The B.Tech Lateral Entry programme in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune offers diploma holders and eligible B.Sc graduates direct admission into the second year of the four-year B.Tech at the University College of Engineering, Dhankawadi. The three-year residual curriculum covers power systems, digital electronics, microprocessors, computer networks, and embedded system design, bridging diploma-level skills to a full engineering degree. AICTE-approved and NBA-accredited, the programme is a cost-effective pathway for diploma toppers in Maharashtra seeking a degree in electrical and computing domains.
📋 Admission Status: Applications for the 2026-27 batch are currently open at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, with the application deadline on August 7, 2026 and the BVP CET conducted from February 15 to August 10, 2026.
Key Points
- Duration: 3 years (lateral entry directly into the 2nd year of B.Tech)
- Total Course Fee: INR 3,15,500 for the three residual years (hostel separate)
- Entrance: MHT CET Lateral Entry or BVP CET accepted for 2026-27 lateral admission
BVDU Pune B.Tech Lateral Entry Electrical and Computer Engineering Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (3 years) | INR 2,65,500 |
| Admission and Registration Fee (one time) | INR 5,000 |
| Examination Fee (per semester) | INR 3,500 |
| Caution Deposit (refundable) | INR 2,000 |
| Hostel and Mess (per year, optional) | INR 1,20,000 to INR 1,50,000 |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | INR 3,15,500 |
- The annual tuition fee is INR 88,500, mirroring the regular B.Tech per year rate for the Electrical and Computer Engineering branch at BVDU UCoE.
- A one time admission and registration fee of INR 5,000 is collected at the time of enrolment for the full programme.
- Lateral entry candidates join the second year of the Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum and complete the remaining three years to earn the B.Tech degree.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate and depend on AC or non AC selection at the BVDU Dhankawadi campus.
BVDU Pune B.Tech Lateral Entry Electrical and Computer Engineering Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Form Release | January 2026 |
| Application Last Date | August 7, 2026 |
| BVP CET Exam Window | February 15 to August 10, 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | May to August 2026 |
| Final Merit List | August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| MHT CET (Lateral Entry) | May 2026 (Tentative) | March to April 2026 (Tentative) | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| BVP CET (B.Tech Lateral) | August 7, 2026 | February 15 to August 10, 2026 | Within 2 weeks |
- Candidates can apply through the MHT CET Cell portal at cetcell.mahacet.org and the BVP CET portal at bvducet.bharatividyapeeth.edu.
- Final selection is based on a composite score from MHT CET Lateral or BVP CET, the personal counselling round, and the marks of the qualifying diploma or B.Sc.
- The BVDU University College of Engineering, Pune is approved by AICTE and accredited by NAAC and NBA for lateral entry B.Tech intake into the second year.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a three year diploma in Engineering or Technology from a state board recognised polytechnic with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks (40 percent for SC, ST, and OBC candidates).
- Candidates with a B.Sc degree of three year duration with Mathematics as a subject and a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks are equally eligible for lateral entry.
- Final selection rests on the MHT CET Lateral Entry score, the qualifying diploma or B.Sc marks, and document verification at the BVDU UCoE Dhankawadi campus.
Admission Process
- Register on the MHT CET portal at cetcell.mahacet.org and appear for the MHT CET Lateral Entry examination on the scheduled date.
- Register on the BVDU CET portal at bvducet.bharatividyapeeth.edu and complete the online B.Tech Lateral application form.
- Pay the application fee online and upload diploma or B.Sc transcripts along with the MHT CET Lateral scorecard.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for online counselling and document verification through the BVDU admission portal.
- Pay the second year tuition fee and complete the enrolment formalities to confirm the lateral entry seat at the UCoE.
- Classes commence in August at the BVDU University College of Engineering, Dhankawadi with a bridge module covering first year fundamentals.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma holders in electrical or computer engineering seeking a full B.Tech in Pune
- Maharashtra polytechnic graduates wanting degree upgrade at an affordable three-year cost
- Students targeting electrical-IT convergence roles in Pune’s manufacturing sector
- Those seeking a direct second-year entry pathway without repeating first-year coursework
✗ Skip if
- Students who qualify JEE-direct and can secure seats at higher-ranked institutions
- Those targeting purely software roles who would benefit more from a CS lateral pathway
- Students requiring NIT or IIT brand name for competitive placement or PSU selection
BVDU Pune B.Tech Lateral Entry Electrical and Computer Engineering Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| BVDU Merit Scholarship | Up to 25 percent tuition waiver | Top performers in BVP CET or qualifying exam |
| Sports Achievement Scholarship | Up to 100 percent tuition waiver | National or State level achievement in sports |
| Government of Maharashtra EBC Concession | Variable | EBC category students with valid income certificate |
| SC, ST and OBC Government Freeship | Tuition fee reimbursement | As per Maharashtra state norms |
| BVDU Need based Concession | Up to 25 percent tuition waiver | Based on family income and academic record |
- Merit and sports scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and reviewed each academic year.
- Government scholarships and freeships are processed through the Maharashtra DBT portal after admission.
- Reservation and concession benefits apply only to the tuition component, not to development or hostel charges.
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