Pune Institute of Computer Technology, (or PICT) is an engineering college in Pune, India. Established by the Society for Computer Research and Training in 1983, it was the first institute to introduce a Computer Engineering branch among private colleges in the Maharashtra state. It offers degrees in Computer Engineering, Information Technology and Electronics and Telecommunication. In 2010, it was ranked 16th amongst the private engineering colleges in India by Livemint.com. PICT is affiliated to the University of Pune and offers Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering degrees under the university. PICT has been audited by Det Norske Veritas [DNV] and accredited under ISO 9001:2000 in the USA and in the European Union. It is also accredited by India's two major accreditation agencies - National Assessment and Accreditation Council [NAAC] and National Board of Accreditation [NBA]. It is recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, [IEEE], USA, as having "an excellent environment, pretty much similar to the universities abroad".