Arvind Gavali College of Engineering Satara: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

AGCE Satara Admission Dates 2026

B.Tech admissions at AGCE Satara for the 2026-27 academic session are through MHT CET (PCM) and the Maharashtra DTE CAP process at fe2026.mahacet.org. Candidates need a valid MHT CET 2026 (PCM group) score for government quota B.Tech seats.

Diploma Engineering admissions follow a separate Maharashtra DTE process managed by the Board of Technical Education. Diploma Lateral Entry (second-year direct) is also through DTE CAP for POLYCET-qualified candidates. M.Tech admission is based on GATE score or MHT CET PG.

AGCE Satara Courses and Fees

AGCE Satara offers 24 programmes across B.Tech, Diploma, and M.Tech levels, including lateral entry tracks. B.Tech fees are uniform across all seven branches at INR 3.60 Lakhs for four years. M.Tech is highly affordable at INR 77,766 total for two years.

All fees reflect 2025-26 data as approved by the Maharashtra State fee regulatory authority. The uniform B.Tech fee of INR 3.60 Lakhs across all seven branches (approximately INR 90,000 per year) is consistent with the Maharashtra government regulated fee band for AICTE-approved private engineering colleges in the region. Students should confirm 2026-27 fees through the Maharashtra DTE or college admissions office.

AGCE Satara Admission Process

B.Tech Admission

All government-quota B.Tech seats at AGCE are allotted through Maharashtra DTE CAP. Candidates must have a valid MHT CET (PCM) score and complete registration on fe2026.mahacet.org. Approximately 80% of seats are government quota seats allotted through CAP. The remaining 20% are management quota seats, filled directly by the college.

• Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, minimum 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories)
• Entrance: Valid MHT CET (PCM) score
• Selection: MHT CET percentile - CAP registration - document verification - online choice filling at fe2026.mahacet.org - allotment - reporting
• Maharashtra CAP runs in 4 rounds; candidates can upgrade or switch in subsequent rounds

B.Tech Lateral Entry

Diploma holders (10+2+3 years Diploma) can seek direct second-year admission to B.Tech branches through DTE Maharashtra Lateral Entry CAP. Eligible branches at AGCE include Civil, CSE, Electrical, E&TC, and Mechanical. The three-year lateral entry B.Tech total fee is INR 2.70 Lakhs.

Diploma Admission

Diploma admissions in five disciplines (Civil, Computer, CSE, E&TC, Mechanical) are through Maharashtra POLYCET and DTE CAP for Class 10 pass candidates. Diploma total fee is INR 1.44 Lakhs for three years. ITI-qualified candidates may join the second year of Diploma through DTE Lateral CAP at INR 0.96 Lakhs for two years.

M.Tech Admission

M.Tech in Heat Power and Mechanical Engineering is available for GATE-qualified candidates or MHT CET PG-qualified candidates. Total M.Tech fee is INR 77,766 for two years. GATE fellowship holders receive an MHRD stipend of INR 12,400 per month during M.Tech. Contact the AGCE admissions office for 2026-27 M.Tech seat availability.

AGCE Satara Placements

AGCE Satara’s placement cell connects graduating B.Tech students with industry in the Satara-Pune-Kolhapur belt. Being in the western Maharashtra manufacturing and IT corridor, the college has access to automotive, engineering, and technology sector employers. M.Tech graduates with GATE-qualified profiles commonly pursue academia or PSU positions.

Placement data for AGCE is self-reported and not independently verified through NIRF metrics. Candidates are advised to contact the college placement cell directly for current-year offers, salary data, and company lists. The Satara MIDC industrial area and the Pune corridor are the primary employment catchment zones for AGCE graduates.

AGCE Satara Scholarships

Students at AGCE Satara can access Maharashtra state government scholarship schemes and central government awards based on category and family income.

GATE fellowship holders admitted to M.Tech at AGCE receive an MHRD stipend of INR 12,400 per month during the two-year programme, making M.Tech largely self-funding for GATE-qualified candidates given the low total fee of INR 77,766.

AGCE Satara Campus and Infrastructure

Arvind Gavali College of Engineering is located in Satara, Maharashtra, with access to the Satara-Karad National Highway and proximity to Satara railway station. The college serves students from Satara district and neighbouring Sangli, Kolhapur, and Pune districts.

The campus includes department-wise engineering laboratories for CSE, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Electronics disciplines. A central library, seminar halls, and computer centres support academic activities. NBA accreditation for select programmes and NAAC-B++ reflects the institution’s commitment to quality benchmarks set by AICTE and UGC. No hostel facility is listed for the current year; students are advised to contact the college to confirm accommodation options in Satara town.

AGCE Satara vs Rajarambapu Institute of Technology vs Sharad Institute of Technology

MHT CET candidates from Satara, Sangli, and Kolhapur districts often compare AGCE with Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT), Sakhrale, Sangli, and Sharad Institute of Technology, Yadrav, Kolhapur. All three are DBATU-affiliated private engineering colleges serving the same western Maharashtra applicant pool.

AGCE’s B.Tech fee of INR 3.60 Lakhs is competitive within the DBATU-affiliated private college landscape. RIT Sakhrale is a stronger brand with a higher NAAC grade and more diverse programme portfolio, typically drawing higher MHT CET cutoffs. AGCE is a practical choice for Satara-district candidates seeking an NBA and NAAC-accredited college with a manageable fee band and proximity to the Satara MIDC industrial zone.