DY Patil College of Engineering and Technology (DYPCET) Kolhapur conducts Admission 2026 through the centralised process of DTE Maharashtra. B.Tech admission is based on MHT-CET or JEE Main, while B.Arch applicants need a valid NATA score. The general quota fees are INR 4,96,000 for the four-year B.Tech course and INR 5,00,000 for the five-year B.Arch course.

DYPCET is a private engineering college approved by AICTE and affiliated with Shivaji University. It has seven B.Tech branches and also offers postgraduate engineering courses.

Admission Update:
  • B.Tech through MHT-CET CAP: DTE Maharashtra manages the seat allotment rounds through cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Direct Second-Year B.Tech: Diploma and eligible B.Sc graduates are considered through the separate MAH DSE CAP process.
  • B.Arch through NATA: Applicants must qualify through NATA before participating in Maharashtra B.Arch CAP counselling.
  • Maharashtra candidates compete for 85% of the B.Tech seats through MHT-CET CAP, which serves a role equivalent to TNEA. The other 15% are All India Quota seats allotted using JEE Main scores.
  • General category applicants need at least 45% in Class 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The requirement is 40% for SC and ST applicants.
  • The total general quota fee is INR 4,96,000 for the four-year B.Tech programme and INR 3,72,000 for the three-year lateral entry course.
  • The five-year B.Arch programme costs INR 5,00,000. Selection uses the NATA score and the DTE Maharashtra B.Arch CAP process.
  • General open category closing scores in MHT-CET 2025 differed by branch and ranged from 73.63 to 93.1 percentile.

DYPCET Kolhapur Admission Portal 2026: cetcell.mahacet.org

DYPCET Kolhapur UG Admission 2026

Undergraduate options at DYPCET Kolhapur include B.Tech in seven engineering branches, B.Arch and direct second-year B.Tech. Each programme follows the applicable Maharashtra CAP counselling route.

Programme Duration Total Fee Admission Route
B.Tech 4 years INR 4,96,000 for the general quota MHT-CET CAP for state quota or JEE Main for All India Quota
B.Arch 5 years INR 5,00,000 for the general category NATA score and DTE Maharashtra B.Arch CAP
Lateral Entry B.Tech 3 years INR 3,72,000 MAH DSE CAP 2026

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

DYPCET Kolhapur B.Tech Admission 2026

The seven B.Tech branches are Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Sciences, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering. DTE Maharashtra allots the seats through CAP counselling.

DYPCET Kolhapur B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026

Criterion General / OBC SC / ST
Qualifying examination Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board
Minimum aggregate in PCM 45% 40%
Accepted entrance examination MHT-CET 2026 for state quota or JEE Main 2026 for All India Quota MHT-CET 2026 for state quota or JEE Main 2026 for All India Quota
Domicile condition Maharashtra domicile is needed for the 85% state quota Maharashtra domicile is needed for the 85% state quota

DYPCET Kolhapur B.Tech Selection Process 2026

Merit in the applicable entrance examination decides B.Tech selection. DYPCET does not conduct a separate admission test or interview.

  • For the 85% state quota, the CAP merit rank is prepared from the MHT-CET 2026 percentile.
  • For the 15% All India Quota, ranking is based on the JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 NTA score.
  • DTE Maharashtra releases category-specific merit lists for every counselling round.
  • Final allotment depends on the applicant's preferred branch and the seats available at DYPCET Kolhapur.
  • In 2025, CSE closed at 93.1 percentile for the General Home State category. Civil and Chemical Engineering had lower closing scores. Across all categories and rounds, the overall span was 4.73 to 94.05 percentile.

How to Apply for DYPCET Kolhapur B.Tech

  1. Complete registration for the PCM group and take MHT-CET 2026 through mahacet.org.
  2. After the result, submit the MHT-CET CAP 2026 application through cetcell.mahacet.org.
  3. Upload the Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, MHT-CET scorecard, domicile certificate and caste certificate, where applicable.
  4. Add DYPCET Kolhapur and the preferred engineering branches to the CAP choice list.
  5. If a seat is allotted, visit DYPCET Kolhapur with the original documents to complete admission.

DYPCET Kolhapur B.Arch Admission 2026

B.Arch applicants are assessed through their NATA 2026 score and Class 12 marks. Seat allocation then takes place through DTE Maharashtra B.Arch CAP counselling.

DYPCET Kolhapur B.Arch Eligibility Criteria 2026

  • Applicants must have studied Mathematics in Class 12 and secured at least 50% in aggregate.
  • A valid score from NATA 2026 Phase 1 or Phase 2 is required. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifying score set by the Council of Architecture.
  • Maharashtra domicile is compulsory for state quota seats, while candidates from anywhere in India may seek All India Quota seats.

How to Apply for DYPCET Kolhapur B.Arch

  1. Apply for NATA 2026 through nata.in and take either Phase 1 or Phase 2.
  2. Once the NATA result is available, register for B.Arch CAP 2026 through cetcell.mahacet.org.
  3. During choice filling, select DYPCET Kolhapur as a preferred college.
  4. After allotment, take the original documents to the college and complete the reporting process.

DYPCET Kolhapur Lateral Entry B.Tech Admission 2026

Direct admission to the second year of B.Tech is available through MAH DSE CAP 2026. The course runs for three years.

