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Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering (LTCE), Navi Mumbai is a private autonomous engineering institute established in 1994. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai, approved by AICTE, and accredited by NAAC with ’A’ Grade. Four of its programmes are NBA-accredited.
As per NIRF Engineering 2023, LTCE falls in the 251-300 band.
The campus is situated at Sector 4, Vikas Nagar, Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, close to the Thane-Belapur industrial belt. The institute has separate hostels for male and female students, a central library, and 15,000+ alumni across industries globally.
- B.E. / B.Tech (4 years) across 7 branches with 780 total seats:
- Computer Engineering (180 seats)
- CSE - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (180 seats)
- CSE - Data Science (120 seats)
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (120 seats)
- CSE - IoT and Cyber Security Including Blockchain (60 seats)
- Electrical Engineering (60 seats)
- Mechanical Engineering (60 seats)
- B.E. Lateral Entry (3 years) for diploma holders across all branches via DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP.
- M.E. / M.Tech (2 years) across 3 programmes, admitted through GATE-based Maharashtra PG Engineering CAP.
The total B.E. fee is INR 6,34,060 for the four-year programme (General category). M.E./M.Tech total fee is INR 2,00,000 for two years.
LTCE’s Training and Placement cell records a 98% placement success rate. The highest offer recently stood at INR 33.25 LPA with an average of approximately INR 6 LPA. Over 100 companies visit campus annually.
LTCE Admission Dates 2026
LTCE admissions for the 2026-27 session are governed by DTE Maharashtra CAP for BE and DSE programmes, and by Maharashtra PG Engineering CAP for ME/M.Tech. All 780 BE seats are filled through DTE Maharashtra merit-based counselling with no management quota.
| Event | Programme | Date / Status |
|---|---|---|
| MHT CET 2026 / JEE Main 2026 | BE First Year | Held (April 2026) |
| DTE BE CAP Round 1 Allotment | BE First Year | August 4, 2026 (Released) |
| DTE BE CAP Round 2 Provisional Allotment | BE First Year | August 14, 2026 (Expected) |
| Further CAP Rounds | BE First Year | August to September 2026 (Ongoing) |
| DSE CAP Round 1 Allotment | BE Lateral Entry | Released (August 2026) |
| DSE CAP Round 2 | BE Lateral Entry | August 14, 2026 (Expected) |
| Maharashtra PG Engineering CAP | ME/M.Tech | In Progress (mahacet.org) |
The table below shows the entrance exams accepted for each programme category at LTCE.
| Course | Exam Accepted | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. (All Branches) | MHT CET / JEE Main | DTE Maharashtra CAP (State Quota: 70% + All-India seats) |
| B.E. Lateral Entry | MHT CET DSE | DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP |
| ME / M.Tech | GATE | Maharashtra PG Engineering CAP |
LTCE Courses and Fees
LTCE offers B.E. across 7 branches (780 seats), B.E. Lateral Entry for diploma holders, and M.E./M.Tech across 3 programmes. The B.E. fee structure is set by the Maharashtra FRA and is uniform across all branches.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Engineering | 4 years | 10+2 with 50% PCM + MHT CET/JEE Main | INR 6,34,060 |
| B.E. CSE (AI and ML) | 4 years | 10+2 with 50% PCM + MHT CET/JEE Main | INR 6,34,060 |
| B.E. CSE (Data Science) | 4 years | 10+2 with 50% PCM + MHT CET/JEE Main | INR 6,34,060 |
| B.E. Electronics and Telecom Engineering | 4 years | 10+2 with 50% PCM + MHT CET/JEE Main | INR 6,34,060 |
| B.E. CSE (IoT and Cyber Security) | 4 years | 10+2 with 50% PCM + MHT CET/JEE Main | INR 6,34,060 |
| B.E. Electrical Engineering | 4 years | 10+2 with 50% PCM + MHT CET/JEE Main | INR 6,34,060 |
| B.E. Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | 10+2 with 50% PCM + MHT CET/JEE Main | INR 6,34,060 |
| B.E. Lateral Entry (All Branches) | 3 years | Diploma in Engineering (45%) + MHT CET DSE | INR 4,54,098 |
| M.E. / M.Tech (All Programmes) | 2 years | B.E./B.Tech (50%) + Valid GATE score | INR 2,00,000 |
Hostel charges are billed separately at up to INR 75,000 per year for both male and female students. Honors and Minor programmes in emerging technology areas are available as add-on tracks within the B.E. curriculum.
LTCE Admission Process
LTCE follows a fully merit-based admission model. There is no management quota at LTCE. All seats are filled through DTE Maharashtra CAP based on MHT CET or JEE Main scores for B.E., and GATE scores for PG programmes.
B.E. Admission
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. Reserved category candidates from Maharashtra need 45%. A valid MHT CET or JEE Main 2026 score is mandatory for the DTE CAP merit list.
- Stage 1: Appear in MHT CET (PCM group) or JEE Main.
- Stage 2: Register on the DTE Maharashtra CAP portal and upload documents.
- Stage 3: Fill preferences for LTCE and branch choices during the choice filling window.
- Stage 4: Receive provisional allotment through CAP rounds based on merit and category.
- Stage 5: Report to LTCE with original documents within the DTE deadline to confirm seat.
State quota (70% of seats) is reserved for Maharashtra domicile candidates. All-India seats cover the remaining intake. MHT CET closing percentile for LTCE’s Computer Engineering branch has generally been in the 90 to 95 percentile range for General category candidates. CSE (AI and ML) and CSE (Data Science) branches, despite being newer, have seen similar demand given the sector’s growth.
