The B.Tech {Lateral} (Mechanical Engineering) at Government College of Engineering (GCOE), Jalgaon, Maharashtra, is a three-year undergraduate engineering programme that admits diploma holders and eligible B.Sc graduates directly into the second year. Established in 1996 and autonomous since 2014, GCOE Jalgaon is a Government of Maharashtra institution affiliated with Kavayitri Bahinabi Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, approved by AICTE, UGC 2f recognised, and accredited with NAAC Grade B++. The programme covers engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing processes, machine design, CAD/CAM, industrial engineering, metrology, and materials science across six semesters, preparing graduates for careers as mechanical design engineerss and related engineering professionals. Total fees for the three-year programme are INR 2,48,838. Admission is through the DTE Maharashtra CAP (DSE) process.
📋 Admission Status: Applications for the 2026-27 B.Tech {Lateral} (Mechanical Engineering) at GCOE Jalgaon are through the DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) 2026 CAP process; eligible diploma holders should monitor dtemaharashtra.gov.in for the registration window, document-verification schedule, and CAP round dates.
Key Points
- 3-year B.Tech {Lateral} (Mechanical Engineering) at a Government of Maharashtra institution; autonomous since 2014, NAAC Grade B++, AICTE approved, Jalgaon.
- Total fees: INR 2,48,838 for three years (INR 82,946 per year); hostel charges separate.
- Covers engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, and related engineering subjects across six semesters.
- Admission through DTE Maharashtra CAP (DSE); merit-based on diploma aggregate; no separate entrance exam for diploma holders.
Government College of Engineering, Jalgaon B.Tech {Lateral} ME Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Annual Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 15,000 |
| Annual Development / Other Charges (per year) | INR 67,946 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel charges separate) | INR 2,48,838 |
- Annual fee INR 82,946 per year; hostel charges payable separately.
- Hostel charges are separate and payable as per GCOE Jalgaon tariff.
- Government-approved fees; verify 2026-27 amounts with GCOE Jalgaon.
Government College of Engineering, Jalgaon B.Tech {Lateral} ME Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| DTE Maharashtra DSE 2026 Registration Opens | July 2026 (expected) |
| DTE Maharashtra DSE 2026 Registration Deadline | To be notified at dtemaharashtra.gov.in |
| Document Verification | July-August 2026 (expected) |
| CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 2026 (expected) |
| CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment | August-September 2026 (expected) |
| Reporting to GCOE Jalgaon | After seat acceptance; as per DTE Maharashtra schedule |
| Commencement of Classes | October-November 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
| DTE Maharashtra DSE (CAP) | July-September 2026 (expected) | dtemaharashtra.gov.in |
- Admission via DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP; no entrance exam for diploma holders.
- Monitor dtemaharashtra.gov.in for 2026 DSE schedule, registration, and checklist.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or equivalent with minimum 45 percent aggregate marks (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC) from Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education or an equivalent recognised board.
- Alternatively, a B.Sc degree with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a UGC-recognised university with minimum 45 percent aggregate (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC) is eligible.
- Admission through DTE Maharashtra CAP (DSE, Direct Second Year Engineering); candidates must register online at dtemaharashtra.gov.in during the notified window.
- Candidates must hold valid Maharashtra state domicile; check DTE Maharashtra for category-specific eligibility and reservation norms.
Admission Process
- Check the DTE Maharashtra DSE 2026 notification at dtemaharashtra.gov.in for the registration schedule, document checklist, and CAP round calendar, expected in July 2026.
- Register online for DSE 2026, uploading diploma mark sheets (all semesters), identity proof, domicile certificate, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Complete online document verification within the notified window to confirm eligibility and generate a verified application number for CAP participation.
- Submit college-course preferences during CAP choice-filling; participate in seat-allotment rounds; accept the allotted seat at GCOE Jalgaon and pay the seat-acceptance fee within the deadline.
- Report to GCOE Jalgaon with the allotment letter, original certificates, and fee payment receipt to complete physical admission formalities and commence as a second-year B.Tech student.
✓ Opt for this if
- Maharashtra diploma holders in mechanical/production/auto engineering
- Fee-sensitive students: INR 2.49L for government autonomous college degree
- Students targeting PSU or government mechanical engineering roles via GATE
- Jalgaon/North Maharashtra students seeking local NAAC B++ institution
- Diploma holders needing accredited B.Tech with government-approved fees
✗ Skip if
- Students needing strong campus placement from top manufacturing firms
- Diploma holders wanting cosmopolitan city exposure in Pune or Mumbai
- Students targeting specialised automotive or aerospace campus recruitment
- Those prioritising private college industry partnerships over cost savings
Government College of Engineering, Jalgaon B.Tech {Lateral} ME Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Govt. of Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/VJ/NT/OBC/SBC) | As per government norms | Maharashtra domicile SC/ST/VJ/NT/OBC/SBC students; apply via mahaeschol.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | As per government norms | Eligible students via National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) |
| EBC Scholarship (Govt. of Maharashtra) | As per government norms | Economically backward class students with Maharashtra domicile |
- SC/ST/NT/OBC students apply via state scholarship portal after admission.
- Central Sector scholarship applications at scholarships.gov.in after admission.
- Verify scholarship eligibility and norms with GCOE Jalgaon before applying.
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