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Computer Engineering was the most preferred course, with 24,719 students securing admissions. Mechanical Engineering followed with 17,559 admissions, while Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering recorded 16,751 admissions. Computer Science and Engineering attracted 15,936 students, followed by Information Technology with 12,748 admissions and Civil Engineering with 12,529.

Mumbai: Technology-driven courses, particularly Computer Engineering, Information Technology and programmes related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), have emerged as the top choices among students in Maharashtra’s engineering admissions this year. A total of 1,57,103 seats have been allotted through the undergraduate engineering admission process, with Savitribai Phule Pune University recording the highest number of admissions among universities and Pune district leading the state at the district level.

Computer Engineering Leads Admission Preferences

Computer Engineering was the most preferred course, with 24,719 students securing admissions. Mechanical Engineering followed with 17,559 admissions, while Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering recorded 16,751 admissions. Computer Science and Engineering attracted 15,936 students, followed by Information Technology with 12,748 admissions and Civil Engineering with 12,529.

The admission figures also indicate a growing preference for programmes focused on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science, reflecting the increasing demand for technology-based skills across industries.