Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai conducts VJTI Admission 2026 through the Maharashtra State Centralized Admission Process, called CAP, run by the State CET Cell. The institute offers B.Tech in 9 engineering branches with 540 sanctioned seats in total, and every seat is allotted by merit because VJTI has no management quota.

For B.Tech, admission works through two entrance exam routes. Maharashtra state quota candidates get 80% of seats through MHT-CET 2026, while All India quota candidates get 20% of seats through JEE Main 2026. VJTI also admits students to M.Tech through GATE score and Maharashtra M.Tech CAP.

Admission Update:
  • B.Tech: CAP Round 1 allotment was released on August 2, 2026. Round 1 seat acceptance was held from August 3 to 5, 2026. CAP Round 2 option entry was open from August 7 to 9, 2026. Further rounds were scheduled through September 2026.
  • M.Tech: GATE 2026 result was declared on March 19, 2026. Maharashtra M.Tech CAP counselling is handled through the official State CET Cell portal.
  • Diploma: DTE Maharashtra Diploma CAP is used for VJTI polytechnic programmes. Students must check the official DTE Maharashtra website for the 2026-27 schedule.
  • Each of the 9 B.Tech branches at VJTI has 60 sanctioned seats, taking the total intake to 540 seats.
  • The MHT-CET state quota covers 80% of seats and needs Maharashtra domicile along with HSC from Maharashtra.
  • The JEE Main All India quota covers 20% of seats and students from any state can apply through it.
  • VJTI has no management quota or institute-level quota. Every seat is filled only through CAP.
  • On-campus hostel fees are INR 22,710 to INR 70,000 per year for boys and INR 22,710 to INR 64,500 per year for girls.
  • CIWGC quota has 3 seats per branch, equal to 15% of branch intake. FN/PIO/OCI quota has 6 seats per branch.

VJTI Admission Portal 2026: vjti.ac.in | Maharashtra CAP: cetcell.mahacet.org

Direct Admission at VJTI: VJTI Mumbai does not give management quota or direct admission. B.Tech, M.Tech, and Diploma seats are filled by inter-se merit through Maharashtra CAP only. Students should not trust agents who claim direct admission. The official VJTI Admission Cell does not call or message candidates on phone or social media for admission offers.

VJTI Mumbai B.Tech Admission 2026

VJTI admits students to B.Tech with a small branch-wise intake of 60 seats. The 9 branches include Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunication, Information Technology, Mechanical, Production Engineering (Sandwich), and Textile Technology. The full B.Tech course fee is INR 671,202 for 4 years, or INR 167,800 per year.

Category Academic Eligibility Entrance Exam
Maharashtra State Quota (80% seats) 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. Minimum 50% aggregate in PCM, with 45% for SC/ST of Maharashtra. Maharashtra domicile is required. MHT-CET 2026 (PCM)
All India Quota (20% seats) 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. JEE Main eligibility rules apply. JEE Main 2026
Lateral Entry (2nd year) Diploma in Engineering from a recognised board with minimum 45% aggregate. MHT-CET Lateral (DLETA) 2026
  • Computer Engineering and Information Technology usually see the strongest demand, followed by Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
  • Production Engineering (Sandwich) has a built-in 6-month industry internship as part of the course structure.
  • The limited intake makes branch allotment competitive, especially in the most preferred branches.

VJTI B.Tech Selection Criteria 2026

Maharashtra CAP prepares separate inter-se merit lists for MHT-CET and JEE Main candidates. Seats are allotted in CAP rounds strictly by merit, and VJTI does not conduct any interview or group discussion for B.Tech admission.

  • MHT-CET percentile is used for the Maharashtra state quota merit list covering 80% of seats.
  • JEE Main percentile is used for the All India quota merit list covering 20% of seats.
  • Maharashtra reservation rules apply, including SC (13%), ST (7%), OBC (19%), VJ/DT and NT categories, EWS (10%), and PwD horizontal reservation (5%).
  • If two candidates have the same MHT-CET percentile, higher Mathematics marks in 10+2 are used as the tiebreaker.

How to Apply for B.Tech at VJTI?

Students do not apply to VJTI separately for regular B.Tech admission. They must complete the Maharashtra CAP process.

  • Step 1: Get a valid score in MHT-CET 2026 (PCM) or JEE Main 2026.
  • Step 2: Register for Maharashtra Engineering CAP at cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Step 3: Upload 10+2 mark sheets, entrance scorecard, domicile certificate, and category certificate.
  • Step 4: During each CAP option entry window, add VJTI branches in the preferred order.
  • Step 5: Pay the seat acceptance fee after allotment and report to VJTI Mumbai with original documents on the notified date.

VJTI M.Tech Admission 2026

VJTI M.Tech admission is based on a valid GATE 2026 score, followed by Maharashtra M.Tech CAP counselling. The institute offers more than 15 M.Tech specialisations. The standard M.Tech fee is INR 546,302 for 2 years, or INR 273,151 per year.

Category Eligibility Entrance Exam
General/OBC/EWS B.Tech/B.E. in the relevant discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks. GATE 2026
SC/ST B.Tech/B.E. in the relevant discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks. GATE 2026
  • VJTI also offers M.Tech for Working Professionals. Students must check vjti.ac.in for its exact eligibility and application process.
  • M.Tech Electric Vehicle Engineering costs INR 183,168 for 2 years, or INR 91,584 per year. Its fee is lower than the standard M.Tech because of the programme structure.

