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Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) is a government autonomous engineering institute located in Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1887, it is one of the oldest engineering institutions in Asia. VJTI is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and operates as an autonomous institution owned by the Maharashtra State Government. It is recognised by UGC and AICTE.
As per NIRF Engineering 2025, VJTI is ranked in the 101 to 150 band in Engineering. VJTI holds a NAAC A grade and NBA accreditation for several programmes.
The VJTI campus is located in Matunga, central Mumbai, providing students direct access to Mumbai’s finance, technology, and manufacturing job market. The campus includes a polytechnic (VJTI Polytechnic), engineering degree programmes, postgraduate programmes, and a hostel facility within Mumbai.
- VJTI offers programmes across engineering, technology, and applied sciences:
- B.Tech — 9 branches: Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Production Engineering, Textile Technology, and Computer Science and Engineering (DS)
- B.Tech (Lateral Entry) — 3-year direct second-year entry for Diploma holders
- M.Tech — 19 specialisations plus Electrical Vehicle Engineering
- MCA — 2-year Master of Computer Applications
- Diploma — 6 branches through VJTI Polytechnic
- Ph.D. — doctoral programmes in Engineering disciplines
The total B.Tech fee at VJTI is INR 6.71 Lakhs for the full four years, uniform across all 9 branches. M.Tech fees are INR 5.46 Lakhs for standard specialisations (INR 1.83 Lakhs for Electrical Vehicle Engineering). MCA fees are INR 5.16 Lakhs for two years.
B.Tech placements at VJTI for the 2024-25 season recorded a median package of INR 10.90 LPA and an average of INR 9.93 LPA, with the highest offer reaching INR 72.3 LPA. Computer Engineering branch specifically reported an average of INR 19.71 LPA and a highest of INR 57 LPA in 2025.
VJTI Admission Dates 2026
VJTI admissions for the 2026-27 session follow the Maharashtra State CAP timeline managed by the State CET Cell. B.Tech admission uses the MHT-CET or JEE Main score; M.Tech uses GATE. The current B.Tech CAP cycle is in its later rounds as of August 2026.
| Event | Date / Status (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| CAP Round 1 Allotment (B.Tech) | 2 August 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Acceptance and Reporting | 3 to 5 August 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 Option Entry | 7 to 9 August 2026 |
| Subsequent CAP Rounds (B.Tech) | Ongoing through September 2026 (check cetcell.mahacet.org) |
| M.Tech CAP Counselling | Ongoing (GATE 2026 result: 19 March 2026) |
| Diploma CAP (Polytechnic) | Check dtemaharashtra.gov.in for 2026-27 schedule |
The table below covers the entrance exams accepted for VJTI programmes under the 2026-27 admission cycle.
| Programme | Exam Accepted | Seat Split |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | MHT-CET (80%) / JEE Main (20%) | 540 sanctioned seats (60 per branch) |
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | MHT-CET / Diploma merit | Maharashtra CAP Lateral |
| M.Tech (19 specialisations) | GATE | Maharashtra M.Tech CAP |
| MCA | MAH-MCA-CET | Maharashtra MCA CAP |
| Diploma (Polytechnic) | SSC (10th) merit / DTE Maharashtra CAP | DTE Maharashtra Diploma CAP |
VJTI Courses and Fees
VJTI maintains a uniform B.Tech fee structure across all 9 branches. Fees are set by the Maharashtra government and are significantly lower than fees at private engineering colleges. The polytechnic diploma programmes offer one of the most affordable engineering diplomas in Mumbai.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (All 9 Branches) | 4 years | 10+2 (PCM) + MHT-CET / JEE Main | INR 6.71 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | 3 years | Diploma in Engineering | INR 5.03 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (Standard, 19 specialisations) | 2 years | B.Tech + GATE | INR 5.46 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (Electrical Vehicle Engineering) | 2 years | B.Tech + GATE | INR 1.83 Lakhs |
| MCA | 2 years | BCA / B.Sc (CS/Maths) + MAH-MCA-CET | INR 5.16 Lakhs |
| Diploma (Polytechnic, 6 branches) | 3 years | SSC (10th) merit | INR 1.06 Lakhs |
B.Tech branches at VJTI include Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, Textile Technology, and the newer CS in Data Science branch. Computer Engineering and IT are the most sought-after, with MHT-CET cutoffs consistently above 99 percentile for General Category.
VJTI Admission Process
B.Tech (Maharashtra CAP)
All B.Tech admissions at VJTI are through the Maharashtra CAP. There is no management quota of any kind at VJTI.
