Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 27, 2026

The B.Tech in Information Technology at Priyadarshini College of Engineering (PCE), Nagpur is a 4-year full-time undergraduate program affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj (RTM) Nagpur University and approved by AICTE. Started in 2001, the program offers a seat intake of 120 seats and is offered in on-campus mode. The total fees for the program is Rs. 5.44 Lakhs for the complete 4-year duration (for Open/General category under CAP). The primary entrance exam accepted is MHT CET, with JEE Main scores also accepted. B.Tech Information Technology is a highly popular branch covering software development, networking, database management, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics, making graduates suitable for a wide range of IT industry roles.

As of March 2026, the MHT CET 2026 exam is scheduled from April 11 to 19, 2026 (PCM group). Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are upcoming, with CAP registration expected to begin in late June 2026 (tentative). The 2025-26 admission cycle has been completed.

Key Points

PCE Nagpur is an Autonomous Institute under clause 7.5 of UGC Regulation 2023, affiliated to RTM Nagpur University.
The college holds an A+ Grade by NAAC (valid up to November 8, 2027).
The Information Technology department at PCE Nagpur was established in 2001 with 120 seats.
The college has more than 2,000 computers, 1050 Mbps internet connectivity, Wi-Fi campus, and a digital library with 1,159 e-journals.
PCE Nagpur is accredited by TCS for campus placement, with more than 75 companies visiting annually.
The college has an AICTE IDEA Lab, Business Incubation Centre (funded by MSME, Govt. of India), and active industry-institution interaction cells.
The campus is located on a 7-acre hilly terrain on Hingna Road, Nagpur, just 0.5 km from a Metro Station.
Over 50% of eligible students are placed with an average package of around Rs. 4 Lakhs per annum.

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18 Apr, 2026 MHT CET 2026 to be conducted twice this year onwards. Check latest updates below-

Session 1 Exam from April 11 to 20 (PCM Group) and April 21 to 26 (PCB Group)
MHT CET 2026 Admit Cards Out for Session 1 PCM & PCB Group @cetcell.mahacet.org. Read more.
Revised hall tickets with new exam dates have been issued to students who reported a clash with BITSAT exam. Read News.
CET Cell has rescheduled the April 12 exam. Revised dates to be announced soon. Read More.
MHT CET 2026 Session 2 Exam from May 10 to 16, 2026. The city intimation slip will be released soon.

PCE B.Tech IT Fees

The total academic fees for B.Tech Information Technology at PCE Nagpur for the Open/General category (CAP) is Rs. 1,36,000 per year, amounting to Rs. 5,44,000 for the full 4-year program. For students admitted under the Institute Level Quota (Management Quota), the annual fee is Rs. 4,11,800. Reserved category students benefit significantly from government scholarship and freeship schemes, with OBC students paying approximately Rs. 80,670 per year and SC/ST students paying near-nil fees after scholarship application.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Per Year (Open/CAP)	Total (4 Years)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 1,18,261	Rs. 4,73,044
Development Fee	Rs. 17,739	Rs. 70,956
Total Academic Fee	Rs. 1,36,000	Rs. 5,44,000
Hostel Fee (Boys)	Rs. 60,000/year	Rs. 2,40,000
Hostel Fee (Girls)	Rs. 75,000/year	Rs. 3,00,000
Total Fee (with Hostel - Boys)	-	Rs. 7,84,000
Total Fee (with Hostel - Girls)	-	Rs. 8,44,000

Hostel is optional and not mandatory.
Total academic fees without hostel is Rs. 5,44,000.
For Institute Level Quota (Management Quota), the annual fee is Rs. 4,11,800 (three times the approved FRA fee).
OBC category (CAP): Rs. 80,670 per year (50% tuition fee waiver applicable).
NT/VJ/DT/SBC and TFWS category (CAP): Rs. 21,539 per year (full tuition fee exemption).
SC/ST category (CAP): Near-nil fees (full tuition and development fee exemption).
Girls concession (CAP, income below Rs. 8 lakh): Rs. 21,539 per year.
Fees are refundable as per Maharashtra government norms.
If a student cancels admission after the last date (September 11, 2025 for B.Tech 1st year), full fees of Rs. 1,39,800 are recoverable.
Fee payment is accepted via Demand Draft in favour of The Principal, Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Nagpur payable at Nagpur.

