Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering & Polytechnic Ahmednagar BE {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the three-year BE Lateral Entry Mechanical Engineering programme at RGCOE Ahmednagar is INR 2,50,500, charged at INR 83,500 per year over three academic years (Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4). Fees are payable annually. Hostel charges, if availed, are billed separately and are not included in the above figure.

Ans. Candidates holding a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant branch from MSBTE or a recognized state board, with first class (minimum 60%) marks, are eligible. BSc graduates with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects may also be eligible as per DTE Maharashtra rules. No separate entrance exam is required for diploma holders as admission is based purely on diploma percentage.

Ans. Yes. The BE Lateral Entry Mechanical Engineering programme at RGCOE Ahmednagar is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and approved by AICTE. The college holds a NAAC Grade B accreditation. Students receive an SPPU BE degree on completion, which is recognized across Maharashtra and nationally for employment and higher education purposes.

Ans. Diploma holders register on the DTE Maharashtra CAP portal during the designated lateral entry registration window, typically from February to March. They upload diploma mark sheets and other required documents. A merit list is prepared based on diploma percentage without any written entrance exam. CAP counselling rounds are held in June, during which candidates choose their college and branch preferences. On allotment, the candidate reports to RGCOE and pays fees to secure the seat.

Ans. BE Lateral Mechanical students at RGCOE can apply for the Maharashtra Government EBC (Economically Backward Class) Freeship and the OBC/VJNT/SBC Post-Matric Scholarship. Both are disbursed through the MahaDBT portal. Students should register on MahaDBT at the start of each academic year to avoid missing the scholarship application deadline. Amounts and eligibility are set by Maharashtra government circulars revised periodically.

Ans. No. Branch changes are not permitted after lateral entry admission at RGCOE Ahmednagar. The DTE Maharashtra lateral entry CAP allots seats for a specific branch, and the allotment is final. Candidates should carefully select their branch preference during the online option form submission phase of the CAP process, as there is no scope for branch transfer once the seat is confirmed and fees are paid.