Modern College of Engineering (MCOE) Pune conducts its 2026 admission process through the Maharashtra DTE Centralised Admission Process (CAP). B.Tech applicants from Maharashtra are ranked through MHT CET 2026, while all-India applicants may use JEE Main 2026. The annual B.Tech fee is INR 1,27,342, and the annual MBA fee is INR 1,19,717.

CAP fills 80% of the seats, while MCOE directly fills 15% as Institute Level seats. The remaining 5% are available to NRI and OCI applicants.

Admission Update:
  • B.Tech 2026: Applications for Institute Level seats are available through moderncoe.edu.in.
  • MBA, MCA and M.Tech 2026: PG CAP rounds are in progress. Applicants can check cetcell.mahacet.org for the current status of MBA CET CAP, MCA CET CAP and M.Tech CAP.
  • MCOE has 960 B.Tech seats across 8 specialisations. The college is affiliated with SPPU, Savitribai Phule Pune University, and has AICTE approval.
  • MCOE fills the 15% Institute Level seat pool directly. Eligible students with MHT CET or JEE Main scores can apply through moderncoe.edu.in after each CAP round.
  • Diploma holders can seek admission to the second year of B.Tech through MAH DIPLOMA CET counselling conducted by DTE Maharashtra.
  • The Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme reserves 5% of the B.Tech intake for students from economically weaker sections and provides a full tuition fee waiver.
  • Eligible SC and ST students pay only the development fee because their tuition fee is fully reimbursed under the government post-matric scholarship.

Institute Level Seats at MCOE Pune: The Institute Level allocation covers 15% of B.Tech seats, equal to 144 seats from the stated intake. Applicants must meet the same academic and MHT CET or JEE Main requirements used for CAP admission. MCOE does not offer a donation-based or separate management quota outside this framework. Students can email pesmcoe@moderncoe.edu.in to ask about seat availability.

MCOE Pune Admission Portal 2026: moderncoe.edu.in

MCOE Pune B.Tech Admission 2026

The B.Tech intake at MCOE Pune is 960 seats, divided among 8 specialisations. Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering each have 180 seats, making them the two largest branches. For General Open candidates, the MHT CET 2026 CAP cutoff for Computer Engineering closed at 95.65 percentile.

MCOE Pune B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026

Applicants must meet the academic rules prescribed by AICTE and DTE Maharashtra. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects for B.Tech admission.

Category Eligibility Criteria Selection Basis
CAP Seats, Maharashtra Candidates (80%) Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry, Biotechnology or Biology. Applicants need at least 45% aggregate in PCM, or 40% for reserved categories. Admission uses the MHT CET 2026 percentile through CAP counselling at cetcell.mahacet.org.
CAP Seats, All-India Candidates (80%) Class 12 with PCM and a minimum aggregate of 45%. Applicants are ranked by JEE Main 2026 percentile through CAP counselling at cetcell.mahacet.org.
Institute Level Seats (15%) The academic requirements are the same as those for CAP seats. A valid MHT CET or JEE Main score is required. MCOE prepares the merit order from MHT CET or JEE Main scores. Applications are submitted directly at moderncoe.edu.in.
Lateral Entry, Second Year A diploma in the relevant engineering branch from a recognised board with at least 45% marks, or 40% for reserved categories. Selection uses the MAH DIPLOMA CET rank through the DTE Maharashtra lateral entry CAP.

MCOE Pune B.Tech Selection Process 2026

Maharashtra applicants are allotted CAP seats according to their MHT CET percentile, while all-India applicants are considered through JEE Main percentile. MCOE does not hold another entrance test or an interview for B.Tech selection.

  • DTE Maharashtra manages the 80% CAP seat share. Allotment depends on merit rank, reservation category and the order of options entered by the student.
  • After each CAP round, MCOE fills its 15% Institute Level share in descending order of MHT CET or JEE Main percentile.
  • TFWS covers 5% of the approved intake. A student must have annual family income below INR 8 lakh and choose the TFWS option while registering for CAP.
  • Reservations are applied according to Maharashtra government rules for OBC, VJNT, NT, SBC, EWS, SC and ST categories.
  • If two applicants have the same MHT CET percentile, DTE Maharashtra uses the higher Class 12 PCB or PCM group aggregate as the tiebreaker.

How to Apply for B.Tech at MCOE Pune?

CAP Route for 80% of Seats:

  • Create an account at cetcell.mahacet.org and pay the CAP registration fee.
  • Finish online document verification before the specified deadline.
  • Enter preferred colleges and branches in priority order during web option filling.
  • View the allotment result and download the provisional allotment letter.
  • Take the original documents to MCOE and pay the first-year fee to secure the allotted seat.

Institute Level Route for 15% of Seats:

  • Visit moderncoe.edu.in or contact the college at pesmcoe@moderncoe.edu.in.
  • Provide the MHT CET or JEE Main scorecard with the required academic records.
  • Seats are assigned according to merit, and admission is confirmed after payment of the first-year fee.

Documents required: Applicants need their Class 12 mark sheet, MHT CET or JEE Main scorecard, domicile certificate for Maharashtra candidates, category certificate, income certificate for TFWS or EBC benefits, transfer certificate and passport-size photographs.

