What is the difference between these colleges, VIT Pune and VU Pune?

this one is actually a bit confusing because VIT Pune and VU (Vishwakarma University) are essentially the same institution under different branding.

VIT Pune = Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune (the original college name, an autonomous engineering college affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University). it recently received university status and is now referred to as Vishwakarma University in some contexts.

so if someone is comparing "VIT Pune" vs "Vishwakarma University Pune" — they're comparing the same college pre and post university status grant. they're not two separate colleges.

if you're asking about the difference after the university status:

• same campus, same faculty, same infrastructure
• as a university now, VU/VIT Pune can offer more programs and has more autonomy in curriculum
• branding may differ across different admission years/materials
• placements and reputation remain the same ongoing trajectory

if however you're comparing VIT Pune (Vishwakarma) with VIT Vellore's Pune campus — those are completely different institutions. VIT Vellore is a much more established and reputed college for CSE/ECE. don't confuse the two!