D.Y. Patil College of Engineering and Technology (DYPCET), Kolhapur, offers admission to B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral), B.Arch, and M.Tech programs for the 2026-27 academic year. Admission is expected to begin in June–July 2026. DYPCET is affiliated to Shivaji University and holds NAAC A+ accreditation. 80% of seats are filled through DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling, while the remaining 20% are filled under institute-level admissions.

B.Tech is the flagship program at DYPCET, offered in 7 specializations with a total intake of 1,140 seats and a total fee of INR 4.96 Lakhs. Admission is based on MHT CET or JEE Main scores followed by MAH CAP counselling. The MHT CET cutoff for the General Open category ranges from 73.63 to 93.1 percentile. The college also offers part-time B.Tech in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering for working professionals.

DYPCET Admission Dates 2026

The tables below list all key entrance exam dates, MAH CAP counselling dates, and GATE dates relevant to DYPCET admissions for the 2026-27 session.

MHT CET 2026 Important Dates

Events Date
MHT CET 2026 Result Date Jun 16, 2026 

MAH CAP Counselling Dates 2026 (Engineering)

Event Date (Tentative)
CAP Counselling Registration Begins Jun 28, 2026 
Provisional Merit List Release Jul 19, 2026 
Round 1 Seat Allotment Jul 31, 2026 
Round 2 Seat Allotment Aug 11, 2026 
Round 3 Seat Allotment Aug 22, 2026 

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

DYPCET B.Tech Admission 2026

DYPCET offers B.Tech in 7 specializations with a total intake of 1,140 seats. The program is 4 years in duration. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. Admission is through MHT CET or JEE Main scores followed by MAH CAP counselling for government quota seats. Institute-level management quota admissions are also available.

Particulars Details
Duration 4 Years
Total Fee INR 4.96 Lakhs
Seat Intake 1,140
Eligibility 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics; minimum 50% marks
Accepted Exams MHT CET / JEE Main
Selection Process Entrance exam score + MAH CAP Counselling
Government Quota 80% seats via DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling
Management Quota 20% seats via institute-level admission
Application Fee INR 800 (General) / INR 600 (SC/ST)

DYPCET MHT CET Cutoff 2026

The MHT CET closing percentile for the General Open category at DYPCET in 2025 ranged from 73.63 to 93.1. B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning had the highest Round 4 closing percentile at 93.1. The table below shows Round 1 and Round 4 closing percentiles for all B.Tech specializations.

B.Tech Specialization Round 1 Closing Percentile Round 4 Closing Percentile
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 88.08 93.10
Computer Science Engineering 89.07 90.59
Data Science 85.06 87.14
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 86.68 85.96
Mechanical Engineering 78.42 82.11
Civil Engineering 73.63 82.45
Chemical Engineering 77.54 77.54

DYPCET Maharashtra JEE Main Cutoff 2026

The Maharashtra state quota JEE Main closing rank for the General category at DYPCET in 2025 ranged from 28,152 to 60,381 in Round 1. The table below shows Round 1 and Round 3 closing ranks for all B.Tech specializations.

B.Tech Specialization Round 1 Closing Rank Round 3 Closing Rank
Computer Science Engineering 28,152 31,570
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 29,784 27,296
Data Science 33,239 37,055
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 34,733 35,295
Chemical Engineering 38,034 54,722
Mechanical Engineering 52,984 39,462
Civil Engineering 60,381 53,283

DYPCET JEE Main Cutoff 2026 (All India Quota)

The JEE Main All India Quota closing rank for the General category at DYPCET in 2025 ranged from 3,51,638 to 7,20,320. B.Tech Computer Science Engineering was the most preferred specialization with a Round 4 closing rank of 4,06,136, followed by AI and Machine Learning at 4,00,440.

B.Tech Specialization Round 1 Closing Rank Round 4 Closing Rank
Computer Science Engineering 3,51,638 4,06,136
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 3,72,233 4,00,440
Data Science 4,09,953 4,33,489
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 4,28,691 4,65,952
Chemical Engineering 4,65,952 5,52,364
Mechanical Engineering 6,32,791 5,32,863
Civil Engineering 7,20,320 –

DYPCET B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026

DYPCET offers B.Tech (Lateral) in 7 specializations as a 3-year full-time program for diploma holders. Candidates must have completed a 3-year diploma in Engineering with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Admission is through the DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) CAP counselling process. The total fee is INR 3.72 Lakhs.

