Does College of Engineering, Pune give lateral entry to diploma holders of other states? What is the eligibility criteria?

COEP is cheaper with tuition fees of INR 1.1 Lacs - INR 5.03 lakh, and has a stronger name and alumni network. VIT Pune has higher fees of INR 7 Lacs but a lower cutoff. If you can get COEP, most students take it. If not, VIT is a safe private choice.

COEP NIRF Ranking 2026 has not been released yet. Hence, according to the COEP NIRF Ranking 2025, the institute ranks at #90 in the Engineering category.  Students can check the table below to know the institute's ranks in different categories. 

COEP has been ranked by various national ranking bodies. As per the India Today Ranking 2026, the institute has been ranked #13 under the Engineering category. According to the IIRF Ranking 2026, the institute has been ranked #26 in the aforementioned category.  Moreover, as per COEP NIRF

COEP Tech. University allots hostel to BTech/ BPlan students based on their merit. For BTech, MHT-CET for Maharashtra and JEE Main for All India category candidates is considered. MHT-CET scores are required for BPlan. Students also provide room preference once they are allotted hostel. 

COEP Technological University, formerly College of Engineering Pune, is one of India's the oldest engineering institutes, established in 1854. While the College of Engineering Pune is widely accepted as Tier 1, it isn't strictly labelled "Tier 1," since the term itself isn't an official classificati