- 80% of B.Tech seats fill through MHT-CET (PCM) score — Maharashtra domicile candidates with HSC from Maharashtra
- 20% of B.Tech seats fill through JEE Main score — All India quota open to all states
- 60 seats per branch across 9 branches (540 total sanctioned intake)
- CIWGC quota: 15% of sanctioned intake per branch for Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries
- Category reservation follows Maharashtra norms: OBC (19%), SC (13%), SBC (2%), VJ/NT (7%), EWS (10%)
- Minimum 45% in 10+2 PCM (40% for reserved categories)
MHT-CET cutoff for VJTI Computer Engineering (General Category) has historically been above 99 percentile. JEE Main cutoff for the All India quota at VJTI (Computer Engineering) typically falls in the 97 to 99 percentile range.
M.Tech (GATE-based)
VJTI M.Tech admission follows Maharashtra M.Tech CAP, with GATE score as the primary criterion. M.Tech specialisations span Computer Engineering, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Production, and the specialised Electrical Vehicle Engineering track. GATE-qualified M.Tech students at VJTI are eligible for the AICTE stipend of INR 12,400 per month.
MCA and Diploma
MCA admits through MAH-MCA-CET score via Maharashtra MCA CAP. Diploma (Polytechnic) programmes admit based on SSC (10th board) merit through DTE Maharashtra Diploma CAP. B.Tech Lateral Entry admits Diploma holders into the second year through a separate lateral entry CAP. All processes are managed by the State CET Cell and DTE Maharashtra respectively.
VJTI Placements
VJTI’s Training and Placement Cell (TPC) manages campus placements for B.Tech and M.Tech graduates. Placement outcomes are among the strongest for government engineering colleges in Maharashtra, driven by VJTI’s location in Mumbai and its alumni network across finance, technology, and manufacturing sectors.
| Metric | B.Tech 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Median Package (NIRF 2025) | INR 10.90 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 9.93 LPA |
| Highest Package (2025-26) | INR 72.3 LPA |
| Students Placed (UG) | 570 |
| Computer Engineering Average | INR 19.71 LPA (2025) |
| Computer Engineering Highest | INR 57 LPA (2025) |
VJTI’s placement profile benefits from Mumbai’s dense ecosystem of financial services firms, fintech companies, and MNC technology centres. Confirmed recruiters include DE Shaw, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Rakuten, Bank of America, TCS, Deloitte, and Infosys. High-value finance and trading firm offers predominantly go to Computer Engineering and IT branch students, while Mechanical, Civil, and Production Engineering graduates are absorbed by manufacturing and infrastructure majors including Tata group companies, L&T, and automotive OEMs.
VJTI alumni have a strong presence at Bombay Stock Exchange-listed companies, global investment banks with Mumbai offices, and software firms based in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, giving the college a distinctive placement edge in finance-facing technology roles.
VJTI Rankings
VJTI is ranked in the 101 to 150 band in NIRF Engineering 2025. It holds a NAAC A grade and NBA accreditation for accredited engineering programmes. VJTI’s consistent placement data and research output have kept it in the top-150 engineering institutions nationally.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 101 to 150 band |
VJTI Scholarships
VJTI students are eligible for Maharashtra state government scholarships, central government fellowships, and GATE-linked stipends. The Maharashtra EBC scholarship covers the full tuition fee for economically backward candidates, significantly reducing the effective cost of a VJTI B.Tech degree.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra EBC Scholarship | Economically backward; family income below INR 8 Lakhs; Maharashtra domicile | Full tuition fee waiver |
| Maharashtra SC/ST/OBC/VJ-NT Scholarship | Reserved category; Maharashtra domicile | Full fee reimbursement |
| Minority Scholarship (Maharashtra) | Minority community; Maharashtra domicile; 50% in previous exam | Tuition fee assistance |
| GATE Scholarship (M.Tech) | Valid GATE score at AICTE-approved M.Tech | INR 12,400 per month stipend |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board; family income below INR 8 Lakhs | INR 12,000 per annum (UG Year 1 to 3) |
Maharashtra government scholarship applications are managed at mahascholarship.gov.in. GATE-qualified M.Tech students at VJTI receive the INR 12,400 per month stipend for the full two-year duration from AICTE. Students may also explore corporate scholarships through VJTI’s industrial partners in the Mumbai manufacturing and fintech sectors.
