Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering & Polytechnic Ahmednagar Polytechnic Electronics & Tele Communication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, there is no separate entrance exam for the Diploma E&TC Engineering programme at RGCOE. Admission is purely merit-based on SSC (10th standard) percentage through the DTE Maharashtra CAP process. Candidates register on the cetcell.mahacet.org portal and a merit list is prepared based on qualifying marks. Seat allotment is done through multiple CAP rounds.

Ans. The total course fee for the 3-year Diploma E&TC Engineering programme at RGCOE is INR 57,500 for the entire duration. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at additional charges. Fees are regulated by the Shikshan Shulk Samiti, Government of Maharashtra and may be revised periodically as per state government norms.

Ans. The Diploma E&TC Engineering programme at RGCOE is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE). The MSBTE diploma certificate is recognized across Maharashtra and India for employment in government and private technical roles. It also qualifies graduates for direct lateral entry into the second year of BE E&TC under DTE Maharashtra norms.

Ans. Candidates must have passed SSC (10th standard) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board with a minimum 35% aggregate marks. A valid Maharashtra domicile certificate is required for the state CAP process. No minimum percentage above 35% is typically prescribed, but a higher SSC score improves a candidate’s rank in the CAP merit list.

Ans. Yes. Diploma E&TC holders from RGCOE are eligible to apply for BE Lateral Entry into the second year of BE Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or related branches through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP process. They must have first class (60% and above) in the diploma and a valid Maharashtra domicile certificate for the lateral entry seat allotment.

Ans. Yes. Maharashtra government scholarships including the EBC Freeship and OBC/VJNT/SBC Post-Matric Scholarship are available for eligible diploma students. Applications are submitted through the MahaDBT portal. Students must be domiciled in Maharashtra and meet the income and category criteria as prescribed by the state government to receive scholarship benefits during the diploma programme.