Thakur College of Engineering & Technology (TCET) Admission Mumbai
TCET stands for Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, a Hindi linguistic minority institution established in 2001 at Thakur Village, Kandivali East, Mumbai. It offers 21 undergraduate, 11 postgraduate and 5 Ph.D. programmes across engineering, technology, computer applications, management and vocational education.
This page brings together course-wise fees, eligibility, admission process, cut-offs, placements, rankings, facilities and scholarships in one place. Figures are the latest published (AY 2026β27) and are labelled where they are indicative.
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TCET (Thakur College of Engineering and Technology) was established in AY 2001β02 to provide quality technical education. It is recognised by AICTE and the Government of Maharashtra, runs as a self-financing Hindi linguistic minority institution, and holds NAAC βAβ grade. In 2025 the Ministry of Education, on the advice of the UGC, declared TCET an Institution Deemed to be University under the general category.
| Full Form of TCET | Thakur College of Engineering and Technology |
| Established | AY 2001β02 |
| Location | A-Block, Thakur Educational Campus, Shyamnarayan Thakur Marg, Thakur Village, Kandivali (East), Mumbai β 400101, Maharashtra |
| Type | Self-financing Hindi linguistic minority institution; UGC autonomous; declared Institution Deemed to be University (2025) |
| Approvals | AICTE, Government of Maharashtra, DTE Maharashtra |
| Accreditation | NAAC βAβ grade (w.e.f. 30 Oct 2017); multiple NBA-accredited programmes |
| Quality Certifications | ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018 |
| Academic Areas | Engineering, Technology, Computer Applications, Management, Vocational (NSQF) |
| Library & Computing (2026β27) | 37,185 library holdings; 2,749 computers |
| Recognition | Asia Pacific Quality Award (2016); Institution's Innovation Council 4-Star rating (2020β21) |
To excel in technical, professional and research education and become an internationally renowned multidisciplinary premier institute of engineering, technology, computer application, management studies and allied professional education.
AI & Data Science, AI & ML, IoT, Cyber Security and Mechatronics (Additive Manufacturing) alongside core branches.
Centres of Excellence, in-house and outhouse internships, and a 3:1:1 balance of curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
B.E./B.Tech, BCA, BBA, B.Voc, M.E., MBA, MCA, integrated BBA/MBA and Ph.D.
Campus in Kandivali East, close to the Western Express Highway and Kandivali railway station (about 3 km).
Computer, IT, Electronics & Telecom, Electronics & Computer Science, Mechanical, Civil, AI & DS, AI & ML, IoT, Cyber Security and Mechatronics.
BBA, MBA and the five-year integrated BBA/MBA.
BCA and MCA for software, computing and digital-technology careers.
B.Voc programmes in AI, Data Science, Software Development, Data Analytics and Animation & Graphic Design under NSQF.
TCET offers 21 UG, 11 PG and 5 Ph.D. (Technology) programmes. The list below shows duration and sanctioned intake for 2026β27.
| Programme | Duration | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Engineering | 4 Years | 240 |
| B.E. Information Technology | 4 Years | 240 |
| B.E. Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 4 Years | 120 |
| B.E. Electronics & Computer Science | 4 Years | 60 |
| B.E. Mechanical Engineering | 4 Years | 60 |
| B.E. Civil Engineering | 4 Years | 60 |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | 4 Years | 300 |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 4 Years | 240 |
| B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (IoT) | 4 Years | 120 |
| B.E. Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security) | 4 Years | 180 |
| B.E. Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering (Additive Manufacturing) | 4 Years | 60 |
| B.E. Computer Engineering (for Working Professionals) | 3 Years | 30 |
| B.Tech AI & Data Science (for Working Professionals) | 3 Years | 30 |
| Programme | Duration | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | 3/4 Years | 180 |
| BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) | 3/4 Years | 180 |
| B.Voc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | 3/4 Years | 60 |
| B.Voc Software Development | 3/4 Years | 30 |
| B.Voc Animation & Graphic Designing | 3/4 Years | 30 |
| B.Voc Data Analytics | 3/4 Years | 30 |
| B.Voc Data Science | 3/4 Years | 30 |
| B.Voc Artificial Intelligence | 3/4 Years | 30 |
| Programme | Duration | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| M.E. Computer Engineering | 2 Years | 18 |
| M.E. Information Technology | 2 Years | 18 |
| M.E. Communication Technology & Management (E&TC) | 2 Years | 18 |
| M.E. Mechanical Engineering | 2 Years | 18 |
| M.E. Civil Engineering | 2 Years | 18 |
| M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | 2 Years | 18 |
| M.E. Computer Engineering (Working Professionals) | 2 Years | 15 |
| M.E. Information Technology (Working Professionals) | 2 Years | 15 |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | 2 Years | 120 |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | 2 Years | 180 |
| Integrated BBA/MBA | 5 Years | 60 |
| Programme | Duration | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. Computer Engineering | 3β4 Years | 20 |
| Ph.D. Information Technology | 3β4 Years | 20 |
| Ph.D. Electronics & Telecommunication | 3β4 Years | 20 |
| Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering | 3β4 Years | 10 |
| Ph.D. Civil Engineering | 3β4 Years | 10 |
Fees at TCET are set by the Maharashtra Fees Regulating Authority (FRA) and revised yearly. The tables below show the latest published structure (AY 2026β27). βΉ figures marked βofficialβ come from the institute's published FRA fee structure; others are reported estimates and are labelled as indicative.