Particulars Details
Duration 3 Years
Total Fee INR 3.72 Lakhs
Eligibility Diploma in Engineering; minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
Selection Process DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP Counselling

DYPCET B.Arch Admission 2026

DYPCET offers B.Arch as a 5-year full-time program with an intake of 80 seats and a total fee of INR 5.13 Lakhs. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board. Admission is based on MHT CET or NATA scores followed by MAH CAP counselling.

Particulars Details
Duration 5 Years
Total Fee INR 5.13 Lakhs
Seat Intake 80
Eligibility 10+2 with minimum 50% marks
Accepted Exams MHT CET / NATA
Selection Process MHT CET / NATA score + MAH CAP Counselling

DYPCET M.Tech Admission 2026

DYPCET offers M.Tech in Computer Science Engineering and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering with a total intake of 66 seats. The program is 2 years in duration with a total fee of INR 77,096. Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech in a relevant stream with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) and a valid GATE score. Admission is through GATE score followed by MAH CAP counselling.

Particulars Details
Duration 2 Years
Total Fee INR 77,096
Seat Intake 66
Eligibility B.E./B.Tech in relevant stream; minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
Specializations Computer Science Engineering; Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Selection Process GATE score + MAH CAP Counselling

DYPCET Admission Process 2026

DYPCET admissions follow the DTE Maharashtra CAP process for government quota seats and a direct institute-level process for management quota seats. Below is a step-by-step guide for all applicants.

  • Step 1 – Appear for Entrance Exam: Appear for MHT CET or JEE Main (B.Tech/B.Arch), GATE (M.Tech), or NATA (B.Arch) as applicable.
  • Step 2 – Register for CAP Counselling: Visit the official MAH CET Cell portal at cetcell.mahacet.org and register for CAP counselling using your entrance exam score.
  • Step 3 – Create Login and Fill Application: Create a login ID and password, fill out the online application form with entrance exam scores and personal details, and upload required documents.
  • Step 4 – Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee of INR 800 for General category or INR 600 for SC/ST candidates.
  • Step 5 – Fill College Preferences: Fill in your preferred colleges and courses including DYPCET during the choice-filling window.
  • Step 6 – Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on your entrance exam rank, eligibility, and preferences. Check the allotment letter on the CAP portal.
  • Step 7 – Document Verification: Report to DYPCET at the Kasaba Bawada campus with original documents for verification and final enrollment.
  • Step 8 – Fee Payment: Pay the program fee to confirm your admission.
  • Step 9 – Management Quota (Alternative Route): If your CAP rank falls short of the cutoff, apply directly at DYPCET for institute-level management quota seats. Class 12 merit plays a larger role in this route.

DYPCET Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the application fee for DYPCET admissions and how is it paid?

Ans. The application fee for DYPCET admissions through the MAH CAP process is INR 800 for General category candidates and INR 600 for SC/ST candidates. The fee is paid online through the official MAH CET Cell portal at cetcell.mahacet.org during the CAP registration process.

Ques. Does DYPCET accept diploma holders for lateral entry into B.Tech?

Ans. Yes, diploma holders can apply for direct second-year B.Tech admission at DYPCET under the Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) admission process of DTE Maharashtra. Candidates must have completed a 3-year diploma in Engineering with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) and apply through the CAP portal during the DSE admission rounds at cetcell.mahacet.org. The total fee for B.Tech (Lateral) is INR 3.72 Lakhs for the 3-year program.

Ques. What is the MHT CET cutoff percentile required for B.Tech CSE at DYPCET?

Ans. Based on 2025 data, the MHT CET closing percentile for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering at DYPCET for the General Open category was 89.07 in Round 1 and 90.59 in Round 4. B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning had the highest Round 4 closing percentile at 93.1. Candidates with lower percentiles may explore the management quota route for CSE and AIML admissions.

Ques. Do I need to visit DYPCET in person for admission or is the process fully online?

Ans. Most of the DYPCET admission process is online through the MAH CAP portal. However, after seat allotment and digital document verification, candidates are required to report in person to the DYPCET campus at Kasaba Bawada, Kolhapur, for final document verification and enrollment confirmation. Management quota applicants may also need to visit the campus directly for the institute-level admission process.