission route.
VPKBIET FAQs
Ques. Is VPKBIET Baramati NAAC accredited?
Ans. Yes. VPKBIET holds NAAC ’A+’ grade accreditation. Additionally, the Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering programmes are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
Ques. What is the total BE fee at VPKBIET for General Quota students?
Ans. The total BE fee for General Quota students at VPKBIET is INR 4,41,140 for the four-year programme. This applies to all seven engineering branches. Management Quota students pay INR 6,92,996 for the four-year BE programme.
Ques. Which entrance exam is required for BE admission at VPKBIET?
Ans. BE admissions at VPKBIET for 85% of seats (government quota) are through MHT-CET or JEE Main scores, processed via Maharashtra’s Centralized Admission Process (CAP). Management quota seats (15%) are filled directly by the institute. Lateral entry admissions require the MHT-CET Lateral Entry score.
Ques. What is the average placement package at VPKBIET?
Ans. The median salary for VPKBIET’s 2023-24 graduating batch was INR 4.25 LPA as per NIRF-submitted data. The college recorded 356 placements in the 2024-25 season. The highest offer in 2024 reached INR 10.36 LPA.
Ques. Does VPKBIET offer hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes, VPKBIET has on-campus hostel facilities. The institute accommodates a majority of its student body in hostel on campus. Students can apply for hostel allocation at the time of admission.
Ques. Is VPKBIET autonomous or affiliated to a university?
Ans. VPKBIET holds autonomous status and is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune. As an autonomous college, VPKBIET frames its own examination and academic calendar while the degree is awarded by SPPU.
Ques. What ME specialisations are available at VPKBIET?
Ans. VPKBIET offers ME programmes in three specialisations: Structural Engineering, Automation and Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Each specialisation has 18 seats. Admission is through GATE or Maharashtra PGCET scores.
Ques. Are government scholarships available for VPKBIET students?
Ans. Yes. Students from SC, ST, OBC, EBC, NT, and SBC categories can avail the Maharashtra Government Fee Reimbursement scheme, which covers full tuition fees. Central Sector Scholarships, PMSSS for J&K students, and education loan facilitation through the Vidya Lakshmi Portal are also available.
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Vidya Pratishthan’s Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute of Engineering and Technology invites offline application for the admission in B.E. and M.E. programs. Application process is common to both the courses:
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Candidate must have Passed 10+2 or Equivalent from the recognized board. The fee per year for the BE in computer engineering course is INR 90,000 at the Vidya Pratishthan Baramati. Admission to B.E. program is done through the scores obtained in MHT-CET or JEE Main.
Vidya Pratishthan's Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute of Engineering and Technology does not offer a PhD in HR Management.
You need to have at-least 90.7+%ile to get admission in B.tech Biotechnology at VPKBIET Pune.
VPKBIET Pune does not offer Bachelor of Arts course to the students. There are only Engineering related courses offered to the students at UG and PG levels.
Direct admission to Engineering 2nd year is possible through Lateral Entry, for Diploma in Engineering students. You must have a diploma of 3 years in a relevant field for admission through lateral entry.