TCET Mumbai BE Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at TCET Mumbai is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme affiliated to the University of Mumbai and approved by AICTE. Established in AY 2012-13, the department offers a comprehensive curriculum spanning thermal engineering, design engineering, manufacturing, and automation, with an intake of 60 seats. The total fees for the programme are approximately Rs. 6.23 Lakhs for the entire course, making it a competitively priced option among private engineering colleges in Mumbai. Admission is primarily through MHT-CET (PCM) scores via the Maharashtra CAP process, with JEE Main scores also accepted for All India category candidates. The programme is popular for its well-equipped labs (wind tunnel, CNC machines, IC engine models, high-configuration workstations), industry-linked professional chapters (ASME-TCET, SAE-TCET, ISHRAE-TCET), and its location in Mumbai offering strong industry exposure.

Admissions for AY 2026-27 are upcoming. Based on the 2025-26 CAP schedule, the registration process is expected to begin in late June 2026 after MHT-CET 2026 results are declared (tentatively June 16, 2026). Candidates should watch the official CET Cell website (cetcell.mahacet.org) for the official 2026-27 CAP schedule announcement.

Key Points

• TCET is a Graded Autonomous Linguistic (Hindi) Minority Institute, NAAC-accredited with "A" grade, and holds NBA accreditation for select programmes.
• The Mechanical Engineering department has active professional student chapters: ASME-TCET, SAE-TCET, and ISHRAE-TCET, providing industry networking opportunities.
• The department has a dedicated Tata Technologies Centre of Excellence on campus, offering students exposure to industry-grade tools and software.
• NEP 2020 has been implemented with multiple exit options in the 4-year programme.
• Students have access to a Mavericks Racing Club (electric car project) and Eclipse (IC engine car project), providing hands-on project experience.
• The department offers foreign language courses (German, French, Japanese) to support opportunities at foreign universities.
• TCET has an IIT Bombay Remote Centre and E-Yantra Laboratory on campus, enabling students to participate in IIT-level projects.

TCET BE (Mechanical Engineering) Fees

Fee Structure

Hostel Fees (Optional)

• The above fee structure is as per the FRA (Fee Regulating Authority) Circular dated 31st July 2025 for AY 2025-26 (applicable to MECH, Civil, MME, E&CS, E&TC, CSE-IoT courses).
• Library Deposit of Rs. 2,000 and Laboratory Deposit of Rs. 3,000 (total Rs. 5,000) are refundable at the time of leaving the college.
• Fees are paid on a yearly basis.
• There is no official EMI scheme mentioned; however, students may explore education loan options through banks.
• Institute Level Quota Seat fee for MECH is Rs. 1,54,500 per year (same as CAP seat fee for this branch).
• Hostel is optional and not mandatory.
• Hostel fees are separate (see below).
• Hostel charges are not refundable once admitted.
• Only the security deposit is refundable if cancellation is intimated with prior notice.
• Electricity charges are excluded from hostel rent.

TCET BE (Mechanical Engineering) Admission 2026

College-Specific and CAP Admission Dates (AY 2026-27 - Tentative based on 2025-26 schedule)

Entrance Exam Dates (MHT-CET 2026)

• All CAP dates for AY 2026-27 are tentative and based on the 2025-26 schedule.
• Candidates must check the official CET Cell website (cetcell.mahacet.org) for confirmed dates.
• JEE Main 2026 scores are also accepted for All India category candidates.
• Preference is given to JEE Main scorers over MHT-CET scorers for All India seats.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 (HSC) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science / IT / Technical Vocational subject, with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra).
• Candidates must have a non-zero score in MHT-CET 2026 (PCM group) or a non-zero positive score in JEE Main 2026 (for All India category).
• Diploma holders (3-year Engineering Diploma with minimum 45% marks) are eligible for Direct Second Year (Lateral Entry) admission.

Admission Process

• Appear in MHT-CET 2026 (PCM group) or JEE Main 2026.
• Register on the official CET Cell portal (cetcell.mahacet.org) for CAP during the registration window.
• Upload documents and complete e-scrutiny or visit a Facilitation Centre for physical verification.
• Check provisional merit list and submit grievances if any.
• Participate in CAP rounds - fill option form with preferred colleges and branches.
• Accept seat allotment and report to TCET with original documents and fee payment.
• For Institute Level Quota seats: Fill the pre-admission form online on TCET's admission portal (admission.tcetmumbai.in) and pay a processing fee of Rs. 1,000.

TCET BE (Mechanical Engineering) Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

• Government scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/EBC) are disbursed through the MahaDBT portal.
• Students must apply within the deadline announced each academic year (typically October-March).
• EBC scholarship application for AY 2025-26 was open until March 2026 as per TCET notices.
• SC/ST/SBC/OBC/VJNT scholarship form submission reminder was issued by TCET in March 2026 - students must ensure timely submission.
• Non-Creamy Layer certificate is mandatory for OBC/SBC/VJNT/DT-NT category scholarship applicants and must be valid.
• Reliance Foundation and Tata Trusts scholarships require separate online applications on their respective portals.