YCCE admits students in 2026 through the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra. B.Tech and M.Tech seats are filled through DTE Maharashtra CAP using MHT CET 2026, JEE Main 2026, or GATE 2026 scores, while MBA admission is based on approved MBA entrance scores. The Institute Level Quota application fee is INR 1,000.

  • For MBA admission, YCCE accepts MAH MBA CET 2026 and other approved national-level test scores through DTE Maharashtra CAP.
  • Across B.Tech courses, YCCE has a total intake of 1,740 students. CAP covers 80% of the seats, and the remaining 20% come under the Institute Level Quota.
Admission Update:
  • B.Tech / Direct Second Year B.Tech: CAP registration ended on July 19, 2026. Document verification was scheduled till July 20, 2026. The provisional merit list was dated July 22, 2026, and the final merit list was expected on July 27, 2026.
  • M.Tech / MBA: PG CAP round schedules are available on cetcell.mahacet.org. YCCE releases Institute Level Quota dates separately at ycce.edu.
  • Maharashtra domicile students get state-level CAP seats. All India candidates can use JEE Main or MHT CET for seats outside the state quota.
  • For B.Tech, students need 45% aggregate in Class 12 PCM, or 40% for reserved categories, along with a non-zero MHT CET 2026 or JEE Main 2026 score.
  • TFWS seats, which waive tuition fees, are offered to economically weaker general category students. Students must apply separately on the CAP portal.
  • Reservation is followed as per Government of Maharashtra rules for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, VJ/DT/NT, SBC, and PwD categories.
  • The Institute Level Quota application fee is INR 1,000, non-refundable, and must be paid online at ycce.edu.
  • YCCE institution code is 4167. Students need this code during CAP choice filling.

YCCE Admission Portal 2026: ycce.edu/admission

Management Quota at YCCE: YCCE is a private unaided engineering college in Maharashtra. The college fills 20% of seats through the Institute Level Quota. From the total sanctioned intake, 10.5% is kept for management seats and 1.5% for the NRI/OCI/PIO quota. Students need at least 45% in Class 12 PCM. For ILQ seats, students must apply directly at ycce.edu after CAP rounds close. Scholarships are not offered for management quota seats.

YCCE Important Dates 2026

Event Date
Direct Second Year B.Tech ACAP / ILQ Reporting September 2026 (Tentative)

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

YCCE B.Tech Admission 2026

B.Tech admission at YCCE is based only on merit in MHT CET 2026 or JEE Main 2026. The college does not hold its own entrance exam for this course.

  • All CAP rounds are run by DTE Maharashtra through the SCET Cell portal.
  • For B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, the final CAP round closing percentile in 2025 was 95.87 for the general open state category.

YCCE B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Category Eligibility Entrance Exam
Maharashtra State (GOPENS) Indian national with Class 12 Physics, Mathematics, and one science or vocational subject. Minimum aggregate required is 45%. MHT CET 2026 with a non-zero score
Maharashtra State (Reserved SC/ST/OBC/EWS) Class 12 PCM with at least 40% aggregate. A valid category certificate is needed. MHT CET 2026 with a non-zero score
All India Quota Indian national with Class 12 PCM and minimum 45% aggregate. JEE Main 2026 or MHT CET 2026 with a non-zero score

YCCE B.Tech Selection Criteria

CAP merit is prepared from the MHT CET 2026 percentile or JEE Main 2026 percentile used during registration. There is no group discussion, interview, or personal test. For Institute Level Quota seats, YCCE makes a merit list using the SCET Cell merit number. Students must first register at cetcell.mahacet.org and get a merit number before applying for ILQ seats at YCCE.

  • CAP Round 1 usually has the strongest competition, so students with high MHT CET scores should enter their choices carefully and early.
  • Seats left after CAP rounds are filled through ACAP at the institute level. SCET Cell portal registration is still compulsory for ACAP.
  • For B.Tech CSE at YCCE, the 2025 closing percentile for the general state open category was 95.87. Across all branches, the MHT CET range was 78.24 to 97.09 percentile.
  • JEE Main applicants are placed in a separate merit list for All India seats.

How to Apply for B.Tech at YCCE?

Students applying for CAP seats in B.Tech must complete the process at cetcell.mahacet.org. For ILQ seats, the application is filed separately at ycce.edu. A valid SCET Cell merit number is needed for both routes.

  • Step 1: Take MHT CET 2026 or JEE Main 2026 and get a non-zero score.
  • Step 2: Register for CAP on cetcell.mahacet.org from July 2, 2026 and pay the fee online.
  • Step 3: Finish online document verification, also called e-scrutiny, by July 20, 2026. Upload clear scans of all required documents.
  • Step 4: Check the final merit list on July 27, 2026 and note the State Merit Number or All India Merit Number given by SCET Cell.
  • Step 5: During each CAP round, fill the option form and enter YCCE Nagpur institution code 4167.
  • Step 6: Accept the seat online within the deadline. Then report to YCCE Nagpur with original documents and four photocopied sets.
  • Step 7: For ILQ seats, apply at ycce.edu and pay the INR 1,000 application fee. YCCE announces ILQ dates and merit lists on its website.

