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Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai is a government-aided autonomous institute established in 1887 as the Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute, one of Asia’s oldest engineering colleges. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and is governed by a Board of Governors under the Maharashtra State Government. The institute is approved by AICTE and NBA-accredited for several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
As per NIRF 2025, VJTI is ranked in the Engineering band 101-150 among engineering institutions in India.
The campus is located in Matunga, Mumbai, across 16 acres. Despite the compact footprint in central Mumbai, VJTI houses 13 academic departments covering engineering, applied sciences, humanities, management, and MCA, along with central laboratories and a campus hostel for boys and girls.
- B.Tech (4-year): 9 branches: Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Textile Technology. Each branch has 60 seats (540 total intake).
- B.Tech Lateral Entry: Direct second-year entry across all 9 branches for Diploma holders, 3-year programme
- M.Tech (2-year): 19 specialisations spanning AI and Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Vehicle Engineering, and others via GATE
- MCA (2-year): Through MAH-MCA-CET
- Ph.D: Research programmes across engineering and applied science disciplines
- Diploma (3-year): 6 branches including Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical Engineering, and Textile Manufacturing Technology
The total B.Tech fee for the 4-year programme is INR 6.71 Lakhs, uniform across all 9 branches. M.Tech fees are INR 5.46 Lakhs for 19 standard specialisations and INR 1.83 Lakhs for Electrical Vehicle Engineering. MCA totals INR 5.16 Lakhs.
In the 2025 placement season, VJTI recorded a highest package of INR 72.3 LPA and an overall average of INR 9.93 LPA, with 82% of graduating students placed. Computer Engineering averaged INR 16.35 LPA and Information Technology INR 15 LPA.
VJTI Admission Dates 2026
VJTI B.Tech 2026-27 admissions were processed through Maharashtra CAP counselling following MHT-CET 2026 (for the 80% state quota) and JEE Main 2026 (for the 20% All India quota). CAP 2026 rounds ran from August through September 2026 and have concluded. The table below shows the 2026-27 cycle (concluded) and the tentative timeline for the next 2027-28 cycle.
| Event | 2026-27 (Concluded) | 2027-28 (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| MHT-CET PCM Exam | April 11 to 19, 2026 (conducted) | Tentatively April 2027 |
| MHT-CET Result | June 2026 (declared) | Tentatively June 2027 |
| CAP Round 1 Allotment | August 2, 2026 (released) | Tentatively August 2027 |
| CAP Round 1 Acceptance | August 3 to 5, 2026 (concluded) | Tentatively August 2027 |
| CAP Rounds 2 and Beyond | August to September 2026 (concluded) | Tentatively August to September 2027 |
| M.Tech (GATE-based) Admission | GATE 2026 cycle, completed | GATE 2027 (February 2027) |
| MCA (MAH-MCA-CET) Admission | MAH-MCA-CET 2026 cycle, completed | MAH-MCA-CET 2027 (Tentative) |
VJTI has no management quota. All B.Tech seats in all 9 branches are filled solely through Maharashtra CAP inter-se merit. There is no institute-level counselling, no interview, and no direct admission process.
VJTI Courses and Fees
VJTI offers B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, Ph.D, and Diploma programmes across 9 core engineering branches and allied disciplines. A defining feature is the uniform B.Tech fee across all 9 branches at INR 6.71 Lakhs for 4 years, with no branch-level pricing differentiation. The table below summarises the full programme portfolio with total fees under the General category.
| Course | Duration | Admission Through | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (9 branches) | 4 years | MHT-CET or JEE Main + Maharashtra CAP | INR 6.71 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (9 branches) | 3 years | MH-CET Diploma or B.Sc + DTE CAP | INR 5.03 Lakhs |
| M.Tech Standard (19 specialisations) | 2 years | GATE + Maharashtra M.Tech CAP | INR 5.46 Lakhs |
| M.Tech Electrical Vehicle Engineering | 2 years | GATE | INR 1.83 Lakhs |
| MCA | 2 years | MAH-MCA-CET + Maharashtra CAP | INR 5.16 Lakhs |
| Ph.D (Engineering) | 3 years minimum | VJTI Entrance + Interview | INR 2.92 Lakhs |
| Diploma (6 branches) | 3 years | DTE Maharashtra CAP | INR 1.06 Lakhs |
| Diploma Lateral Entry | 2 years | DTE Maharashtra CAP | INR 71,834 |
The nine B.Tech branches at VJTI are: Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Textile Technology. Each branch admits 60 students, making VJTI notable for its deliberately small cohort size. Hostel fees are additional, ranging from INR 22,710 to INR 70,000 per year depending on room type and gender.
