D. Y. Patil College of Engineering Pune offers B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral), and M.Tech programs across engineering disciplines. Admissions are based on state-level and national-level entrance exam scores, followed by Centralised Admission Process (CAP). 80% of seats are allotted through DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling process, while remaining 20% are filled under institute-level admissions. B.Tech admission is based on JEE Main or MHT-CET scores followed by CAP counselling. M.Tech admission is based on GATE scores followed by CAP counselling. Admission process starts around June-July 2026. B.Tech total fees are INR 4.91 Lakhs for 4 years with eligibility of 10+2 with 50% marks. B.Tech (Lateral) total fees are INR 3.74 Lakhs for 3 years requiring diploma eligibility. M.Tech total fees are INR 1.94 Lakhs for 2 years with eligibility of graduation with 50% marks. B.Tech offers 8 specializations including Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Telecom Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Technology, AI and Data Science, Robotics and Automation, and Instrumentation and Control Engineering.

MHT-CET cutoff for GOPENS category ranges from 91.07 to 97.78 percentile with BE Computer Engineering at 97.78 percentile in Round 1. JEE Main Maharashtra cutoff for general category ranges from 3,579 to 20,361 rank with BE Computer Engineering at 3,579 rank in Round 3. JEE Main All India cutoff for general category ranges from 53,849 to 259,637 rank with BE Computer Engineering at 74,937 rank in Round 4. M.Tech offers 6 specializations including Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Design, and Construction Engineering and Management. Admission process involves appearing for entrance examination, registering on cetcell.mahacet.org for CAP counselling, document verification at facilitation centre, filling college/branch choices during CAP registration, merit list publication, participating in CAP rounds, and reporting to college with documents and fee payment. Students can participate in both CAP rounds and institute-level admission simultaneously. Domicile status matters for CAP with Maharashtra students getting priority for state quota seats. Branch upgrades after admission are sometimes possible if seats become vacant and college allows it.

Important Dates and Entrance Exams

D. Y. Patil College of Engineering admissions are coordinated with state-level and national-level entrance examinations. The admission schedule for 2026 covers undergraduate, lateral entry, and postgraduate programs. Candidates must register for relevant entrance exams and complete the application process within specified deadlines. The important dates and entrance exams for the 2026 admission cycle are provided below.

The table below presents the important dates for MHT CET 2026.

Events Date
MHT CET 2026 PCB Exam Date (Second Attempt) May 10 - May 11, 2026
MHT CET 2026 PCM Exam Date (Second Attempt) May 12 - May 21, 2026
MHT CET 2026 Result Date Jun 16, 2026 


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Undergraduate Engineering Programs

D. Y. Patil College of Engineering offers B.Tech programme for 4 years duration in 8 specializations. Total fees are INR 4.91 Lakhs. Admission is based on JEE Main or MHT-CET scores followed by CAP counselling. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with minimum 50% marks. 80% of seats are allotted through DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling while 20% are filled through institute-level admissions.

B.Tech Program Details

Program Details Information
Program Name Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
Duration 4 Years
Number of Specializations 8
Total Fees INR 4.91 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria 10+2 with minimum 50% marks
Entrance Exams JEE Main, MHT-CET
Selection Criteria Entrance exam score + CAP counselling
Seat Allocation 80% CAP, 20% Institute-level

B.Tech Specializations

  • Computer Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • Electronics and Telecom Engineering
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Instrumentation and Control Engineering
  • Civil Engineering

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Lateral Entry Programs

D. Y. Patil College of Engineering offers B.Tech (Lateral) programme for 3 years duration in 8 specializations. Total fees are INR 3.74 Lakhs. Admission is based on CAP counselling. Candidates must have diploma eligibility. Computer Engineering is the most preferred course by students.

B.Tech (Lateral) Program Details

Program Details Information
Program Name Bachelor of Technology (Lateral Entry)
Duration 3 Years
Number of Specializations 8
Total Fees INR 3.74 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria Diploma in Engineering
Selection Criteria CAP counselling

B.Tech (Lateral) Specializations

Same as B.Tech regular program with 8 specializations available

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Postgraduate Programs

D. Y. Patil College of Engineering offers M.Tech programme for 2 years duration in 6 specializations. Total fees are INR 1.94 Lakhs. Admission is based on GATE scores followed by CAP counselling. Candidates must have graduation with minimum 50% marks.

M.Tech Program Details

Program Details Information
Program Name Master of Technology (M.Tech)
Duration 2 Years
Number of Specializations 6
Total Fees INR 1.94 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria Graduation with minimum 50% marks
Entrance Exam GATE
Selection Criteria GATE score + CAP counselling

M.Tech Specializations

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Mechanical Design
  • Construction Engineering and Management
  • Structural Engineering
  • Thermal Engineering

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Admission Cutoffs

D. Y. Patil College of Engineering admission cutoffs vary by entrance exam and specialization. MHT-CET cutoff for GOPENS category ranges from 91.07 to 97.78 percentile. JEE Main Maharashtra cutoff ranges from 3,579 to 20,361 rank. JEE Main All India cutoff ranges from 53,849 to 259,637 rank.