| Branch | Intake | CAP / Government-Quota Seat | Institute-Level Quota Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Engineering | 240 | βΉ1,44,000 | βΉ4,32,000 |
| B.E. Information Technology | 240 | βΉ1,44,000 | βΉ4,32,000 |
| B.Tech AI & Data Science | 300 | βΉ1,44,000 | βΉ4,32,000 |
| B.Tech AI & Machine Learning | 240 | βΉ1,44,000 | βΉ4,32,000 |
| B.E. Computer Science & Engg. (Cyber Security) | 180 | βΉ1,44,000 | βΉ4,32,000 |
| B.Tech Computer Science & Engg. (IoT) | 120 | βΉ1,44,000 | βΉ1,44,000 |
| B.E. Electronics & Telecommunication | 120 | βΉ1,44,000 | βΉ1,44,000 |
| B.E. Electronics & Computer Science | 60 | βΉ1,44,000 | βΉ1,44,000 |
| B.E. Mechanical Engineering | 60 | βΉ1,44,000 | βΉ1,44,000 |
| B.E. Civil Engineering | 60 | βΉ1,44,000 | βΉ1,44,000 |
| B.E. Mechanical & Mechatronics (Additive Mfg.) | 60 | βΉ1,44,000 | βΉ1,44,000 |
All B.E./B.Tech branches carry the same CAP-seat first-year fee. Institute-level quota seats cost three times as much in the Computer, IT, AI & DS, AI & ML and Cyber Security branches, and the same as CAP seats in the remaining branches. NRI seat fees are not applicable.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | βΉ1,25,217 |
| Development Fee | βΉ18,783 |
| Total Annual Fee (CAP seat) | βΉ1,44,000 |
| Library Deposit (refundable) | βΉ2,000 |
| Laboratory Deposit (refundable) | βΉ3,000 |
| Institute-Level Quota Seat β Computer, IT, AI & DS, AI & ML, Cyber Security | βΉ4,32,000 |
| Institute-Level Quota Seat β IoT, Civil, Mechatronics, Mechanical, E&CS, E&TC | βΉ1,44,000 |
| Component | MBA | MCA (ad hoc) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | βΉ76,956 | βΉ81,818 |
| Development Fee | βΉ11,544 | βΉ8,182 |
| Total Annual Fee | βΉ88,500 | βΉ90,000 |
| Institute-Level Quota Seat | βΉ88,500 | βΉ90,000 |
| Library Deposit (refundable) | βΉ2,000 | βΉ2,000 |
| Laboratory Deposit (refundable) | βΉ3,000 | βΉ3,000 |
| Programme | First-Year Fee | Approx. Total Course Fee | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech (4 years, all branches) | βΉ1,44,000 (CAP seat) | βΉ5.8 β 6.4 lakh | Official first-year; total estimated |
| B.E./B.Tech Lateral (3 years) | βΉ1.6 lakh (approx.) | βΉ4.75 lakh | Reported, indicative |
| MBA (2 years) | βΉ88,500 | βΉ1.8 β 2.0 lakh | Official first-year; total estimated |
| MCA (2 years) | βΉ90,000 (ad hoc) | βΉ1.8 lakh (2 Γ first-year, approx.) | Official ad hoc first-year |
| BBA (3 / 4 years) | βΉ78,871 | βΉ2.38 lakh (3 yr) / βΉ3.15 lakh (4 yr) | Reported, indicative |
| BCA (3 / 4 years) | βΉ89,506 (tuition βΉ80,555 + development βΉ8,951) | βΉ2.70 lakh (3 yr) / βΉ3.58 lakh (4 yr) | Reported ad hoc fee, indicative |
| B.Voc AI, Data Science, Data Analytics, Software Dev. | βΉ1.30 lakh (approx.) | βΉ3.86 lakh (3 yr, approx.) | Reported, indicative |
| B.Voc Animation & Graphic Designing | βΉ1.43 lakh (approx.) | βΉ4.27 lakh (3 yr, approx.) | Reported, indicative |
| M.E. (2 years) | βΉ50,000 (approx.) | βΉ1.0 lakh (approx.) | Reported, indicative |
| M.Tech AI & Data Science (2 years) | Confirm with counsellor | Confirm with counsellor | Fee differs from M.E.; not confirmed |
