VJTI Mumbai – Honest Review
If you're aiming for the cream of the crop in Maharashtra engineering colleges, VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute) is definitely on that shortlist. Here's a breakdown from someone who's been through the CET grind.
📈 Placements
Placements are one of the strongest reasons people aim for VJTI. Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Qualcomm do visit for CS/IT. Core branches like Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical also see solid placements, although not as flashy.
- Average package (CS/IT): ₹13-18 LPA (Top offers go even higher)
- Average package (core branches): ₹5-7 LPA
- Internships are common and often lead to PPOs.
🧑🏫 Faculty & Academics
Professors are qualified, though teaching quality varies by department. You’ll need to be self-motivated. The academic load isn’t light, but it’s manageable with smart time management.
- Autonomous status gives flexibility in curriculum.
- You get early exposure to research, especially in ETRX and CS.
🏛️ Campus & Location
Located in Matunga, Mumbai, VJTI has easy access to literally everything — internships, tech events, student meets.
- Campus is old-school. Don’t expect shiny new buildings.
- Hostel life is chill, but capacity is limited. Many students stay in PGs or commute.
- Fests like Technovanza are 🔥 and give you exposure beyond academics.
🔍 Things to Know
- Branch change is competitive — almost cutthroat.
- If you’re looking at CS/IT, aim above 99.5 percentile in MHT-CET.
- Cultural scene is active. Students here balance acads with projects, startups, and events.
- Alumni network = huge leverage. You’ll find seniors in almost every good company.
▶️ Watch a Student Review
Check out this in-depth student review of VJTI Mumbai for more insights:
