Pravin Patil College of Diploma Engineering and Technology Thane Lateral Polytechnic Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Diploma in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Pravin Patil College, Thane is INR 79,600 for the complete programme as per the 2026 DTE Maharashtra fee schedule. Reserved category students may be eligible for Maharashtra state government scholarships through the MahaDBT and NSP portals that help reduce the overall fee burden during the programme.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 (HSC) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 45% aggregate marks from a recognised board. Alternatively, ITI holders with a relevant civil or construction trade and NCVT qualification with minimum 45% marks are also eligible. Seat allotment is through the DTE Maharashtra DSD CAP at dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in based on qualifying examination marks.

Ans. The MSBTE-affiliated Diploma in Civil Engineering covers structural analysis and design, building materials and testing, concrete technology, surveying and levelling, estimation and costing, water supply and sanitation engineering, and AutoCAD drafting. Practical field visits and laboratory sessions are part of the curriculum, building the hands-on skills required for site supervision, measurement, and material testing roles in construction projects.

Ans. Yes. Diploma in Civil Engineering holders from an MSBTE-affiliated polytechnic are eligible to apply for lateral entry into the second year of B.E. Civil Engineering through the DTE Maharashtra DSD CAP. This allows diploma graduates to complete a full engineering degree in 3 additional years, with the diploma qualification credited as the first-year equivalent under the Maharashtra lateral entry scheme for engineering programmes.

Ans. Admission is through the DTE Maharashtra DSD 26 CAP at dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in. Candidates register online and the merit list is based on 10+2 or ITI qualifying marks. For the 2026 cycle, DSD registration closed on July 6, the final merit list was published on July 12, and CAP counselling rounds are ongoing from August 2026 for seat allotment at Pravin Patil College and other participating polytechnic institutes.

Ans. Pravin Patil College of Diploma Engineering and Technology in Bhayandar, Thane is a day college and does not have an on-campus hostel. Students typically commute from Mira Road, Bhayander, Naigaon, Vasai, or nearby stations on the Western Railway line. The college’s location in the Thane district makes it accessible from a wide catchment area for students residing in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.