Sahyadri Valley College of Engineering & Technology , Junnar

Introduction

Sahyadri Valley College of Engineering & Technology (SVCET) is a private engineering institute established in 2011, run by Maharia Charitable Trust to provide technical education in a semi-rural belt of Pune district (Rajuri, Junnar). It is approved by AICTE and the Government of Maharashtra and is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University.​ SVCET offers diploma, undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech) and postgraduate (M.E./M.Tech, MBA/PGDM) programmes in engineering and management. The institute aims at accessible, practice‑oriented engineering education for students from nearby rural and urban areas.​

Core values, Mission, Vision

The college emphasizes human values such as equality, compassion, social responsibility, and ethical professional conduct. Its stated mission is to provide high‑quality technical education integrated with strong values and social commitment, while the vision is to develop competent engineers and managers capable of contributing to national development.​

History and Establishment

SVCET was founded in 2011 at Rajuri (Taluka Junnar, Pune) as part of Maharia Charitable Trust’s initiative to expand technical education in remote areas of Maharashtra. Since inception, it has grown from core branches to also include new‑age specialisations such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.​

Academic Structure

Academics are organised into departments like Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication/E&TC, and AI & ML, along with management and diploma wings. Programmes are offered at diploma, B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech and MBA/PGDM levels, following the curriculum and examination scheme of Savitribai Phule Pune University.​

Research and Facilities

The college supports basic research and project work through laboratories, workshops, a central library and departmental facilities. The library reportedly houses over 10,000 books and more than a hundred national and international journals, and there are regular seminars, workshops and industrial visits to expose students to current technology.​

Campus and Location

SVCET is located at A/P Rajuri, Taluka Junnar, District Pune – 412411, along the Pune–Nashik belt with a semi‑rural setting and a residential‑style campus. The campus provides academic blocks, labs, sports facilities and basic hostel and canteen amenities for students.​

Ranking & Achievements

The institute is not listed as an institute of national importance and does not appear in major national rankings, but is recognised and listed on common education portals as a private engineering college with AICTE approval. Its key achievement is establishing multi‑level technical programmes in a relatively remote region with regulatory approvals.​

Placements

Available data suggests moderate placement activity, with core and IT recruiters hiring a section of final‑year students each year. Typical recruiters include regional and mid‑scale companies in IT services, manufacturing and design; many students also depend on off‑campus drives, making the effective placement rate branch‑dependent.​

Admissions & Opportunities

Admissions to B.E./B.Tech programmes are through MHT‑CET and JEE Main via the Maharashtra State CET Cell counselling, with a 10+2 eligibility of at least 45% aggregate (40% reserved). Diploma, M.E./M.Tech and MBA/PGDM admissions follow state‑level CET/centralised processes (DTE/MAH‑CET) and institute‑level rounds, offering pathways for both +10 and graduate students.​

Program Offered

• B.E./B.Tech (30–60 seats per branch) in:

  • Computer Science Engineering

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

  • Civil Engineering

  • Electronics & Communication / Electronics Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering​

• M.E./M.Tech in selected specialisations of Electronics/E&TC and Mechanical Engineering.​

• MBA/PGDM in Management, plus diploma and UG diploma programmes in engineering fields.​

Governance & Leadership

The college is managed by Maharia Charitable Trust as a self‑financing private institution. Academic and administrative leadership is provided by the principal and departmental heads under the norms of AICTE, DTE Maharashtra and SPPU.​

Accreditations & Affiliations

SVCET is approved by AICTE and the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Maharashtra. It is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University; it is not an institute of national importance, nor listed as UGC‑autonomous or AIU member.​

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