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Bharat-Ratna Indira Gandhi College of Engineering (BIGCE), Solapur is a private, self-financing engineering college established in 2006 in Solapur, Maharashtra. It is affiliated to Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University and approved by AICTE and DTE Maharashtra.
BIGCE Solapur does not currently appear in NIRF rankings or in other major national engineering ranking lists. No Collegedunia stream rank is available in the supplied materials.
The college is located at Kegaon, Solapur, along the national highway, on a campus spread over 10 acres. The attached workshops and laboratories support all eight BE branches.
- BE (Bachelor of Engineering) — 8 specialisations: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
- ME (Master of Engineering) — 6 specialisations: Biomedical, Civil, CSE, Electronics, Mechanical, and Water Resources Engineering.
- MCA — 2-year programme open to graduates with Mathematics.
The total BE fee for all branches under the general quota is INR 2,74,000 for four years. ME total fee is INR 74,186 for two years. MCA total fee is INR 1,58,000.
Students are eligible for Maharashtra government post-matric scholarships and central government National Scholarship Portal schemes. ME students with GATE scores may receive the AICTE GATE scholarship of INR 12,400 per month.
Campus placements are conducted through the college’s training and placement cell. Past participating recruiters include Apollo Tyres, Bosch India, Persistent Systems, Syntel, and IDBI Federal, primarily for BE graduates in CSE, Mechanical, and Electronics branches.
BIGCE Solapur Admission Dates 2026
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are anchored by MHT-CET for BE and by GATE or DTE Maharashtra PGCET for ME and MCA. DTE Maharashtra CAP rounds are the allotment mechanism for all programmes.
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| MHT-CET PCM Registration Start | January 10, 2026 |
| MHT-CET PCM Registration End | February 24, 2026 |
| MHT-CET PCM Exam | April 11 to 19, 2026 |
| MHT-CET Result (Tentative) | June 16, 2026 |
| DTE Maharashtra BE CAP Rounds | July to August 2026 (In Progress) |
| GATE 2026 Exam | February 2026 (Concluded) |
| DTE Maharashtra PGCET CAP (ME/MCA) | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
The course-wise exam accepted at BIGCE Solapur is listed below. MHT-CET and JEE Main scores are both valid for BE admission under DTE Maharashtra norms.
| Course Family | Exam Accepted | Allotment Authority |
|---|---|---|
| BE (all 8 branches) | MHT-CET / JEE Main | DTE Maharashtra CAP |
| ME (all 6 specialisations) | GATE / DTE Maharashtra PGCET | DTE Maharashtra PGCET CAP |
| MCA | DTE Maharashtra PGCET | DTE Maharashtra PGCET CAP |
BIGCE Solapur Courses and Fees
BIGCE Solapur offers UG and PG engineering programmes across 15 courses. The BE general quota fee is uniform at INR 2,74,000 for four years across all eight branches, making it one of the more affordable private engineering colleges in Solapur. ME and MCA fees are separately regulated by the Maharashtra Fee Regulating Authority.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General Quota) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE (Biomedical Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, min 45% General / 40% Reserved | INR 2,74,000 |
| BE (Chemical Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, min 45% General / 40% Reserved | INR 2,74,000 |
| BE (Civil Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, min 45% General / 40% Reserved | INR 2,74,000 |
| BE (Computer Science and Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, min 45% General / 40% Reserved | INR 2,74,000 |
| BE (Electrical Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, min 45% General / 40% Reserved | INR 2,74,000 |
| BE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, min 45% General / 40% Reserved | INR 2,74,000 |
| BE (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, min 45% General / 40% Reserved | INR 2,74,000 |
| BE (Mechanical Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, min 45% General / 40% Reserved | INR 2,74,000 |
| ME (Biomedical / Civil / CSE / Electronics / Mechanical / Water Resources) | 2 years | BE/B.Tech in relevant branch, min 50% General / 45% Reserved | INR 74,186 |
| MCA | 2 years | Any graduate with Mathematics, min 50% General / 45% Reserved | INR 1,58,000 |
BIGCE’s offering of Biomedical Engineering at both the BE and ME levels is a distinctive feature. Chemical Engineering and Water Resources Engineering at the ME level are also uncommon among private engineering colleges in the Solapur district.
