ME Design Engineering at Siddhant College of Engineering is a 2-year full-time postgraduate engineering programme approved by AICTE and affiliated to SPPU. It is accredited by NAAC with Grade B. The programme covers product design, CAD/CAM, finite element analysis, dynamics and vibrations, manufacturing processes, industrial design, and optimisation techniques. Admission is through GATE score via the DTE Maharashtra Postgraduate CAP.
Key Points
- Total Fees: INR 91,000
- Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech in Design Engineering or related discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks
- Admission: GATE 2026 score via DTE Maharashtra PG CAP (cetcell.mahacet.org)
Siddhant College of Engineering M.E. Design Engineering Fees
Check the fee structure for Siddhant College of Engineering for ME Design Engineering in the table below:
| Component |
Amount |
| Tuition Fee |
INR 80,746 |
| Development Fee |
INR 10,254 |
| Total Fees |
INR 91,000 |
- Fee as per the FRA-approved fee structure for AY 2025-26 at Siddhant College of Engineering. Annual fee (Open/OBC/NT) is INR 45,500 (Tuition INR 40,373 + Development INR 5,127). Total for the 2-year M.E. programme is INR 91,000.
- SC/ST candidates pay no fee (full waiver) as per Maharashtra government norms; all other categories pay the same fee as Open for M.E. Apply for fee concession/scholarship through MahaDBT portal after admission.
Siddhant College of Engineering M.E. Design Engineering Admission 2026
Here are the important dates for admission at Siddhant College of Engineering for ME Design Engineering:
| Event |
Date |
| GATE 2026 Exam |
February 7-8 and 14-15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result |
March 19, 2026 |
| DTE Maharashtra PG CAP Notification |
July 2026 (Tentative) |
| PG CAP Registration and Document Verification |
July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Option Entry (Choice Filling) on cetcell.mahacet.org |
July 2026 (Tentative) |
| PG CAP Round 1 Allotment |
August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Institute Level Admission (Non-GATE) |
August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Commence |
September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission to M.E. Design Engineering at Siddhant College of Engineering is primarily through the GATE 2026 score via DTE Maharashtra PG CAP. Candidates register at cetcell.mahacet.org, upload B.E./B. Tech marksheets, GATE scorecard, and other documents, then fill preferences and receive allotment based on GATE score and category.
- Non-GATE seats are filled by Siddhant College of Engineering at the institute level after CAP rounds, based on B.E./B.Tech aggregate: candidates may apply directly to the college admissions office.
- After allotment, report to Siddhant College of Engineering with original certificates: B.E./B. Tech marksheets (all semesters), degree/provisional certificate, GATE scorecard, domicile certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and allotment letter.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Siddhant College of Engineering ME Design Engineering Eligibility Criteria
To apply for ME Design Engineering at Siddhant College of Engineering, check the eligibility criteria given below:
- Passed B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Design Engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45 % for reserved category candidates as per DTE Maharashtra norms).
- Valid GATE 2026 score in ME (Mechanical Engineering) or related paper is required for admission through DTE Maharashtra PG CAP; non-GATE candidates may apply under the institute-level quota.
- Domicile in Maharashtra for Maharashtra State quota seats. Candidates must satisfy DTE Maharashtra 2026 PG CAP eligibility norms on cetcell.mahacet.org.
Siddhant College of Engineering ME Design Engineering Admission Process
Siddhant College of Engineering conducts admission for ME Design Engineering through the GATE score. The counselling is conducted through DTE Maharashtra. Here is the Siddhant College of Engineering ME Design Engineering admission process:
- Obtain a valid GATE 2026 score in ME (Mechanical Engineering)
- Register for DTE Maharashtra PG CAP (June to July 2026, Tentative) on cetcell.mahacet.org; upload B.E./B. Tech marksheets, GATE scorecard, degree certificate, and domicile certificate.
- Fill option entry; include SCOE Sudumbare and M.E. Design Engineering among preferences based on GATE score and rank.
- Receive PG CAP allotment letter (August 2026, Tentative); report to Siddhant College of Engineering with original documents for seat acceptance.
- Pay the first-year fee (INR 45,500) and submit documents to confirm admission to M.E. Semester 1.
- Classes for M.E. Semester 1 commence in September 2026 as per the SPPU PG academic calendar.
To know details of the admission process, check the Siddhant College of Engineering admission process
Siddhant College of Engineering ME Design Engineering Cutoff 2025
The table below shows the Siddanth College of Engineering ME Design Engineering Cutoff for 2025:
| Category |
Closing percentile |
| GOEPNS |
60 |
| GOPENS |
3.67 |
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