My Take on PICT Pune Admission For B. Tech 2026: Cutoff, CAP Dates, Process and Fees

PICT Pune has consistently been one of the most competitive engineering colleges in Maharashtra, with top B.Tech branches closing at extremely high MHT CET percentiles and JEE Main ranks every year. While researching PICT Pune admission for 2026, I realised that most information is scattered across the State CET Cell brochure, PICT admission notices, and multiple counselling updates, making it difficult to get a complete picture in one place.

In this article, I have brought together everything you need to know about PICT Pune admission 2026, including the admission process, eligibility, CAP schedule, branch-wise MHT CET and JEE Main cutoffs, Institute-Level (Management) Quota, fee structure, scholarships, login process, and spot admissions. Wherever the official 2026 details are not yet available, I have clearly mentioned that and relied on the latest official information instead of making assumptions, so you can plan your admission with confidence.

What I Will Cover in This Blog?

• PICT Pune admission for B.Tech process and eligibility criteria
• The full CAP schedule and admission dates for 2026
• How the PICT Pune login process works
• MHT-CET and JEE Main cutoff, branch by branch
• Branch-wise seats and the CAP vs Institute quota split
• Whether PICT Pune has a management quota
• The B.Tech fee structure for 2026-27
• The PICT Pune spot round and vacant-seat process
• Scholarships that can cut your PICT Pune fees

What I Found About PICT Pune Admission Process

PICT does not conduct its own entrance exam or interview for B.Tech admission. I found that every seat is filled on merit. Admission happens either through the Maharashtra CET Cell’s Centralised Admission Process (CAP) or through PICT’s own Institute-Level round, which runs after CAP ends. Here is the PICT Pune admission process I traced, in order.

• Candidates appear for MHT-CET 2026 PCM, or qualify through JEE Main.
• The State CET Cell opens CAP registration, where candidates upload marksheets and CET or JEE Main scorecards.
• The CET Cell publishes a merit list and runs CAP option filling, where candidates list PICT Pune along with preferred branches.
• Seats are allotted across four CAP rounds. Roughly 80 per cent of PICT’s B.Tech intake is filled this way.
• The remaining seats, PICT’s Institute Level or management quota, are filled directly by PICT once all four CAP rounds are over.

PICT Pune’s CAP institute code is 06271. I cross-checked this against the State CET Cell’s own CAP allotment records, so it is safe to use during option filling.

PICT Pune Admission: B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility rules for PICT Pune admission are not set by the college itself. They come from the State CET Cell’s Information Brochure for Admission to Under Graduate and Post Graduate Technical Courses, and PICT’s own admission FAQ confirms it simply follows this brochure. I read the eligibility clause directly, and here is what it says for First Year Engineering and Technology.

Candidature	Qualification required	Minimum aggregate
Maharashtra State, Open or General	10+2 with Physics and Maths compulsory, plus Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, IT, Electronics or a similar subject, with a non-zero score in PCM MHT-CET 2026	45%
Maharashtra State, Reserved category, EWS or PWD	Same subject combination as above	40%
All India candidature, through JEE Main	Same subject combination, with a non-zero positive JEE Main B.E./B.Tech score, or a non-zero PCM MHT-CET score	45% (40% for reserved, EWS and PWD candidates)
NRI, OCI, PIO or Foreign National	Same subject combination	45%

PICT Pune Admission Dates 2026: The CAP Schedule I Pulled From CET Cell

The State CET Cell revises this schedule from time to time, and I am using the latest version, including this week’s registration extension. Registration closed on 19 July. Treat every date below as provisional, since the Cell has said the schedule can change and will post updates on cetcell.mahacet.org.

Activity	Date (2026)
CAP registration and document upload	2 to 19 July
Document verification and confirmation	3 to 20 July
Provisional merit list	22 July
Grievance window	23 to 25 July
Final merit list	27 July
CAP Round I option form	28 to 30 July
CAP Round I provisional allotment	2 August
CAP Round I seat acceptance and reporting	3 to 5 August
CAP Round II option form	7 to 9 August
CAP Round II provisional allotment	12 August
CAP Round II seat acceptance and reporting	13 to 17 August
CAP Round III option form	19 to 21 August
CAP Round III provisional allotment	24 August
CAP Round III seat acceptance and reporting	25 to 27 August
CAP Round IV option form	29 to 31 August
CAP Round IV provisional allotment	3 September
CAP Round IV seat acceptance and reporting	4 to 7 September
Institute Level (management quota) option form	3 August to 7 September
Institute Quota and vacant-seat admissions	8 to 15 September
Last date to cancel a seat with full fee refund	13 September
Cutoff date for all admissions, AY 2026-27	15 September

How the PICT Pune Login Process Works

There is no separate PICT login for admission through the Maharashtra CAP process. Candidates must complete all CAP-related activities using the login created on the State CET Cell CAP portal during registration.

