Compare DY Patil University, Pune vs PCU Pune

The Admission is based on the  JEE/MHT-CET/PERA-CET Entrance Exam.

Candidates are selected based on entrance test score and merit. ‌

The candidate must be an Indian National.

Passed the 10+2 examination with any three of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational subject, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, or Entrepreneurship, and obtained at least 45% marks (40% for candidates from reserved categories) in the above subjects taken together.

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Passed a minimum 3-year Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% for candidates belonging to reserved categories), subject to the availability of vacancies in the First Year. If vacancies at lateral entry are exhausted, the universities will offer suitable bridge courses, such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., to students from diverse backgrounds to achieve the desired learning outcomes of the program. Additionally, the candidate should have appeared for all the subjects in JEE/MHT-CET/PERA-CET and should have obtained a nonzero score.

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Passed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 24 credits.

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Passed a B.Sc. Degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates)

Passed 10+2 examination with Physics & Mathematics AND one of the subject from the following:

Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Biology / Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/ Entrepreneurship. ‌

Obtained at least 60% marks (55% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. ‌

In addition to this, the applicant must have qualified at least one engineering entrance examination like MHT-CET 2026/JEE 2026 /Other State or National Level Engineering Entrance Exam of 2026  / PERA 2026 / CUET 2026  or Entrance Test Conducted by PCU

Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU), Pune accepts SAT scores conducted by the College Board for admissions to all undergraduate (UG) programmes. Undergraduate aspirants can apply online using their SAT scores (Score Send Code: 67010) ‌

Candidates are selected based on entrance test score and merit. ‌

Lateral Entry:

Passed minimum 3 years / 2 years (Lateral Entry) Diploma Examination with at least 60% marks (55% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in any Branch of Engineering and Technology.
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Passed B.Sc Degree from a recognized University as defined by UGC, with at least 60% marks (55% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) and passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject.

Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU), Pune accepts SAT scores conducted by the College Board for admissions to all undergraduate (UG) programmes. Undergraduate aspirants can apply online using their SAT scores (Score Send Code: 67010) ‌

Candidates are selected based on entrance test score AND on merit subject to vacancies in the First Year, in case the vacancies at lateral entry are exhausted. ‌