B.E. Lateral Entry Admission
Diploma holders in Engineering or Technology with at least 45% aggregate marks are eligible for direct second-year BE admission through DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP. The MHT CET DSE score determines merit rank in the CAP.
M.E. / M.Tech Admission
PG engineering programmes at LTCE are filled through the Maharashtra PG Engineering CAP conducted by MHT CET Cell. A valid GATE score is mandatory. Eligibility requires a BE/B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks.
LTCE Placements
LTCE’s Training and Placement cell reports a 98% placement success rate. Over 100 companies visit campus annually for recruitment across IT services, product companies, BFSI, and core engineering sectors. The highest recorded offer in recent placement cycles was INR 33.25 LPA, with an average package of approximately INR 6 LPA.
| Sector | Key Recruiters |
|---|---|
| IT Services | TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, IBM, Accenture |
| Telecom and Internet | Jio |
| BFSI | HDFC Bank |
The Computer Engineering, CSE (AI and ML), and CSE (Data Science) branches account for the largest share of IT-sector placements. LTCE’s location in the Navi Mumbai Thane-Belapur corridor places it close to a large base of IT and manufacturing employers. The institute has produced 15,000+ alumni who are employed across industries in India and internationally.
LTCE Rankings
LTCE participates in NIRF, placing in the band for engineering colleges nationally. The college is recognised by NAAC and holds NBA accreditation for four of its programmes.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank / Band | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 251 to 300 band | 2023 |
LTCE Campus and Infrastructure
The LTCE campus is located at Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, with strong connectivity to the Thane-Belapur road and Navi Mumbai BEST bus routes. The campus has separate hostels for male and female students, with annual hostel charges of up to INR 75,000.
Academic infrastructure includes digitised classrooms, a central library, dedicated computer and electronics labs, and seminar halls. Research activity is centred on AI, ML, IoT, and cyber security, supported by the newer specialised BE branches added in recent years.
LTCE runs an active student body with technical and cultural events throughout the academic year. The college has an Honors and Minors programme structure allowing BE students to pursue emerging technology tracks alongside their core branch curriculum.
LTCE vs VESIT vs TSEC
Aspirants applying to Mumbai University-affiliated private autonomous engineering colleges in the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai region often compare LTCE with VESIT (Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Technology, Chembur) and TSEC (Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Bandra West).
| Parameter | LTCE | VESIT | TSEC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai | Chembur, Mumbai | Bandra West, Mumbai |
| Affiliation | University of Mumbai, Autonomous | University of Mumbai, Autonomous | University of Mumbai, Autonomous |
| NAAC Grade | A | A+ | A+ |
| B.E. Total Fees (General) | INR 6,34,060 | INR 6,58,520 (approx.) | INR 6,50,000 (approx.) |
| B.E. Seats | 780 | 420 (approx.) | 480 (approx.) |
| Highest Package (Recent) | INR 33.25 LPA | INR 43 LPA (approx.) | INR 52 LPA (approx.) |
| Proximity | Thane-Belapur industrial belt | Central Mumbai industry corridor | Bandra-Kurla Complex |
LTCE leads in total intake with 780 seats and has the advantage of Navi Mumbai’s growing IT and industrial base. VESIT and TSEC have higher NAAC grades and are located closer to Mumbai’s major commercial corridors, which reflects in their placement records. All three are strong choices for Mumbai University engineering aspirants aiming at private autonomous colleges.
LTCE FAQs
Ques. Is LTCE Navi Mumbai a good engineering college?
Ans. LTCE is an autonomous college affiliated to the University of Mumbai, holding NAAC ’A’ grade and NBA accreditation for four programmes. It has a 98% reported placement success rate and 15,000+ alumni. Among Mumbai University-affiliated private engineering colleges, it ranks in the NIRF 251-300 engineering band.
Ques. What is the MHT CET cutoff to get into LTCE Navi Mumbai?
Ans. The MHT CET closing percentile for LTCE’s Computer Engineering branch has typically been in the 90 to 95 percentile range for General category candidates in DTE Maharashtra CAP. The newer CSE specialisation branches (AI and ML, Data Science, IoT) have seen comparable demand. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering branches have had lower closing percentiles.
Ques. Does LTCE have a management quota?
Ans. No. LTCE does not offer a management quota. All 780 BE seats are filled purely through DTE Maharashtra CAP based on merit. There is no direct or institute-level quota at LTCE.
Ques. What is the total B.E. fee at LTCE Navi Mumbai?
Ans. The FRA-approved total B.E. fee for the four-year programme is INR 6,34,060 for General category students. This is uniform across all 7 B.E. branches. Hostel charges are up to INR 75,000 per year, billed separately.
Ques. What is the highest package at LTCE?
Ans. The highest placement offer recorded at LTCE in recent placement cycles was INR 33.25 LPA. The average package is approximately INR 6 LPA. Over 100 companies participate in LTCE campus recruitment annually.
Ques. Is hostel available at LTCE for boys and girls?
Ans. Yes. LTCE has separate hostel facilities for male and female students. Annual hostel charges are up to INR 75,000. The hostels are located near the campus in Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai.
Ques. Does LTCE have a NIRF ranking?
Ans. LTCE appears in the NIRF Engineering 251-300 band as per NIRF 2023 data. The college holds NAAC ’A’ accreditation and four NBA-accredited programmes.
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