Ques. What is the YCCE institution code for CAP choice filling?
Ans. The YCCE institution code is 4167. Candidates must enter this code while filling out the option form on the cetcell.mahacet.org portal during each CAP round for B.Tech, Direct Second Year, M.Tech, or MBA programmes.
Ques. Is MHT CET mandatory for YCCE B.Tech admission, or does it accept JEE Main?
Ans. Both MHT CET 2026 and JEE Main 2026 are accepted for B.Tech admission at YCCE. Maharashtra state candidates must have a non-zero MHT CET score. All India quota candidates may use either MHT CET or JEE Main. There is no separate entrance test conducted by YCCE.
Ques. What is the MHT CET cutoff percentile for YCCE CSE admission?
Ans. In 2025, the closing MHT CET percentile for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering at YCCE for the general open state category was 95.87 percentile in the final CAP round. Across all branches, the MHT CET range was 78.24 to 97.09 percentiles for the general category. Candidates should target above 90 percentile for CSE and IT branches to be competitive.
Ques. How does Direct Second Year or lateral entry B.Tech admission work at YCCE?
Ans. Diploma holders can apply for direct admission to the second year of B.Tech at YCCE through the DTE Maharashtra CAP process. Lateral entry seats are 10% of the sanctioned intake per branch. Merit is based on the Diploma Semester 5 and 6 aggregate only. No entrance exam is required. B.Sc graduates may also apply but are ranked only after all eligible diploma candidates are seated.
Ques. Is there a management quota at YCCE, and how can I apply?
Ans. Yes. YCCE reserves 20% of seats at the Institute Level Quota (ILQ), which includes approximately 10.5% management seats and 1.5% NRI/OCI/PIO seats. Candidates must meet minimum eligibility (45% in Class 12 PCM) and register on cetcell.mahacet.org to obtain a merit number. Apply separately at ycce.edu by paying an INR 1,000 application fee. Government scholarships do not apply to management quota seats.
Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Tech admission at YCCE, and is GATE mandatory?
Ans. Yes, a valid GATE 2026 score is mandatory for M.Tech admission at YCCE through the regular CAP route. Candidates must hold a relevant B.Tech or B.E. degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Sponsored candidates with two or more years of full-time work experience in a relevant field may apply without a GATE score through the sponsored seat category.
Ques. Which exams does YCCE accept for MBA admission?
Ans. For MBA admission at YCCE, Maharashtra state candidates must have a non-zero MAH MBA CET 2026 score. All India candidates may use MAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAT, or GMAT. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved) is required. The 2025 MAHCET closing percentile at YCCE Nagpur for the general open state category was in the range of 59 to 70 percentiles.
Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Tech students at YCCE?
Ans. B.Tech students at YCCE can avail the TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme) for economically weaker general category students, OBC and EBC fee concessions, SC/ST government scholarships with fees reduced to around INR 13,000 to INR 14,000 per year, and the Minority Scholarship from the central government. All government scholarships are applied for through the MAHADBT portal. Scholarships are not extended to management quota seats.
Ques. Can final-year students or pass-out students apply for YCCE B.Tech admission?
Ans. Students appearing in Class 12 in 2026 are eligible to apply, provided they meet the minimum eligibility at the time of document verification and reporting. Candidates who have already passed Class 12 in prior years are also eligible. However, admission to certain central government scholarship schemes may require specific year of passing conditions. Verify eligibility criteria on cetcell.mahacet.org at the time of registration.
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