What entrance exam is required for VJTI B.Tech admission 2026?

VJTI B.Tech requires either MHT-CET 2026 (for Maharashtra state quota, 80% of seats) or JEE Main 2026 (for All India quota, 20% of seats). Both tracks compete through Maharashtra CAP counselling at cetcell.mahacet.org.

How many B.Tech seats are available at VJTI Mumbai?

VJTI has 60 sanctioned seats per branch across 9 B.Tech branches. Total sanctioned B.Tech intake is 540 seats. Each branch also has 3 CIWGC seats and 6 FN/PIO/OCI seats.

Does VJTI have a management quota?

No. VJTI Mumbai does not have any management quota or institute-level quota. All B.Tech, M.Tech, and Diploma seats are filled through inter-se merit via Maharashtra CAP. The institute does not contact candidates directly for admission.

What is the B.Tech fee at VJTI Mumbai?

The total B.Tech course fee at VJTI is INR 671,202 for the full 4-year programme. This works out to approximately INR 167,800 per year. Hostel fees are additional: INR 22,710 to INR 70,000 per year for boys and INR 22,710 to INR 64,500 per year for girls.

What is the minimum eligibility for VJTI B.Tech?

Candidates need 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry from a recognised board. Minimum 50% aggregate in PCM is required for general, OBC, and EWS categories under Maharashtra state quota. SC/ST candidates need a minimum of 45%.

Can candidates outside Maharashtra apply to VJTI B.Tech?

Yes. Candidates from any state may apply for the All India quota (20% of seats) using JEE Main 2026 score. Maharashtra domicile is only required for the MHT-CET state quota track. Foreign candidates may apply under the FN/PIO/OCI quota (6 seats per branch).

What exam is required for VJTI M.Tech?

VJTI M.Tech admission requires a valid GATE 2026 score in the relevant paper. The GATE 2026 result was declared on March 19, 2026. Maharashtra M.Tech CAP counselling at cetcell.mahacet.org handles seat allotment.

What is the Production Engineering (Sandwich) programme at VJTI?

Production Engineering (Sandwich) at VJTI is a B.Tech programme that includes a structured 6-month industry internship built into the curriculum. It trains students in manufacturing and production systems. Admission follows the same MHT-CET or JEE Main route as other B.Tech branches at VJTI.

Does VJTI offer hostel accommodation?

Yes. VJTI has separate on-campus hostel facilities for boys and girls. Boys hostel fees range from INR 22,710 to INR 70,000 per year. Girls hostel fees range from INR 22,710 to INR 64,500 per year. Hostel allotment is separate from the admission process and is managed by VJTI directly.

What is the current status of VJTI CAP 2026 counselling?

CAP Round 1 seat allotment was released on August 2, 2026. Round 1 seat acceptance and reporting ran from August 3 to 5, 2026. CAP Round 2 option entry is open from August 7 to 9, 2026. Further rounds are expected through September 2026.

VJTI B.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Content Curator | Updated on - Aug 25, 2026

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) Mumbai offers B.Tech across 9 branches: Computer Engineering, IT, E&TC, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Production Engineering (Sandwich), and Textile Technology. The 4-year full-time programme has a uniform total fee of INR 6,71,202 across all branches. Admission is through MHT-CET and JEE Main via DTE Maharashtra’s CAP, with eligibility of 50% in 12th PCM for the General category.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Round 2 seat allotment begins 12 August 2026.

Key Points

VJTI’s Computer Engineering branch closed at 99.95 percentile (MHT-CET GOPENS, 2025), the highest cutoff among non-IIT government engineering colleges in Maharashtra.
Production Engineering at VJTI follows a Sandwich pattern, with 2 semesters of mandatory industry training embedded in Years 3 and 4, distinguishing it from the standard B.Tech model.
VJTI is an autonomous institute under the University of Mumbai. Degrees are awarded by Mumbai University, not by VJTI independently.

VJTI B.Tech Fees 2026

All 9 B.Tech branches carry an identical 4-year total fee of INR 6,71,202. Hostel fees are charged separately depending on accommodation type.

Specialization	Total Fees (4 Years)
Computer Eng, IT, E&TC, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Production Eng (Sandwich), Textile Technology	INR 6,71,202

Hostel	Annual Fee Range
Boys Hostel	INR 22,710 to INR 70,000
Girls Hostel	INR 22,710 to INR 64,500

Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.

VJTI B.Tech Admission 2026

Important Dates

MHT-CET 2026 was held in April and May 2026. DTE Maharashtra’s CAP counselling for 2026-27 is currently in progress.

Event	Date
MHT-CET PCM Exam (Session 1 and Session 2)	April 11 to May 21, 2026
CAP Registration Last Date	16 July 2026
Final Merit List Released	20 July 2026
CAP Round 1 Allotment	2 August 2026
CAP Round 2 Allotment	12 August 2026
CAP Round 3 Allotment	24 August 2026
CAP Round 4 Allotment	3 September 2026

Round-wise reporting deadlines are on cetcell.mahacet.org.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 10+2 (HSC) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry or a technical vocational subject.
Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCM for General category (45% for reserved categories).
Valid MHT-CET 2026 score (for Maharashtra state quota) or JEE Main 2026 score (for All India 20% quota).

Admission Process

Register and upload documents on cetcell.mahacet.org during the CAP registration window.
Maharashtra students compete on MHT-CET percentile merit for 80% seats. All India students compete on JEE Main rank for the remaining 20% seats.
Fill college and branch preferences in the Option Entry window before each allotment round.
Accept the allotted seat online and report to VJTI Mumbai with original documents within the reporting deadline.
No GD, PI, or institute-level test is conducted. Selection is purely merit-based.

