College of Engineering Pune (COEP) is a prestigious institution that admits students through the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH-CET), requiring scores above 160 out of 200 for a better chance of admission. The selection process includes four rounds, emphasizing merit. COEP is well-regarded for its IT and computer engineering programs, with excellent infrastructure and teaching facilities. Faculty comprises over 200 members, 40-50% with PhDs, and maintains a student-faculty ratio of 1:10 to 1:20, providing personalized attention.
The institution employs diverse teaching methods, including video lectures and MOOCs, and requires faculty to hold at least a postgraduate degree. General category students pay approximately INR 90,000 annually, with a 10% expected increase for new intakes. OBC students pay about INR 44,000, while SC students pay around INR 3,000. NRI students face higher fees of approximately 5,000 USD. Hostel fees range from INR 27,000 to 30,000. Scholarships from companies like Schindler and Siemens, as well as government and alumni sources, are available to assist students financially.
In 2018, 271 companies, including Mercedes and Rolls Royce, recruited from COEP, maintaining strong placement rates of 85-90%, despite a slight dip due to COVID-19. Over 200 companies, including Amazon and Microsoft, visit annually. Computer Science/IT branches see placement rates above 90%, with average salary packages of 10-12 LPA, while non-CS/IT branches average 8-9 LPA. The highest package reported was 56 LPA in 2024. Internships, starting in the third year, offer stipends between 35,000 and 150,000 INR per month.
COEP's placement and internship opportunities are comparable to top national institutes. The college provides various scholarships and financial assistance, including government-aided programs like MahaDBT. Tuition fee waivers for economically backward students and educational loans through an SBI tie-up are also available. Recent changes to a deemed university status have increased tuition fees for general category students to around Rs. 1,42,240 annually, while SC/ST/PWD/Orphan students have fees reduced to Rs. 9,510.
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