PCE B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

PCE B.Tech Lateral CE Admission 2026

Admissions to the B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Engineering program at PCE are conducted through the DTE Maharashtra Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE). Eligible candidates who have completed a Diploma in Engineering/Technology or a B.Sc. degree can apply through the MHT CET DSE route. The admission process is merit-based, and students participate in online CAP rounds for seat allotment. Based on the 2025 schedule, the 2026-27 admission process is expected to follow a similar timeline.

PCE B.Tech Lateral Entry Admission Dates

Relevant Entrance Exam Dates

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed a Diploma in Engineering and Technology in the relevant branch (Computer Engineering, IT, Electronics, or allied) with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra).
• OR candidates must have passed a B.Sc. degree from a UGC-recognized university with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) and must have passed HSC (Class 12) with Mathematics as a subject.
• OR candidates who have passed D.Voc. in the same or allied sector are also eligible.
• A valid score in MHT CET DSE or equivalent state-level lateral entry test is required for CAP-based admissions.

Admission Process

• Appear in MHT CET (for regular route) or qualify through Diploma/B.Sc. for DSE lateral entry.
• Register on the DTE Maharashtra CAP portal and upload required documents.
• Fill in college and course preferences during the choice-filling window.
• Participate in online CAP rounds; seat allotment is based on merit and category.
• Report to PCE with original documents and pay fees within the stipulated deadline.
• B.Sc. entrants must clear bridge courses in Engineering Graphics/Drawing and Engineering Mechanics.

PCE B.Tech Lateral CE Scholarships 2026

Students enrolled in the B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Engineering program at PCE can avail of multiple government-funded scholarship schemes through the MahaDBT (Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer) portal. These scholarships significantly reduce the financial burden, especially for students from reserved and economically weaker categories. The college actively assists students in applying for these schemes, and scholarships are typically credited after the first semester upon submission of required documents.

Scholarship Schemes

• All scholarship applications must be submitted through the official MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in).
• Scholarships are applicable from the second semester onwards; students must pay full fees in the first semester and claim reimbursement.
• Non-Creamy Layer certificate is mandatory for OBC/DT/VJ/NT/SBC category applicants.
• The college does not offer its own institutional merit scholarships; all financial aid is through government schemes.
• Students scoring above 65% in their first and last years may be eligible for a 10% fee reduction as per college policy.

PCE B.Tech Lateral CE Placement 2026

The Computer Engineering department at PCE has a strong placement record, with the highest package of 15 LPA and an average package of 5-7 LPA. The department has mass recruitment drives by Capgemini, Accenture, TCS, Reliance Jio, and CtrlS. In the 2025 batch alone, 21 students were placed at Capgemini with 6 LPA. Lateral entry Computer Engineering students, with prior diploma-level technical training, are well-positioned for roles in software development, data science, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.

Placement Statistics