Top 10 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Colleges in Pune, 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 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | Ajeenkya Dy Patil School Of Engineering | 4.0/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 22,585 (MHT-CET 2025) | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 8 | Vidya Pratishthan’s Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Baramati | 3.8/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 37,005 (MHT-CET 2025) | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 9 | D.Y.Patil College Of Engineering | 3.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A (3.22) | — | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 10 | Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Institute Of Technology | 3.4/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A (3.11) | 32,569 (MHT-CET 2025) | Pune, Maharashtra |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this course's category are listed first, in NIRF order, and 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 offering the same course. Pune has 18 rated colleges for this course. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology
Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology in Pune is ranked #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 closing rank for General category, state-level seats, in round 4 was 6923.
It scores 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 in MHT-CET 2025.
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 in Pune is ranked #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 closing rank for General category, other-university seats, in round 4 was 12850.
It scores ahead of 99% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if NAAC score matters most to you, since its CGPA of 3.74 is the highest among the top three, and you can work 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 in Pune is ranked #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 closing rank for General category, state-level seats, in round 4 was 19559.
It scores ahead of 97% of compared colleges on academic standing and 83% on student demand.
Good fit if you want an A++ NAAC-graded college and your General category rank is near 19559.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with Pvg’s College Of Engineering, Technology & Management
4. Pvg's College Of Engineering, Technology & Management
Pvg's College Of Engineering, Technology & Management in Pune is ranked #4 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. Its MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for General category, state-level seats, in round 4 was 10332.
It scores ahead of 96% of compared colleges on official disclosures and 89% on student demand. Three of the six factors were available for it.
Good fit if you have a General category rank around 10332 and want a college that publishes a lot of official information.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s Institute Of Information Technology
5. All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's Institute Of Information Technology
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's Institute Of Information Technology in Pune is ranked #5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. Its MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for General category, state-level seats, in round 4 was 12666.
It scores ahead of 86% of compared colleges on student demand and 62% on official disclosures. Three of the six factors were available for it.
Good fit if your General category rank is near 12666 and student demand is your main concern.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with Marathwada Mitra Mandals College of Engineering
6. MARATHWADA MITRA MANDALS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Marathwada Mitra Mandals College Of Engineering in Pune is ranked #6 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 closing rank for General category, state-level seats, in round 4 was 19564.
It scores ahead of 93% of compared colleges on academic standing, but 15% on approvals and standing.
Good fit if you value an A++ NAAC grade and have a General category rank near 19564.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with Ajeenkya Dy Patil School Of Engineering
7. Ajeenkya Dy Patil School Of Engineering
Ajeenkya Dy Patil School Of Engineering in Pune is ranked #7 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.0. Its MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for General category, other-university seats, in round 4 was 22585.
It scores ahead of 80% of compared colleges on student demand and 62% on official disclosures. Three of the six factors were available for it.
Good fit if your General category rank is around 22585 and you want a college with solid student demand.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with Vidya Pratishthan’s Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Baramati
8. Vidya Pratishthan’s Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Baramati
Vidya Pratishthan’s Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute Of Engineering and Technology, Baramati is ranked #8 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. Its MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for General category, state-level seats, in round 4 was 37005.
It scores ahead of 71% of compared colleges on student demand and 62% on official disclosures. Three of the six factors were available for it.
Good fit if your General category rank is closer to 37005 and you are looking at options beyond the highest closing ranks.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with D.Y.Patil College Of Engineering
9. D.Y.Patil College Of Engineering
D.Y.Patil College Of Engineering in Pune is ranked #9 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.4. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.22, valid until 9 Apr 2029.
It scores ahead of 60% of compared colleges on academic standing and 53% on official disclosures. Three of the six factors were available for it.
Good fit if you want a NAAC-accredited college with a long validity period running to 9 Apr 2029.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Institute Of Technology
10. Marathwada Mitra Mandal's Institute Of Technology
Marathwada Mitra Mandal's Institute Of Technology in Pune is ranked #10 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.4. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.11, valid until 18 Jul 2029. Its MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for General category, other-university seats, in round 4 was 32569.
It scores ahead of 78% of compared colleges on official disclosures.
Good fit if your General category rank is near 32569 and you want a NAAC-graded college valid until 18 Jul 2029.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with D.Y.Patil College Of Engineering
How the top three compare
The top three differ mainly in NAAC score and closing rank. Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology has a CGPA of 3.65, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology 3.74 and Modern College of Engineering 3.66, all graded A++.
Their MHT-CET 2025 General category round 4 closing ranks were 6923, 12850 and 19559 respectively. The first and third are state-level seats, the second other-university seats. Ratings are 4.6, 4.5 and 4.4.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it to your own rank, category and budget. Check each college's official closing ranks for your category and seat type, and confirm its approvals before applying. Closing ranks change every year, so treat the 2025 figures as a guide only.
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 and compare a 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 Pune?
Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology is ranked #1 on the Think Grads Rating with 4.6. It holds a NAAC A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.65, and its MHT-CET 2025 General closing rank for state-level seats was 6923.
How many B.Tech AI and Data Science colleges in Pune were rated?
Think Grads rated 18 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science colleges in Pune. Each is compared with every college in India offering the course, and this page lists the top 10 by position. The list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.
Which colleges here have a NAAC A++ grade?
Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology, Progressive Education Society's Modern College of Engineering and Marathwada Mitra Mandals College Of Engineering are all graded A++ by NAAC, with CGPAs of 3.65, 3.74, 3.66 and 3.6.
What was the MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology?
Its MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, General category, state-level seats, in round 4 was 6923. This is the lowest closing rank among the colleges that have rank data in this list.
How are these colleges ranked?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the category come first in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses official data only, covering academic standing, student demand, approvals, outcomes and transparency.
Can a college pay to move up this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. Positions and ratings are computed from official data, such as NAAC records and counselling closing ranks, and the list is reviewed every month.
Which colleges here are ranked 4 to 6?
Pvg's College Of Engineering, Technology & Management is #4 with 4.4, All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's Institute Of Information Technology is #5 with 4.2, and Marathwada Mitra Mandals College Of Engineering is #6 with 4.0.
What was the closing rank for Pvg's College Of Engineering, Technology & Management?
Its MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, General category, state-level seats, in round 4 was 10332. Check the official counselling data for your own category and seat type before applying.