Padmashri Dr. V. B. Kolte College of Engineering, Malkapur, offers a 2-year Master of Engineering in Power Electronics affiliated to Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU), Amravati. The programme is suited for graduates in electrical, electronics, or allied disciplines and admits students through valid GATE 2026 scores via the Maharashtra ME CAP 2026 process conducted by State CET Cell Maharashtra. Total fees are INR 1,70,000 for the full 2-year duration.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. CAP Round II Reporting begins 19 August 2026.
VBKCOE ME Power Electronics Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Hostel (optional, Female students only) | INR 9,000 per year |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | INR 1,70,000 |
- Total Fees covers the full 2-year programme.
- Hostel is optional and billed separately for female students only.
VBKCOE ME Power Electronics Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GATE Exam | 7 to 15 February 2026 |
| GATE Result | 19 March 2026 |
| ME CAP Registration Closed | 25 July 2026 |
| Final Merit List | 2 August 2026 |
| CAP Round I Allotment | 9 August 2026 |
| CAP Round I Reporting to Institute | 10 to 12 August 2026 |
| CAP Round II Allotment | 18 August 2026 |
| CAP Round II Reporting to Institute | 19 to 21 August 2026 |
| CAP Round III Allotment | 27 August 2026 |
| CAP Round IV Allotment | 4 September 2026 |
| Institute-Level Option Form Closes | 7 September 2026 |
| Admission Cutoff Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission is based entirely on GATE 2026 scores in the relevant engineering paper.
- All CAP rounds are conducted by State CET Cell Maharashtra at me2026.mahacet.org.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication, or a relevant discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories) from an AICTE-approved institution
- Valid GATE 2026 score in the Electrical Engineering paper or another relevant paper as accepted by SGBAU and State CET Cell Maharashtra
- Admission through Maharashtra ME CAP 2026 at me2026.mahacet.org, open to candidates after GATE 2026 result declaration in March 2026
Admission Process
- Appear for GATE 2026 in the Electrical Engineering paper at the official GATE portal. The GATE score determines the admission merit rank
- Register on the Maharashtra ME CAP 2026 portal at me2026.mahacet.org and upload GATE scorecard, BE/B.Tech marksheets, and other required documents
- Check the provisional and final merit lists on the portal and submit grievances if required
- Fill the option form during CAP Rounds I to IV, listing preferred colleges and specialisations in order of preference
- Accept the allotted seat and report to VBKCOE Malkapur with original documents within the reporting window
- Pay the prescribed course fee at the institute to complete admission formalities
✓ Opt for this if
- You want an affordable SGBAU-affiliated ME in Power Electronics
- You have a valid GATE EE score and seek a Maharashtra state-quota ME seat
- You are from Buldhana or Vidarbha region and want to study close to home
- Your career target is a government or PSU electrical engineering role needing ME
✗ Skip if
- You want campus placement support from power-sector companies
- You prefer a college near an industrial cluster or manufacturing belt
- Research in renewable energy or advanced power systems is your priority
- You need a college with dedicated power electronics lab and test equipment
VBKCOE ME Power Electronics Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj EBC Scholarship | 100% tuition fee and exam fee | Economically Backward Class, family income below INR 8 LPA, Maharashtra domicile |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition fee and maintenance allowance | SC/ST category students, apply via MahaDBT portal at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students | INR 50,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved programmes, family income below INR 8 LPA |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | INR 50,000 per year | Differently-abled students with 40% or more disability in AICTE-approved courses |
- Apply for government scholarships through the MahaDBT portal at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in before the announced deadline.
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