MHT-CET Cutoff 2025 (GOPENS Category)

Program Round 1 Closing Percentile Round 4 Closing Percentile
BE Computer Engineering 97.78 97.73
BE Information Technology 97.48 97.37
BE AI and Data Science 97.27 97.22
BE Electronics and Telecom Engineering 96.41 96.17
BE Robotics and Automation 95.79 95.06
BE Mechanical Engineering 94.31 93.86
BE Instrumentation and Control Engineering 91.70 92.42
BE Civil Engineering 91.07 92.24

JEE Main Maharashtra Cutoff 2025 (General Category)

JEE Main Maharashtra cutoff ranges from 3,579 to 20,361 rank with BE Computer Engineering at lowest rank of 3,579 in Round 3.

Program Round 1 Closing Rank Round 3 Closing Rank
BE Computer Engineering 5,332 3,579
BE AI and Data Science 6,138 4,375
BE Information Technology 6,168 6,320
BE Robotics and Automation 8,224 9,082
BE Electronics and Telecom Engineering 8,310 7,360
BE Mechanical Engineering 14,303 11,636
BE Instrumentation and Control Engineering 19,985 15,647
BE Civil Engineering 20,069 20,361

JEE Main All India Cutoff 2025 (General Category)

JEE Main All India cutoff ranges from 53,849 to 259,637 rank with BE Computer Engineering at lowest rank of 74,937 in Round 4.

Program Round 1 Closing Rank Round 4 Closing Rank
BE Computer Engineering 74,506 74,937
BE AI and Data Science 84,032 80,926
BE Information Technology 84,279 87,498
BE Robotics and Automation 109,865 87,120
BE Electronics and Telecom Engineering 111,174 -
BE Mechanical Engineering 184,113 198,217
BE Instrumentation and Control Engineering 254,932 207,094
BE Civil Engineering 255,829 196,917

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Application Process and Requirements

D. Y. Patil College of Engineering admission process is conducted through CAP counselling and institute-level admissions. Candidates must appear for entrance exams, register for CAP counselling, complete document verification, and report to college with documents and fee payment.

Step-by-Step Admission Process

  1. Appear for entrance examination (JEE Main, MHT-CET for B.Tech; GATE for M.Tech)
  2. Register on cetcell.mahacet.org for CAP counselling
  3. Complete document verification at facilitation centre
  4. Fill college and branch choices during CAP registration
  5. Merit list is published by DTE Maharashtra
  6. Participate in CAP rounds for seat allotment
  7. Report to college with documents and pay admission fees

CAP Counselling Details

  • 80% of seats allotted through DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling
  • 20% of seats filled through institute-level admissions
  • Multiple CAP rounds conducted for seat allotment
  • Students can participate in both CAP and institute-level admission simultaneously
  • Domicile status matters for CAP with Maharashtra students getting priority for state quota seats

Important Notes

  • Students can participate in both CAP rounds and institute-level admission at same time
  • If admission is secured through CAP, students can still apply for institute-level seats if better branch or option opens up
  • Once admission is confirmed, students must follow college and CET Cell rules regarding acceptance or cancellation
  • Branch upgrades after admission are sometimes possible if seats become vacant and college allows it
  • Branch change requests usually considered only after all CAP and institute rounds are completed

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Can students participate in both CAP rounds and institute-level admission at D. Y. Patil?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in both CAP rounds and institute-level admission simultaneously. Many students do exactly that by appearing in CAP rounds and also applying for institute-level seats. If admission is secured through CAP, students are still allowed to take institute-level seat later if better branch or option opens up. However, once admission is finally confirmed and locked in, students must follow college and CET Cell rules regarding acceptance or cancellation.

Ques. How important is domicile status during admission process at D. Y. Patil?

Ans. Domicile status matters significantly if applying through CAP. Maharashtra students get priority because most seats come under state quota. Students from other states usually compete for All India quota or open seats, and those cutoffs are typically higher. For institute-level seats that college fills directly, domicile status usually does not matter much. For students from outside Maharashtra, institute-level route is often easier and more realistic option.

Ques. Are branch upgrades possible after admission at D. Y. Patil?

Ans. Branch changes after joining are sometimes possible but should not be counted on. Branch upgrades only happen if seats become vacant in desired branch, if academic marks are good enough, and if college allows it according to their rules. Most of time, college looks at upgrade requests only after all CAP and institute rounds are completely finished. It is risky to join hoping to switch branches later.