| Integrated BBA/MBA (5 years) | Not published | Not published | Confirm with counsellor |
| Ph.D. (Technology) | βΉ1.63 lakh per year (approx.) | Depends on duration | Reported, indicative |
Demand draft in favour of β{FN}β, card payment or UPI.
The institute has applied to the FRA for revision of the approved structure. If a revised fee is approved, the difference must be paid within 15 days of the institute's communication.
βΉ5,000 in library and laboratory deposits is refundable.
Hostel, transport, exam and professional-body fees are charged separately. Confirm current amounts before admission.
Admission to TCET programmes in 2026β27 ran through entrance scores and the State CET Cell's Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for most courses. Plan on the same route for 2027β28 unless a new notification says otherwise.
| Programme | Eligibility | Entrance / Selection |
|---|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech | 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Biology/Technical subject, at least 45% (reserved categories as per state norms) | MHT-CET or JEE Main + CAP counselling |
| B.E./B.Tech Lateral | Diploma in Engineering with at least 45% | MHT-CET / Direct Second Year CAP |
| BCA | 10+2 with at least 45% (Mathematics requirement as notified) | MAH-BCA/BBA CET or CUET + CAP counselling |
| BBA | 10+2 in any stream with at least 45% | MAH-BCA/BBA CET or CUET + CAP counselling |
| B.Voc | 10+2 with at least 45% | Merit-based |
| M.E./M.Tech | B.E./B.Tech in the relevant branch with at least 50% | GATE or MHT-CET (M.Tech) + CAP counselling |
| MBA | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% (reserved categories as per state norms) | MAH-MBA-CET / CAT / other accepted score + CAP counselling |
| MCA | Bachelor's degree with Mathematics at the notified level | MAH-MCA-CET + CAP counselling |
| Ph.D. (Technology) | Master's degree in the relevant discipline | Research entrance / interview as notified |
Match your qualification and marks with the table above.
Appear for MHT-CET, JEE Main, MAH-CET, GATE or the exam your programme needs.
Register on the State CET Cell / DTE Maharashtra portal for the relevant counselling.
Upload and verify documents through the facilitation process.
Choose TCET and your preferred branches in order of priority.
Check the allotment list for each CAP round.
Report to the college, pay the fee for your seat type and submit originals.
For institute-level or minority-quota seats, apply directly with the college as notified.
Dates for 2027β28 are not yet announced. These earlier windows are for reference only.
| Admission Event | Reference Window |
|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech CAP registration | Late June to mid July (28 Jun β 14 Jul in 2025) |
| B.E./B.Tech Lateral applications | 4 β 19 July 2026 |
| BBA / BCA applications | 13 April β 21 May 2026 |
| 2027β28 schedule | To be announced; follow the State CET Cell and institute notifications |
Exact lists vary by programme and category. Keep both originals and self-attested copies ready.
