Ques. Is MHT-CET mandatory for RAIT B.Tech admission 2026?
Ans. MHT-CET is the primary exam for the 80% CAP seats at RAIT. JEE Main 2026 is also accepted for CAP. Candidates who do not have MHT-CET or JEE Main scores can apply for the 20% Institute Level seats through DYPRAIT-ET or direct merit.
Ques. What is the last date to register for RAIT B.Tech CAP counselling 2026?
Ans. The CAP registration deadline on cetcell.mahacet.org is July 12, 2026 at 5 PM. Document verification closes on July 13, 2026. Candidates missing this deadline will not be considered for any CAP round in 2026-27.
Ques. What is the minimum percentage required for RAIT B.Tech admission?
Ans. General category candidates need a minimum of 50% aggregate in 10+2 with PCM. Reserved category candidates need 45% aggregate. For Lateral Entry (diploma holders), the minimum is 45%.
Ques. How many seats does RAIT offer for B.Tech in 2026?
Ans. RAIT offers around 900 B.Tech seats across 10 branches. Computer Engineering has the highest intake at 180 seats. The smallest branches are E&TC Engineering and Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering, with 30 seats each.
Ques. Is RAIT affiliated to Mumbai University or D.Y. Patil Deemed University?
Ans. RAIT is affiliated to D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University (DYPU), Navi Mumbai, since the 2020-21 academic session. It is no longer affiliated to Mumbai University. All degrees are awarded by DYPU.
Ques. Can I get direct admission at RAIT without MHT-CET?
Ans. Yes. RAIT reserves 20% Institute Level seats for B.Tech. Candidates can apply through DYPRAIT-ET (RAIT’s own entrance test) or on direct merit. Contact RAIT admissions at 9702778888 or apply at rait.ac.in.
Ques. What scholarships are available at RAIT and who qualifies?
Ans. RAIT students can access Maharashtra government MahaDBT scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/NT - near-full fee reimbursement), EBC scholarship (50% for family income below INR 8 lakh), AICTE Pragati (girl students - up to INR 50,000/year), and RAIT merit scholarships (INR 10,000 to INR 50,000 for top 3 per department). In 2022, 554 UG students received full tuition reimbursement.
Ques. What is the total fee for RAIT M.Tech and how is admission done?
Ans. The total fee for RAIT M.Tech (2-year programme) is INR 5,20,000. GATE-qualified candidates are admitted through DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling on cetcell.mahacet.org. Non-GATE candidates can apply through the DYPU PG entrance exam plus interview for management seats.
Ques. Is GATE compulsory for RAIT M.Tech admission 2026?
Ans. GATE is mandatory for CAP seats (DTE Maharashtra route). However, RAIT also offers non-GATE M.Tech seats under the management quota. These are filled through a DYPU PG entrance exam and interview. Contact RAIT at 9702864444 for details.
Ques. Can NRI or foreign candidates apply for RAIT B.Tech admission?
Ans. Yes. NRI and foreign candidates follow a separate admission process. They may apply through SAT scores or DYPRAIT-ET. The process is managed directly by the RAIT admissions office. Contact RAIT at 9702778888 for NRI admission details.
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