Pillai College Of Engineering
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About Pillai College Of Engineering
Pillai College Of Engineering is a private college in New Panvel Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is approved by AICTE.
It offers 14 programs, including B.Tech (6), M.Tech (4), PhD (4). NAAC has accredited it with grade A+ (CGPA 3.30).
Admission is through official counselling for MHT CET. In MHT CET 2025, General-category closing ranks ranged from 9,328 to 33,712.
Pillai College Of Engineering is a private, autonomous engineering college in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, affiliated to the University of Mumbai12. It holds AICTE approval and a NAAC A+ grade3.
Pillai College Of Engineering (PCE) was established in 19994. Its undergraduate programmes run for 48 months and include Automobile Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering. The college also lists M.Tech and Ph.D. programmes in several of these fields.
Cutoffs for MHT-CET are available for 2025. In round 4, the general-category all-India quota closing rank for Computer Engineering was 11,7785. For Information Technology the same quota closed at 14,3776. The college has stated that from the Academic Year 2026-27 onwards it will not participate in the admission counselling/CAP rounds conducted by the State CET Cell7.
On recognition, the NAAC record shows grade A+ with a CGPA of 3.3, valid from 2020-01-088. NBA accreditation has been granted for 3 years to the UG Engineering Programs offered by PCE9. The college lists NIRF Innovation Ranking 2023 among its achievements10.
The campus is at Plot No. 10, Sector 16, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai, pincode 41020611. It is set on 7 acres, and the college has an enrollment of about 2700+ students1213.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Automobile Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Computer Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Electronics and Computer Science | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| M.Tech Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| M.Tech Electronics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| M.Tech Information Technology | — | — | — |
| M.Tech Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| PhD Ph.D. Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| PhD Ph.D. Electronics Engineering | — | — | — |
| PhD Ph.D. Information Technology | — | — | — |
| PhD Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
Courses and fees
Pillai College Of Engineering offers six undergraduate engineering programmes, each with a duration of 48 months: Automobile Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering. The first year includes Applied Science and Mathematics, which runs for 12 months.
For postgraduate study, the college lists Computer Engineering (Masters) with a duration of 24 months, along with M.Tech programmes in Computer Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering. Doctoral options include Ph.D. programmes in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering; the Computer Engineering (Ph.D.) programme has a duration of 36 months. In all, the college has 24 programme entries.
The college is private and self-financing, as per the AICTE record for 2025. For current fee details, please check the official admission notice of the college or the fee structure published by the relevant authorities.
Admission
Admission to engineering programmes at this college has so far been linked to MHT-CET, and cutoff information for the college comes from the MHT-CET counselling1. The 2025 closing ranks cover the all-India (AI) and state-level (SL) quotas, with separate figures for general, female and minority pools234.
An important change has been announced. From the Academic Year 2026-27 onwards, the college will not participate in the admission counselling/CAP rounds conducted by the State CET Cell5. If you are planning to apply for 2026-27 or later, you should confirm the revised admission process directly with the college before making any decisions.
The college can be contacted by email at pce@mes.ac.in6 or by phone on 88188288377. It is advisable to rely on the official admission notice for eligibility, dates and documents.
Latest cutoffs
In MHT CET 2025 round 4, the closing rank for B.Tech Automobile Engineering at Pillai College Of Engineering was 26,250 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).1 In MHT CET 2025 round 4, the closing rank for B.Tech Information Technology was 14,377 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).2 In MHT CET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech Electronics and Computer Science was 15,158 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).3
In MHT CET 2025 round 2, the closing rank for B.Tech Computer Engineering was 9,328 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).4 In MHT CET 2025 round 2, the closing rank for B.Tech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering was 24,277 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).5 In MHT CET 2025 round 1, the closing rank for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering was 31,283 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).6
| Exam | Round | Program | Category | Opening | Closing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHT CET 2025 | 4 | B.Tech Automobile Engineering | General · AI · gender-neutral | — | 26,250 | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (MHT-CET CAP) Verified |
| MHT CET 2025 | 4 | B.Tech Information Technology | General · AI · gender-neutral | — | 14,377 | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (MHT-CET CAP) Verified |
| MHT CET 2025 | 3 | B.Tech Electronics and Computer Science | General · AI · gender-neutral | — | 15,158 | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (MHT-CET CAP) Verified |
| MHT CET 2025 | 2 | B.Tech Computer Engineering | General · AI · gender-neutral | — | 9,328 | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (MHT-CET CAP) Verified |
| MHT CET 2025 | 2 | B.Tech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | General · AI · gender-neutral | — | 24,277 | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (MHT-CET CAP) Verified |
| MHT CET 2025 | 1 | B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | General · AI · gender-neutral | — | 31,283 | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (MHT-CET CAP) Verified |
Cutoff trends
The cutoffs below are from MHT-CET 2025, round 4, for the general category. In the all-India quota, Computer Engineering closed at rank 11,778 and Information Technology at 14,377, while Automobile Engineering closed at 26,250123.
