Atharva College of Engineering Mumbai: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

Atharva College of Engineering Admission Dates 2026

Admissions to BE programmes at Atharva COE for the 2026-27 session were anchored by MHT CET and JEE Main, with seat allotment through the Maharashtra State CET Cell’s Centralised Admission Process (CAP). The 2026-27 cycle has concluded with all CAP Rounds and institute-level admissions completed in August to September 2026.

The next admission cycle (2027-28) will follow the same calendar. MHT CET 2027 registration typically opens in January 2027. The table below shows the accepted entrance exams across all Atharva COE programmes.

Atharva College of Engineering Courses and Fees

Atharva COE offers five BE branches under the University of Mumbai curriculum. All branches carry identical fee structures, with no premium for Computer Engineering or IT over Electrical or Electronics disciplines. Total approved first-year intake is approximately 480 seats.

Category-wise concessions are mandated by the Maharashtra Fee Regulating Authority. OBC candidates pay a total of INR 2,42,532 and SC/ST candidates pay INR 27,500 for the four-year BE. Government-quota seats are available at INR 55,304 for the full programme. NRI seats are priced at INR 80,000 for the four-year programme.

Atharva College of Engineering Admission Process

BE admissions at Atharva COE run entirely through DTE Maharashtra’s Centralised Admission Process. There is no separate college-level entrance test. Selection is purely merit-based on MHT CET percentile or JEE Main Paper 1 score.

BE Admission Eligibility

• Passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (plus Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a Technical Vocational subject)
• Minimum 50% marks in PCM combination for General and EWS categories
• Minimum 45% marks for OBC, SC, and ST candidates under Maharashtra government norms
• Valid MHT CET (PCM Group) score or JEE Main Paper 1 score

BE Selection Process

• MHT CET PCM group percentile is the primary merit basis for 70% Maharashtra State quota seats
• JEE Main Paper 1 score is accepted for both Maharashtra State and All India quota seats
• CAP rank is derived from the CET score and separate merit lists are prepared for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, NRI, and Defence categories
• Institute-level seats (15%) are filled directly by the college after all CAP Rounds are complete

For Computer Engineering and IT branches, General category candidates typically need above 90 percentile in MHT CET for CAP Round 1 allotment at Atharva COE. Electrical and Electronics branches have comparatively lower closing percentiles.

BE Lateral Entry Admission

Diploma holders in relevant engineering disciplines with minimum 45% marks (40% for backward classes) may apply for Direct Second Year BE through the Maharashtra DSE CAP. B.Sc graduates with Mathematics at 10+2 level and minimum 45% in graduation are also eligible. Selection is merit-based on Diploma percentage through the DTE Maharashtra DSE portal.

Atharva College of Engineering Placements

Atharva COE placement season 2025 recorded 238 offers from recruiting companies. The highest package stood at INR 24 LPA and the average package was INR 7.5 LPA. Computer Engineering branch reported the highest branch-wise average at INR 5.5 LPA.

TCS was the largest single recruiter with 54 offers, followed by QSpiders with 29 offers and Capgemini with 14 offers. Other confirmed recruiters include Amazon, Infosys, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, LTIMindtree, and Wipro.

Atharva College of Engineering Scholarships

Atharva COE students are eligible for Maharashtra state government fee concessions and central government scholarship schemes based on category and family income. The Maharashtra Fee Regulating Authority mandates category-wise fee reductions for all private unaided engineering colleges in the state.

Atharva College of Engineering Campus and Infrastructure

Atharva College of Engineering is located in Malad West, a western suburb of Mumbai, within walking distance of Malad railway station on the Western line. The campus houses five engineering departments with dedicated branch laboratories, a central library, computer centres, and seminar halls. The campus holds NAAC A+ Grade accreditation and ISO 9001-2015, 21001:2018, and 14001:2015 certifications.

Atharva COE does not maintain a confirmed on-campus hostel for the general student population. Students typically arrange accommodation through paying-guest establishments and shared flats in the Malad West and Kandivali areas near the campus. Prospective students should contact the admissions office to confirm current hostel availability before finalising admission plans.

Atharva College of Engineering vs TSEC vs SAKEC

Aspirants from the Mumbai suburban corridor commonly compare Atharva COE with Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC) in Bandra West and Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College (SAKEC) in Chembur. All three are University of Mumbai-affiliated, AICTE-approved, private unaided engineering colleges operating under DTE Maharashtra’s CAP framework.

TSEC has the longest institutional history and a well-established alumni network across Mumbai’s engineering and IT sectors. SAKEC is preferred by aspirants from Chembur, Navi Mumbai, and the eastern suburbs. Atharva COE draws candidates from Malad, Borivali, Kandivali, and Thane. All three compete for candidates in the 85 to 95 MHT CET percentile band.