TSSMS’s Pd. Vasantdada Patil Institute of Technology, Bavdhan, Pune vs Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar
Key facts, side by side
TSSMS’s Pd. Vasantdada Patil Institute of Technology, Bavdhan, Pune
- Location
- Maharashtra · Private
- Think Grads Rating
- 3.0/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 61,907
Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar
- Location
- Maharashtra · Private
- Think Grads Rating
- 3.8/5
- NAAC grade
- A+ · Jan 2028
- Last closing rank (General)
- 65,369
Side by side, from official records
| TSSMS’s Pd. Vasantdada Patil Institute of Technology, Bavdhan, Pune | Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar | |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC grade | — | A+ · Jan 2028 |
| Last closing rank (General) | 61,907 | 65,369 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges accept MHT-CET scores through the MHT-CET counselling process. In round 4 of 2025, PVPIT's General category closing percentiles ranged from 57.82 to 89.68. In the same round, SCE's General closing percentiles ranged from 58.44 to 86.97.
For Computer Engineering in the AI quota, PVPIT's General closing rank was 27,078, while SCE's was 23,600. For Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) in the AI quota, PVPIT's General closing rank was 30,541 and SCE's was 36,437. All figures are from round 4 of 2025 for the General category.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
SCE holds a NAAC grade of A+ with a score of 3.46, valid from 24 January 2023 to 23 January 2028. PVPIT has no NAAC accreditation on record. Neither college is recognised by UGC on the information available, and neither appears on the fake-institution list.
PVPIT has a Think Grads Rating of 3.0 for mechanical engineering, and SCE has 3.8 for the same course. NIRF rank details are not part of this comparison.
Campus and location
PVPIT is located in Maharashtra and was not listed with a district or city in this comparison. SCE is in Kharghar, Raigad district, Maharashtra. PVPIT offers 5 programmes in engineering, while SCE offers 7 programmes in engineering.
Which one suits you
PVPIT suits students who want a private engineering college in Maharashtra with a five-programme mix that includes civil, computer, data science, electronics and telecommunication, and mechanical engineering. It also suits students whose MHT-CET percentile falls within its round 4 General closing range of 57.82 to 89.68.
SCE suits students who want a Kharghar campus in Raigad district and a wider mix of seven programmes, including automobile, AI and ML, and information technology. It also suits students who value an NAAC A+ accredited college and a higher Think Grads Rating for mechanical engineering.
Frequently asked questions
Which exam do both colleges accept for admission?
Both colleges admit students through MHT-CET, and their 2025 round 4 general category closing figures are available for comparison.
What were the general closing ranks for Computer Engineering in the AI quota?
TSSMS's Pd. Vasantdada Patil Institute of Technology closed at rank 27,078, and Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar closed at rank 23,600 in round 4 of 2025.
Is Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar accredited by NAAC?
Yes, it holds an NAAC grade of A+ with a score of 3.46, valid from 24 January 2023 to 23 January 2028.
Is TSSMS's Pd. Vasantdada Patil Institute of Technology NAAC accredited?
No, its NAAC status is recorded as not accredited. Its approval status is recorded as unknown, and it is not recognised by UGC.
Where is each college located?
Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar is in Kharghar, Raigad district, Maharashtra. TSSMS's Pd. Vasantdada Patil Institute of Technology is in Maharashtra.
What are the Think Grads ratings for mechanical engineering?
Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar has a rating of 3.8, and TSSMS's Pd. Vasantdada Patil Institute of Technology has 3.0, both out of a scale of 5 for mechanical engineering.