VJTI B.Tech {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

VJTI Mumbai offers B.Tech Lateral Entry across 9 engineering specialisations: Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunication, Information Technology, Mechanical, Production, and Textile Technology. The programme spans 3 years, admitting diploma holders directly into the second year. Total fees are INR 503,304 for the full 3-year duration. Admission is through DTE Maharashtra’s Direct Second Year Engineering CAP on MHT CET Lateral merit. VJTI holds NIRF Engineering Rank 101 (2025).

Key Points

• VJTI is one of the few government-aided institutes in Maharashtra offering B.Tech Lateral across all 9 engineering specialisations on a single campus, with integration into the regular Year 2 batch from day one.
• B.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) graduates with Mathematics are eligible for lateral entry in Computer Engineering and IT branches through a separate merit pool in the DTE DSE CAP.
• Lateral entrants use the same faculty, labs, and curriculum as the regular 4-year B.Tech batch and face no distinction in campus recruitment eligibility.

VJTI B.Tech Lateral Fees 2026

Fees are uniform across all 9 specialisations, totalling INR 503,304 for 3 years covering tuition, development, examination, and statutory charges per DTE Maharashtra notification.

• Fees are subject to change. Verify with official DTE notifications.

VJTI B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026

Important Dates

• DSE 2026 is conducted through dse2026.mahacet.org.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Diploma in Engineering (3-year) in a relevant branch from MSBTE or an equivalent recognized board, with minimum 45% marks (40% for Maharashtra SC/ST/VJNT/SBC candidates).
• B.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with Mathematics as a subject: eligible for Computer Engineering or Information Technology branches only, with minimum 45% marks.
• Valid MHT CET Lateral 2026 scorecard issued by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. Candidates must also have passed HSC or an equivalent examination.

Admission Process

• Appear in MHT CET Lateral 2026 conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell and obtain a percentile score.
• Register on the DSE 2026 portal at dse2026.mahacet.org.in during the notified registration window and upload required documents.
• Fill the option form (preference list of colleges and branches) during the Round I or Round II option filling period.
• DSE CAP allotment is released online. Candidates can accept the allotted seat or exercise an upgrade option in subsequent rounds.
• Report to VJTI’s admission office with original documents and pay the first instalment of fees to confirm the seat.

VJTI B.Tech Lateral vs Other Colleges

Here is how VJTI B.Tech Lateral compares with other top engineering institutes in Maharashtra on fees, admission, and placements.

VJTI B.Tech Lateral Placement 2026

VJTI reported 570 B.Tech students placed in the 2025 placement season with an 82% placement rate per NIRF 2025 data. The highest package was INR 54 LPA, average was INR 9.93 LPA, and the median was INR 10.9 LPA. Top recruiters included Google, Microsoft, Rakuten, and Yahoo. B.Tech Lateral graduates participate in the same campus placements as the regular batch.

VJTI B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026

B.Tech Lateral students at VJTI can access Maharashtra state and central government scholarships.

• Apply via mahadbtmahait.gov.in for Maharashtra state scholarships.