In the state-level quota with a gender-neutral pool, Computer Engineering closed at rank 24,210 and Information Technology at 28,99945. Electronics and Computer Science closed at 36,825, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at 52,116, Mechanical Engineering at 65,849 and Automobile Engineering at 87,3966789.
For the female pool in the state-level quota, Computer Engineering closed at 24,807, Information Technology at 28,386, Electronics and Computer Science at 36,778, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at 50,640 and Automobile Engineering at 119,7281011121314. In the minority category, Computer Engineering closed at 62,30415. Closing ranks change from year to year, so treat these as a guide and not a prediction.
Placements
Pillai College Of Engineering has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Accreditation
Pillai College Of Engineering holds NAAC accreditation with grade A+, valid from 8 January 2020 to further notice.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A+ (3.3) | Jan 2020 – … | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
Pillai College Of Engineering is approved by AICTE, and its approval status is valid. The AICTE record is for the academic year 2025 and lists the institution as Private-Self Financing. The college is affiliated to the University of Mumbai1. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.
It holds a NAAC accreditation with grade A+ and a CGPA of 3.3, valid from 2020-01-082. NBA accreditation was granted for 3 years to the UG Engineering Programs, covering Automobile Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering, up to 30th June, 202534. The college has also made its mandatory disclosure.
To verify these yourself, search for the college in the list of approved institutions on the AICTE website, check the accreditation status list on the NAAC website, and look at the list of fake universities on the UGC website. You can also check the affiliation with the University of Mumbai.
Contact and location
- Address
- Dr.K.M.Vasudevan Pillai Campus, Sector 16, New Panvel , Navi Mumbai,New Panvel Navi Mumbai,Maharashtra,410206
- PIN code
- 410206
- District
- New Panvel Navi Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Official website
- pce.ac.in
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Private
- Affiliated to
- University of Mumbai
- AICTE ID
- 1-44642834552
- AISHE code
- C-33505
How to reach
Campus and hostel
The campus is on 7 acres in Sector 16, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai12. The college has an enrollment of about 2700+ students3. Campus facilities include fast Wifi connection and social areas45.
For hostel living, there is a hostel canteen offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, and annual meal plans are available67. Single bed rooms with AC are available upon request8. The hostel has 24/7 security personnel and CCTV, and a daily cleaning service is available910.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pillai College Of Engineering a government or private college?
It is a private college, and the AICTE record lists it as Private-Self Financing. It is also described as autonomous and is affiliated to the University of Mumbai1.
When was the college established?
Is the college approved by AICTE?
Yes. The approval status is valid, and AICTE is the approving body. The AICTE record is for the academic year 2025.
What is the NAAC grade of the college?
Which undergraduate courses are offered?
The 48-month undergraduate programmes are Automobile Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering.
Does the college offer M.Tech or Ph.D. programmes?
Yes. M.Tech programmes are listed in Computer Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering, and Ph.D. programmes are listed in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering.
What was the MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for Computer Engineering?
Will the college take part in CAP rounds in the future?
The college has stated that from the Academic Year 2026-27 onwards it will not participate in the admission counselling/CAP rounds conducted by the State CET Cell. Please confirm the new process with the college1.