Criterion Requirement
Eligible qualification A diploma in the relevant engineering branch; B.Sc graduates are also eligible
Minimum marks 45% for general applicants and 40% for SC and ST applicants
Counselling MAH DSE CAP 2026 through cetcell.mahacet.org

Applicants must register for MAH DSE CAP, provide the required academic and category documents, enter DYPCET Kolhapur in the preference form and report to the college after receiving an allotment.

DYPCET Kolhapur M.Tech Admission 2026

DYPCET Kolhapur provides two-year M.Tech programmes in Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering. Maharashtra M.Tech CAP manages the admission process.

Programme Eligibility Counselling Total Fee
M.Tech in CSE or ECE B.E. or B.Tech in the relevant branch with at least 50%, along with a GATE 2026 or MAH PGCET score DTE Maharashtra M.Tech CAP INR 77,096 for the general quota

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Eligible students must take GATE 2026 or MAH PGCET, register for Maharashtra M.Tech CAP and enter their course and college choices. Admission is completed after seat allotment and document verification.

DYPCET Kolhapur Cutoff

Branch demand caused a clear difference in the MHT-CET 2025 closing scores. Computer Science and Engineering recorded the highest stated General Home State closing percentile, while Civil and Chemical Engineering closed at lower levels.

Cutoff Detail 2025 Closing Percentile
CSE, General Home State 93.1
General open category branch range 73.63 to 93.1
Range across every category and counselling round 4.73 to 94.05

DYPCET Kolhapur Scholarships

Eligible DYPCET Kolhapur students may seek support through central and Maharashtra government scholarship schemes.

  • Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship: SC and ST students whose annual family income is below INR 2.5 lakh may receive full fee reimbursement. Applications are submitted through mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
  • Maharashtra EBC Scholarship: Economically Backward Class students with yearly family income below INR 1 lakh may request a fee concession from the Maharashtra Social Justice Department.
  • VJNT and SBC Scholarships: Maharashtra's Mahaswayam portal accepts applications from students belonging to Vimukta Jati, Nomadic Tribes and Special Backward Class categories.
  • Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships: Students placed in the top 20 percentile of their Class 12 board may apply at scholarships.gov.in for support of up to INR 20,000 per year.
  • The MahaDBT portal at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in processes the applicable scholarship applications.

DYPCET Kolhapur Admission FAQs

Ques. Which entrance scores are accepted for the B.Tech seats at DYPCET Kolhapur?

Ans. MHT-CET 2026 determines selection for the 85% Maharashtra state quota. JEE Main scores are used for the remaining 15% All India Quota. The college does not hold an additional entrance examination.

Ques. How much does the complete DYPCET Kolhapur B.Tech programme cost?

Ans. The stated general quota fee for all four years is INR 4,96,000. Eligible SC and ST students may obtain reimbursement under government scholarship schemes. Applicants should confirm the revised amount with the college admission office.

Ques. What closing score was recorded for CSE at DYPCET Kolhapur?

Ans. For the General Home State category, CSE closed at 93.1 percentile in MHT-CET 2025. Civil and Chemical Engineering finished at lower percentiles, while the complete range for all categories and rounds was 4.73 to 94.05 percentile.

Ques. Is B.Tech admission open to applicants who do not hold Maharashtra domicile?

Ans. Yes. Applicants from outside Maharashtra may compete for the 15% All India Quota using JEE Main scores. Maharashtra domicile candidates receive the 85% state quota through MHT-CET.

Ques. How are applicants selected for B.Arch at DYPCET Kolhapur?

Ans. Selection for the five-year B.Arch course combines the NATA score with Class 12 marks and is completed through DTE Maharashtra B.Arch CAP. Its stated general quota fee is INR 5,00,000.

Ques. Who can enter the second year of B.Tech directly at DYPCET Kolhapur?

Ans. Relevant engineering diploma holders may seek direct second-year entry through MAH DSE CAP 2026, and B.Sc graduates are also eligible. A diploma applicant needs 45%, reduced to 40% for SC and ST categories. The three-year course fee is INR 3,72,000.

Ques. What qualifications are needed for the DYPCET Kolhapur M.Tech programme?

Ans. Applicants need a relevant B.E. or B.Tech degree with a minimum of 50% and a valid GATE 2026 or MAH PGCET score for government quota seats. CSE and ECE are the available specialisations, and the general quota fee for two years is INR 77,096.

Ques. Which financial aid schemes can DYPCET Kolhapur students use?

Ans. SC and ST students may receive full fee reimbursement under the Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship. OBC and EBC students can seek Maharashtra state support through MahaDBT. Students in the top 20 percentile of their Class 12 board may receive up to INR 20,000 per year through the Central Sector Scheme. Applications use the MahaDBT or NSP portals, as applicable.

Ques. Who awards the degrees completed at DYPCET Kolhapur?

Ans. DY Patil College of Engineering and Technology, Kolhapur is affiliated with Shivaji University, Kolhapur, and has AICTE approval. Shivaji University awards the B.Tech, B.Arch and M.Tech degrees after students successfully finish their programmes.

Ques. Which records should an applicant carry for CAP admission at DYPCET Kolhapur?

Ans. The document set includes Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, the MHT-CET 2026 scorecard, Maharashtra domicile proof, transfer certificate and passport-size photographs. Where relevant, applicants must also provide a caste certificate with caste validity, an income certificate for scholarship purposes and a PwD certificate.