VJTI Campus and Infrastructure
VJTI’s campus is located in Matunga East, Mumbai, in close proximity to the Matunga railway station (Central Line) and King’s Circle (Harbour Line). The campus sits in central Mumbai, offering unmatched access to the city’s employment corridors — Bandra-Kurla Complex, Nariman Point, Lower Parel, and Andheri.
The campus maintains departmental laboratories for all 9 engineering branches, a central library, computing infrastructure, and workshop facilities. VJTI’s Polytechnic wing operates alongside the degree college within the same campus. The campus hosts the annual technical fest TECHNOVANZA, one of Mumbai’s larger inter-college technology events.
On-campus hostel accommodation is available for both boys and girls. Boys’ hostel fee ranges from INR 22,710 to INR 70,000 per year depending on room type. Girls’ hostel fee ranges from INR 22,710 to INR 64,500 per year. Given the campus’s central Mumbai location, a significant portion of students commute from across Mumbai and Thane via suburban rail.
VJTI vs COEP Pune vs SPCE Mumbai
VJTI Mumbai, COEP Technological University Pune, and Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE) Mumbai are among the most sought-after government engineering institutions in Maharashtra. All three cater to MHT-CET top performers and JEE Main candidates seeking a government engineering college in a major Maharashtra city.
| Parameter | VJTI (Mumbai) | COEP (Pune) | SPCE (Mumbai) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1887 | 1854 | 1962 |
| Status | Autonomous (Univ. of Mumbai) | State Public University | Autonomous (Univ. of Mumbai) |
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | 101 to 150 band | 90 (Score: 47.31) | Not individually ranked |
| B.Tech Seats | 540 | 923 | ~600 |
| B.Tech Total Fees | INR 6.71 Lakhs | INR 8.40 Lakhs | INR 6.0 to 8.0 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Median Package | INR 10.90 LPA | INR 10.78 LPA | INR 7 to 9 LPA |
| Location | Matunga, Mumbai | Shivajinagar, Pune | Andheri (W), Mumbai |
VJTI and COEP are the two most competitive government engineering institutions in Maharashtra, with broadly similar placement outcomes. VJTI benefits from Mumbai’s financial sector ecosystem, providing stronger placements in fintech and banking technology roles. COEP leads in institutional scale (nearly double the B.Tech intake) and offers university-status autonomy for curriculum design. SPCE serves as a strong alternative within Mumbai for MHT-CET performers who miss VJTI cutoffs, with good placements in Andheri’s IT and media sector.
VJTI FAQs
Ques. What is VJTI Mumbai’s NIRF ranking?
Ans. VJTI Mumbai is ranked in the 101 to 150 band in NIRF Engineering 2025. It holds a NAAC A grade and NBA accreditation for several engineering programmes. VJTI is consistently among the top government engineering institutions in Maharashtra.
Ques. What are VJTI’s placement statistics?
Ans. VJTI B.Tech median package for 2024-25 was INR 10.90 LPA (per NIRF 2025) with an average package of INR 9.93 LPA and a highest offer of INR 72.3 LPA. Computer Engineering branch averaged INR 19.71 LPA with a highest of INR 57 LPA in 2025. Around 570 UG students were placed.
Ques. What is the MHT-CET cutoff for VJTI Computer Engineering?
Ans. The MHT-CET cutoff for Computer Engineering at VJTI (General Category) has historically been above 99 percentile, making it one of the most competitive government engineering branches in Maharashtra. JEE Main cutoff for the All India quota at VJTI (Computer Engineering) typically falls in the 97 to 99 percentile range.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at VJTI Mumbai?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at VJTI is INR 6.71 Lakhs for the full four-year duration, uniform across all 9 branches. Students from Maharashtra with reserved category status or family income below INR 8 Lakhs may qualify for full fee waiver under the Maharashtra EBC or SC/ST/OBC scholarship schemes, reducing the effective cost to near zero.
Ques. Does VJTI accept JEE Main for B.Tech?
Ans. Yes. 20% of VJTI B.Tech seats are filled through JEE Main score under the All India quota. These seats are open to candidates from all states, not just Maharashtra. The remaining 80% are filled through MHT-CET score under the Maharashtra state quota, which requires Maharashtra domicile and HSC from Maharashtra.
Ques. Is there a hostel at VJTI Mumbai?
Ans. Yes. VJTI provides on-campus hostel facilities for both boys and girls within its Matunga campus. Boys’ hostel fee ranges from INR 22,710 to INR 70,000 per year. Girls’ hostel fee ranges from INR 22,710 to INR 64,500 per year depending on room type. Hostel availability is limited; allocation is on merit or waitlist basis.
