BVDU College of Engineering, Pune offers B.Tech Lateral Entry in 11 specializations, admitting diploma and B.Sc holders directly into the second year of a four-year programme. The 3-year full-time degree is offered at the AICTE-approved campus in Dhankawadi, Pune. Total fees range from INR 3,15,500 to INR 8,77,000 depending on the branch. Admission is via MHT CET Lateral Entry or the college-conducted BVP CET.
Admission 2026 is open. Applications via BVP CET are being accepted until August 7, 2026. MHT CET Lateral Entry results were released in June 2026. Counselling and document verification are currently underway through August 2026.
Key Points
- Robotics and Automation and Computer Science with Business Systems are among the specializations offered via lateral entry, which is rare for diploma holders in the Pune engineering landscape.
- Two separate exam routes are accepted: MHT CET Lateral Entry and BVP CET, giving applicants who missed the state test a dedicated admission window through August.
- The Computer Science and Business Systems branch integrates ERP systems, cloud computing, and agile project management alongside core data structures and operating systems subjects.
BVDU Pune B.Tech Lateral Fees 2026
Total fees for the 3-year programme range from INR 3,15,500 to INR 8,77,000 across 11 branches. Electrical and Computer Engineering is the most affordable; CSE, Computer Engineering, and IT carry the highest fees.
| Specialization | Total Fees |
| Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology | INR 8,77,000 |
| Computer Science and Business Systems | INR 6,84,250 |
| Robotics and Automation | INR 6,44,500 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | INR 5,54,500 |
| Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering | INR 5,32,000 |
| Civil Engineering | INR 4,63,000 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | INR 3,15,500 |
- Fees include tuition, registration, examination, and caution deposit as per the official BVDU schedule.
- Hostel charges are additional and excluded from totals above.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
BVDU Pune B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026
Admission is through MHT CET Lateral Entry or BVP CET. MHT CET Lateral was held in March to April 2026 and results were released in June 2026. The BVP CET portal remains open until August 7, 2026, providing a second admission route for diploma and B.Sc holders.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Form Release | January 2026 |
| MHT CET Lateral Entry Exam | March to April 2026 |
| MHT CET Lateral Entry Result | June 2026 |
| BVP CET Exam Window | February 15 to August 10, 2026 |
| BVP CET Application Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | May to August 2026 |
| Final Merit List | August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
- Apply via cetcell.mahacet.org for MHT CET Lateral or bvducet.bharatividyapeeth.edu for BVP CET.
- Final selection combines entrance score, qualifying marks, and document verification at BVDU UCoE.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Three-year diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognised polytechnic with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate (40 percent for SC, ST, and OBC candidates).
- B.Sc graduates with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and at least 45 percent aggregate marks are also eligible for lateral entry.
- Final selection is based on entrance score, qualifying diploma or B.Sc marks, and document verification at the campus.
Admission Process
- Register and appear for MHT CET Lateral Entry via the MHT CET portal, or complete the BVP CET application at the BVDU portal.
- Submit the online application with diploma or B.Sc transcripts and the entrance exam scorecard.
- Attend online counselling and document verification as scheduled through the BVDU admission portal.
- Pay the second-year tuition fee and complete enrolment formalities to confirm the lateral entry seat at UCoE Dhankawadi.
✓ Opt for this if
- You hold a diploma and want Pune-based employment access in Maharashtra’s industrial belt
- You missed MHT CET Lateral and need a second admission window via BVP CET
- You want Robotics, CSBS, or ECE lateral entry under a deemed university
- Your budget fits between INR 3.15 lakhs for Electrical to INR 8.77 lakhs for CS branches
✗ Skip if
- You need pan-India campus placements beyond Maharashtra’s industrial corridor
- You are targeting a top NIRF-ranked institution for national brand recognition
- You want CSE or IT lateral entry at under INR 8 lakhs; those branches cost INR 8,77,000 here
BVDU Pune B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026
BVDU Pune offers merit, sports, and government-backed financial support for lateral entry students. All concessions apply to the tuition component only and do not cover development or hostel charges.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| BVDU Merit Scholarship | Up to 25 percent tuition waiver | Top performers in BVP CET or qualifying exam |
| Sports Achievement Scholarship | Up to 100 percent tuition waiver | National or state-level achievement in sports |
| Government of Maharashtra EBC Concession | Variable | EBC category students with valid income certificate |
| SC, ST and OBC Government Freeship | Tuition fee reimbursement | As per Maharashtra state norms |
| BVDU Need-Based Concession | Up to 25 percent tuition waiver | Based on family income and academic record |
- Government freeships are processed through the Maharashtra DBT portal after admission.
- Merit and sports scholarships are reviewed each academic year after initial award.
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