GHRCE Nagpur B.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Content Curator | Updated on - Aug 7, 2026

GH Raisoni College of Engineering (GHRCE), Nagpur, offers B.Tech across 13 specializations under an autonomous, AICTE-approved framework. The 4-year full-time programme carries a total fee of INR 5,97,000 for all branches, with admission primarily through MHT-CET CAP counselling by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. NIRF 2025 places GHRCE in the 201 to 300 band nationally among engineering colleges.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. CAP counselling rounds are continuing through 13 September 2026.

GHRCE B.Tech Fees 2026

All 13 B.Tech specializations carry a uniform total fee of INR 5,97,000 for the 4-year programme. Lateral entry students pay a 3-year total of INR 4,38,500.

Course	Total Fees
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, AI and Machine Learning, CSE with AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering	INR 5,97,000
B.Tech Lateral Entry (all branches)	INR 4,38,500

Fees are subject to revision by the Maharashtra Fee Regulating Authority.
OBC and SC/ST students pay significantly less after government scholarship adjustments.

GHRCE B.Tech Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
MHT-CET 2026 Exam	Held in April to May 2026
CAP Registration	July 2 to July 12, 2026
Merit List Release	July 27, 2026
Round 1 Choice Filling	July 30, 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment	August 2, 2026
CAP Rounds 2 to 4	August to September 13, 2026

Dates sourced from the Maharashtra State CET Cell portal.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a technical vocational subject.
Minimum 45% aggregate in PCM for Open category. Reserved category candidates require 40%.
Valid MHT-CET 2026 score. JEE Main scores are accepted for All India Candidature seats.

Admission Process

Register on the Maharashtra State CET Cell portal (cetcell.mahacet.org) within the prescribed window.
Upload required documents and complete certificate verification online.
Enter ranked college and branch preferences during the option entry window.
Participate in CAP seat allotment rounds and confirm the allotted seat online.
Report to GHRCE with original documents within the reporting window to secure admission.

GHRCE B.Tech vs Other Colleges

Here is how GHRCE Nagpur B.Tech compares with peer engineering colleges in Nagpur on fees, cutoff, and placements.

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
GHRCE Nagpur	6.0 L	MHT-CET JEE Main	78 to 97 %ile, OC (2025)	INR 4.5 LPA (Avg, 2024)	3.9/5
RCOEM Nagpur	4.2 to 6.1 L	MHT-CET JEE Main	95 to 98+ %ile, OC (2024)	INR 10.5 LPA (Avg)	4.1/5
YCCE Nagpur	4.7 to 5.6 L	MHT-CET	85 to 97 %ile, OC (2026)	INR 6.5 LPA (Avg, 2023)	3.9/5
PCE Nagpur	4.0 L	MHT-CET	86 to 96 %ile, OC (2025)	INR 4.3 LPA (Median)	Not Rated

✓ Opt for this if

Your MHT-CET percentile is between 78 and 97 and you want a Nagpur autonomous college
You want to pursue emerging branches like IoT, Cyber Security, or AI and ML in Nagpur
You qualify for EBC, OBC, or TFWS waivers that significantly reduce the INR 5.97 lakh cost

✗ Skip if

You scored above 97 percentile in MHT-CET and can target RCOEM for significantly better placements
Your career goal requires a recognized brand for core engineering roles in manufacturing or infrastructure
Average campus placement of INR 4.5 LPA is below your minimum acceptable starting salary

GHRCE B.Tech Placement 2025

During the 2024 placement season, GHRCE recorded over 900 job offers from more than 200 companies. The average package was INR 4.5 LPA and the highest package reached INR 16 LPA. Key recruiters included JP Morgan Chase, Deloitte, TIAA, KPMG, Capgemini, Cognizant, and Accenture.