Note: At reporting, carry original documents with four attested photocopy sets. Important originals include the CAP allotment letter, MHT CET or JEE Main scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, leaving certificate, domicile certificate, and caste or category certificates if applicable. Admission may be cancelled on reporting day if any required original document is missing.

YCCE Direct Second Year B.Tech Admission 2026

Direct Second Year B.Tech admission at YCCE is meant for diploma holders who want to enter engineering from the second year. This lateral entry process is also handled through DTE Maharashtra CAP.

  • YCCE offers B.Tech lateral entry seats equal to 10% of the sanctioned intake in each eligible programme. This means 12 seats per branch in Civil, Mechanical, Computer Technology, and Information Technology, and 18 seats in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.

YCCE Direct Second Year B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Route Eligibility Merit Basis
Diploma holders Indian national with a 3-year Diploma in Engineering from a recognised board. Minimum aggregate required is 45%, or 40% for reserved categories. Diploma Semester 5 and 6 aggregate percentage for State Merit Number
B.Sc graduates B.Sc with Mathematics in Class 12 and in B.Sc, along with at least 45% aggregate. A bridge course in Engineering Drawing and Workshop may be needed. B.Sc aggregate percentage, considered after all diploma candidates

YCCE Direct Second Year B.Tech Selection Criteria

YCCE does not require an entrance exam for direct second-year B.Tech admission. For diploma students, merit is decided only from the Semester 5 and Semester 6 aggregate. B.Sc applicants are added to the merit list only after seats are allotted to all eligible diploma candidates.

  • Working professionals with a relevant diploma and at least one year of full-time work experience may apply through the Working Professional Admission route for Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical branches at YCCE Nagpur.
  • Working professional intake is 15 seats in Civil, 15 in Electrical, and 30 in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Working professionals must work within 50 to 75 km of the YCCE campus.

How to Apply for Direct Second Year B.Tech at YCCE?

  • Step 1: Register at cetcell.mahacet.org under the Direct Second Year B.Tech category when registration opens in mid-July 2026.
  • Step 2: Upload all diploma marksheets. The State Merit Number is based only on Semester 5 and Semester 6 marks, not the full 3-year average.
  • Step 3: Complete online e-scrutiny document verification before the deadline.
  • Step 4: Fill the option form with YCCE Nagpur institution code 4167 and choose the branch preference.
  • Step 5: Accept the allotment and report to YCCE Nagpur with original documents and four attested photocopy sets.

The dates given above are tentative and may change. Students must check final schedules on cetcell.mahacet.org and ycce.edu.

YCCE M.Tech and MBA Admission 2026

At the postgraduate level, YCCE offers six M.Tech programmes and one MBA programme. For both, 80% of seats are filled through DTE Maharashtra CAP, while YCCE handles the remaining 20% through ILQ admission.

For M.Tech, students need a valid GATE 2026 score. For MBA, accepted scores include MAH MBA CET 2026, CAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAT, and GMAT.

YCCE M.Tech and MBA Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Entrance Exam
M.Tech Bachelor's degree in the relevant Engineering or Technology field from an AICTE-approved institute. Minimum aggregate is 50%, or 45% for reserved categories. GATE 2026 with a valid score
MBA Indian national with a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Minimum aggregate is 50%, or 45% for reserved categories. MAH MBA CET 2026 or CAT / CMAT / XAT / ATMA / MAT / GMAT with a non-zero score

YCCE Nagpur M.Tech and MBA Selection Criteria

M.Tech merit depends on GATE 2026 marks above the qualifying score. A higher GATE score gives a better position in the SCET Cell merit list. Sponsored candidates must have at least two years of relevant full-time work experience in a registered industry or government organisation. For MBA, the YCCE MAH MBA CET cutoff in 2025 was 59.41 to 69.79 percentiles for the general open state category. DTE CAP does not require group discussion or personal interview rounds for either course.

  • M.Tech ILQ merit is based on GATE marks above the qualifying limit. Non-GATE students may apply as sponsored candidates if they have employer endorsement.
  • MBA ILQ merit uses the SCET Cell merit number based on the approved entrance score. Students must apply at ycce.edu and pay an INR 1,000 fee.
  • Every M.Tech programme at YCCE Nagpur includes a year-long paid industry internship in the second year.
  • M.Tech intake is Structural Engineering with 18 seats, Environmental Engineering with 12 seats, Integrated Power System with 12 seats, Data Sciences with 12 seats, Automation and Robotics with 12 seats, and VLSI Design with 12 seats.

How to Apply for M.Tech and MBA at YCCE?

