Theem College of Engineering Palghar BE {Lateral} Automobile Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Government quota candidates pay a total of INR 2,11,500 for the complete 3-year BE Automobile lateral entry programme at TCOE. Management quota fees are INR 64,000 per year, amounting to INR 1,92,000 over 3 years. The government quota fee is set by DTE Maharashtra and is regulated for all AICTE-approved university-affiliated colleges participating in the DSE CAP process. Management quota seats at TCOE are filled after centralised CAP rounds conclude.

Ans. Candidates with a diploma in Automobile Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from MSBTE or an equivalent recognised polytechnic board are typically eligible for lateral entry to BE Automobile at TCOE. Allied branches in Production Engineering or Manufacturing Technology may also qualify, subject to DTE Maharashtra’s branch-eligibility mapping updated each year in the DSE information booklet. The minimum diploma aggregate required is 45%, with a relaxation to 40% for reserved category candidates.

Ans. DTE Maharashtra’s DSE CAP is a fully online centralised admission process managed by the CET Cell. Eligible diploma candidates register on cetcell.mahacet.org, submit documents, and fill preferences for college and branch. Seat allotment occurs across multiple rounds based on diploma merit and category between July and August 2026. TCOE participates as an approved DSE CAP college, so candidates who list TCOE BE Automobile as a preference may receive allotment in any of the CAP rounds during this period.

Ans. BE Automobile Engineering graduates from TCOE are eligible for engineering roles in automotive OEMs, automobile service chains, EV battery and component companies, and vehicle testing firms. Government opportunities include MSRTC, MTC, and state transport undertakings for fleet engineer and technical officer posts. The University of Mumbai BE degree also qualifies graduates for GATE examination, which opens pathways to ME or M.Tech in Automotive Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or Manufacturing Technology at AICTE-approved institutions.

Ans. Yes. The BE Automobile Engineering programme at TCOE is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and the degree certificate awarded on completion is a University of Mumbai degree. The college is AICTE-approved and NAAC B+ accredited, making the degree valid for government employment and for postgraduate admissions in India. The lateral entry pathway through DSE CAP results in the same University of Mumbai BE degree as the regular 4-year programme, with no distinction in the degree certificate.