VJTI Admission Process
VJTI B.Tech admission follows Maharashtra’s centralized CAP process. There is no institute-specific test, GD, PI, or management quota at any stage.
B.Tech Admission
- Maharashtra State Quota (80% seats): Requires MHT-CET 2026 PCM score and Maharashtra domicile. Minimum 50% aggregate in PCM at 10+2 (45% for SC/ST from Maharashtra).
- All India Quota (20% seats): JEE Main 2026 score. Open to candidates from all states. Standard JEE Main eligibility applies.
- Reservations: SC 13%, ST 7%, OBC-NCL 19%, EWS 10%, VJ/DT, NT categories, PwD horizontal 5% as per Maharashtra norms.
- CIWGC and FN/OCI seats: 3 CIWGC seats and 6 FN/PIO/OCI seats per branch.
Computer Engineering and Information Technology attract the highest MHT-CET percentile requirements at VJTI, with General Category closings in the 99+ percentile range in recent cycles. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering typically close in the 97 to 99 percentile range under MHT-CET.
M.Tech Admission
M.Tech admission at VJTI is GATE-based through Maharashtra M.Tech CAP. Minimum eligibility is B.Tech or BE with 60% aggregate or a CGPA of 6.5. GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 from the Government of India.
MCA Admission
MCA admission uses MAH-MCA-CET scores through Maharashtra CAP. Minimum eligibility is Graduation with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 or graduation level, with 50% aggregate.
VJTI Placements
VJTI’s Training and Placement Cell coordinates campus placements for B.Tech, M.Tech, and MCA graduating batches. In the 2025 placement season, the overall average package was INR 9.93 LPA, with a placement rate of 82% (447 students placed). The highest package was INR 72.3 LPA.
| Branch | Average Package (2025) |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | INR 16.35 LPA |
| Information Technology | INR 15 LPA |
| All Branches Combined | INR 9.93 LPA |
| Highest Package | INR 72.3 LPA |
| Placement Rate | 82% |
Top recruiters across the 2024 and 2025 seasons include DE Shaw, Google, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citi, J.P. Morgan, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, Accenture, Larsen and Toubro Technology Services, Tata Motors, Bosch, and Kirloskar. Finance and quantitative trading firms (DE Shaw, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley) have been consistently present at VJTI given the strong alumni network in Mumbai’s financial services sector. Core engineering roles in manufacturing and infrastructure are anchored by Larsen and Toubro, Bosch, and Tata Motors.
VJTI’s central Mumbai location in Matunga gives students access to the city’s industry ecosystem covering finance, technology, and manufacturing, which is a tangible placement advantage over engineering colleges in smaller cities at similar national rank bands.
VJTI Rankings
VJTI participates in the NIRF ranking process under the Engineering category. In NIRF 2025, VJTI is placed in the Engineering rank band 101-150, consistent with its standing in NIRF 2024. The institute is also NBA-accredited for several B.Tech and M.Tech programmes.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | Band 101-150 |
The NIRF rank band reflects VJTI’s performance across Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RPC), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Perception (PR) parameters. VJTI’s perception score is boosted by its 138-year history and strong alumni recognition in industry. Its small batch size (60 per branch) limits the volume of research output, which moderates the RPC component relative to large government institutes.
VJTI Scholarships
VJTI does not operate its own institutional scholarship fund. Students access Maharashtra state and central government schemes applied through the institute. All schemes require admission confirmation and income certificates.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship | SC, ST, OBC, SBC, VJNT students from Maharashtra | Tuition fees and maintenance allowance (income-slab based) |
| EBC Scholarship (Maharashtra) | Economically Backward Class, family income below INR 1,00,000/year | Partial tuition fee support |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Merit-cum-means: minority and SC/ST students | Central government merit-cum-means scholarship |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | Girl students in technical programmes, family income below INR 8 Lakhs/year | INR 50,000 per year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | Person with Disability (PwD) students in AICTE-approved institutions | INR 50,000 per year |
| GATE Stipend (M.Tech) | GATE-qualified M.Tech students | INR 12,400 per month (Government of India) |
Applications for Maharashtra government scholarships are processed via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in. NSP applications are at scholarships.gov.in. AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarship windows open annually and are checked at aicte-india.org.
VJTI Campus and Infrastructure
VJTI’s campus occupies 16 acres in Matunga, central Mumbai, making it one of the most compact IIT and NIT-equivalent campuses by area in India. The institute relocated to Matunga in 1923 after operating for decades in its original Fort campus. The location within Mumbai’s central suburbs provides direct metro and rail connectivity and proximity to the city’s technology and financial districts.