VJTI B.Tech vs Other Colleges

Here is how VJTI B.Tech compares with other leading Mumbai and Maharashtra engineering colleges.

College	Fees (4 Yrs)	Exams	Cutoff (Gen, 2025)	Avg Salary	CD Rating
VJTI Mumbai	6.7 L	MHT-CET JEE Main	CS 99.95 pct	INR 9.9 LPA (2025)	4.0/5
COEP Tech Pune	8.4 L	MHT-CET JEE Main	CS 99.45 pct	INR 12 LPA (2025)	4.2/5
SPIT Mumbai	8.4 L	MHT-CET JEE Main	CS 99.8 pct	INR 14.5 LPA (2025)	4.0/5
DJ Sanghvi Mumbai	8.3 L	MHT-CET JEE Main	CS 99.5 pct	INR 11.3 LPA (2025)	4.1/5

✓ Opt for this if

You want a century-old government institute in Mumbai with strong industry connections and lower fees.
You are targeting Computer Engineering and can score above 99.9 percentile in MHT-CET.
You prefer a Mumbai location for internship access and campus recruitment from tech firms.

✗ Skip if

You cannot achieve above 99.9 percentile in MHT-CET or do not have a JEE Main rank in the top 20,000.
You are targeting Textile Technology or Production Engineering where placement packages are substantially lower than tech branches.

VJTI B.Tech Placement 2025

VJTI Mumbai’s 2024-25 season recorded an 82% placement rate, an average of INR 9.93 LPA, and a highest package of INR 54 LPA. CS Engineering averaged INR 16.35 LPA.

Metric	2024-25 Data
Placement Rate	82%
Average Package	INR 9.93 LPA
Highest Package	INR 54 LPA
CS Engineering Average Package	INR 16.35 LPA

VJTI B.Tech Scholarships 2026

VJTI Mumbai students are eligible for Maharashtra state government and AICTE scholarship schemes based on category and merit.

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline
GoI Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC)	Full or partial tuition fee	SC/ST/OBC/NT students with family income below notified limit	Per MahaDBT portal cycle
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj EBC	Full tuition fee	EBC students with family income below INR 8 lakhs	Per MahaDBT portal cycle
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Girl students in AICTE-approved B.Tech (first year)	Per AICTE portal cycle

Apply via MahaDBT portal (state) or AICTE portal (institute).

VJTI B.Tech Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, VJTI ranks #92 out of 500 colleges in India. According to 161 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the B.Tech program at VJTI is rated 4/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 904/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

VJTI is ranked by several ranking agencies such as NIRF, The Week. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#101-150 out of 300 under NIRF Ranking 2025.
#26 out of 130 under The Week Ranking 2019.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#139 out of 500 (2026) #5th Mumbai #16 Maharashtra	#92 out of 500 (2025) #2nd Mumbai #6 Maharashtra
	#26 out of 130 (2019) #2nd Mumbai #3 Maharashtra	-
	#101-150 out of 300 (2025) #3rd Mumbai #7 Maharashtra	#101-150 out of 300 (2024) #3rd Mumbai #6 Maharashtra

VJTI B.Tech FAQs

Ques. Why does VJTI Computer Engineering have a higher MHT-CET cutoff than COEP Pune CSE?

Ans. VJTI Computer Engineering closed at 99.95 percentile (GOPENS, 2025) versus COEP CSE at 99.45 percentile. This reflects VJTI’s Mumbai location, which creates higher demand from students who prefer to stay in the city, and its strong CS placement record (INR 16.35 LPA average in 2024-25). Both colleges attract the top tier of MHT-CET aspirants, but VJTI CS is marginally harder to enter.

Ques. What is the Sandwich pattern in VJTI Production Engineering and is it beneficial?

Ans. The Sandwich pattern in VJTI Production Engineering includes 2 full semesters of mandatory industrial training in Years 3 and 4. Students alternate between academic semesters at VJTI and training stints at partnered manufacturing firms, giving graduates higher hands-on exposure before degree completion. Students must arrange training placements at partner companies and the programme takes marginally longer to complete than a standard full-time B.Tech.

Ques. Can JEE Main candidates get into VJTI B.Tech without an MHT-CET score?

Ans. Yes. DTE Maharashtra reserves 20% of seats at VJTI for All India category candidates via JEE Main, with no MHT-CET score required. The JEE Main General Open closing rank for VJTI Computer Engineering was in the range of 18,000 to 20,000 in the 2025 cycle under this quota. JEE Main candidates register through the same DTE Maharashtra CAP portal and participate in the same counselling rounds as MHT-CET candidates.

Ques. Is the VJTI B.Tech degree awarded by VJTI or by the University of Mumbai?

Ans. The VJTI B.Tech degree is awarded by the University of Mumbai. VJTI is an autonomous institute affiliated to Mumbai University, which means it designs its own curriculum and conducts its own exams, but the certificate carries the University of Mumbai name. This differs from COEP Technological University, which is an independent university and awards its own degrees. Both carry equivalent recognition with employers.

Ques. How do placements differ across tech versus core engineering branches at VJTI?

Ans. Computer Engineering averaged INR 16.35 LPA in 2024-25, with strong placements from Mumbai-based tech firms. IT and E&TC average around INR 12 to 14 LPA. Core branches like Mechanical and Civil average INR 6 to 9 LPA, with placements in Mumbai’s manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. Textile Technology has lower average packages but niche demand from the textile and apparel export industry.

VJTI B.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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