Updated on Jan 27, 2026 16:11 IST
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Tasbiya KhanSenior Executive

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Courses

Maharashtra has about 16 top ranked private Engineering colleges. The top ranked colleges are Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, MIT WPU, Bharati Vidyapeeths College of Engineering, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology, Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune, etc. These colleges are renowned for high NAAC and NBA accreditation. Most are affiliated with state universities like Savitribai Phule Pune University or Mumbai University, with many enjoying academic autonomy.

Admission into top ranked private Engineering colleges in India usually based on entrance exam scores basis like JEE Main, MHT CET, etc.

For detailed information on the Maharashtra private Engineering colleges, read the content below –

Key Highlights of the Top Private Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra 2026

Candidates can see the table below for the key highlights of the top private Engineering colleges in Maharashtra including total no. of colleges, annual fee structure of top colleges, top specialisations offered with accepted entrance exams in best private engineering colleges in Maharashtra –

Particulars

Statistics

Total no. of private Engineering colleges in Maharashtra

16 colleges

Annual Fee structure of top private Engineering colleges in Maharashtra

INR 1-2 lakh: 1 college

INR 3-5 lakh: 3 colleges

INR > 5 lakh: 11 colleges

Top ranked Maharashtra private Engineering colleges

·       Symbiosis Institute of Technology

·       Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology

·       MIT WPU

·       Bharati Vidyapeeths College of Engineering, etc.

Top Engineering specialisations offered in private Maharashtra colleges

·       CSE

·       Food Technology

·       Cyber Security

·       Mechanical Engineering, etc.

Accepted entrance exams

JEE Main, MHT CET, etc.

Source: Official site and may vary.

NIRF Ranking 2025 of Top Private Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra

Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International is the top ranked pivate Engineering college in Maharashtra as per NIRF ranking 2025. Listed below are the top 10 private engineering colleges in Maharashtra-

Top Colleges

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

NIRF 2025

Symbiosis International Ranking

NA

NA

46

Source: Official NIRF site and may vary.

Eligibility Criteria of Private Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra

To get admission in BTech or MTech courses in private colleges in Maharashtra, candidates should follow the certain eligibility criteria, which are mentioned below –

  • Candidates must pass Class 12 from a recognized boards in subjects like PCM
  • For admission, usually 50-60% aggregate marks are required by colleges
  • Most of the private colleges accept admission based entrance exam scores like JEE Main, MHT CET, etc.

Source: Official site and may vary.  

Entrance Exams Accepted in Maharashtra Private Engineering Colleges 2026

Listed below are the accepted entrance exams in the top private Engineering colleges in Maharashtra with their schedule and cutoff predictor -

Exams

Schedule

Exam Cutoff Predictor

JEE Main 2026 Exam

JEE Main Schedule

JEE Main Cutoff Predictor

MHT CET 2026 PCM Exam

MHT CET Schedule

MHT CET Cutoff Predictor

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra

The top private Engineering colleges in Maharashtra include Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International, Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, MIT WPU, etc., known for their quality education with modern infrastructure and experienced faculty. Admission are mainly based on JEE Main and MHT CET entrance exam score basis.

Candidates can see the table below for the top private engineering colleges in Maharashtra with their tuition fees and NIRF ranking 2025 -

Top Colleges

Tuition Fee

NIRF Ranking 2025

Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International Courses

INR 16 lakh

46

Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology Courses

INR 6.19 lakh

101-150

MIT WPU Admission

INR 16.40 lakh

101-150

Bharati Vidyapeeths College of Engineering Courses

INR 3.48 lakh

151-200

Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology Courses

INR 4.42 lakh

151-200

Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune Courses

INR 4.63 lakh

151-200

Source: Official site and may vary.

For detailed information, click on the top private Engineering colleges in India.

Highest salary Offered by Maharashtra Private Engineering Colleges

The top private colleges for Engineering in Maharashtra include Bharati Vidyapeeths College of Engineering, Army Institute of Technology, Cummins College of Engineering for Women have lower tuition fees as compared to highest average salary offered, making it the great ROI of the top colleges.

Candidates can check the ROI of each college by comparing tuition fees and average salary -

Top Colleges

Tuition Fee

Average Placement Salary

Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology Placement

INR 6.19 lakh

INR 6.40 LPA

 Bharati Vidyapeeths College of Engineering Placement

INR 3.48 lakh

INR 5.38 LPA

Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering Placement

INR 5.57 lakh

INR 5 LPA

Army Institute of Technology Placement

INR 6.76 lakh

INR 12 LPA

Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune Placement

INR 6.70 lakh

INR 8 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary. 