Ques. What branches are available at VJTI Mumbai?
Ans. VJTI offers B.Tech in 9 branches: Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, Textile Technology, and Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science). All branches have 60 sanctioned seats each. Total B.Tech intake is 540 seats.
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Yes, VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute) does accept JEE Main scores, but only for some seats: admission is done through MHT-CET via Maharashtra’s CAP process. For the All-India quota seats (AI), valid JEE Main scores are used.
Admissions are conducted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP), overseen by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra. This process is strictly merit-based. Apply online via the official DTE Maharashtra website during the designated admission period. Ensure all required documents are submitted as per the guidelines. Seats are allocated based on merit and availability. Candidates may be called for counseling rounds as per the CAP schedule. Once allotted a seat, report to VJTI with all original documents for verification and further admission formalities
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai, does not offer admission through a management quota. As a government-aided institution, all admissions are conducted through the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) and JEE Main scores, following the centralized admission process managed by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra. There are no provisions for direct or management quota seats in any of the programs offered at VJTI
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai, does offer a Diploma in Computer Engineering as part of its diploma/polytechnic program. This is a 3-year course, with an intake of approximately 60 seats, and fees around INR 36,000 to INR 40,000 in total.
Yes, you can get admission to Direct Second Year (DSE) in Computer Engineering if you have completed a Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc. with Mathematics from a recognized board or university. Admission is based on merit or entrance exams conducted by the state. Eligibility criteria may vary by college and state.
Yes, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute offers a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. It is a 3-year full-time course with around 60 seats, approved by AICTE. Admission is based on SSC (10th) marks through Maharashtra counselling, and the program includes practical training, labs, and industry-oriented mechanical engineering concepts
Admission to Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute is conducted through MHT-CET or JEE Main scores for undergraduate courses. Students must register on the Maharashtra CET counseling portal, fill in college choices, verify documents, and participate in CAP rounds. Final admission is confirmed after seat allotment, fee payment, and document verification at the institute.
VJTI B.Tech Computer Engineering is offered as 4 Years Full Time program, with total intake of 60 seats. The minimum eligibility criteria for B.Tech is 10+2 with 50% + MHT CET. The total fees for VJTI B.Tech Computer Engineering is INR 3.34 Lakhs for the complete course duration. VJTI Hostel Fee for Male is INR 22,710 to 48,000. Hostel Fee for Female at VJTI is INR 22,710 to 64,500.
The eligibility and fees for the various courses are mentioned below:
B.Tech
M.Tech
Polytechnic
B.Tech {Lateral}
Lateral Polytechnic
The hostel fee is INR 22,710 - 48,000 at the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute - [VJTI], Mumbai. Admission to most of the programs are entrance based through a predetermined process conducted by DTE, Maharashtra. The counselling is through an online Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
Aspirants seeking admission to 3 years Full-time Diploma In Engineering Program should have pass 10th in relevant stream. You can apply online for admission into the courses at the VJTI.
VJTI Mumbai offers B.Tech. in Lateral Entry mode. The admission to the course is granted on the basis of marks secured in the MHT CET Examination. The eligibility of the course is to complete HSC with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
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VJTI Mumbai offers many courses which follow different fee structures. Click here to get the course wise fee details offered at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Admission to the VJTI B.Tech. course is provided on the basis of MHT CET examination. The expected cutoff score for admission to B.Tech. CSE course is 99.95 in round one.
You can apply for admission to VJTI Mumbai Courses provided that you qualify the required entrance examination for that particular course:
Depending on the previous year cutoff data, given below are the expected MHTCET Cutoff scores for ICT Mumbai UG specialisations:
Mentioned below are the first year fee details of Veermata Jeejabai Institute of Technology courses:
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The hostel fee of Veer Mata Jeejabai Technology Institute Mumbai is INR 25 thousand per year. The mess fee is around INR 34 thousand per year. The institute provides hostel facilities to 500+ students.
VJTI Diploma in Engineering year wise fee structure is given below:
The total fee of Diploma in Engineering is INR 34,225
does mht cet required for admission?
Yes, MHT CET Scores are required for admission to VJTI Mumbai Courses. The admissions are done to B.Tech. courses. Mentioned below are the expected MHTCET cutoff:
Yes, you can apply for direct 2nd year admission at VJTI Mumbai through Lateral Entry Mode. The admission will be done through Centralized Admission Process which is conducted by State CET Cell, Maharastra State through its portal.