B.E. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 

at ZCOER Pune, Narhe

Zeal College of Engineering and Research has a strong placement record for its BTech program. In 2022, over 230 students were placed, with the highest package reaching INR 18 LPA and an average package of INR 4.5 LPA. Additionally, for the academic year 2024-2025, the highest package offered was INR 12 LPA, with an average package of INR 5.5 LPA. Approximately 80% to 85% of students secure placements each year, and the college has successfully placed over 2,000 students through various placement drives. The institution actively supports students in their placement endeavors, facilitating connections with corporate organizations.

Zeal College of Engineering and Research provides 180 seats for the BTech program. Additionally, it offers 60 seats for B.E. in Civil Engineering and 120 seats for B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.It is important to note that the number of seats available for the BTech programme at Zeal College of Engineering and Research may vary depending on various factors such as the year, course, level of study, and availability of resources.

For the academic year 2023-24, the first-year fee for BTech programs at Zeal College of Engineering and Research is INR 1.1 Lakhs. The total fees for the entire BTech programme can fluctuate based on the course duration and other factors. Keep in mind that the fee structure may change from year to year, and the precise fee for a specific year can only be confirmed upon the official announcement by the college.

The college considers both national-level entrance exams like JEE Main and state-level entrance exams like MHT CET for admissions to its courses. For the academic year 2023-24, the JEE Main cutoff at Zeal College of Engineering and Research falls between 18709 and 75095 in terms of rank. Similarly, the MHT CET cutoff ranges from 28.92 to 78.42 percentile. Keep in mind that the admission process can differ based on the specific course and academic level.

Candidates preparing for IITs are only required to appear for the JEE Advanced entrance exam after qualifying JEE Main. Students who who secure above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2024 Session 2 should start preparing for JEE Advanced 2025 immediately. Those who score between 95th and 98th percentile should focus on improving their JEE Main score by taking multiple mock tests and practicing previous year's question papers. By analysing their strengths and weaknesses, candidates can identify their areas of proficiency and topics where they need improvement. If they can achieve full marks in their practice sessions, they can start preparing for JEE Advanced. However, if they cannot score full marks, it is recommended that they appear for multiple mock test series for more practice. 

NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

Category	JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff
Common Rank List	90-91
Gen-EWS	75-76
OBC-NCL	73-74
SC	51-52
ST	37-38
PwD	0.0013527

Candidates who want to seek admission in the BE programme at Zeal College of Engineering and Research must meet the minimum eligibility requirement set up by the institute. Zeal College of Engineering BE eligibility criteria is Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects or Diploma in Engineering or Technology with minimum 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for backward class, economically weaker and PwD category candidates who belong to the Maharashtra state). As you have secured 60% marks in Class 12 examination, therefore, you can apply for Zeal College BE admission.  

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Placement Cell Performance

* The placement cell is great, and the infrastructure is the best. (Source: Student)
* Most of the companies visit the campus for placements. (Source: Alumni)
* The placement cell provides unique infrastructure like interview cubicles, a software lab, and practice sessions for interviews. (Source: Student)
* The placement cell helps students to face interviews by conducting training and mock personal interviews. (Source: Alumni)
* The placement cell offers various training to make students skilled. (Source: Student)

Percentage of Students Placed

* About 30% of the students were placed from our college. (Source: Student)
* Around 25% of the students got internships in companies with a stipend of Rs. 5,000. (Source: Alumni)
* Almost 80-90% of the students were placed in 2018, but the salary package offered was around Rs. 2 LPA. (Source: Student)

Companies Visiting the Campus

* Reputed companies like Capgemini, HCL, Tech Mahindra, LTI, Zensar, Varroc, Bosch, Syntel, TCS, Infosys, Emphasis, Eternus, Amazon, Tata Communications, and Bitwise visit our college for placements. (Source: Alumni)

It appears that the placement cell at Zeal College of Engineering is quite successful in securing jobs for B.E./B.Tech students, with a significant percentage of students being placed annually. While the exact percentage may vary, the placement cell seems to provide adequate training and infrastructure to prepare students for interviews and secure job offers from renowned companies.

As per the latest report, the participating recruiters placed over 542 students of the batch 2024 so far during Zeal College of Engineering placements. The total number of students placed during Zeal College of Engineering placements between 2022 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total students placed	650+	560+	542+