AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, offers a three-year Bachelor of Engineering [BE] {Lateral} (Mechanical Engineering) for Diploma holders, affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). Lateral entry students join directly in the second year of the BE programme. The curriculum covers engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, manufacturing processes, machine design, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, industrial engineering, CAD/CAM, robotics, and final-year project. Total fees are Rs. 448,000 for three years (CAP Open Category). AISSMS College of Engineering holds NAAC Grade A+ and NBA accreditation. AISSMS COE ranks 152 in Collegedunia's 2026 India list and 10 among Pune colleges.
Admission to BE {Lateral} (Mechanical Engineering) 2026-27 is through the DTE Maharashtra Lateral Entry CAP for Diploma holders. Seat allotment is based on Diploma marks; no separate entrance exam is required for lateral entry.
DTE Maharashtra Lateral Entry CAP for BE 2026-27 is expected in July to September 2026 (Tentative). Monitor dte.maharashtra.gov.in for the official schedule.
Key Points
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Fee (CAP Open) - Year 2 (1st Year of Lateral) | Rs. 149,334 |
| Annual Fee (CAP Open) - Year 3 (2nd Year of Lateral) | Rs. 149,334 |
| Annual Fee (CAP Open) - Year 4 (3rd Year of Lateral) | Rs. 149,332 |
| Total Fees | Rs. 448,000 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| DTE Maharashtra Lateral Entry CAP (Tentative) | July to September 2026 (Tentative) |
| BE Lateral (Mechanical Engineering) Classes Commence (Tentative) | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme) | Full tuition fee waiver | Top MHT-CET/JEE Merit students in DTE CAP; no income limit; seat reserved in each branch |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer Scholarship (Maharashtra) | Partial fee reimbursement | OBC Non-Creamy Layer students; apply via MahaDBT portal at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| EBC Scholarship (Maharashtra) | Partial fee assistance | Economically Backward Class students; family income criteria; apply via MahaDBT |
| Central Sector Scholarship of Excellence (NSP) | Rs. 12,000 per year | Top 20 percentile of Class 12 board; family income below Rs. 4.5 Lakhs; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
Ques. What is BE {Lateral} (Mechanical Engineering) at AISSMS COE Pune?
Ans. BE {Lateral} (Mechanical Engineering) at AISSMS COE is a three-year degree programme for Diploma holders, allowing direct entry into the second year of the BE programme affiliated to SPPU Pune. The curriculum covers engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, manufacturing processes, machine design, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, industrial engineering, CAD/CAM, robotics, and final-year project. AISSMS College of Engineering holds NAAC A+ accreditation.
Ques. What is the fee for BE Lateral (Mechanical Engineering) at AISSMS COE?
Ans. The total fee for BE {Lateral} (Mechanical Engineering) at AISSMS COE Pune (CAP Open Category) is Rs. 448,000 for three years (Rs. 149,334 per year). TFWS seats are available for DTE CAP merit toppers with full tuition waiver.
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for BE Lateral (Mechanical Engineering) at AISSMS COE?
Ans. No separate entrance exam is required for BE {Lateral} (Mechanical Engineering) at AISSMS COE. Admission is through the DTE Maharashtra Lateral Entry CAP based on Diploma aggregate percentage. Maharashtra domicile is required for CAP quota seats. Allotment is via the DTE portal at dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
Ques. What are the career opportunities after BE Lateral (Mechanical Engineering) from AISSMS COE?
Ans. BE (Mechanical Engineering) graduates from AISSMS COE pursue careers as mechanical engineer, design engineer, production engineer, quality engineer, maintenance engineer, and project engineer. Maharashtra's manufacturing hub offers strong placement opportunities in automotive (Pune is a major auto cluster), aerospace, heavy engineering, and FMCG sectors. The lateral entry route awards the same full BE degree as the regular programme, making lateral graduates equally eligible for all job roles and higher studies.
Ques. What is the difference between BE and BE Lateral at AISSMS COE?
Ans. BE (regular) is a four-year programme for 10+2 (HSC) students, admitted through MHT-CET/JEE Main and DTE Maharashtra CAP. BE {Lateral} is a three-year programme for Diploma in Engineering holders, admitted through DTE Lateral Entry CAP based on Diploma marks. Both lead to the same BE degree from SPPU. The lateral route for Mechanical Engineering at AISSMS COE skips Year 1 and joins directly in Year 2.
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