  • Step 1: Take GATE 2026 for M.Tech, or MAH MBA CET 2026 or any approved national entrance exam for MBA.
  • Step 2: Register for PG CAP on cetcell.mahacet.org when the schedule is released.
  • Step 3: Complete online document verification as per SCET Cell rules.
  • Step 4: Fill the option form and choose YCCE Nagpur, institution code 4167, with the preferred M.Tech stream or MBA.
  • Step 5: Accept the allotted seat and report to YCCE Nagpur with original documents and four photocopy sets.
  • Step 6: For ILQ, submit a separate application at ycce.edu and pay the INR 1,000 application fee.

YCCE Scholarships 2026

YCCE students can apply for several government and institute-supported scholarship schemes. Government scholarship applications are submitted through the Maharashtra MAHADBT portal. The scholarship details are listed below:

Scholarship Eligible Category Key Benefit
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) Economically weaker general category students, subject to income rules Full tuition fee waiver for CAP-allotted seats
Govt of Maharashtra Freeship (EBC Concession) Economically Backward Class with income up to INR 8 lakh Major fee reduction
SC/ST Scholarship (Govt of India) SC and ST students Tuition fee reduced to INR 13,000 to INR 14,000 per year
OBC/SBC/NT/VJ Scholarship OBC, SBC, NT, and VJ/DT students Large fee reduction through the MAHADBT portal
Merit-cum-Means Minority Scholarship (Govt of India) Minority community students with merit and financial need Central government scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal
Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Scheme Eligible SC/ST hostel residents Hostel maintenance support

Most scholarship schemes do not cover Management Quota or Institute Level Quota seats. Students should confirm eligibility on the MAHADBT portal before fee payment. YCCE also provides merit-based incentives such as laptops and book-bank access for top-ranked students in each batch.

YCCE Admission FAQs

Ques. Which code should students use for YCCE in CAP option filling?

Ans. Students must use institution code 4167 for YCCE. This code is required on cetcell.mahacet.org while filling choices in CAP rounds for B.Tech, Direct Second Year B.Tech, M.Tech, and MBA courses.

Ques. Can JEE Main scores be used for YCCE B.Tech admission?

Ans. Yes. YCCE accepts both MHT CET 2026 and JEE Main 2026 for B.Tech admission. Maharashtra state students need a non-zero MHT CET score. All India quota students may apply through MHT CET or JEE Main. YCCE does not conduct a separate entrance test.

Ques. What percentile was needed for YCCE CSE in MHT CET?

Ans. In 2025, B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering at YCCE closed at 95.87 percentile in the final CAP round for the general open state category. For all branches together, the general category MHT CET range was 78.24 to 97.09 percentiles. Students aiming for CSE or IT should target above 90 percentile.

Ques. Who can apply for lateral entry B.Tech at YCCE?

Ans. Diploma holders can apply for direct second-year B.Tech admission through DTE Maharashtra CAP. Lateral entry seats are 10% of the sanctioned intake in each branch. Selection is based only on the Diploma Semester 5 and 6 aggregate, and no entrance test is needed. B.Sc graduates can also apply, but they are considered only after all eligible diploma students are allotted seats.

Ques. Does YCCE offer management quota seats?

Ans. Yes. YCCE keeps 20% of seats under the Institute Level Quota. This includes 10.5% management seats and 1.5% NRI/OCI/PIO seats. Applicants need at least 45% in Class 12 PCM and must register on cetcell.mahacet.org to get a merit number. They must also apply separately at ycce.edu with an INR 1,000 application fee. Government scholarships are not available for management quota seats.

Ques. Is GATE required for regular M.Tech admission at YCCE?

Ans. Yes. For regular CAP admission to M.Tech at YCCE, a valid GATE 2026 score is required. Students must have a relevant B.Tech or B.E. degree with at least 50% marks, or 45% for reserved categories. Sponsored applicants with two or more years of full-time relevant work experience may apply without GATE under the sponsored seat category.

Ques. Which entrance scores are accepted for YCCE MBA?

Ans. For MBA admission, Maharashtra state students need a non-zero MAH MBA CET 2026 score. All India applicants can use MAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAT, or GMAT. A bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate is required, or 45% for reserved categories. In 2025, the MAHCET closing percentile range for the general open state category at YCCE Nagpur was 59 to 70 percentiles.

Ques. What financial aid options can B.Tech students get at YCCE?

Ans. B.Tech students may apply for TFWS for economically weaker general category students, OBC and EBC fee concessions, SC/ST government scholarships that reduce fees to INR 13,000 to INR 14,000 per year, and the central government Minority Scholarship. Government scholarship applications are made through the MAHADBT portal. Management quota students do not get these scholarship benefits.

Ques. Are Class 12 appearing students eligible for YCCE B.Tech admission?

Ans. Students appearing for Class 12 in 2026 can apply if they meet the eligibility rules during document verification and reporting. Students who passed Class 12 in earlier years can also apply. Some central government scholarship schemes may have separate year-of-passing rules, so students should check cetcell.mahacet.org during registration.