This single login is used for:

• CAP registration
• Option form filling
• Seat allotment and acceptance
• Document verification and grievance submission

However, the process is different for Institute Level and Management Quota admissions. Candidates applying under the Management Quota, NRI, OCI, PIO, or CIWGC categories must submit their applications through the PICT admission portal available on the institute’s official website, as these admissions are conducted directly by the college rather than through the CAP portal.

Also Check: PICT Pune Fees

PICT Pune Cutoff 2025: MHT-CET Percentile I Found, Branch by Branch

PICT has not released the 2026 cutoff yet, as the MHT CET CAP counselling process for this admission cycle is still underway. Until the official cutoff is announced, applicants can refer to the 2025 closing percentiles to estimate the level of competition for admission. The table below shows the Round 1 and final round closing percentiles for General (Open) Maharashtra State candidates across some of the most sought-after B.Tech branches at PICT.

Branch	Round 1 closing percentile (2025)	Final round closing percentile (2025)
Computer Engineering	99.71	99.71
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	99.62	99.61
Information Technology	99.60	99.55
Electronics and Computer Engineering	99.58	99.42
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering	99.30	99.26

PICT Pune JEE Main Cutoff 2025

Apart from MHT CET, PICT also accepts JEE Main scores for B.Tech admission through the Maharashtra CAP process under the All India category. In 2025, among all programmes, Computer Engineering remained the most competitive branch, closing at an All India Rank (AIR) of 11,851 in the final round. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and Information Technology also witnessed strong demand, with closing ranks below 14,000. The table below presents the 2025 JEE Main closing ranks for PICT Pune under the All India category, giving candidates a clear idea of the competition across different B.Tech branches.

B.Tech Course	Round 1 Closing Rank (2025)	Last Round Closing Rank (2025)
Computer Engineering	7,720	11,851
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	8,494	12,062
Information Technology	9,421	13,544
Electronics and Computer Engineering	10,376	15,307
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering	14,457	20,598

PICT JEE Mains Cutoff Trend (Round 4 Closing Rank)

The table below compares the final-round JEE Main closing ranks over the last three admission cycles.

Course	2023	2024	2025
Computer Engineering	8,539	10,806	11,851
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	10,357	12,765	12,062
Information Technology	10,504	13,237	13,544
Electronics and Computer Engineering	11,895	14,386	15,307
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering	18,365	19,181	20,598

PICT Pune MHT CET Cutoff vs JEE Main Cutoff

Many candidates compare the PICT Pune MHT CET cutoff with the PICT Pune JEE Main cutoff before filling their CAP option form. While the MHT CET cutoff is published in the form of closing percentiles for Maharashtra State candidates, the JEE Main cutoff is released as closing All India Ranks (AIR) for the All India category. Both admission routes are conducted through the Maharashtra CAP process, and the level of competition remains high for popular branches such as Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.

PICT Pune Branch-Wise Seats: CAP vs Institute Quota

PICT admits roughly 900 students into B.Tech every year, spread across five branches. About 80 percent of every branch’s intake goes through CAP, and PICT fills the rest directly as Institute Level seats. AI and Data Science and Electronics and Computer Engineering are newer branches, and their intake is still provisional.

Branch	Total seats	CAP seats (80%)	Institute Level seats (20%)
Computer Engineering	240	192	48
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering	240	192	48
Information Technology	180	144	36
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	120 (provisional)	96	24
Electronics and Computer Engineering	120 (provisional)	96	24

Does PICT Pune Have a Management Quota?

Yes, PICT Pune offers a Management Quota, which the institute officially refers to as the Institute Level Quota. These seats account for around 20% of the approved B.Tech intake in each branch.

It is important to note that the Institute Level Quota is not a separate or unregulated admission process. As per PICT’s admission guidelines, admissions under the Institute Level (Management Quota) begin only after the completion of all four CAP rounds conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell.

