S.B. Patil College of Engineering Indapur BE {Lateral} Electrical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The BE Lateral Entry in Electrical Engineering at SBPCOE allows Diploma holders in Electrical Engineering (or an allied branch as per DTE Maharashtra norms) to join directly into the second year of the degree programme, completing BE in three years instead of four. The curriculum covers electrical machines, power systems, control systems, power electronics, and industrial drives. The degree is conferred by Savitribai Phule Pune University and approved by AICTE.

Ans. The total fee for the three-year BE Lateral Entry in Electrical Engineering at SBPCOE is INR 2,27,775 for the full programme. Fees are subject to revision by the Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Government of Maharashtra. Government category-wise concessions for EBC, EWS, SC, ST, and OBC students are available through Maharashtra government scholarship schemes.

Ans. Admission to BE Lateral Electrical Engineering at SBPCOE requires a valid score in MHT CET Lateral or the equivalent state-level lateral entry examination. Candidates must then register on the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP portal (dse2026.mahacet.org), complete document verification at a designated Facilitation Centre, and participate in centralised seat allotment rounds before reporting to the college.

Ans. Graduates of BE Lateral Electrical Engineering from SBPCOE can target roles in power generation and distribution utilities such as MSEB and NTPC, electrical equipment manufacturers, industrial automation firms, renewable energy companies, and government electrical engineering services. GATE Electrical Engineering is a common route to M.Tech programmes or PSU recruitment. The Pune industrial belt also offers opportunities in factory automation and power quality management.

Ans. DTE Maharashtra publishes a branch eligibility matrix for DSE lateral entry admissions. Instrumentation Engineering Diploma holders may or may not be eligible for BE Electrical Engineering lateral entry depending on the current year’s eligibility matrix. Candidates should verify their specific Diploma branch against the DTE Maharashtra DSE portal (dse2026.mahacet.org) or the official admission notification before applying.

Ans. Yes. Lateral entry BE Electrical students at SBPCOE can apply for Government of Maharashtra scholarships including the EBC Scholarship (tuition fee reimbursement for general category students with annual family income below INR 8 lakh), the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/NT/VJNT/OBC/SBC students, and the Free Ship Card for SC/ST students. Applications are submitted through the MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) after securing admission.