College Comparison · 2026

IIT Bombay vs COEP — Mumbai Engineering College Comparison 2026

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Quick fee answer

For 2026-27, the primary published admission-route fee comparison is: IIT Bombay CSE published fee is ₹2,00,000/year. Use the table below for branch-level rows and source labels.

At a Glance — Admission Route & Fee Comparison 2026-27

One aligned table keeps branch fees, route status, and profile checks comparable row by row.

Branch / checkIIT BombayCOEP
College profile
COEP PunePune · Estd. 1854
Admission route
Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published.
Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published.
TypeGovernment (Central-government autonomous Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Education)Government
NAAC / NIRFNAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #3NAAC A++ · NIRF #90
B Tech Computer Science And Engineering
₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
Not published
B Tech Aerospace Engineering
₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
Not published
B Tech Chemical Engineering
₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
Not published
B Tech Civil Engineering
₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
Not published
B Tech Electrical Engineering
₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
Not published
B Tech Energy Science And Engineering
₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
Not published
B Tech Engineering Physics
₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
Not published
B Tech Environmental Science And Engineering
₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
Not published

Fee notes

The fee comparison below uses each college's applicable admission route. IIT Bombay and COEP use official admission-route fee rows. IIT Bombay CSE published fee is ₹2,00,000/year.

Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.

Overview

IIT Bombay (1958) and COEP Pune (1854) are two top Maharashtra engineering options at very different tiers.

Both IIT Bombay and COEP are established engineering institutions — IIT Bombay founded in 1958 (NIRF Engineering #3) located in Mumbai, and COEP founded in 1854 (NIRF Engineering #90) located in Pune. Comparison covers JEE/state-entrance cutoffs, branch portfolios, fees structure, placement averages, and campus life — to help families and aspirants make a data-driven 2026 admission decision.

Academics

IIT Bombay has best-in-class research depth and broadest IIT ecosystem. COEP offers traditional engineering with 170 years of heritage.

Both colleges offer 4-year B.Tech programmes across CSE, ECE, EE, ME, and Civil with branch-specific specialisations. IIT Bombay is Government (Central-government autonomous Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Education) with NAAC Institute of National Importance accreditation. COEP is Government with NAAC A++ accreditation. Both follow AICTE-approved curriculum with industry-aligned electives, project-based learning, and credit-transfer options. CSE remains the most competitive branch at both, with ECE/IT close behind. Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical have lower cutoffs but solid placements at the better institution of the two.

Campus Life

IIT Bombay 550-acre Powai Mumbai. COEP central Pune.

Verdict

IIT Bombay for premium placements. COEP for Maharashtra domicile + heritage at lower cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is COEP or IIT Bombay better?
IIT Bombay materially higher placements and rank. COEP for Maharashtra domicile + heritage.
What is the entrance?
COEP via MHT-CET. IIT Bombay via JEE Advanced.
Which is older?
COEP (1854) is older.
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