VJTI M.Tech Selection Criteria 2026

Maharashtra M.Tech CAP creates inter-se merit lists using GATE 2026 scores. Allotment is completed through multiple rounds, and no separate interview is held at the CAP stage.

How to Apply for M.Tech at VJTI?

  • Step 1: Qualify GATE 2026 in the paper linked to the chosen M.Tech specialisation.
  • Step 2: Register for Maharashtra M.Tech CAP at cetcell.mahacet.org once registration begins.
  • Step 3: Upload B.Tech mark sheets, GATE 2026 scorecard, and category certificate.
  • Step 4: Enter VJTI M.Tech specialisations during the option entry window.
  • Step 5: Accept the allotted seat and visit VJTI, Mumbai, with original documents.

Other VJTI Programmes 2026

VJTI also offers Diploma, MCA, and Direct Second Year B.Tech for Working Professionals. Diploma admissions are conducted by DTE Maharashtra through the Diploma CAP process.

Programme Eligibility Admission Route
Diploma in Engineering (3 years, 5 branches) Class 10 (SSC) with Science and Mathematics and minimum 35% aggregate. DTE Maharashtra Diploma CAP
MCA (2 years) Graduation with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level. Minimum 50%, or 45% for SC/ST. Maharashtra MCA CAP (MAH-MCA-CET)
Direct Second Year B.Tech for Working Professionals Diploma in Engineering in the relevant branch with minimum 45% marks. Working professionals are preferred. Institute-level admission at VJTI, with 30 seats per department in Civil, Electrical, and Computer.
  • VJTI Diploma total course fee is INR 106,229 for 3 years, or INR 35,400 per year.
  • MCA total course fee is INR 516,302 for 2 years, or INR 258,151 per year.

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

VJTI Scholarships 2026

VJTI students can apply for Maharashtra state and central government scholarship schemes. The institute does not operate a separate scholarship fund of its own.

  • Government of Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship: This scheme is for SC, ST, OBC, SBC, and VJNT students from Maharashtra. Applications are submitted after admission at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
  • EBC Scholarship (Maharashtra Government): This is for Economically Backward Class students whose family income is below INR 1,00,000 per year.
  • National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Minority and SC/ST students can apply for merit-cum-means scholarships through scholarships.gov.in.
  • Pragati and Saksham Scholarships (AICTE): These scholarships support girl students and PwD students in technical programmes. Students should check aicte-india.org for the current cycle deadline.

VJTI Admission FAQs

Ques. Which score is accepted for B.Tech admission at VJTI in 2026?

Ans. VJTI accepts MHT-CET 2026 for the Maharashtra state quota, which has 80% of seats, and JEE Main 2026 for the All India quota, which has 20% of seats. Both routes are handled through Maharashtra CAP counselling at cetcell.mahacet.org.

Ques. What is the total B.Tech intake at VJTI Mumbai?

Ans. VJTI has 60 sanctioned seats in each B.Tech branch. Since there are 9 branches, the total sanctioned B.Tech intake is 540 seats. Each branch also has 3 CIWGC seats and 6 FN/PIO/OCI seats.

Ques. Can students get admission to VJTI through management quota?

Ans. No. VJTI Mumbai does not offer management quota or institute-level quota. B.Tech, M.Tech, and Diploma seats are allotted only by inter-se merit through Maharashtra CAP, and the institute does not contact candidates directly for admission.

Ques. How much does the B.Tech programme cost at VJTI?

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Tech programme at VJTI is INR 671,202, which comes to INR 167,800 per year. Hostel charges are extra, with boys paying INR 22,710 to INR 70,000 per year and girls paying INR 22,710 to INR 64,500 per year.

Ques. What academic qualification is needed for VJTI B.Tech?

Ans. Students must pass 10+2 from a recognised board with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. For Maharashtra state quota, general, OBC, and EWS candidates need minimum 50% aggregate in PCM, while SC/ST candidates need minimum 45%.

Ques. Are non-Maharashtra students eligible for VJTI B.Tech?

Ans. Yes. Students from any state can compete for the All India quota, which has 20% of seats, using JEE Main 2026 score. Maharashtra domicile is needed only for the MHT-CET state quota. Foreign candidates can apply under the FN/PIO/OCI quota, which has 6 seats per branch.

Ques. What is the entrance requirement for VJTI M.Tech?

Ans. VJTI M.Tech admission needs a valid GATE 2026 score in the relevant paper. The GATE 2026 result was announced on March 19, 2026, and Maharashtra M.Tech CAP at cetcell.mahacet.org manages seat allotment.

Ques. What makes VJTI Production Engineering (Sandwich) different?

Ans. Production Engineering (Sandwich) is a B.Tech course with a planned 6-month industry internship included in the curriculum. The course focuses on manufacturing and production systems, and admission follows the same MHT-CET or JEE Main route used for other VJTI B.Tech branches.

Ques. Does VJTI provide hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes. VJTI has separate on-campus hostels for boys and girls. The boys hostel fee ranges from INR 22,710 to INR 70,000 per year, while the girls hostel fee ranges from INR 22,710 to INR 64,500 per year. Hostel allotment is managed separately by VJTI and is not part of seat admission.

Ques. What was the CAP counselling status for VJTI Admission 2026?

Ans. CAP Round 1 seat allotment was released on August 2, 2026. Seat acceptance and reporting for Round 1 took place from August 3 to 5, 2026. CAP Round 2 option entry was open from August 7 to 9, 2026, and further rounds were expected through September 2026.