Academic infrastructure includes department-specific laboratories for all 9 B.Tech branches, a central library, computer centres, a workshop complex, and research facilities in areas including structural engineering, robotics, and manufacturing. The Electronics and Electrical departments maintain dedicated power systems and RF/microwave laboratories. The Computer and IT departments have high-throughput computing labs supported by industry partnerships.
Residential facilities include separate hostels for boys and girls on or near campus. Hostel fees range from INR 22,710 to INR 70,000 per year depending on room type. The campus has a student activity centre, sports grounds, and a medical facility. The small campus size means most co-curricular clubs and technical festivals operate within a compact, walkable footprint, contrasting with large-campus IITs and NITs.
VJTI vs COEP Pune vs ICT Mumbai
MHT-CET and JEE Main aspirants considering Maharashtra’s top government autonomous engineering institutes typically compare VJTI Mumbai, COEP Technological University (Pune), and ICT Mumbai. All three are government or government-aided autonomous institutions with strong alumni bases and no management quota. Key differences lie in discipline focus, campus location, and programme breadth.
| Parameter | VJTI Mumbai | COEP Pune | ICT Mumbai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1887 | 1854 | 1933 |
| Location | Matunga, Mumbai | Pune, Maharashtra | Matunga, Mumbai |
| Type | Government-aided Autonomous, University of Mumbai affiliated | Technological University (autonomous) | Deemed-to-be University (Government) |
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | Band 101-150 | Band 101-150 | Not ranked (Chemical Technology category) |
| B.Tech Total Fee | INR 6.71 Lakhs | INR 3.06 Lakhs | INR 8.46 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Branches | 9 (general engineering) | 12+ including IT, Metallurgy, Mechatronics | Chemical Technology focus (5 UG programmes) |
| Campus Area | 16 acres | 28 acres | 18 acres |
| Placement Average (2025) | INR 9.93 LPA | INR 9 to 12 LPA range | INR 12 to 15 LPA range |
COEP Pune has a slightly broader B.Tech portfolio and is favoured by aspirants from Pune and the Deccan region. Its fees are lower than VJTI due to different grant structures. ICT Mumbai is the specialist choice for Chemical Technology and related disciplines, with narrower but deeper programme offerings and strong placement outcomes in pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. VJTI is the preferred choice for aspirants targeting Mumbai’s tech and finance ecosystem across general engineering branches.
VJTI FAQs
Ques. What is VJTI Mumbai’s NIRF ranking?
Ans. As per NIRF 2025, VJTI Mumbai is placed in the Engineering rank band 101-150 among engineering institutions in India. VJTI has been in this rank band consistently in recent NIRF cycles. The ranking covers Teaching, Learning and Resources, Research output, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Perception.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at VJTI Mumbai?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at VJTI Mumbai is INR 6.71 Lakhs for the full 4-year programme, uniform across all 9 branches. This works out to INR 1.68 Lakhs per year. Hostel fees are additional, ranging from INR 22,710 to INR 70,000 per year depending on room type and gender.
Ques. What is the placement average at VJTI Mumbai?
Ans. In the 2025 placement season, VJTI Mumbai recorded an overall average package of INR 9.93 LPA with 82% of students placed (447 offers). The highest package was INR 72.3 LPA. Computer Engineering averaged INR 16.35 LPA and IT averaged INR 15 LPA. Top recruiters include DE Shaw, Google, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.
Ques. Does VJTI have a management quota?
Ans. No. VJTI Mumbai has no management quota or institute-level quota of any kind. All B.Tech, M.Tech, and Diploma seats are filled through Maharashtra CAP inter-se merit only. The institute does not contact candidates for direct admission and warns students against agents making such claims.
Ques. What is the MHT-CET cutoff for VJTI Computer Engineering?
Ans. VJTI Computer Engineering and Information Technology are among the most competitive branches in Maharashtra under MHT-CET. The General Category closing percentile for Computer Engineering at VJTI has been in the 99+ range in recent CAP cycles. The exact cutoff shifts each year based on the applicant pool and seat matrix. Check cetcell.mahacet.org after each CAP round for the official merit list.
Ques. How can candidates from outside Maharashtra apply to VJTI?
Ans. Candidates from any state can apply to VJTI under the All India quota (20% of B.Tech seats) using JEE Main scores. Maharashtra domicile is required only for the MHT-CET state quota (80% seats). Out-of-state candidates compete in the JEE Main merit list through cetcell.mahacet.org. FN/PIO/OCI candidates can apply for the 6 reserved seats per branch through a separate DTE Maharashtra process.
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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.