Metric	Value (2024)
Average Package	INR 4.5 LPA
Highest Package	INR 16 LPA
Total Job Offers	900+
Companies Participated	200+
Top Recruiters	JP Morgan, Deloitte, Capgemini, Cognizant, Accenture, KPMG

GHRCE B.Tech Scholarships 2026

GHRCE B.Tech students can access government scholarships through Maharashtra’s MahaDBT portal and central AICTE schemes covering up to 100% of fees for eligible categories.

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline
Maharashtra EBC Freeship	Full tuition waiver	Open category, family income below INR 8 LPA	Via MahaDBT portal
Maharashtra SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	Full tuition and exam fees	SC and ST category, income per state norms	Via MahaDBT portal
TFWS	Full tuition waiver	Income below INR 8 LPA, merit-based CAP allotment	At admission via CET Cell
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Girl students, family income below INR 8 LPA	Via AICTE portal
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Differently abled students	Via AICTE portal

Scholarship amounts and deadlines are revised annually.
Apply through MahaDBT at mahait.org within the academic year.

GHRCE Nagpur B.Tech Ranking

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#233 out of 500 (2026) #37th Maharashtra	-
	#71 out of 275 (2026) #14th Maharashtra	#101 out of 269 (2025) #15th Maharashtra
	#134 out of 290 (2026) #18th Maharashtra	#133 out of 286 (2025) #19th Maharashtra
	#201-300 out of 300 (2025) #9th Maharashtra	#151-200 out of 300 (2024) #7th Maharashtra
	#71 out of 100 (2021)	-
	#17 out of 98 (2026)	#32 out of 173 (2024)
	#103 out of 175 (2026) #30th Maharashtra	#104 out of 175 (2025) #32nd Maharashtra

GHRCE B.Tech FAQs

Ques. What is the practical difference between the AI, AI and ML, and CSE with AI branches at GHRCE?

Ans. AI focuses on core artificial intelligence theory, search algorithms, and neural networks. AI and ML adds a stronger machine learning and statistical modelling layer. CSE with AI is essentially the standard CSE curriculum augmented with AI electives, giving the broadest base for students uncertain about full specialization. In terms of campus placements, all three attract similar software recruiters. The distinction matters more for higher studies or research roles where specialization depth is valued.

Ques. What MHT-CET percentile is typically needed for Computer Science and Engineering at GHRCE?

Ans. For CSE at GHRCE, the closing percentile for the Open category typically falls in the 90 to 97 percentile range based on 2025 data. Emerging branches like IoT, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering tend to close lower, often between 78 and 88 percentile. These ranges shift year to year depending on overall application volumes. Students near the lower end should apply early in option entry to maximize allotment chances.

Ques. How does GHRCE’s autonomous status benefit B.Tech students in curriculum and grading?

Ans. As an autonomous institution, GHRCE controls its own syllabi, examination patterns, and grading independent of RTMNU (Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University). This means curriculum updates happen faster. The degree is still awarded under RTMNU affiliation. For students planning GATE or higher studies, the autonomous curriculum allows stronger focus on core computer science fundamentals that align with competitive exam patterns at IITs and NITs.

Ques. How much do EBC and TFWS waivers reduce the annual fee at GHRCE?

Ans. For Open category students with family income below INR 8 lakhs, the EBC freeship from MahaDBT reduces fees substantially. OBC students typically pay around INR 94,000 per year and SC/ST students pay as little as INR 18,000 per year after adjustments. TFWS provides a full tuition waiver at admission for eligible CAP-allotted students. All applications are processed through the MahaDBT portal at mahait.org after joining.

Ques. What salary range should a fresh GHRCE B.Tech graduate realistically expect from campus placements?

Ans. Realistic starting packages at GHRCE fall between INR 3.5 LPA and INR 6 LPA for the majority of placed students. The 2024 average of INR 4.5 LPA reflects mass recruitment by IT services companies. Higher packages of INR 10 LPA to INR 16 LPA go to a smaller subset placed with firms like JP Morgan or Deloitte through competitive selection rounds that require strong aptitude and coding skills beyond the standard curriculum.