This PICT Pune Admission process also includes seats under the NRI, OCI, PIO, CIWGC, and Foreign National (FN) categories. In line with State CET Cell regulations, all Institute Level seats must be filled through a transparent, merit-based admission process.

Candidates interested in applying under the Management Quota must submit their applications through the PICT admission portal on the institute’s official website after CAP Round IV concludes. The institute then publishes the provisional and final merit lists on its website and notice board before completing the admission process.

PICT Pune Course Admissions: Fee Structure for B.Tech 2026-27

PICT has not yet announced the B.Tech fee structure for the 2026–27 academic session. Until the Fee Regulating Authority (FRA) releases the revised fees, candidates can refer to the 2025–26 approved fee structure as the latest official benchmark. Based on the fee revisions seen across Maharashtra engineering colleges in recent years, the 2026–27 first-year fee is expected to remain around ₹1.35 lakh–₹1.40 lakh for CAP admissions, although the final amount will depend on FRA approval. As per the Maharashtra State CET Cell’s admission rules, students who cancel their admission before the prescribed deadline are eligible for a refund after a ₹1,000 processing deduction. If the admission is cancelled after the deadline, only the refundable caution deposit is returned, subject to the applicable refund policy.

Quota or category	First-year fee	Refundable caution deposit
General or Open, Maharashtra (CAP)	Rs 1,32,570	Rs 5,000
Outside Maharashtra State (CAP)	Rs 1,33,070	Rs 5,000
Management or Institute Level quota	Rs 2,12,070	Rs 5,000
NRI, OCI, PIO or FN quota	Rs 2,12,570	Rs 5,000

PICT Pune Spot Round and Vacant Seats After CAP

Many students search for terms like PICT spot round or PICT Pune spot round while looking for admission opportunities after the CAP rounds. However, the Maharashtra State CET Cell does not conduct an official “spot round.” In the case of PICT, this usually refers to the Institute Level admission process, which begins after the completion of CAP Round IV.

During this stage, any seats that remain vacant after the CAP counselling process are filled according to the admission guidelines issued by the State CET Cell. Initially, vacant seats are offered to eligible candidates from the same reservation category. If seats still remain unfilled, the institute fills them strictly based on merit. Preference for spot round at PICT Pune is generally given in the following order:

• Maharashtra State candidates
• All India candidates
• NRI, OCI, PIO, CIWGC, or Foreign National (FN) candidates (where approved)

Scholarships That Can Lower Your PICT Pune Fees

Several Central and Maharashtra Government scholarship schemes can significantly reduce the cost of pursuing a B.Tech at PICT. Most of these scholarships are offered through the MahaDBT portal and are available to eligible students based on their category, family income, and mode of admission. In many cases, students receive substantial fee reimbursement, lowering their effective annual fee. Some of the major scholarship schemes available to PICT students include:

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefit
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojana	Open, EWS, and SEBC students admitted through CAP who meet the prescribed income criteria	Covers 50% of the tuition fee
Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	Eligible SC and ST students as per the scheme guidelines	Reimburses up to 100% of the approved tuition and examination fees
Post-Matric Scholarship and Tuition Fee Waiver (OBC)	Eligible OBC students meeting the prescribed income criteria	Tuition fee reimbursement and examination fee waiver, subject to scheme norms

Students must apply through the MahaDBT portal within the application window announced for the respective academic year. Applicants seeking admission under the Management (Institute Level) Quota, NRI, OCI, PIO, CIWGC, or Foreign National categories should carefully verify their eligibility, as some Maharashtra Government scholarship schemes are available only to students admitted through the CAP process.

Conclusion

Admission to PICT Pune through the Maharashtra CAP process primarily depends on your MHT CET or JEE Main percentile and your preferences during counselling. The 2025 cutoff trends show that Computer Engineering remained highly competitive throughout the admission process, while some other branches, such as Electronics and Computer Engineering, witnessed a slight decline in closing percentiles in the later CAP rounds.

If your percentile is below the expected cutoff for your preferred branch, you can also consider applying through the Institute Level (Management) Quota. These admissions begin after the completion of CAP Round IV and are conducted by PICT through a transparent, merit-based process in accordance with State CET Cell guidelines. Before filling your CAP option form, it is advisable to use the CollegeYaar MHT CET College Predictor to estimate your admission chances based on your expected percentile. This can help you make informed decisions while selecting colleges and branches during the counselling process.od idea to verify the latest fee structure on the institute’s official website, as fees may be revised every academic year.est package number.