Content Curator | Updated on - May 27, 2026

Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering (LTCE), Navi Mumbai, offers a three-year full-time Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) through lateral entry, starting from the second year of the programme. The course is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and approved by AICTE. Diploma in Engineering holders are admitted through DTE Maharashtra’s Direct Second Year (DSY) CAP. Total fees are INR 4,54,000 for the three-year programme. LTCE ranks 370 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.

DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year (DSY) Engineering 2026 CAP for lateral entry is expected to open in June to July 2026. Diploma in Engineering holders can register through the DTE Maharashtra official portal once announced.

Key Points

3-year lateral entry programme starting from the second year of B.E.
Admission through DTE Maharashtra DSY Engineering CAP, based on diploma marks.
Graduates receive the same B.E. degree as regular batch students.
Maharashtra government scholarships available through MahaDBT for eligible students.

LTCE Navi Mumbai BE Lateral CSE (AI ML) Fees

BE Lateral CSE (AI ML) Fee Structure

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (3 Years)	INR 4,54,000
Total Fees (3 Years)	INR 4,54,000

Total fees for the three-year lateral entry programme are INR 4,54,000, as per the fee structure for AY 2025-26.
One-time charges at admission (such as admission fee and caution money deposit) are not included in the above total.
Hostel and mess charges are billed separately; confirm current rates with the LTCE admissions office at the time of admission.

LTCE Navi Mumbai BE Lateral CSE (AI ML) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
DTE Maharashtra DSY CAP Registration Opens	June to July 2026 (Tentative)
Choice Filling and Preference Submission	July 2026 (Tentative)
Round 1 Seat Allotment	July 2026 (Tentative)
Reporting and Fee Payment at LTCE	August 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
DTE Maharashtra DSY Engineering CAP	June to July 2026 (Tentative)	Merit-based (Diploma marks)	July 2026 (Tentative)

BE Lateral CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) at LTCE admits Diploma in Engineering holders from relevant branches (Computer Science, IT, Computer Technology) through DTE Maharashtra’s DSY Engineering CAP.
No separate entrance test is required for DSY admission; allotment is based on diploma percentage and college-branch preferences.
Documents required at reporting: diploma mark sheets, diploma passing certificate, school leaving certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photographs.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering in a relevant branch (Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Technology, or equivalent) from an AICTE-approved or government-approved institution, with a passing aggregate.
Candidates with a B.Sc. (Computer Science) degree with Mathematics at the qualifying examination are also eligible for lateral entry.
Admission is through DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year (DSY) Engineering CAP, based on diploma marks; no separate entrance test is required.

Admission Process

Ensure you hold a Diploma in Engineering in a relevant branch or B.Sc. (Computer Science) with Mathematics.
Register on the DTE Maharashtra portal for Direct Second Year (DSY) Engineering admission (registration expected to open in June to July 2026).
Fill the college-branch preference form during the choice filling window.
Receive seat allotment and report to LTCE for document verification.
Pay the first-year fee at the college to confirm DSY admission.

LTCE Navi Mumbai BE Lateral CSE (AI ML) Scholarships 2026

BE Lateral CSE (AI ML) Scholarships Available

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shishyavrutti (EBC/SEBC)	50 to 100% of tuition fee	Economically backward and SEBC category students from Maharashtra; apply at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
Government of Maharashtra OBC Tuition Fee and Exam Fee Scheme	50% of tuition fee	OBC students from Maharashtra in private unaided colleges; apply at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
SC/ST Post Matric Scholarship	Full tuition fee (as per government norms)	SC/ST students from Maharashtra; apply at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
National Scholarship Portal Central Schemes	As per central government norms	Minority community students eligible under central government schemes; apply at scholarships.gov.in

SC/ST/OBC/VJNT/SEBC students can apply for Maharashtra government post-matric scholarships through the MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) after securing admission.
Scholarship eligibility, quantum, and documentation requirements should be confirmed with the LTCE admissions office at the time of joining.

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Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering Navi Mumbai BE {Lateral} Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning): Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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LTCE Navi Mumbai BE Lateral CSE (AI ML) Admission 2026

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LTCE Navi Mumbai BE Lateral CSE (AI ML) Scholarships 2026

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