BIGCE Solapur Admission Process
All BIGCE Solapur admissions flow through the DTE Maharashtra Centralised Admission Process (CAP). The college does not conduct its own entrance test. Management quota seats (up to 20% of approved intake) can be filled directly by the institute outside CAP.
BE Admission at BIGCE Solapur
BE admission is governed by DTE Maharashtra CAP using MHT-CET PCM percentile or JEE Main normalised scores. Eligibility and selection stages are:
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Min 45% aggregate for General category. Min 40% for SC, ST, OBC, NT, VJNT, EWS, and other reserved categories.
- Selection: MHT-CET percentile or JEE Main score determines rank in DTE CAP merit list. Higher-percentile candidates receive seat allotment first in each CAP round.
- CAP rounds: Multiple rounds allow candidates to float (continue to next round for a better option) or freeze (confirm the allotted seat).
- Maharashtra domicile candidates are allotted state quota seats. Non-domicile candidates compete in All India Quota seats.
- Reservation categories: SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, NT-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, VJNT, EWS, and Persons with Disability, as per Maharashtra state reservation norms.
The MHT-CET closing percentile for BIGCE Solapur BE varies by branch and category. CSE and ECE branches typically close earlier than Civil and Chemical Engineering in each CAP round. Specific branch-wise cutoffs are published by DTE Maharashtra after each CAP round on the official portal.
ME and MCA Admission at BIGCE Solapur
ME admission accepts GATE scores or DTE Maharashtra PGCET scores. Candidates with a valid GATE score may receive priority in certain seat categories. MCA admission is through DTE Maharashtra PGCET CAP only.
- ME eligibility: BE or B.Tech in a relevant branch from a recognised university. Min 50% for General. Min 45% for Reserved categories.
- MCA eligibility: Any bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level. Min 50% for General. Min 45% for Reserved.
- ME specialisations accepting admission: Biomedical, Civil, CSE, Electronics, Mechanical, and Water Resources Engineering.
- Selection: GATE rank or PGCET rank determines allotment in DTE Maharashtra PGCET CAP rounds.
BIGCE Solapur Placements
BIGCE Solapur conducts campus placements through its training and placement cell. The college has not published official placement statistics with verified CTC data. Placement activity is primarily concentrated in the CSE, Mechanical, Electronics, and Electrical branches at the BE level.
Recruiters cited as having visited the BIGCE Solapur campus in past placement seasons include Apollo Tyres, Bosch India, Persistent Systems, Syntel, IDBI Federal, and Mubea Suspensions. The manufacturing and IT sectors are the primary destinations for BE graduates from Mechanical, CSE, and ECE branches.
ME graduates in CSE and Biomedical Engineering have pursued higher education and research pathways alongside employment. Water Resources Engineering ME graduates have found roles in civil infrastructure firms operating in the Marathwada region.
BIGCE Solapur Scholarships
BIGCE Solapur students can access Maharashtra state government scholarships and central government scholarship schemes. No institutional merit scholarships separate from government schemes have been confirmed by the college.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/NT/VJNT) | Reserved category students enrolled in AICTE-approved courses | Tuition fee waiver and maintenance allowance as per state government norms |
| EBC Scholarship (Maharashtra) | Economically backward class students, parental income limit as per state norms | Partial fee reimbursement |
| Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship (Maharashtra) | Eligible Maharashtra domicile students in UG engineering | As per current government order |
| NSP (PM-USP / Central Sector Scheme) | 80%+ in Class 12, parental income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs per annum | INR 10,000 per annum (UG first to third year) |
| AICTE GATE Scholarship | ME students admitted on GATE score basis | INR 12,400 per month (subject to current AICTE norms) |
Students should apply through the Maharashtra Scholarship Portal or the National Scholarship Portal within the notified timelines. Documentation requirements and income limits are subject to annual revisions by the respective government bodies.
BIGCE Solapur Campus and Infrastructure
BIGCE Solapur is situated at Kegaon on the Solapur-Pune National Highway, on a 10-acre campus. The location provides easy access from central Solapur and from the Solapur railway station.
