VJTI Mumbai offers M.Tech as a 2-year full-time postgraduate engineering program across 18 specializations. Fees range from INR 1,83,168 (Electric Vehicle Engineering) to INR 5,46,302 (all other branches). Total intake is 395 seats. Admission is exclusively through DTE Maharashtra Centralized Admission Process based on valid GATE scores. Specializations span Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Textile, and emerging areas like Defence Technology and Internet of Things.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions in progress. Round 1 seat allotment is expected on 8 August 2026.
Key Points
- Offers 18 specializations including Defence Technology, Electric Vehicle Engineering, and Internet of Things, which are not commonly available at other government M.Tech programs in Maharashtra.
- GATE-admitted full-time students receive the AICTE GATE stipend of INR 12,400 per month for up to 24 months, covering a significant portion of the program fee.
- M.Tech recruiters span core engineering firms such as L&T and consulting firms such as Deloitte and Bank of America, reflecting multi-disciplinary placement outcomes.
VJTI M.Tech Fees 2026
Fees are uniform at INR 5,46,302 across most specializations. Electric Vehicle Engineering carries a lower total fee of INR 1,83,168.
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|
| 17 M.Tech specializations (all branches except Electric Vehicle Engineering) | INR 5,46,302 |
| M.Tech in Electric Vehicle Engineering | INR 1,83,168 |
| Total Fees | INR 1,83,168 to INR 5,46,302 |
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
VJTI M.Tech Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CAP Registration Window | 9 to 19 July 2026 |
| Document Verification at Facilitation Centres | 10 to 20 July 2026 |
| Provisional Merit List | 29 July 2026 |
| Final Merit List | 2 August 2026 |
| Round 1 Option Form Submission | 4 to 6 August 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | 8 August 2026 |
- Merit list published. Round 1 allotment expected on 8 August 2026.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- B.E./B.Tech or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks from an AICTE-recognised institution.
- Valid GATE score is mandatory for most candidates.
- Candidates with UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-JRF, INSPIRE Fellowship, or Maharashtra PET are also eligible without GATE.
- Final admission merit is ranked on GATE score within each specialization and category.
Admission Process
- Register on the DTE Maharashtra M.Tech CAP portal at me2026.mahacet.org with GATE scorecard and B.Tech documents.
- Verify documents at an allocated Facilitation Centre within the specified window.
- After final merit list publication, fill the Round 1 option form with specialization and institute preferences.
- Seat allotment is made in descending order of GATE score within each category and branch.
- Report to VJTI with original documents within the Round 1 reporting window.
- Rounds 2 through 4 dates will be notified on me2026.mahacet.org after Round 1 results.
VJTI M.Tech vs Other Colleges
Here is how VJTI M.Tech compares with similar government engineering institutions in Maharashtra on fees, exam, and outcomes.
| College | Fees | Exams | Cutoff | Salary | CD Rating |
|---|
| VJTI Mumbai | INR 1.8L to 5.5L | GATE (DTE CAP) | GATE score 606 (Gen closing, 2025) | Not Disclosed | 4.0/5 |
| ICT Mumbai | INR 2.1L to 2.5L | GATE | Not Disclosed | INR 6 to 7 LPA (median, 2024) | 4.3/5 |
| COEP Pune | INR 2.2L | GATE | GATE rank 275 to 9238 (2025) | INR 7 LPA (median, 2025) | 4.2/5 |
| VNIT Nagpur | INR 3.4L | GATE (CCMT) | GATE rank 351 to 678 (Gen, 2025) | INR 10.7 LPA (avg, 2025) | 4.1/5 |
✓ Opt for this if
- You want M.Tech at a government-autonomous institute in Mumbai at the lowest fee bracket.
- You have a GATE score and prefer DTE Maharashtra CAP over national CCMT counselling.
- You want M.Tech in Defence Technology, EV Engineering, or IoT not offered elsewhere in Mumbai.
✗ Skip if
- You need a college with a published M.Tech placement report and verified salary data.
- You are targeting IITs or top NITs where CCMT GATE rank matters more than state CAP.
- You want M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, which is not offered at VJTI at PG level.
VJTI M.Tech Scholarships 2026
The AICTE GATE stipend is the primary financial support and offsets a significant portion of the program fee for GATE-admitted students. State and AICTE schemes provide additional support.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| AICTE GATE Stipend | INR 12,400 per month (up to 24 months) | Full-time GATE-admitted M.Tech students | At admission via AICTE portal |
| CHHALAANG Scholarship | Variable | All categories including M.Tech | Annual cycle |
| AICTE YASHASVI Scholarship | Variable | Civil, Chemical, Electrical, EXTC, Mechanical, Textile branches | September (AICTE portal) |
| MahaDBT State Scholarship | Fee support | SC/ST/OBC/EWS Maharashtra domicile | October to November |
- Verify current GATE stipend amounts at aicte-india.org before admission.
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VJTI Mumbai offers lateral entry courses in B.tech and Polytechnic program only for which you need to appear for LEET exam.
The total fee structure for B.Tech CSE course at VJTI Mumbai is INR 3,40,000 for 4 years.