Complete list of best colleges in Pune with annual fees under or near ₹1 lakh — engineering, arts, science, and commerce. Includes government scholarships that can bring fees to near-zero.
Government engineering colleges in Pune charge ₹80,000–₹1.1L/year. After applying for EBC scholarship (family income under ₹8L/yr), the effective fee drops to ₹0–₹20,000/year for qualifying students. SC/ST students pay near-zero fees at ALL government colleges.
| College | Annual Fees | Type | NAAC | NIRF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COEP Technological University Cheapest top-ranked engineering college in Pune | ₹80,000/yr | Government | A+ | #49 |
AIT Pune (Army Institute of Technology) Best value — ₹12–13.6 LPA average placement | ₹85,000/yr | Government | A | — |
AISSMS College of Engineering Just above ₹1L — excellent placement in IT sector | ₹1.1L/yr | Private (Aided) | A | — |
JSPM Rajarshi Shahu COE Strong MHT-CET acceptance — good for Mech/CS | ₹95,000/yr | Private (Unaided) | B++ | — |
Indira College of Engineering Affordable option near Pune; good placement cell | ₹97,000/yr | Private (Unaided) | B+ | — |
Sinhgad College of Engineering Large college, strong alumni, multiple branches | ₹98,000/yr | Private (Unaided) | B++ | — |