Β Get Admission GuidanceΒPlacement numbers below are the latest reported for TCET's final-year batches. The 2026 figures are partial and may rise as the season closes.
| Particular | Batch 2026 (to date) | Batch 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Final-year students | 1,107 | 977 |
| Students placed | 445 | 357 |
| Professional placement offers | 823 | 640 |
| Companies visited | 137 | 149 |
| Placement percentage | 61% | 51% |
| Professional placement percentage | 74% | 66% |
| Highest package | βΉ21 LPA | βΉ40 LPA |
| Average package | βΉ7.65 LPA | βΉ5.14 LPA |
| Median package | βΉ7 LPA | βΉ4.25 LPA |
| Lowest package | βΉ3.46 LPA | βΉ3 LPA |
A share of each batch opts for higher studies or entrepreneurship, which is why the percentage placed is lower than the share of students who found jobs among those who sat for placements. Computer, IT, AI & Data Science and AI & ML branches typically show the strongest outcomes.
Dedicated cell for campus drives, aptitude and interview preparation.
In-house and outhouse internships built into the curriculum.
Centres of Excellence with industry partners help with projects and skills.
Guidance for higher studies, self-employment and start-ups.
B.E./B.Tech cut-offs are expressed as MHT-CET percentile, State rank or JEE Main rank, and vary by branch, category and CAP round. The tables show the General (Open) category cut-offs reported for the 2025 admission cycle, the latest full cycle available.
| Branch | Round 1 Closing | Last Round Closing |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Engineering | 96.98 | 96.86 |
| B.Tech AI & Data Science | 95.64 | 95.05 |
| Branch | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Engineering | 97.37 | 96.91 | 96.86 |
| B.Tech AI & Data Science | 93.85 | 95.26 | 95.05 |
| Branch | Round 1 Closing Rank | Last Round Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Engineering | 5,609 | 6,467 |
| B.Tech AI & Data Science | 7,229 | 9,339 |
| B.E. Computer Science & Electronic Engg. | 8,711 | 9,921 |
| Branch | Round 1 Closing Rank | Last Round Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Engineering | 78,169 | β |
| B.Tech AI & Data Science | 97,268 | 1,25,459 |
| B.E. Computer Science & Electronic Engg. | 1,15,526 | 1,43,569 |
Branches such as Computer Engineering, IT, AI & DS and AI & ML close at much higher percentiles than Civil, Mechanical and Electronics. Hindi linguistic minority candidates may see slightly different cut-offs because of minority-quota seats.
Rankings shift every year and use different methods, so look at the trend and the accreditation record together.
| Ranking / Recognition | Detail |
|---|---|
| NIRF (Engineering) | Ranked 319 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering category and among the top engineering colleges in Mumbai, as reported. Earlier editions placed TCET in the 190β200 band. |
| NAAC | βAβ grade, w.e.f. 30 October 2017 |
| NBA | Multiple programmes NBA-accredited; fifth-cycle accreditation in progress |
| UGC Status | Autonomous status; Empowered Autonomous College status; declared Institution Deemed to be University (2025) |
| ISO | ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018 |
| Innovation | Institution's Innovation Council 4-Star rating (2020β21) |
| Awards | Asia Pacific Quality Award (2016); Excellent Performing & Innovative Engineering Institute in Maharashtra (2016) |
The campus sits within the Thakur Educational Campus in Kandivali East and combines classrooms, laboratories, a Learning Resource Centre and several industry-backed centres.
Industry-linked centre for civil and infrastructure skills.
Training and projects with an industry partner.
Industry partnership centre for hands-on learning.
Centre for embedded systems, AI and IoT projects.
Lab for robotics and automation work.
Centre of Excellence for design and prototyping.
Access to IIT Bombay workshops and courses through a remote centre.
Robotics lab in association with IIT Bombay.
Hands-on cloud computing practice.
37,185 library holdings (2026β27), digital library and departmental libraries.
2,749 computers (2026β27).
Support for NPTEL online certification.
IEEE, CSI, IETE, ISTE, ACM, ASME, ASCE, SAE and more.
Rotaract, SORT, TEDx, NSS, NCC, Green Club and the Students' Council.
In-house and outhouse internships under the 4H model.
Student mental-health initiatives, Tele MANAS and the Equal Opportunity Centre.
TCET has a total faculty strength of 366 and 542 employees in 2025β26, supporting about 6,500 students. Faculty are organised in departments for each branch plus a common Engineering Sciences & Humanities department for first-year students.
