The WCE campus is situated on nearly 90 acres of land in Vishrambag, roughly midway between the twin cities of Sangli and Miraj.

The college was established in 1947 by the Dhondumama Sathe and began with an undergraduate course in Civil Engineering with a capacity of 60 students.

Graduate and undergraduate degrees in computer science and electronics engineering were added in the 1980s and 1990s.

In 2001, the college added a Bachelor of Engineering course in information technology with a capacity of 60 students, and capacity for an additional 30 students was added to the computer science and engineering course.

The placement record of the college shows 464 undergraduate students placed in organisations during 2010 and 2011.

[4] The college was selected under the World Bank funded Government of India scheme "Technical Education Quality Improvement Program"(TEQIP) in 2005.

As reported in the survey conducted by Spectrum India, Walchand College ranked No.

In 2011, the college was selected under Phase II of TEQIP, focused on development of PG education.

There are eight hostel blocks (D1 to D8) with high speed internet connectivity through WiFi, and a capacity of 738 students.

Though no longer in working condition, students can climb in the Babcock & Wilcox boiler for study purposes.

Separate workshops for blacksmithing and carpentry allow students to gain practical experience.

The college has been very prominent and active in participating in SAE India events, held every year.

Efficycle The team traces it success back to 2012 when it secured an All India Rank 3 and in subsequent events held in 2013 and 2015.

Tech) Postgraduate Degrees: Master of Technology (M.Tech) Many clubs are being driven and managed by students for academic and personal improvement.