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

Ans. No separate entrance exam is required for diploma holders. Admission to BE Lateral seats at RGCOE is based entirely on diploma percentage through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP process. Candidates register on the cetcell.mahacet.org portal and are ranked in a merit list based on their qualifying marks. The seat allotment is done in multiple CAP rounds managed by the State CET Cell.

Ans. The total course fee for the 3-year BE Lateral programme at RGCOE is INR 2,50,500, charged at INR 83,500 per year. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at additional charges. Fee structures are regulated by the Shikshan Shulk Samiti, Government of Maharashtra.

Ans. RGCOE is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune. The BE degree awarded upon completion carries full SPPU recognition and is AICTE approved, making it valid for government jobs and higher studies including MTech admissions via GATE.

Ans. Yes. BSc graduates who have studied Mathematics as a principal subject are eligible to apply for BE Lateral entry seats under DTE Maharashtra norms, provided they meet the minimum marks criteria. They must register through the cetcell.mahacet.org portal along with diploma candidates.

Ans. Candidates typically require diploma mark sheets for all semesters, SSC pass certificate, transfer certificate, character certificate, caste or category certificate (if applicable), income certificate, and domicile certificate. All documents must be uploaded on the CAP portal and verified at a Facilitation Centre before seat allotment.

Ans. Yes. Maharashtra government scholarships including the EBC Freeship and OBC/VJNT/SBC Post-Matric Scholarship are available for eligible students. Applications are processed through the MahaDBT portal. Students must be domiciled in Maharashtra and meet the income and category criteria specified in the state scholarship guidelines.