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The Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) in Information Technology at Atharva College of Engineering (ACE), Mumbai is a 3-year full-time undergraduate program designed for students who have completed a Diploma in Engineering/Technology or a B.Sc. degree. Affiliated to the University of Mumbai and approved by AICTE and DTE Maharashtra, this program allows lateral entry students to join directly into the Second Year (SE) of the B.E. IT program. The curriculum covers networking, cyber security, artificial intelligence, data science, software engineering, cloud computing, and emerging IT domains. With an FRA-approved annual fee of Rs. 96,000 for 2026-27 and admission through the Maharashtra State CET Cell's DSE (Direct Second Year Engineering) CAP process, this program offers a fast-track route to a B.E. degree for diploma holders and B.Sc. graduates.

Admissions for the 2027-28 academic session are upcoming. The DSE CAP process for 2027-28 is expected to commence in July 2027, based on the 2026-27 schedule. Registration, document verification, merit list preparation, and CAP rounds are typically completed between July and September. The 2026-27 DSE CAP process has been completed and all processes are closed.

Key Points

Lateral entry program for Diploma in Engineering/Technology or B.Sc. graduates; direct admission to Second Year (SE) of B.E. IT.
Affiliated to University of Mumbai; approved by AICTE and DTE Maharashtra.
NAAC A+ accredited institution with modern IT laboratories and project-based learning methodology.
Admission through Maharashtra State CET Cell's DSE CAP process; no separate entrance exam required.
Same curriculum and faculty as the regular B.E. IT program from Second Year onwards.
Honours Degree Program in Data Science available alongside the regular B.E. program.

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Atharva College of Engineering Mumbai Latest Updates and News

10 May, 2026 Mumbai University BE {Lateral} Information Technology Pre-Registration 2026-27 begins. Apply by May 21. Merit list 1 on May 26. Document verification & fee payment from May 27 to 29, 2026. Read more.

ACE BE IT (Lateral) Fees

The annual fee for BE (Lateral) Information Technology at Atharva College of Engineering for 2026-27 is Rs. 96,000 as approved by the Fees Regulating Authority (FRA), Maharashtra. This comprises Tuition Fee of Rs. 83,478 and Development Fee of Rs. 12,522. Additionally, University and other charges (eligibility, exam, etc.) are payable separately to the University of Mumbai. The total approximate fee over 3 years is Rs. 2,88,000 (academic fees), subject to annual FRA revisions.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Per Year (2026-27)	Total (3 Years)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 83,478	Rs. 2,50,434
Development Fee	Rs. 12,522	Rs. 37,566
Sub-Total (FRA Approved)	Rs. 96,000	Rs. 2,88,000
University & Other Fees (approx.)	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 21,000
Total Fees (approx.)	Rs. 1,03,000	Rs. 3,09,000

Fees are approved by the Fees Regulating Authority (FRA), Maharashtra, and are subject to annual revision.
University eligibility and examination fees are paid separately to the University of Mumbai.
Fee for OBC/SEBC/EWS/EBC category: Tuition fee is 50% of the approved tuition fee (Rs. 41,739); Development fee is full (Rs. 12,522); Total Rs. 54,261 per year.
Fee for SBC/VJ/NT category: Only Development fee payable (Rs. 12,522 per year); Tuition fee is waived.
Fee for SC/ST category: Both Tuition and Development fees are waived; only University fees payable.
Refund of fees before the cut-off date of admission: Total fee minus processing charges of Rs. 1,000. No refund after the cut-off date.
Fee payment is accepted via Demand Draft in favour of "Atharva College of Engineering" payable at Mumbai.
No hostel facility is available at the college; students arrange their own accommodation.

ACE BE IT (Lateral) Admission 2027

Admission to BE (Lateral) Information Technology at Atharva College of Engineering is conducted through the Maharashtra State CET Cell's DSE (Direct Second Year Engineering) CAP process. There is no separate entrance exam; admission is based on the merit of the qualifying examination (Diploma in Engineering/Technology or B.Sc. with Mathematics). The DSE CAP process for 2027-28 is expected to commence in July 2027, following the pattern of the 2026-27 schedule.

DSE CAP Admission Dates

Event	Date (Tentative)
DSE Online Registration & Document Upload	Jul 2027
Document Verification at Facilitation Centres	Jul 2027
Provisional Merit List Declaration	Jul 2027
Final Merit List Declaration	Jul 2027
CAP Round I Registration & Choice Filling	Aug 2027
CAP Round I Seat Allotment	Aug 2027
CAP Round II Registration & Choice Filling	Aug 2027
CAP Round II Seat Allotment	Aug 2027
CAP Round III & IV (if applicable)	Aug - Sep 2027
Reporting to Institute & Admission Confirmation	Sep 2027

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognized Board/University in the relevant or allied branch, with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra).
Alternatively, candidates with a B.Sc. degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects and a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved category) are also eligible.
D.Voc. (Diploma in Vocational Education) holders in relevant trades are also eligible.
Candidates must be domiciled in Maharashtra or have studied in Maharashtra for the last 3 years for Maharashtra State seats.

