Pimpri Chinchwad Polytechnic College (PCP), Pune

Introduction 

Pimpri Chinchwad Polytechnic College (PCP), Pune, established in 1990 under the Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust (PCET), is a leading private diploma engineering institute approved by AICTE and affiliated with Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE), located near Akurdi Railway Station and offering 3-year full-time diploma programs across six core branches with 630 seats.​

Core Values, Mission, Vision

PCP emphasizes quality technical education, innovation, skill development, and professional ethics; mission delivers demand-driven diploma programs for successful careers; vision aims to rank among Maharashtra's top 10 autonomous polytechnics with high professional growth.​

History and Establishment

Founded in 1990 by visionaries Late Shri. Shankarrao B. Patil and associates as PCET's flagship diploma institute on a large Pradhikaran campus, PCP evolved with state-of-the-art infrastructure amid Pune's industrial growth, now part of PCET's 9-institute network.​

Academic Structure and Programs Offered

Semester-based MSBTE curriculum with diplomas in Automobile, Civil, Computer, E&TC, IT, Mechanical Engineering; practical focus via labs/projects/industry visits.​

Research and Facilities, Campus and Location

Spacious departmental buildings, labs, library, sports ground, canteen/mess on expansive Pradhikaran campus near Akurdi station for easy access.​

Ranking & Achievements, Placements, Admissions & Opportunities

Top diploma college in Pune with good placement records via industry ties; admissions post-SSC via CAP; scholarships for merit/reserved categories.​

Governance & Leadership

PCET-managed by trustees like Shri. Dnyaneswar P. Landge; principal oversees academics with DTE/MSBTE oversight.​

Accreditations & Affiliations

AICTE approved, MSBTE affiliated, DTE Code 6413, MSBTE Code 0056.​

Key Highlights

• Est. 1990, 630 seats across 6 diplomas.

• Near Akurdi station, strong industry proximity.

• PCET's oldest institute with proven placement success