COEP Pune Alumni

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With a JEE Main rank of around 35,000 in the EWS category, getting admission into COEP (College of Engineering Pune) or WCE (Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli) for Computer Science is quite difficult. These colleges usually have much better ranks for CSE seats — for example, last year the cutoff rank for EWS at COEP was below 6,000, and at WCE it was even lower.

However, you can still try for other branches like Electronics or IT where the cutoff might be higher. Also, keep an eye on the counselling rounds because sometimes cutoffs go down if seats remain vacant. It’s a good idea to look at other good colleges too, where your rank stands a better chance.

Yes, you can appear for JEE Mains 2026 even with 70% in your 12th boards . According to the eligibility criteria for JEE Mains, the minimum required percentage in the 12th board exams is generally 75% (for General category students) or 65% (for SC/ST students). However, this requirement is for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through JEE Mains .

For other private colleges or some government colleges that take JEE Mains scores but don't follow the NIT/IIIT/GFTI criteria , you might still be able to get admission with a 70% in your 12th board.

Regarding IIITs or VJTI and COEP Pune :

• IIITs : These institutes typically require a 75% or more in the 12th boards to be eligible for JEE Mains and counseling. If you don't meet the eligibility in 12th boards but still wish to pursue an engineering degree, you can focus on clearing JEE Mains with a good rank to increase your chances in counseling.

• VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute) , Mumbai: VJTI generally follows the Maharashtra State Quota system, which also considers MHT-CET scores. Your JEE Mains score will still be relevant for all India counseling , but MHT-CET and 12th marks (as per state rules) play a significant role.

• COEP (College of Engineering Pune) : COEP typically requires a Maharashtra domicile and the MHT-CET exam score. However, the JEE Main score is accepted for some other seats, and your 12th board percentage might not be a barrier to appear for JEE Mains 2026 . You can still aim for good marks in JEE Mains and appear in the All India quota or through other eligibility criteria for various colleges.

Suggested Actions:

1. Appearing for JEE Mains 2026 : Focus on JEE Mains 2026 preparation to achieve a competitive rank that may improve your chances at IIITs, VJTI, or COEP.

2. MHT-CET : Since you are from Maharashtra, appearing for MHT-CET will be an advantage in securing a seat in VJTI and COEP through the Maharashtra state quota.

3. Improving your 12th Marks : If you have the option to improve your 12th percentage (through supplementary exams or retakes), it might help to meet the eligibility for IIITs .

With a 72%ile in JEE Mains April 2025 and 70% in your 12th boards , here's what you should consider for admission to COEP (College of Engineering Pune) and VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute) :

1. COEP (College of Engineering Pune)

• JEE Mains Score : A 72%ile in JEE Mains puts your rank around 90,000 - 1,10,000 (approximately).

• Eligibility Criteria : For COEP, Maharashtra domicile students generally have better chances through MHT CET . If you're eligible for the All India quota, your JEE Mains rank might still allow you to secure a seat, but the chances for competitive branches like CSE and IT are limited with a 72%ile . For less competitive branches like Mechanical or Civil , it may still be possible, depending on the availability of seats.

• 12th Marks : You have 70% in your 12th boards, which meets the minimum eligibility for MHT CET (you need at least 50% in 12th for open category and 45% for reserved categories).

2. VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute)

• JEE Mains Score : A 72%ile might not be sufficient for top branches like CSE or IT at VJTI, which usually have a high cutoff. However, for other branches like Mechanical , Electrical , and Civil , you may still have a chance if the All India rank allows, although it's competitive.

• MHT CET : Like COEP, VJTI follows MHT CET scores for Maharashtra students , and your MHT CET score will likely play a bigger role in securing a seat here. For JEE Mains candidates, VJTI considers JEE scores as well, but MHT CET scores will have more weightage for Maharashtra candidates.

• 12th Marks : You meet the eligibility criteria of 70% in your boards for MHT CET and for JEE Mains admission.

Conclusion :

• COEP : You may have a chance for less competitive branches like Mechanical or Civil , but CSE and IT might be difficult with your 72%ile in JEE Mains . Applying through MHT CET could increase your chances.

• VJTI : Similar to COEP, CSE and IT are very competitive, and 72%ile may not be sufficient. If you're from Maharashtra , focus on MHT CET , which could give you a better chance of admission.

Suggested Steps:

1. Apply through MHT CET : Given you're from Maharashtra, focus on applying through MHT CET for both COEP and VJTI, as MHT CET holds more weight for these colleges.

2. Prepare for Upcoming JEE Mains Attempts : You can try improving your JEE Mains score in future attempts to increase your chances for top branches .

3. Explore Other Colleges : Look into other colleges that accept JEE Mains scores and may have lower cutoffs for less competitive branches.