Regular training to improve teaching methods.
Faculty and student workshops with IIT Bombay.
Guest lectures and joint programmes with industry bodies.
Ph.D. (Technology) programmes in Computer, IT, E&TC, Mechanical and Civil Engineering.
Conference proceedings and book publications by faculty.
Ask about faculty qualifications and studentβteacher ratio for your chosen branch when you visit.
TCET stands for Thakur College of Engineering and Technology.
TCET is at A-Block, Thakur Educational Campus, Shyamnarayan Thakur Marg, Thakur Village, Kandivali (East), Mumbai β 400101.
TCET was established in AY 2001β02.
TCET is approved by AICTE and the Government of Maharashtra, holds NAAC βAβ grade and has multiple NBA-accredited programmes.
TCET offers 21 UG, 11 PG and 5 Ph.D. programmes, including B.E./B.Tech, BCA, BBA, B.Voc, M.E., MBA, MCA and an integrated BBA/MBA.
For AY 2026β27 the first-year fee for a CAP seat is βΉ1,44,000 (tuition βΉ1,25,217 + development βΉ18,783) plus βΉ5,000 in refundable deposits. Institute-level quota seats are βΉ4,32,000 in Computer, IT, AI & DS, AI & ML and Cyber Security, and βΉ1,44,000 in other branches.
The first-year MBA fee for AY 2026β27 is βΉ88,500 (tuition βΉ76,956 + development βΉ11,544) plus βΉ5,000 refundable deposits.
The ad hoc first-year MCA fee for AY 2026β27 is βΉ90,000, plus βΉ5,000 refundable deposits.
Reported first-year fees are about βΉ78,871 for BBA and βΉ89,506 for BCA. Confirm the final approved amount before admission.
MHT-CET and JEE Main, followed by CAP counselling. M.E./M.Tech uses GATE or MHT-CET (M.Tech), MBA uses MAH-MBA-CET or other accepted scores, and MCA uses MAH-MCA-CET.
The reported General Open closing percentile for B.E. Computer Engineering was 96.98 in Round 1 and 96.86 in the last round of the 2025 cycle.
For the 2026 batch (reported to date) the highest package is βΉ21 LPA, the average is βΉ7.65 LPA and the median is βΉ7 LPA. The 2025 batch reported a highest package of βΉ40 LPA.
Yes. See the Scholarships section for merit, need-based and sports/cultural support, plus government and AICTE schemes you may be eligible for.
Confirm current hostel availability, charges and eligibility with a counsellor, since this changes by year.
Students can look at institute-level support as well as state and national schemes. Eligibility and award amounts are set by each scheme and can change every year.
Eligibility reference: JEE/MHT-CET top 1 percentile.
Benefit: Up to 100% tuition waiver
Eligibility reference: Class 12 board score of 90% and above.
Benefit: Up to 50% tuition waiver
Eligibility reference: Family income below βΉ8 lakh per year.
Benefit: Up to 40% tuition support and stipend
Eligibility reference: State- or national-level achievements.
Benefit: Up to 75% tuition waiver
Scholarships for eligible categories (such as SC, ST, OBC, VJNT, SBC and EBC) applied through the state scholarship portal.
Seats reserved in Maharashtra engineering colleges for eligible students with family income under the prescribed limit.
Pragati (girls), Saksham (differently abled) and other AICTE student-development schemes for eligible students.
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TCET (Thakur College of Engineering and Technology) combines core and emerging engineering branches with BCA, BBA, B.Voc and postgraduate programmes. For B.E./B.Tech, the CAP-seat fee is βΉ1,44,000 in the first year for every branch, while placements for the 2026 batch show an average package of βΉ7.65 LPA and a highest package of βΉ21 LPA.
Compare the fee for your seat type, last year's cut-off for your branch and placement outcomes for that branch before you fill your CAP option form.
This page is for educational and admission-guidance purposes. It is not the official website of TCET. Fees, cut-offs, placement statistics, intake and other figures are the latest published or reported for AY 2025β26 and 2026β27 and may change for 2027β28.
Figures marked indicative or approximate are estimates. Confirm final fees, eligibility, dates and scholarships with the institution and the State CET Cell before applying, accepting a seat or making a payment.
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