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 2026–27) and are labelled where they are indicative.
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TCET (Thakur College of Engineering and Technology) was established in AY 2001–02 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 “A” 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 2001–02 |
| Location | A-Block, Thakur Educational Campus, Shyamnarayan Thakur Marg, Thakur Village, Kandivali (East), Mumbai – 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 “A” 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 (2026–27) | 37,185 library holdings; 2,749 computers |
| Recognition | Asia Pacific Quality Award (2016); Institution's Innovation Council 4-Star rating (2020–21) |
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 2026–27.
| 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 | 3–4 Years | 20 |
| Ph.D. Information Technology | 3–4 Years | 20 |
| Ph.D. Electronics & Telecommunication | 3–4 Years | 20 |
| Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering | 3–4 Years | 10 |
| Ph.D. Civil Engineering | 3–4 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 2026–27). ₹ figures marked “official” 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 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹4,32,000 |
| B.E. Information Technology | 240 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹4,32,000 |
| B.Tech AI & Data Science | 300 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹4,32,000 |
| B.Tech AI & Machine Learning | 240 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹4,32,000 |
| B.E. Computer Science & Engg. (Cyber Security) | 180 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹4,32,000 |
| B.Tech Computer Science & Engg. (IoT) | 120 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹1,44,000 |
| B.E. Electronics & Telecommunication | 120 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹1,44,000 |
| B.E. Electronics & Computer Science | 60 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹1,44,000 |
| B.E. Mechanical Engineering | 60 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹1,44,000 |
| B.E. Civil Engineering | 60 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹1,44,000 |
| B.E. Mechanical & Mechatronics (Additive Mfg.) | 60 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹1,44,000 |
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 | ₹1,25,217 |
| Development Fee | ₹18,783 |
| Total Annual Fee (CAP seat) | ₹1,44,000 |
| Library Deposit (refundable) | ₹2,000 |
| Laboratory Deposit (refundable) | ₹3,000 |
| Institute-Level Quota Seat – Computer, IT, AI & DS, AI & ML, Cyber Security | ₹4,32,000 |
| Institute-Level Quota Seat – IoT, Civil, Mechatronics, Mechanical, E&CS, E&TC | ₹1,44,000 |
| Component | MBA | MCA (ad hoc) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹76,956 | ₹81,818 |
| Development Fee | ₹11,544 | ₹8,182 |
| Total Annual Fee | ₹88,500 | ₹90,000 |
| Institute-Level Quota Seat | ₹88,500 | ₹90,000 |
| Library Deposit (refundable) | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Laboratory Deposit (refundable) | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Programme | First-Year Fee | Approx. Total Course Fee | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech (4 years, all branches) | ₹1,44,000 (CAP seat) | ₹5.8 – 6.4 lakh | Official first-year; total estimated |
| B.E./B.Tech Lateral (3 years) | ₹1.6 lakh (approx.) | ₹4.75 lakh | Reported, indicative |
| MBA (2 years) | ₹88,500 | ₹1.8 – 2.0 lakh | Official first-year; total estimated |
| MCA (2 years) | ₹90,000 (ad hoc) | ₹1.8 lakh (2 × first-year, approx.) | Official ad hoc first-year |
| BBA (3 / 4 years) | ₹78,871 | ₹2.38 lakh (3 yr) / ₹3.15 lakh (4 yr) | Reported, indicative |
| BCA (3 / 4 years) | ₹89,506 (tuition ₹80,555 + development ₹8,951) | ₹2.70 lakh (3 yr) / ₹3.58 lakh (4 yr) | Reported ad hoc fee, indicative |
| B.Voc AI, Data Science, Data Analytics, Software Dev. | ₹1.30 lakh (approx.) | ₹3.86 lakh (3 yr, approx.) | Reported, indicative |
| B.Voc Animation & Graphic Designing | ₹1.43 lakh (approx.) | ₹4.27 lakh (3 yr, approx.) | Reported, indicative |
| M.E. (2 years) | ₹50,000 (approx.) | ₹1.0 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) | ₹1.63 lakh per year (approx.) | Depends on duration | Reported, indicative |
Demand draft in favour of “{FN}”, 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.
₹5,000 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 2026–27 ran through entrance scores and the State CET Cell's Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for most courses. Plan on the same route for 2027–28 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 2027–28 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 – 14 Jul in 2025) |
| B.E./B.Tech Lateral applications | 4 – 19 July 2026 |
| BBA / BCA applications | 13 April – 21 May 2026 |
| 2027–28 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.
Get Admission GuidancePlacement 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 | ₹21 LPA | ₹40 LPA |
| Average package | ₹7.65 LPA | ₹5.14 LPA |
| Median package | ₹7 LPA | ₹4.25 LPA |
| Lowest package | ₹3.46 LPA | ₹3 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 | – |
| 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 190–200 band. |
| NAAC | “A” 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 (2020–21) |
| 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 (2026–27), digital library and departmental libraries.
2,749 computers (2026–27).
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 2025–26, 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 student–teacher 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 – 400101.
TCET was established in AY 2001–02.
TCET is approved by AICTE and the Government of Maharashtra, holds NAAC “A” 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 2026–27 the first-year fee for a CAP seat is ₹1,44,000 (tuition ₹1,25,217 + development ₹18,783) plus ₹5,000 in refundable deposits. Institute-level quota seats are ₹4,32,000 in Computer, IT, AI & DS, AI & ML and Cyber Security, and ₹1,44,000 in other branches.
The first-year MBA fee for AY 2026–27 is ₹88,500 (tuition ₹76,956 + development ₹11,544) plus ₹5,000 refundable deposits.
The ad hoc first-year MCA fee for AY 2026–27 is ₹90,000, plus ₹5,000 refundable deposits.
Reported first-year fees are about ₹78,871 for BBA and ₹89,506 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 ₹21 LPA, the average is ₹7.65 LPA and the median is ₹7 LPA. The 2025 batch reported a highest package of ₹40 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 ₹8 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 ₹1,44,000 in the first year for every branch, while placements for the 2026 batch show an average package of ₹7.65 LPA and a highest package of ₹21 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 2025–26 and 2026–27 and may change for 2027–28.
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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