The campus houses branch-specific laboratories for all eight BE specialisations, including a dedicated Biomedical Engineering lab and a Chemical Engineering lab, which are uncommon at AICTE private colleges of this size. Computer Science and ECE labs are equipped with networking and embedded systems setups.
Hostel facilities are not available on campus as per current data. Students primarily arrange accommodation in the Kegaon area or in nearby Solapur city localities. The campus has a library, a computer centre, and sports grounds supporting extracurricular activities.
BIGCE Solapur vs WIT Solapur vs ADCET Ashta
Aspirants from Solapur and the surrounding Marathwada-Sangli corridor who appear for MHT-CET commonly compare BIGCE Solapur with Walchand Institute of Technology (WIT) Solapur and Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology (ADCET) Ashta, both DTE Maharashtra CAP colleges. The comparison below covers the key decision parameters.
| Parameter | BIGCE Solapur | WIT Solapur | ADCET Ashta (Sangli) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Private unaided | Government-aided autonomous | Private unaided |
| Established | 2006 | 1983 | 1984 |
| Affiliation | Solapur University | Solapur University (Autonomous) | Shivaji University |
| BE Specialisations | 8 (incl. Biomedical and Chemical) | 8+ | 8+ |
| BE Total Fee (General Quota) | INR 2,74,000 (4 years) | Lower (government-aided) | Comparable |
| Admission Route | MHT-CET CAP | MHT-CET CAP | MHT-CET CAP |
| Notable Distinction | Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at UG and PG | Autonomous institute, longer track record | Strong civil and mechanical streams |
WIT Solapur carries an autonomous status and a longer institutional track record, and its government-aided fee structure is typically lower than BIGCE’s regulated fee. BIGCE’s advantage is its availability of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, which WIT and ADCET do not offer at the UG level. ADCET Ashta draws applicants from the Sangli-Kolhapur corridor. All three admit via the same MHT-CET CAP route.
BIGCE Solapur FAQs
Ques. Is BIGCE Solapur a government or private college?
Ans. BIGCE Solapur is a private, self-financing engineering college affiliated to Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University and approved by AICTE. Admission to BE is through DTE Maharashtra CAP based on MHT-CET score, just like other AICTE-approved private engineering colleges in Maharashtra.
Ques. What is the BE fee at BIGCE Solapur?
Ans. The total 4-year BE fee under the general quota at BIGCE Solapur is INR 2,74,000, uniform across all eight specialisations. This is regulated by the Maharashtra Fee Regulating Authority. Confirm the current cycle fee directly with the college, as annual revisions are possible.
Ques. Which entrance exam is required for BIGCE Solapur BE admission?
Ans. BE admission at BIGCE Solapur is through DTE Maharashtra CAP using MHT-CET PCM percentile or JEE Main normalised score. You must appear in MHT-CET and then register for DTE Maharashtra CAP to be allotted a seat. Management quota seats can be applied for directly with the college.
Ques. What BE specialisations does BIGCE Solapur offer?
Ans. BIGCE Solapur offers 8 BE specialisations: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Ques. Does BIGCE Solapur offer ME programmes and what is the ME fee?
Ans. Yes. BIGCE Solapur offers ME in 6 specialisations: Biomedical, Civil, CSE, Electronics, Mechanical, and Water Resources Engineering. The total 2-year ME fee (general quota) is INR 74,186. Admission is through GATE score or DTE Maharashtra PGCET CAP.
Ques. Is hostel available at BIGCE Solapur?
Ans. On-campus hostel facilities are not available at BIGCE Solapur based on current information. Students typically arrange accommodation in the Kegaon locality or in Solapur city, which is accessible from the campus on the Solapur-Pune National Highway.
Ques. Is BIGCE Solapur ranked by NIRF?
Ans. BIGCE Solapur does not currently appear in NIRF Engineering rankings. The college is AICTE-approved and affiliated to Solapur University, but has not received a published NIRF rank as of 2025-26.
Ques. What scholarships are available at BIGCE Solapur?
Ans. Students at BIGCE Solapur are eligible for Maharashtra state post-matric scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, NT, and VJNT categories, the EBC scholarship, and central government NSP schemes including the Central Sector Scheme for eligible students. ME students admitted on GATE score basis may receive the AICTE GATE scholarship of INR 12,400 per month.
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