SIT - Sinhgad Institute of Technology Lonavla Pune Answered Questions

Gaining admission to Sinhad Institute of Technology, Lonavala can be competitive but not impossible, the difficulty depends on the specific programme and the candidate's performance in entrance exams like MHT CET and JEE Main, popular branches like electronics and telecommunication engineering tend to have higher cut off.

Yes admission is open in SIT - Sinhgad Institute of Technology for 2025-26 Academic year. Admission are done through centralised admission process conducted by DTE Maharashtra. Students require minimum marks in 10+2 and valid score in JEE main or mah-cet

You can apply for B.E./B.Tech at SIT - Sinhgad Institute of Technology through a Centralised Admission Process (CAP) conducted through the DTE maharashtra.You must have a valid score in Jee main and minimum marks in the 10+2 .You must select SIT in choice at the time of choice filling in counselling form.

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For MHT-CET (2024):Computer Engineering: Last-round closing percentile was around 77–89%, depending on category.Information Technology: Required around 78–86% in MHT-CET. Electronics & Telecommunication: Cutoff hovered around 80–84% percentile. Mechanical and Civil: Cutoffs were lower; Mechanical closed near 60%, Civil even lower. For JEE Main (AI quota, 2024):Computer Engineering: Closing all-India rank around 13,332–65,348 depending on round and category.Information Technology: Closing rank ranged from 18,441–30,000+.

The MHT CET exam is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. It is conducted for all colleges in Maharashtra, not only for SIT - Sinhgad Institute of Technology. The MHT CET PCB and PCM for admission in 2025 have already been declared on June 17 and June 18, respectively. You can check the cutoff on: SIT - Sinhgad Institute of Technology Cutoff 2025: Check MHTCET Round Wise Cutoff Percentiles. 

Yes, you can get direct admission through the management quota (also known as institute-level seats). Here's the outline:Seat AvailabilityAround 10–15% of total seats (typically 12 per stream) are filled through the management quota after the main counselling rounds. Eligibility RequirementsYou need to have passed 12th grade with Physics, Maths, plus Chemistry/CS/Biology/other related subjects.You must secure at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories in Maharashtra). A non-zero score in MHT-CET or a valid JEE Main score is expected, although management quota can sometimes consider 12th grade marks if seats remain vacant. Direct Admission ProcessAfter state counselling ends, check if any seats are available under management quota.Contact the SIT admission office or an authorised counsellor.Fill out the institute's application form and submit documents (10th, 12th marksheets, CET/JEE score, ID proofs).Pay the required fee or donation for seat confirmation.Once accepted, your seat will be officially confirmed.

When are the semester exam results declared at SIT – Sinhgad Institute of Technology.SIT follows the exam schedule and result timelines set by its affiliating university, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).Internal tests and preliminary exam results (mid-semester) are usually announced within 1–2 weeks of the test dates.Official university semester results (for end-of-semester exams) typically come out 6 to 8 weeks after the exams are completed.You can check the academic calendar or notice board each semester—they publish exact dates before exams begin.

Sinhgad Institute of Technology (SIT), whether located in Lonavala or Narhe/Pune, is a private engineering college run by the Sinhgad Technical Education Society. It's approved by AICTE, recognized by the Government of Maharashtra, and affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University, but it is not a government-run institution.

Yes, it's possible for eligible students to receive a 100% scholarship at SIT!Merit-based awards: Top-performing students can qualify for full tuition waivers provided by the institute, including the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Scholarship (~INR 20,000), plus other merit scholarships. Government scholarships: Central and state schemes (SC/ST/OBC/EBC or income-based) can cover the entire tuition fee, depending on eligibility. Many students who qualify for EBC, OBC, or SC/ST schemes pay just a few thousand or nothing at all.Economic need discounts: If your family income is below INR 8 Lacs per year, scholarship can reduce your tuition by around 40–50%. For SC/ST students, fees can drop to just INR 10,000–15,000 per year.