TCET Mumbai BE {Lateral} Computer Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) in Computer Engineering at TCET Mumbai is a 3-year full-time, on-campus program that allows diploma holders and B.Sc graduates to directly enter the second year of the BE Computer Engineering program. The course covers core subjects including data structures, algorithms, operating systems, computer networks, database management systems, software engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing. Annual fees are ₹1,59,500 per year, making the total course fee approximately ₹4,78,500 for 3 years. Admission is based on diploma marks merit through the Maharashtra DSE (Direct Second Year Engineering) CAP process. Computer Engineering is one of TCET's flagship programs, established in 2001-02 with an approved intake of 240 seats, and is among the most sought-after branches for lateral entry students in Mumbai.

Admissions for the academic year 2026-27 are upcoming. The DSE CAP registration is expected to open in mid-June 2026, with CAP rounds scheduled through July-August 2026. The official schedule will be released by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra on the DSE portal (mahacet.org). The 2025-26 admission cycle has already closed; all CAP and non-CAP processes for 2025-26 are complete.

Key Points

• Lateral entry program enabling diploma holders and B.Sc graduates to directly join the 2nd year (3rd semester) of BE Computer Engineering, saving one year compared to the regular 4-year program.
• Admission is entirely merit-based on diploma/B.Sc marks through the Maharashtra State CET Cell's Centralized Admission Process (CAP) - no separate entrance exam required.
• The Computer Engineering department at TCET is one of the founding departments, established in A.Y. 2001-02, with an approved intake of 240 seats for the regular BE program - the largest intake among all TCET engineering branches.
• TCET's Computer Engineering department has NBA accreditation (5th cycle in progress) and 400+ research publications, with active student chapters including ACM, IEEE, and ISTE.
• TCET has industry tie-ups with Accenture (Thakur-Accenture Innovation Center), TATA Technologies, CISCO, INTEL, and TEXAS Instruments, providing students with hands-on exposure and strong placement support.
• TCET also offers a BE Computer Engineering (Course for Working Professionals) - a separate 3-year program for working professionals - distinct from this regular lateral entry DSY program.
• TCET is a Graded Autonomous Institute affiliated to the University of Mumbai, NAAC "A" grade accredited, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 50001:2018 certified.

TCET BE Lateral (Computer Engineering) Fees

Fee Structure

Hostel Fees (Optional)

• The fee structure above is as per the FRA (Fee Regulating Authority) circular dated 31st July 2025 for Academic Year 2025-26.
• Computer Engineering falls under the CMPN/IT/AIDS/AIML/CSE(Cyber Security) category (₹1,54,500 per year for CAP quota).
• Library Deposit of ₹2,000 and Laboratory Deposit of ₹3,000 (total ₹5,000) are refundable at the time of leaving the institution, provided no dues are pending.
• The Institute Level Quota Seat fee for Computer Engineering is ₹4,63,500 per year (significantly higher than the CAP quota fee).
• CAP quota students pay ₹1,54,500 per year.
• Fee refund before the cut-off date of admission: Total fees minus processing charges of ₹1,000 will be refunded within two days.
• After the cut-off date, no refund is applicable except for the refundable security/caution deposits.
• Hostel is optional and not included in the above fees.
• Hostel is optional and not mandatory for the course.
• Hostel charges are paid on a yearly basis at the time of hostel admission and are non-refundable.
• Only the security deposit is refundable upon prior notice of cancellation.

TCET BE Lateral (Computer Engineering) Admission 2026

DSE Admission Dates

• The official DSE 2026-27 schedule will be released by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra.
• Candidates should monitor the official portal at mahacet.org for confirmed dates.

No separate entrance exam is required for DSE admission

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed a minimum 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology (in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related branch) with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra) from an AICTE/Central/State Government approved institution.
• Alternatively, candidates with a B.Sc degree from a UGC/AIU recognized university with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) and having passed HSC with Mathematics as a subject are also eligible.
• Candidates must be Indian citizens.
• Maharashtra domicile is required for state quota seats.

Admission Process

• Register online on the Maharashtra State CET Cell DSE portal (mahacet.org) during the registration window.
• Upload required documents including diploma marksheets (all semesters), SSC marksheet, domicile certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and other relevant documents.
• Appear for document verification (E-Scrutiny) at the designated Facilitation Centre.
• Check provisional and final merit lists published on the DSE portal.
• Fill college and branch preferences during the CAP Round option form filling window.
• Receive provisional seat allotment and report to TCET with original documents and fee payment.
• If seats remain vacant after CAP rounds, TCET may conduct institute-level rounds as per DTE Maharashtra guidelines, notified via newspapers and the official TCET website.

TCET BE Lateral (Computer Engineering) Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

• Government scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/EBC/Minority) are disbursed through the MahaDBT portal.
• Students must apply online on mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in within the stipulated deadline each academic year.
• Scholarship benefits are available only to students admitted through the CAP process (state quota seats).
• Students must maintain minimum attendance and academic performance for annual renewal of scholarships.
• Application deadlines for government scholarships are typically between October and March of each academic year; students should check the TCET notice board and MahaDBT portal for exact dates.