Top Universities & Colleges in Maharashtra
| Institution | City | Stream | Entrance | Rank/Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | Mumbai | Engineering | JEE Advanced | #1 NIRF Engg |
| COEP Pune (Govt.) | Pune | Engineering | MHT CET | Premier Govt. |
| VJTI Mumbai | Mumbai | Engineering | MHT CET | Premier Govt. |
| ICT Mumbai | Mumbai | Chemical/Pharmaceutical | MHT CET | Deemed |
| NIT Nagpur | Nagpur | Engineering | JEE Main | NIT |
| Symbiosis International | Pune | Multi-discipline | SET/CUET | Deemed |
| University of Mumbai | Mumbai | Multi-discipline | CUET | State Central |
Key Entrance Exams | Maharashtra
| Exam | Purpose | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| MHT CET 2026 | BE/BTech/BPharm Maharashtra | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| NEET UG | MBBS | Maharashtra NEET Counselling | mcc.nic.in |
| CAT 2026 | MBA | Symbiosis, Jamnalal Bajaj | iimcat.ac.in |
| SNAP 2026 | MBA Symbiosis Institutes | snap.testacademy.in |
Scholarships for Students in Maharashtra
- 🎓 MahaDBT Scholarship | SC/ST/OBC/NT/VJNT/SBC | mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
- 🎓 Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship | EBC students | ₹50,000/year
- 🎓 GOI Post-Matric OBC Scholarship | OBC students | scholarships.gov.in
- 🎓 Swadhar Greh Scheme | SC/ST hostels + ₹51,000/year
Major Education Cities in Maharashtra
FAQs | Colleges in Maharashtra
What is the MHT CET 2026 cutoff for COEP Pune CSE?+
COEP Pune CSE requires approximately 99.9 percentile in MHT CET. It is the most competitive government engineering college in Maharashtra. VJTI Mumbai CSE needs around 99.5 percentile. Private colleges like PICT Pune need 98+ percentile.
How to apply for MahaDBT scholarship?+
Register at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in with Aadhaar. Select the relevant scholarship scheme (SC/ST/OBC etc.), fill academic and bank details, upload documents (income certificate, caste certificate, bonafide, marksheets), and submit before the deadline.
Which are the best MBA colleges in Maharashtra?+
Top MBA colleges in Maharashtra include Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management (JBIMS) Mumbai, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune, IIM Nagpur, and Welingkar Institute Mumbai. JBIMS is considered the best value MBA in India with very low fees.