Walchand Institute of Technology Solapur
Est: 1983 (oldest engineering college in Solapur) | Loc: Seth Walchanand Hirachand Marg, Ashok Chowk, Solapur 413006 | Affiliation: Solapur University | Approval: AICTE, DTE, NBA Accredited | Accreditation: A Grade (Govt Maharashtra), First Autonomous in Solapur | Type: Autonomous Private Engineering College | Management: Shri Aillak Pannalal Digambar Jain Pathashala Trust | Mission: “Industrial development legacy with quality technical education, Jain minority focus”
Courses & Specialisations
| Program Level | Details |
| B.Tech (UG) | Specialisations: Civil Engineering | Computer Science & Engineering | Electronics & Computer | Electronics & Telecommunication | Information Technology | Mechanical & Automation Engineering | Total Seats: 600+ | Duration: 4 years | Fees: ₹4.1-4.6L total (4 yrs), ₹5.24L B.Tech | Admission: MHT CET (65.94-95.17%), JEE Main (161805-664841 ranks) | Lateral Entry: ₹3.85L Diploma to B.Tech |
| M.Tech (PG) | Duration: 2 years | Fees: ₹2.09L total | Admission: GATE Scores | Seats: 80+ |
| Total Programs | 6 B.Tech specs + M.Tech | Production & Environmental Engineering (original offers) | Autonomous curriculum | Research laboratory for doctoral studies |
Placement Statistics
| Metric | Data |
| Average Package | ₹4.69 LPA |
| Highest Package | ₹12.4-12.5 LPA |
| Placements (2010-11) | 370+ students placed |
| Top Recruiters | TCS, Wipro, L&T, multiple Tier-1 IT firms |
| Strategic Location | Solapur textile & manufacturing clusters | Low cost of living | Excellent ROI | Transport hub (MH, KA, TG) |
Rankings & Infrastructure
| Attribute | Status |
| NIRF Innovation Ranking | 151-300 band (2023) |
| India Today Rank | 40 (2023) |
| Outlook India Rank | 41 |
| Accreditation | NBA accredited | A Grade (Govt) | First Autonomous in Solapur |
| Sports Facilities | All indoor & outdoor games | WiFi 8 MBPS | Internet connectivity |
| Campus Life | Multiple hostels | Hostel support (3-4+ students per room) | Academic & cultural events |
Walchand: Oldest College in Solapur with Industry Legacy
First autonomous engineering college in Solapur, NIRF 151-300, ₹4.69L avg, 70-75% Jain minority seats, textile hub location.