Shri Sai College of Engineering and Technology Chandrapur BE {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total course fee for the 3-year BE Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry programme at SSCET Chandrapur is INR 2,20,500. This covers the complete second, third, and fourth year of the BE programme. Fee instalment options and payment schedules are available at the college accounts office. Candidates should confirm the current fee at the time of admission, as the amount may be revised for the 2026-27 academic year.

Ans. Candidates who have completed a 3-year diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an allied engineering branch from an MSBTE-recognised polytechnic with a minimum 45% aggregate (40% for Maharashtra reserved category candidates) are eligible for BE Lateral entry. No entrance examination is required. Admission is based on diploma aggregate percentage through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP process at dse2026.mahacet.org, where candidates register and are ranked by merit.

Ans. The DSE (Direct Second Year Engineering) CAP is managed by DTE Maharashtra through the CET Cell portal (dse2026.mahacet.org). Eligible diploma holders register online and are ranked in a provisional merit list based on diploma aggregate. After grievance resolution, a final merit list is published. Candidates then fill the online option form, receive CAP round seat allotments, and report to the allotted college to confirm admission to the second year of BE for 2026-27.

Ans. BE Mechanical Engineering through Lateral Entry at SSCET Chandrapur is a 3-year programme. Lateral entry admits diploma holders directly to the second year of the 4-year BE programme, meaning students complete only the second, third, and fourth years. This saves one full year compared to the regular BE path while covering the same final three years of the curriculum under DBATU, Lonere affiliation.

Ans. Graduates of BE Mechanical Engineering (Lateral) from SSCET Chandrapur can pursue careers in manufacturing, production, maintenance, and quality control in the Vidarbha region. Chandrapur and its surrounding industrial belt of Nagpur and Amravati host thermal power plants, mining operations, cement factories, and auto-ancillary units that hire mechanical engineers. Graduates may also appear for state government engineering services exams or pursue ME admission through GATE for senior technical or academic roles.

Ans. State quota seats in the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP are reserved for candidates with Maharashtra domicile. Candidates from other states may be considered under management or open category seats filled directly by SSCET Chandrapur. Such candidates should contact the college directly to inquire about open seat availability and the direct admission process for 2026-27, as DSE CAP processes only state quota seat allotments based on Maharashtra domicile eligibility.