Pravin Patil College Diploma CSE Lateral Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Total Fees	INR 79,600

INR 79,600 is the total fee for the full 2-year Lateral Entry programme as per 2026 admission schedule.

Maharashtra government scholarship programmes can significantly reduce net fee outgo for eligible SC/ST/OBC/VJNT students.

Fee payment schedule and mode will be communicated by the college at the time of seat confirmation.

Pravin Patil College Diploma CSE Lateral Admission 2026

Event	Date
DSD 26 Registration Opened	June 23, 2026
DSD 26 Registration Closed	July 6, 2026
Provisional Merit List Published	July 8, 2026
Final Merit List Published	July 12, 2026
CAP Counselling Rounds	August 2026 onwards (Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	As per MSBTE academic calendar

Candidates must register on dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in for DSD CAP participation.

Merit list is prepared based on qualifying examination (10+2 or ITI) marks with no separate entrance test.

Original ITI or 10+2 marksheets and domicile certificate must be produced at the time of reporting.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 10+2 (HSC) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 45% aggregate marks from a recognised board.

OR holder of ITI National Trade Certificate in a relevant trade with NCVT qualification and minimum 45% marks.

Candidates must register on dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in and participate in DTE Maharashtra DSD CAP for seat allotment.

Admission Process

Upload domicile certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), photograph, and qualifying examination marksheets.

Provisional and final merit lists are published based on qualifying examination percentage.

Participate in online CAP counselling rounds and fill the option form with preferred colleges and branches.

After seat allotment, pay the programme fee and report to Pravin Patil College with all original documents for enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

You hold HSC or ITI and want direct second-year diploma entry
You want a 2-year completion route saving one academic year
Total fee of INR 79,600 suits your budget for a diploma
You are based in Mira-Bhayandar or Thane and want a nearby polytechnic
You plan to pursue B.Tech Lateral Entry after completing this diploma

✗ Skip if

You want a B.Tech degree for corporate software development roles
You need a campus placement cell with IT recruiters visiting
You prefer a college with hostel or on-campus accommodation
You need a degree-level credential for competitive engineering job markets

Pravin Patil College Diploma CSE Lateral Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship	As per Maharashtra government norms	SC/ST/OBC/VJNT students domiciled in Maharashtra. Apply via mahadbtmahait.gov.in
EBC/OBC Scholarship (MahaDBT)	As per Maharashtra government norms	EBC/OBC students with family income below the prescribed limit. Apply via mahadbtmahait.gov.in
NSP Central Sector Scholarship	As per central government norms	Students with annual family income below INR 4.5 LPA. Apply via scholarships.gov.in

Scholarship applications must be submitted on the MahaDBT portal before the academic year deadline.

NSP scholarship is available to students regardless of course stream, subject to income criteria.

Scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria are revised annually by the respective government authority.

Pravin Patil College Diploma CSE Lateral FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for Diploma CSE Lateral Entry at Pravin Patil College?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 (HSC) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, scoring at least 45% aggregate marks from a recognised board. Alternatively, ITI holders with a relevant trade under NCVT with minimum 45% marks are also eligible. Admission is merit-based through DTE Maharashtra DSD CAP, with no separate entrance examination required.

Ques. How does the DSD CAP process work for lateral entry admission?

Ans. DSD CAP (Direct Second Year Diploma) is a centralised admission process managed by DTE Maharashtra at dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in. Candidates register on the portal, upload documents, and a merit list is prepared based on qualifying exam marks. Seat allotment across participating colleges is done through online CAP counselling rounds without a separate entrance exam.

Ques. What is the total fee for the 2-year Diploma CSE Lateral programme?

Ans. The total programme fee is INR 79,600 for the full 2-year Diploma in Computer Engineering Lateral Entry course as per 2026 admission data. Eligible SC/ST/OBC/VJNT and EBC students can apply for Maharashtra government scholarship programmes through the MahaDBT portal to offset a portion of this amount.

Ques. Is an MSBTE Diploma recognised for higher education and jobs?

Ans. Yes. The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education diploma is recognised by AICTE and the Government of Maharashtra. MSBTE diploma holders are eligible to apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry admission (Direct Second Year B.Tech) through DTE Maharashtra CAP, allowing entry into an undergraduate engineering degree without repeating the first year.

Ques. What is the difference between first-year Diploma and Lateral Entry Diploma?

Ans. First-year Diploma admission is open to SSC (Class 10) graduates and leads to a 3-year programme through Polytechnic CAP. Lateral Entry (DSD CAP) is for 10+2 or ITI holders who gain direct second-year admission, completing the diploma in 2 years instead of 3. Both routes lead to the same MSBTE diploma certificate on completion.

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