ENGINEERING COLLEGES
ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra is one of India’s largest hubs for engineering education.
Total Engineering Colleges:
~500+ AICTE-approved institutes (degree level)
Courses Offered:
B.E./B.Tech (Full-time primarily; very limited part-time; distance/online B.Tech is NOT permitted by AICTE for core engineering)
Top Cities (Learning Hubs):
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Kolhapur
Top Engineering Colleges in MAHARASHTRA
| Sr. No. | IIT Name | Abbreviation | Location (State/UT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Institute of Chemical Technology | Mumbai | |
| 2 | College of Engineering Pune (COEP Tech) | Pune | |
| 3 | Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) | Mumbai | |
| 4 | Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University College of Engineering | Pune | |
| 5 | Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management (RCOEM) | Nagpur | |
| 6 | Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT Pune) | Pune | |
| 7 | GH Raisoni College of Engineering (GHRCE) | Nagpur | |
| 8 | Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT) | Mumbai | |
| 9 | Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE) | Nagpur | |
| 10 | Dr DY Patil Institute of Technology | Pune |
Entrance Exams for Engineering in Maharashtra
MHT-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)
MHT-CET
The MHT-CET is conducted annually by the State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra
It is the primary entrance exam for:
- Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)
- Pharmacy (B.Pharm/Pharm.D)
Latest Exam Details of MHT-CET (2026 Pattern)
- Mode: Computer Based Test (Online)
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM Group)
- Total Questions: 150
- Physics – 50
- Chemistry – 50
- Mathematics – 50
- Total Marks: 200
- Physics – 50 marks (1 mark each)
- Chemistry – 50 marks (1 mark each)
- Mathematics – 100 marks (2 marks each)
- Duration:
- PCM Group – 180 Minutes (3 Hours)
- Marking Scheme:
- Physics & Chemistry – 1 mark per correct answer
- Mathematics – 2 marks per correct answer
- No Negative Marking
- Syllabus Weightage:
- 20% Class 11
- 80% Class 12 (Maharashtra State Board aligned)
Eligibility Criteria (Latest)
- Must have passed 10+2 (HSC) or equivalent
- Subjects: Physics, Mathematics + Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical subject
- Minimum Marks:
- 45% (General Category)
- 40% (Reserved Categories – Maharashtra)
Engineering Seat Intake in Maharashtra:
| Category | Approx. Intake |
|---|---|
| Government & Aided Colleges | ~40,000+ |
| Private Unaided Colleges | ~90,000+ |
| Total Engineering Seats | ~1.2 – 1.3 Lakh Seats |
Major Engineering Education Cities in Maharashtra
- Mumbai – IIT Bombay, VJTI, SPIT
- Pune – COEP, VIT, MIT-WPU, DY Patil
- Nagpur – VNIT, RCOEM, YCCE
- Nashik, Aurangabad, Kolhapur – Growing engineering hubs
Mumbai & Pune are considered major “Learning & Corporate Centers” due to IT, Finance, Automobile & Manufacturing industries.