Pune Institute of Computer Technology (popularly known as PICT), is an elite academic Institute located in Pune, “The Oxford of the East.” Since our establishment in 1983, PICT has been revolutionizing the education sector by nurturing skilled and industry-ready engineers.
PICT believes in value-based quality education in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). PICT constantly endeavours to achieve higher levels of technical ingenuity through our undergraduate (UG) programmes in Computer Engineering (CE), Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (E&TE), and Information Technology (IT). Our postgraduate (PG) programmes in Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electronics & Communication (Wireless Communication Technology), and Information Technology promote a high-quality research environment in emerging technological domains. PICT is a Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) recognized Research Center in Computer Engineering and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
PICT is a UGC Approved Institute, ISO 9001:2015 Certified, and is NAAC Accredited (4th Cycle) with A+ grade. All our UG programmes are NBA Accredited (CE and E&TE – 6 times, IT – 4 times). PICT is ranked 8th among private Engineering Institutions in India, 1st among all private Engineering Institutions in Maharashtra, and 4th among all Engineering Institutions, including IITs, NITs, and Govt. Colleges in Maharashtra (as per the EDU-RAND ranking- 2015). PICT is placed in the ranking band: 201 to 250 as per the NIRF 2021 Ranking.
The students of PICT are always involved in creating and sustaining cutting-edge technology to surpass the competition. Specialized laboratories/centers with industry support, like Virtual FinTech Lab, SAS Language Lab, e-yantra IIT Bombay, National Instruments LabVIEW, AICTE-funded Center for Wireless Communication, Alumni-funded 3D Printer Lab, etc. enable PICT students to learn in an industry-focused environment.
PICT has a well-established Research & Development (R&D) center. The faculty members have undertaken numerous research projects funded by renowned organizations like Department of Science & Technology (DST), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission (RGSTC), Govt. of Maharashtra, SPPU etc. In line with the ideals of Make in India, AtmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, etc., it is PICTs’ objective to promote the development of job providers and not just job seekers. PICT’s Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) and Start-up & Innovation Cell (SIC) endeavour to generate opportunities for students aspiring to start their own business or enterprise and empower young talented students to transform their research, findings, and innovative ideas into successful products or services, creating value in the real world.
A serene and charming enclave spread over 5 acres, PICT is home to 346 hostelers, 3000+ day scholars, and 250+ staff members. A functioning canteen caters to the nutritional needs of students, staff, parents, and visitors. A 24x7 medical facility and security personnel, make the PICT campus an educational paradise. Facilities for sports like Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Chess, Carrom, Gymkhana etc., help rejuvenate and restore the youthful rigor among PICTians. PICT is recognized not only for its excellence in academics but also for its exceptional performance in sports, performing arts, and cultural activities at the intercollegiate, university, zonal, national, and international levels. PICT encourages sport and artistry as a tool to engage the energies of the youth, thus providing a vital avenue for their self-actualization and expression of their capabilities.