PCE B.Tech IT Admission 2026

Admissions to B.Tech Information Technology at PCE Nagpur are conducted through the Maharashtra Centralized Admission Process (CAP) managed by the State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra. 80% of seats are filled through CAP rounds based on MHT CET or JEE Main scores, while 20% seats are filled through the Institute Level Quota (ILQ). For the 2026-27 academic year, the admission season is upcoming, with MHT CET 2026 scheduled in April 2026 and CAP registration expected from late June 2026.

PCE Nagpur B.Tech Admission Dates

Event	Dates
MHT CET 2026 Registration	January 10, 2026 - February 24, 2026
MHT CET 2026 Exam (PCM Group)	April 11 - 19, 2026
MHT CET 2026 Result	June 16, 2026 (Tentative)
CAP Online Registration and Document Upload	Late June 2026 - Mid July 2026 (Tentative)
Online Document Verification and Confirmation	Late June 2026 - Mid July 2026 (Tentative)
Display of Final Merit List	Late July 2026 (Tentative)
CAP Round I - Option Form Submission	Late July 2026 (Tentative)
CAP Round I - Reporting to Institute	Early August 2026 (Tentative)
CAP Round II - Option Form Submission	Early August 2026 (Tentative)
CAP Round II - Reporting to Institute	Mid August 2026 (Tentative)
CAP Round III - Option Form Submission	Mid August 2026 (Tentative)
CAP Round III - Reporting to Institute	Late August 2026 (Tentative)
Institute Level Quota (ILQ) Admission	July 2026 - September 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date for Cancellation of Seat (B.Tech 1st Year)	September 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Dates
MHT CET 2026	Registration	January 10 - February 24, 2026
MHT CET 2026	Admit Card (PCM)	April 12, 2026 (Tentative)
MHT CET 2026	Exam (PCM Group)	April 11 - 19, 2026
MHT CET 2026	Result	June 16, 2026 (Tentative)
JEE Main 2026 (Session 2)	Registration	February 1 - February 25, 2026
JEE Main 2026 (Session 2)	Admit Card	March 25, 2026
JEE Main 2026 (Session 2)	Exam	April 2 - 9, 2026
JEE Main 2026 (Session 2)	Result	April 20, 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed HSC (10+2) or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Computer Science or related subjects, with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra).
Candidates must have obtained a non-zero score in MHT CET (current year) OR a non-zero positive score in JEE Main Paper-I (current year).
For Direct Second Year (Lateral Entry): Passed Diploma in Engineering with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in the relevant branch, OR passed B.Sc. with at least 45% marks with Mathematics in HSC.

Admission Process

Register on the Maharashtra CET Cell portal (www.mahacet.org) - mandatory for both CAP and ILQ seats.
Appear for MHT CET or JEE Main and obtain a valid score.
Complete online document upload and e-Scrutiny/verification at a Facilitation Centre as per the schedule.
Participate in CAP rounds by submitting online option forms and accepting allotted seats.
Report to the institute with original documents and pay fees within the stipulated deadline.
For ILQ seats: Apply directly to PCE Nagpur through the institute-level merit list process.

PCE B.Tech IT Scholarships 2026

PCE Nagpur students can avail a range of government scholarships and freeship schemes through the MahaDBT portal. Reserved category students benefit the most, with SC/ST students paying near-nil fees after scholarship application. OBC and EBC students receive partial tuition fee waivers. The college also assists students in applying for government schemes, and bank loan facilities are available for all categories.

Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship / Scheme	Eligible Category	Benefit
Government of Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship	SC/ST	Full tuition fee + maintenance allowance
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shishyavrutti (EBC Freeship)	Open category (income below Rs. 8 lakh)	Tuition fee waiver (approx. Rs. 50,000/year)
OBC/SBC/NT/VJ/DT Post Matric Scholarship	OBC/SBC/NT/VJ/DT	50% tuition fee waiver; full exemption for NT/VJ/DT/SBC
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)	Merit-based (all categories)	Full tuition fee exemption
Girls Concession (CAP Admissions)	Girls (Open/OBC/EBC, income below Rs. 8 lakh)	Full tuition fee exemption
Central Government Post Matric Scholarship	SC/ST (Central Govt.)	Tuition fee + maintenance
Minority Scholarship	Minority communities	As per government norms
Bank Education Loans	All categories	Loan up to Rs. 10-20 Lakhs (as per bank policy)

All government scholarships are disbursed through the MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in).
Scholarship benefits are conditional on timely submission and approval of scholarship/freeship forms.
If not approved, full Open category fees are recoverable.
Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (valid up to March 31, 2026) is required for OBC/NT/VJ/DT/SBC scholarships.
Income Certificate for the year 2024-25 is required for EBC/Girls concession.

PCE B.Tech IT Placement 2026

Placement Statistics

Metric	Details
Placement Percentage	Over 50% of eligible students
Average Package	Around Rs. 4 Lakhs per annum
Companies Visiting	More than 75 companies annually
TCS Accreditation	Accredited for campus placement

PCE B.Tech IT FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between B.Tech IT and B.Tech CSE at PCE Nagpur?

Ans. Both B.Tech IT and B.Tech CSE are 4-year programs at PCE Nagpur with 120 seats each (CSE has 180 seats). CSE focuses more on core computer science fundamentals like algorithms, data structures, operating systems, and hardware-software interaction, while IT focuses more on application development, networking, database management, and enterprise software solutions. Both branches have similar placement opportunities and fee structures. Students interested in software development, web technologies, and networking often prefer IT, while those interested in core programming and systems prefer CSE.

Ques. What is the placement scenario for B.Tech IT graduates from PCE Nagpur?

Ans. PCE Nagpur has a central placement cell with more than 75 companies visiting annually. IT graduates are placed in software development, testing, networking, and IT support roles. The average package is around Rs. 4 Lakhs per annum, with top packages going higher. The college is accredited by TCS for campus placement. Students are advised to supplement college training with certifications in cloud computing, cybersecurity, or data science for better placement outcomes.

Ques. Is B.Tech IT at PCE Nagpur a good choice compared to other Nagpur colleges?

Ans. PCE Nagpur is one of the top private engineering colleges in Nagpur with an A+ NAAC grade, autonomous status, and NBA accreditation for select departments. The IT department has been running since 2001 with 120 seats. The college has strong infrastructure, experienced faculty, and a good placement record. For students who cannot get into VNIT or IIIT Nagpur, PCE Nagpur is a solid choice for B.Tech IT in the Nagpur region.

Ques. What are the career options after B.Tech IT from PCE Nagpur?

Ans. B.Tech IT graduates can pursue careers as software developers, web developers, network engineers, database administrators, cybersecurity analysts, cloud engineers, and IT consultants. They can also appear for GATE to pursue M.Tech (the college offers M.Tech CSE), or prepare for government/PSU jobs. With Nagpur's growing IT sector and proximity to MIHAN (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur), there are increasing local IT job opportunities as well.

Ques. What is the MHT CET percentile required for B.Tech IT admission at PCE Nagpur?

Ans. Based on 2025 MHT CET Round 1 data, the cutoff percentile for B.Tech IT at PCE Nagpur was approximately 84.5 for Open category (GOPENS) and 85.62 for Ladies Open (LOPENS). The TFWS category cutoff was around 84.62. These are indicative figures and may vary each year based on the number of applicants and seat availability. Students with a percentile above 80 in MHT CET have a reasonable chance of getting admission.

Ques. Does PCE Nagpur offer any industry certifications or value-added courses for B.Tech IT students?

Ans. Yes, PCE Nagpur has tie-ups with industry partners and offers value-added programs. The college is accredited by TCS for campus placement and has an AICTE IDEA Lab for hands-on learning. Students can access NPTEL video lectures, a digital library with 1,159 e-journals, and participate in hackathons and project competitions. The college also has a Business Incubation Centre funded by MSME, Govt. of India, for students interested in entrepreneurship. Additionally, the Training and Placement cell conducts Aptitude Development Programs (ADP) and Campus Recruitment Training (CRT) to prepare students for placements.