Why Pune is emerging as a sought after destination for BTech?

Pune, also known as the Oxford of East, has been known as the educational capital of the country. Home to a large number of educational institutes, Pune now has also emerged as the leading ‘Green’ Technology Hub in India (headquarter of companies like Praj and Suzlon). Also the seventh-largest metropolitan economy with sixth-highest per capita income in the country, Pune also enjoys proximity to the country’s financial capital Mumbai.

All these factors put together make Pune a prime destination for business as well as career opportunities for many.

Location Benefits of Pune

Pune has a huge population of millennials, which is concentrated in the upcoming areas, making it an attractive market for startups. The existence of a supportive ecosystem, proximity to potential financiers and mentors, the presence of a huge customer base and the geographic advantage has led to the emergence of Pune as one of the biggest start-up hubs in the state. Pune is close to Mumbai that has been ranked 1 in terms of start-up registration in India and has 3^rd largest start-up base in India. Pune has approximately 115 private and 13 government colleges with a total capacity of 1.25 lakh.

Pune is a vibrant city located just 75 kms away from India’s economic capital: Mumbai. Great climate, lively nightlife and strong infrastructure makes it as one of the favorite destination for start-ups and technologists.

Reasons to Study BTech in Pune

Emerging as one of the prime Tech hubs and home to a large number of colleges offering Engineering courses, Pune becomes an obvious choice for students planning to pursue BTech. These colleges offer almost all the relevant specialisations in BTech and are among the top-rated colleges in the country. Here is a list of nine Pune-based colleges/universities that made it to the NIRF rankings 2020 for Engineering category:

Some of the top multinational companies that are located in Pune and are constantly growing their base of technology-related workforce are shown below:

BTech Placement Trends in Pune

BTech graduates from any domain are in high demand in Pune given the huge base of tech companies in the city as well as Mumbai. BTech Colleges in Pune offer quality education and are known for their high placement record.

Here’s how the overall salary trends of the BTech colleges in Pune during 2019-2020 placement drives:

All these factors together make Pune a sought-after destination for not just Indian but also foreign students to pursue a course in BTech. A complete learning and earning experience.