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

Ans. Candidates holding a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from MSBTE or an equivalent recognised board are eligible. Some related branches may also qualify depending on DTE Maharashtra branch-to-branch equivalence norms. Candidates should verify their diploma trade eligibility on the official DTE Maharashtra CET Cell portal before registering for DSE CAP 2026.

Ans. The DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) CAP is a centralised process. Candidates register on the CET Cell portal, fill preference forms listing colleges and branches, and seats are allotted based on Diploma merit rank and category in multiple rounds held in August 2026. If seats remain vacant after the CAP rounds, TCOE conducts an Institute Level Round in September 2026.

Ans. Under the Management Quota, the total fee for the 3-year programme is INR 1,92,000 (INR 64,000 per year, comprising tuition fee INR 56,638 and other charges INR 7,362). The Government Quota total fee for the programme is INR 2,11,500. Students should confirm the current year fee structure with the TCOE admissions office at the time of joining.

Ans. Yes. TCOE is affiliated to the University of Mumbai, one of India’s largest statutory universities. The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (lateral) is a University of Mumbai approved programme. TCOE is also approved by AICTE and participates in the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP seat matrix, making it a recognised institution for government scholarship eligibility.

Ans. The academic session for the 2026 lateral batch is expected to begin in October 2026, after the completion of DSE CAP rounds in August 2026 and the Institute Level Round in September 2026. Exact commencement dates are notified by TCOE following final seat allotment and fee payment rounds. Students are advised to check the college notice board and official communications.

Ans. Yes. Eligible students can apply for the Maharashtra EBC Scholarship (family income below INR 8 lakh), Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/VJNT/SBC categories, and the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Students with Disabilities. All applications must be submitted through the Mahadbt portal. Amounts vary by category and are notified by the Maharashtra government each academic year.