Admission to the Army Institute of Technology (AIT) in Pune is exclusively for children of Army personnel. The process starts with an application form released in April, and applicants must appear for the JEE Mains exam. A separate AIT form with a fee of 1000 INR is required. Annually, approximately 300 students are admitted based on JEE Mains ranks. AIT offers 360 seats across various engineering fields: 120 in Computer Engineering, 60 in Information Technology, 60 in Electronics and Telecommunication (ENTC), and 60 in Mechanical Engineering.
Typically, a JEE Mains rank under 70,000 is needed for Computer Science and IT, while under 150,000 is required for Mechanical and ENTC. Admissions involve online seat booking and an on-campus session in July, with a 40,000 INR seat confirmation fee. The tuition and hostel fees range from 2.5 to 2.8 lakh INR per annum, totaling over 9 lakh INR across four years. Scholarships are available, with some covering up to 1.6 lakh INR per year.
The college has a strong placement record, with over 90% of students securing jobs annually. The highest package recently offered was 1.12 crore INR by Amazon Dublin, with a domestic high of 60 lakh INR by Uber. The average package is around 14.2 LPA, with Computer Engineering at 18 LPA and IT at 16 LPA. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs. Students become eligible for placements typically by the 7th semester.
AIT also provides numerous internship opportunities from the third year, with companies like Microsoft and Mastercard offering roles. Despite high fees, many students gain financial assistance through scholarships and internships, maintaining a robust placement scenario.
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