Pradnya Niketan Education Society’s Nagesh Karajagi Orchid College of Engineering & Technology, Solapur vs KJEI’s Trinity Academy of Engineering, Yewalewadi, Pune

Key facts, side by side

Pradnya Niketan Education Society’s Nagesh Karajagi Orchid College of Engineering & Technology, Solapur

Location
Maharashtra · Private
Think Grads Rating
3.2/5
Last closing rank (General)
43,276

KJEI’s Trinity Academy of Engineering, Yewalewadi, Pune

Location
Maharashtra · Private
Think Grads Rating
3.1/5
Last closing rank (General)
59,967

Side by side, from official records

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Admission and cutoffs

Both colleges admit students through MHT-CET counselling. For round 4 of 2025, Pradnya Niketan Education Society's Nagesh Karajagi Orchid College of Engineering & Technology, Solapur had a General closing percentile range of 68.96 to 83.21 across its programmes. KJEI's Trinity Academy of Engineering, Pune had a General closing percentile range of 58.44 to 86.0 in the same round.

For Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering in the AI quota, the General closing rank at Pradnya Niketan was 45,157, while KJEI's Trinity Academy of Engineering closed at 39,563. For Mechanical Engineering in the AI quota, KJEI's Trinity Academy of Engineering closed at 55,400, and Pradnya Niketan closed at 65,630.

Approvals, accreditation and rankings

Pradnya Niketan Education Society's Nagesh Karajagi Orchid College of Engineering & Technology, Solapur is not UGC recognised and is not accredited by NAAC. KJEI's Trinity Academy of Engineering, Pune is also not UGC recognised and is not accredited by NAAC. Neither college is on the fake list.

The Think Grads Rating for Pradnya Niketan is 3.2 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors for B.Tech Mechanical. KJEI's Trinity Academy of Engineering has a rating of 3.1 out of 5 on the same basis. Neither college has a NIRF rank in the information available to this comparison.

Campus and location

Pradnya Niketan Education Society's Nagesh Karajagi Orchid College of Engineering & Technology, Solapur is located in Solapur, Maharashtra and offers 16 programmes in engineering. KJEI's Trinity Academy of Engineering, Pune is located in Pune, Maharashtra and offers 5 programmes in engineering. Pradnya Niketan's programmes include B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering.

Which one suits you

Pradnya Niketan Education Society's Nagesh Karajagi Orchid College of Engineering & Technology, Solapur suits students who want a wider range of engineering branches, including Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and postgraduate M.Tech courses, and who are comfortable with a total B.Tech cost of 4,64,000 rupees. KJEI's Trinity Academy of Engineering, Pune suits students who prefer Pune as their city and want a focused list of five B.Tech branches, including Computer Engineering and Information Technology.

If your MHT-CET percentile falls near the General closing range shown for each college in round 4 of 2025, use the cutoffs above to compare your chances.

Frequently asked questions

Which college has more B.Tech programmes?

Nagesh Karajagi Orchid offers 16 programmes in total, including several B.Tech branches such as Computer Science and Engineering with 180 seats. Trinity Academy offers 5 programmes, all in engineering branches.

What exam do both colleges accept?

Both colleges admit students through MHT-CET and the MHT-CET counselling process. Check the admission rules for your chosen branch before you apply.

How do the Think Grads Ratings compare?

Nagesh Karajagi Orchid has a Think Grads Rating of 3.2 out of 5. Trinity Academy has a rating of 3.1 out of 5. Both ratings cover 3 of 6 factors for the B.Tech Mechanical course.

What is the total cost at Nagesh Karajagi Orchid?

The total cost of the B.Tech programme at Nagesh Karajagi Orchid is 4,64,000 INR over 48 months, based on 2025 figures. This includes a tuition fee of 1,00,000 INR per year and a development fee of 15,000 INR per year.

Are both colleges UGC recognised?

Neither college is listed as UGC recognised in the records used for this comparison. Verify approval status directly with the college and the regulator before you enrol.

Which college is in a larger city?

Nagesh Karajagi Orchid is in Solapur, and Trinity Academy is in Pune. Choose based on the city you prefer to study and live in.

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