Admission Process

Register online on the DSE portal (dse2027.mahacet.org.in or similar) during the registration window.
Upload required documents (Diploma/B.Sc. marksheets, domicile certificate, category certificate, etc.).
Verify documents at the designated Facilitation Centre (FC).
Check provisional and final merit lists on the DSE portal.
Fill in college and course preferences during the CAP choice-filling window.
Seat allotment is done based on merit, category, and preferences.
Confirm the allotted seat by paying the seat acceptance fee and reporting to the college.
Institute-level management quota seats (15%) are filled directly by the college after CAP rounds.

ACE BE IT (Lateral) Scholarships 2027

Students admitted to Atharva College of Engineering through the DSE lateral entry route can avail various government scholarships based on their category and financial background. Maharashtra state government offers Post Matric Scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, SBC, VJ/NT, and EWS students. Central government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal are also available for eligible students.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefit	Administering Body
Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	SC/ST students from Maharashtra	Full tuition fee waiver + maintenance allowance	Social Justice Dept., Maharashtra / mahaeschol.in
Post Matric Scholarship (OBC/SBC/VJ/NT)	OBC/SBC/VJ/NT students from Maharashtra	50% tuition fee waiver + maintenance allowance	OBC Welfare Dept., Maharashtra / mahaeschol.in
EBC Scholarship (General/EWS)	General category students with family income below Rs. 8 lakh/year	Partial fee assistance	Maharashtra Government
Central Sector Scholarship	Top 20 percentile in qualifying exam; family income below Rs. 8 lakh/year	Rs. 10,000-20,000 per year	Ministry of Education / scholarships.gov.in
Minority Scholarship (NSP)	Minority community students; min. 50% in previous exam; family income below Rs. 2 lakh/year	Covers tuition and maintenance	Ministry of Minority Affairs / scholarships.gov.in

Maharashtra state scholarships are applied through mahaeschol.in, typically between August and October each year.
Students are advised to apply for scholarships immediately after admission to avoid missing deadlines.
Fee concessions for OBC/SC/ST categories are applied at the time of admission itself based on category certificates.
Lateral entry students are eligible for the same scholarships as regular B.E. students.

ACE BE IT (Lateral) Placement 2027

Placement Record

Aspect	Details
Eligibility	Lateral entry students are eligible for campus placements through the college's Training and Placement Cell.
Participation	They participate in the same placement drives as regular BE IT students from their batch.
Placement Record	The IT branch at Atharva COE has a strong placement record, with 189 offers in 2021-22.
Key Recruiters	TCS, Capgemini, Wipro, Infosys, and Cognizant.

Atharva College of Engineering Mumbai BE {Lateral} Information Technology Ranking

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#319 out of 500 in India 2026

#16th in Mumbai

#49 in Maharashtra

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ACE BE IT (Lateral) FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between BE IT (Regular) and BE IT (Lateral Entry) at Atharva COE?

Ans. The regular BE IT is a 4-year program starting from First Year (FE), while the Lateral Entry BE IT is a 3-year program starting directly from Second Year (SE). Lateral entry is for students who have completed a Diploma in Engineering/Technology or B.Sc. with Mathematics. Both programs follow the same curriculum from SE onwards and lead to the same B.E. degree from the University of Mumbai.

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for BE Lateral Entry IT at Atharva COE?

Ans. No, there is no separate entrance exam for DSE (Direct Second Year Engineering) lateral entry admission. Admission is based on the merit of the qualifying examination (Diploma or B.Sc. marks). The Maharashtra State CET Cell prepares a merit list based on the qualifying exam marks, and seats are allotted through the CAP process.

Ques. What is the total fee for BE Lateral IT at Atharva COE for 3 years?

Ans. The FRA-approved annual fee for 2026-27 is Rs. 96,000 (Tuition: Rs. 83,478 + Development: Rs. 12,522). Over 3 years, the approximate total academic fee is Rs. 2,88,000, plus University and other fees of approximately Rs. 7,000 per year. The total 3-year cost is approximately Rs. 3,09,000. Fees are subject to annual FRA revision.

Ques. Can a Diploma holder from any branch apply for BE Lateral IT at Atharva COE?

Ans. Diploma holders from relevant branches such as Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Telecommunication, and allied branches are eligible. The DTE Maharashtra specifies the eligible diploma branches for each B.E. branch. Candidates should check the official DSE information brochure on the DSE portal for the exact list of eligible diploma branches for IT lateral entry.

Ques. When does the DSE CAP process for 2027-28 start?

Ans. Based on the 2026-27 schedule, the DSE CAP process for 2027-28 is expected to start in July 2027. Registration, document verification, merit list preparation, and CAP rounds are typically completed between July and September. Candidates should regularly check the official DSE portal (dse2027.mahacet.org.in or similar) for exact dates.

Ques. Are placements available for lateral entry IT students at Atharva COE?

Ans. Yes, lateral entry students are eligible for campus placements through the college's Training and Placement Cell. They participate in the same placement drives as regular BE IT students from their batch. The IT branch at Atharva COE has a strong placement record, with 189 offers in 2021-22. Key recruiters include TCS, Capgemini, Wipro, Infosys, and Cognizant.