B.Tech Fee Reference:

Programme Annual Fee Total Programme Fee
B.Tech, all specialisations INR 1,27,342 INR 5,09,368
B.Tech Lateral Entry, 3 years INR 1,27,342 INR 3,82,026

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

Institute Level Admission: MCOE does not use a donation-based management quota. Its 15% Institute Level allocation requires a valid MHT CET or JEE Main score. Students who did not appear for MHT CET are not eligible for these seats either.

MCOE Pune MBA, MCA and M.Tech Admission 2026

MCOE Pune handles postgraduate selection through the relevant Maharashtra CAP process. MBA applicants may submit scores from several accepted management entrance tests. MCA selection depends on MAH MCA CET, while GATE-qualified students receive preference for M.Tech.

Programme Eligibility Criteria Selection Basis
MBA, 120 seats, 2 years A bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate, or 45% for reserved categories. MAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT and MAT scores are accepted. Seat allotment takes place through DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling.
MCA, 120 seats, 2 years A graduate degree with Mathematics studied either in Class 12 or during graduation. The minimum aggregate is 50%, reduced to 45% for reserved categories. Selection is through MAH MCA CET and DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling at cetcell.mahacet.org.
M.Tech, 63 seats, 4 specialisations, 2 years A B.E. or B.Tech degree in the relevant branch from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate, or 45% for SC and ST applicants. GATE-qualified applicants receive priority. Students without GATE scores are placed in a separate merit order under DTE Maharashtra PG CAP.

PG Fee Reference:

Programme Annual Fee Total Programme Fee
MBA INR 1,19,717 INR 2,39,434
MCA INR 1,25,540 INR 2,51,080
M.Tech, all specialisations INR 64,049 INR 1,28,098

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

MCOE Pune Scholarships

MCOE Pune students can use government schemes that provide partial or complete tuition fee support. Most Maharashtra schemes require an application through mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.

  • Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme: TFWS reserves 5% of B.Tech seats for applicants whose annual family income is below INR 8 lakh. It waives the full tuition fee, and students must select TFWS while completing CAP registration.
  • SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship: Eligible SC and ST students receive full tuition fee reimbursement along with a maintenance allowance. Applications are submitted at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
  • EBC Freeship: Students outside the reservation system with annual family income below INR 8 lakh may receive a tuition fee waiver ranging from 50% to 100%, depending on the applicable income slab.
  • OBC, VJNT, NT and SBC Scholarships: Eligible students from these categories can receive a tuition fee waiver of 50% to 100% by applying through mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
  • Central Government Scholarships: SC and ST students may also submit applications for the central Post-Matric Scholarship through scholarships.gov.in.

MCOE Pune Admission FAQs

Ques. Which test score is needed for MCOE Pune B.Tech selection?

Ans. Maharashtra domicile students need an MHT CET score for CAP and Institute Level admission. JEE Main scores are accepted from all-India category applicants. MCOE does not provide another route and does not consider TNEA, TGEAPCET or a different state CET score.

Ques. At what percentile did Computer Engineering close in MHT CET 2026?

Ans. The General Open cutoff for MCOE Pune Computer Engineering closed at 95.65 percentile during the MHT CET 2026 CAP process. Competition is high, and earlier rounds generally close at higher percentiles. Students can view the final round-wise figures at cetcell.mahacet.org.

Ques. How does MCOE fill its Institute Level B.Tech allocation?

Ans. MCOE directly fills 15% of its B.Tech intake, equal to 144 seats across 8 branches, after the CAP rounds. Applicants must satisfy the same MHT CET or JEE Main conditions. Seat availability can be checked by emailing pesmcoe@moderncoe.edu.in after the CAP results.

Ques. What is the branch-wise scale of the B.Tech intake at MCOE Pune?

Ans. The college offers 960 B.Tech seats in 8 specialisations. Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering each admit 180 students. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and Information Technology each have 120 seats.

Ques. Can an engineering diploma holder join the second year of B.Tech?

Ans. Yes. A relevant engineering diploma with at least 45% marks is required, while reserved-category students need 40%. Admission to the second year is based on MAH DIPLOMA CET and the DTE Maharashtra lateral entry CAP.

Ques. How much does the full B.Tech programme cost at MCOE Pune?

Ans. The four-year B.Tech fee is INR 5,09,368, calculated at INR 1,27,342 per year. Eligible SC and ST students can receive full tuition reimbursement through the government post-matric scholarship. The 5% TFWS seat share also carries a complete tuition fee waiver.

Ques. What entrance scores can be used for MCOE Pune MBA admission?

Ans. MBA applicants may use MAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT or MAT scores. DTE Maharashtra CAP handles counselling. A recognised bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate is required.

Ques. Who can claim a B.Tech seat under TFWS at MCOE?

Ans. TFWS applies to 5% of the B.Tech seats and is meant for students with annual family income below INR 8 lakh. It removes the full tuition fee. Applicants must choose the TFWS option while registering for MHT CET CAP at cetcell.mahacet.org.

Ques. May students awaiting their Class 12 results apply for admission?

Ans. Yes. Students taking their final Class 12 examinations may appear for MHT CET 2026 and can receive provisional admission while waiting for the final mark sheet. At the time of reporting to MCOE, the mark sheet must confirm that the student has achieved the required percentage.