Top 10 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Colleges in Maharashtra, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | NAAC grade (CGPA) | Closing rank (General) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology | 4.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A++ (3.65) | 6,923 (MHT-CET 2025) | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 2 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology. | 4.5/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A++ (3.74) | 12,850 (MHT-CET 2025) | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 3 | Progressive Education Society’s Modern College of Engineering | 4.4/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A++ (3.66) | 19,559 (MHT-CET 2025) | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 4 | Pvg’s College Of Engineering, Technology & Management | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 10,332 (MHT-CET 2025) | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 5 | Yeshwantrao Chavan College Of Engineering | 4.3/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A++ (3.6) | 20,881 (MHT-CET 2025) | Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| 6 | All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s Institute Of Information Technology | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 12,666 (MHT-CET 2025) | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 7 | K J Somaiya Institute Of Technology | 4.1/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 17,779 (MHT-CET 2025) | Mumbai City, Maharashtra |
| 8 | Marathwada Mitra Mandals College of Engineering | 4.0/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A++ (3.6) | 19,564 (MHT-CET 2025) | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 9 | Ajeenkya Dy Patil School Of Engineering | 4.0/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 22,585 (MHT-CET 2025) | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 10 | Thakur Shree Dps College Of Engineering And Management | 3.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 28,921 (MHT-CET 2025) | Thane, Maharashtra |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this course's category are listed first, in NIRF order. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating.
The rating weighs academic standing, student demand, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Only official data is used. Each college is compared with every college in India that offers the same course.
This list draws on 92 rated B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science colleges in Maharashtra. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology
Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology, Pune, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.65, valid until 29 May 2029. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 4 closing rank for General category, state-level seats was 6923.
It scored ahead of 96% of compared colleges on academic standing and 94% on student demand.
Good fit if you want a college with an A++ NAAC grade and a closing rank of 6923 for General category, state-level seats.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology.
2. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology.
Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology., Pune, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.74, valid until 13 Sep 2028. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 4 closing rank for General category, other-university seats was 12850.
It scored ahead of 99% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you value a high NAAC score, as its CGPA of 3.74 is the highest among the top three, and can consider other-university seats with a closing rank of 12850.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with Progressive Education Society’s Modern College of Engineering
3. PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION SOCIETY'S MODERN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION SOCIETY'S MODERN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, Pune, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.66, valid until 25 Oct 2027. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 4 closing rank for General category, state-level seats was 19559.
It scored ahead of 97% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want an A++ NAAC-graded college and your General category rank is near 19559 for state-level seats.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine?
4. Pvg's College Of Engineering, Technology & Management
Pvg's College Of Engineering, Technology & Management, Pune, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 4 closing rank for General category, state-level seats was 10332.
It scored ahead of 96% of compared colleges on official disclosures and 89% on student demand.
Good fit if you want a college that publishes plenty of official information and have a General category rank close to 10332 for state-level seats.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine?
5. Yeshwantrao Chavan College Of Engineering
Yeshwantrao Chavan College Of Engineering, Nagpur, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.6, valid until 16 May 2027. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 4 closing rank for General category, state-level seats was 20881.
It scored ahead of 93% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you are looking for an A++ NAAC-graded option in Nagpur and your General category rank is near 20881 for state-level seats.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine?
6. All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's Institute Of Information Technology
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's Institute Of Information Technology, Pune, is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 4 closing rank for General category, state-level seats was 12666.
It scored ahead of 86% of compared colleges on student demand.
Good fit if you want a Pune college with strong student demand and a General category rank near 12666 for state-level seats.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine?
7. K J Somaiya Institute Of Technology
K J Somaiya Institute Of Technology, Mumbai City, is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.1. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 4 closing rank for General category, state-level seats was 17779.
It scored ahead of 84% of compared colleges on student demand.
Good fit if you want a college in Mumbai City and your General category rank is near 17779 for state-level seats.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine?
8. MARATHWADA MITRA MANDALS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
MARATHWADA MITRA MANDALS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, Pune, is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.0. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.6, valid until 30 Apr 2028. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 4 closing rank for General category, state-level seats was 19564.
It scored ahead of 93% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want an A++ NAAC-graded Pune college and your General category rank is near 19564 for state-level seats.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with Ajeenkya Dy Patil School Of Engineering
9. Ajeenkya Dy Patil School Of Engineering
Ajeenkya Dy Patil School Of Engineering, Pune, is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.0. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 4 closing rank for General category, other-university seats was 22585.
It scored ahead of 80% of compared colleges on student demand.
Good fit if you have a General category rank around 22585 and are considering other-university seats in Pune.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine?
10. Thakur Shree Dps College Of Engineering And Management
Thakur Shree Dps College Of Engineering And Management, Thane, is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 4 closing rank for General category, other-university seats was 28921.
It scored ahead of 76% of compared colleges on student demand.
Good fit if your General category rank is near 28921 and you are considering other-university seats in Thane.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine?
How the top three compare
The top three differ on NAAC score and closing ranks. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology. has the highest NAAC CGPA at 3.74, against 3.66 for PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION SOCIETY'S MODERN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING and 3.65 for Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology. For MHT-CET 2025 round 4, General category, the closing ranks were 6923 (Vishwakarma, state-level seats), 12850 (Dr. D. Y. Patil, other-university seats) and 19559 (PROGRESSIVE, state-level seats).
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it with your own rank, category and budget. Compare your MHT-CET rank with the official closing ranks, noting that they differ by seat type and category. Before applying, check the official counselling cutoffs and the college's approvals. Each college on Think Grads has its own cutoff, fees and "is it genuine?" pages. The Think Grads college finder and compare tool can help you build your shortlist.
What changed this month
- No changes this month: the latest official data did not change the order.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the top B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science college in Maharashtra?
Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology, Pune, is ranked #1 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. The rating is built from official data, and the list covers 92 rated colleges in Maharashtra.
How many colleges are rated for this course in Maharashtra?
Think Grads has rated 92 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science colleges in Maharashtra. The top 10 are shown here, each compared with every college in India offering the course, and the list was last reviewed in October 2026.
What was the MHT-CET closing rank at Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology?
For MHT-CET 2025 round 4, the closing rank for General category, state-level seats in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology was 6923. Check the official counselling cutoffs for your own category before deciding.
Which colleges on this list have an A++ NAAC grade?
NAAC graded Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology., PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION SOCIETY'S MODERN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, Yeshwantrao Chavan College Of Engineering and MARATHWADA MITRA MANDALS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING A++.
Which college has the highest NAAC CGPA among the top three?
Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology., Pune, has a NAAC CGPA of 3.74, valid until 13 Sep 2028. PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION SOCIETY'S MODERN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING has 3.66 and Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology has 3.65.
Which colleges on this list are outside Pune?
Yeshwantrao Chavan College Of Engineering is in Nagpur, K J Somaiya Institute Of Technology is in Mumbai City and Thakur Shree Dps College Of Engineering And Management is in Thane. The other seven colleges are in Pune.
Can colleges pay to improve their rank on this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The ranking uses official data only, and the list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.
What is the closing rank at Thakur Shree Dps College Of Engineering And Management?
For MHT-CET 2025 round 4, the closing rank for General category, other-university seats in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science was 28921. The college is at position 10 with a rating of 3.9.