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra: Comparison 2026

Listed below is the comparison of the top private Engineering colleges in Maharashtra with other colleges –

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Location

Total Fees

Rating

Ownership

Specialization

Exams Accepted

46
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International, Pune
4.0

Placements

3.5

Infrastructure

4.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

4.5

Value for Money

3.6

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(130)
Fees: 16.00 Lakh
9
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
22
The Week ' 25
10
Outlook ' 25
101-150
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology
3.9

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

3.7

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

3.9

Value for Money

3.8

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(400)
Fees: 6.19 Lakh
Salary : 6.40 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
113
Times ' 23
75
The Week ' 25
51
Outlook ' 25
101-150
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
MIT-WPU
4.0

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(675)
Fees: 16.40 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
31
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 25
151-200
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Bharati Vidyapeeths College of Engineering
4.2

Placements

4.2

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.8

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

3.8

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(5)
Fees: 3.48 Lakh
Salary : 5.38 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 25
151-200
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology
4.2

Placements

4.3

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.0

Value for Money

4.3

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(269)
Fees: 4.42 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 25
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Commonly asked questions
On Top Private Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Courses
Q:   How many top ranked private Engineering colleges in Maharashtra?
A: 

Maharashtra has about 16 top ranked private Engineering colleges ranked under NIRF ranking 2025. Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International, emerged to be as the top ranked private Engineering colleges in Maharashtra followed by other top colleges like Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology and MIT WPU.

JEE Main and MHT CET are the most accepting entrance exams in the top private Engineering colleges in Maharashtra.

Q:   Which is the top private Engineering college in Maharashtra?
A: 

Symbiosis International is the only top ranked private Engineering college in Maharashtra as per NIRF ranking 2025 followed by other top colleges like Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology and MIT WPU.

Top Colleges

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

NIRF 2025

Symbiosis International Ranking

NA

NA

46

Source: Official NIRF site and may vary.

Q:   Which private Engineering college in Maharashtra is best for CSE course?
A: 

There are about 11 ranked private Engineering college in Maharashtra offering CSE course. Some of them are mentioned below with their tuition fees –

Top CSE Colleges

Tuition Fee

Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International

INR 16 lakh

Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology

INR 6.19 lakh

MIT WPU

INR 16.40 lakh

Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology

INR 4.42 lakh

Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune

INR 4.63 lakh

Source: Official NIRF site and may vary.

Q:   Are scholarships available in private engineering colleges in Maharashtra?
A: 

Hi,  
Yes, scholarships are available both in government, need-based, and private or corporate sector. Top options include Maharashtra State Government scholarships, merit-based tuition fee relaxation, and specific programs for girls, minorities or SC or ST or OBC candidates.


Source: External site and may vary.

 

 

151-200
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune
4.1

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.0

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(396)
Fees: 4.63 Lakh
71
India Today ' 25
111
Times ' 23
79
The Week ' 25
63
Outlook ' 25
151-200
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Ramdeobaba University
4.0

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

3.9

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(431)
Fees: 9.57 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 25
151-200
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagar Yuwak Shikshan Sanstha
3.9

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(409)
Fees: 5.57 Lakh
Salary : 5.00 Lakh
99
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 25
201-300
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
ADYPU - Ajeenkya DY Patil University
4.0

Placements

3.6

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(109)
Fees: 1.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 25
201-300
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Army Institute of Technology
4.1

Placements

4.4

Infrastructure

3.9

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(317)
Fees: 7.45 Lakh
Salary : 12.00 Lakh
27
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
14
The Week ' 25
104
Outlook ' 25
201-300
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur
4.0

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(469)
Fees: 6.81 Lakh
83
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
107
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 25
201-300
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune
4.2

Placements

4.5

Infrastructure

3.9

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(95)
Fees: 6.70 Lakh
Salary : 8.00 Lakh
34
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
25
The Week ' 25
32
Outlook ' 25
201-300
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
MIT ADTU Pune - Art Design & Technology University
4.3

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.4

Crowd & Campus Life

4.5

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(836)
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 25
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Commonly asked questions
On Top Private Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Courses
Q:   What are the top MHT CET accepting private Engineering College in Maharashtra?
A: 

There are about 13 top ranked MHT CET accepting private Engineering colleges in Maharashtra. Some of them are mentioned below with their tuition fees –

Top Colleges

Tuition Fee

Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology

INR 6.19 lakh

MIT WPU

INR 16.40 lakh

Bharati Vidyapeeths College of Engineering

INR 3.48 lakh

Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology

INR 4.42 lakh

Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune

INR 4.63 lakh

Source: Official NIRF site and may vary.

Q:   Are private engineering colleges in Maharashtra AICTE approved?
A: 

Yes, most of the top private engineering colleges in Maharashtra are approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). They are also affiliated to recognised universities such as Savitribai Phule Pune University, Mumbai University, or are deemed-to-be universities.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for admission to private engineering colleges in Maharashtra?
A: 

For admission to the top private engineering colleges in Maharashtra, candidates must have Class 12 degree with an aggregate of 50-60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology. They must have clear an entrance exam like JEE Main, MHT CET, etc.

201-300
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai
4.2

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.5

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

3.4

Course Support

0.0
(303)
Fees: 9.20 Lakh
Salary : 6.40 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 25
201-300
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering
4.1

Placements

4.3

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

3.9

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(263)
Fees: 6.12 Lakh
69
India Today ' 25
14
Times ' 23
235
The Week ' 25
37
Outlook ' 25
201-300
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering
4.1

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(201)
Fees: 7.95 Lakh
Salary : 8.10 Lakh
7
India Today ' 25
11
Times ' 23
11
The Week ' 25
120
Outlook ' 25
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