The BE (Information Technology) (Lateral Entry) programme at Siddhant College of Engineering [SCOE Pune], Sudumbare, Pune, Maharashtra, is a three-year undergraduate engineering degree for diploma and B.Sc holders, affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University and approved by AICTE. SCOE was established in 2005 and holds a NAAC Grade B accreditation. The lateral entry route allows diploma engineers direct admission to the second year of BE, covering advanced topics in data structures and algorithms, database management, operating systems, computer networks, software engineering, web technologies, and cloud computing. Total tuition fees for the three-year lateral programme are INR 1,75,500. Admission is through the DTE Maharashtra Lateral Entry (DSE) process.
Admission to BE IT Lateral Entry at SCOE Pune for 2026-27 is through the DTE Maharashtra Lateral Entry (DSE) process. Registration and exam dates are notified by DTE Maharashtra; candidates should check the cetcell.mahacet.org portal for the 2026 schedule.
Key Points
- Programme: BE (Information Technology) Lateral Entry (3 years, direct 2nd year, AICTE approved)
- Affiliation: Savitribai Phule Pune University | NAAC Grade B | Established 2005
- Annual Fee: INR 58,500 | Total Fees (3 Years): INR 1,75,500
- Eligibility: Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc; admission via DTE Maharashtra DSE
- Same annual fee as regular BE; shorter duration for diploma holders
SCOE Pune BE IT Lateral Fees
BE IT Lateral Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (Year 1 / 2nd Year BE) | INR 58,500 |
| Annual Fee (Year 2 / 3rd Year BE) | INR 58,500 |
| Annual Fee (Year 3 / 4th Year BE) | INR 58,500 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 1,75,500 |
- The annual fee of INR 58,500 is government-regulated by the Fee Regulating Authority (FRA), Maharashtra. The total for the three-year lateral entry programme is INR 1,75,500.
- TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme) and Government Post Matric Scholarships are also available to lateral entry students on the same terms as regular BE.
- EBC concession for Open category students with family income below INR 8 lakhs is applicable per DTE Maharashtra norms.
SCOE Pune BE IT Lateral Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| MHT-CET Lateral (DSE) Registration | As per DTE Maharashtra schedule |
| MHT-CET Lateral Exam | As per DTE Maharashtra schedule |
| DTE Maharashtra CAP (Lateral) | After MHT-CET Lateral result |
| Commencement of Classes | As per SPPU academic calendar |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
- Admission to BE IT Lateral Entry at SCOE Pune is through the DTE Maharashtra Lateral Entry (DSE) process; candidates register on the DTE Maharashtra portal (cetcell.mahacet.org).
- Lateral entry students are admitted to the second year of the BE programme directly; the DTE Maharashtra DSE schedule is notified separately from the regular MHT-CET calendar.
- Original diploma or B.Sc certificates, mark sheets, and category certificate (if applicable) must be produced at the document verification round.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology in the relevant branch from a recognised institution, with minimum 45% aggregate (Open category) or 40% (Reserved category) as per SPPU norms.
- Alternatively, B.Sc graduates with Mathematics as a subject may be eligible for lateral entry as per DTE Maharashtra rules.
- Maharashtra domicile candidates are eligible for state quota seats; must register for DTE Maharashtra DSE to participate in CAP.
Admission Process
- Register for DTE Maharashtra Lateral Entry (DSE) on the cetcell.mahacet.org portal during the notified window.
- Appear in the DSE examination (if conducted) and download the score card.
- Register on the DTE Maharashtra CAP portal and fill in college preferences for lateral entry seats.
- Attend document verification at the designated Facilitation Centre and complete the CAP seat allotment process.
- Pay the admission fee at SCOE Pune within the stipulated window to confirm the lateral entry seat.
SCOE Pune BE IT Lateral Scholarships 2026
BE IT Lateral Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme) | Full tuition fee waiver | Meritorious students admitted on 5% supernumerary seats; administered by DTE Maharashtra |
| Government Post Matric Scholarship | Full/partial tuition reimbursement | SC/ST/OBC/VJNT/SBC/NT/EBC students; apply through MAHADB portal after admission |
| EBC Concession (Open Category) | Up to 50% tuition reduction | Open category students with annual family income below INR 8 lakhs; DTE Maharashtra norms |
| PM-USP (Central Government) | Up to INR 82,000 per year | 80%+ in Class 12, family income below INR 4.5 lakhs; apply at National Scholarship Portal |
- The Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) seats are filled based on merit in MHT-CET; eligible students pay only the non-tuition charges. Confirm availability at the DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling.
- Government Post Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/VJNT/SBC/NT/EBC students are disbursed through the Mahadbt portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in); apply within the notified window each academic year.
- Central government PM-USP scholarships are available at scholarships.gov.in; eligible students must register within the stipulated application window.
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