Vishwabharati Academy’s College of Engineering and Polytechnic (VACEOP), Ahmednagar, offers a 2-year full-time Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune. Admission is through GATE 2026 scores via the DTE Maharashtra ME Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Total programme fee is INR 1,23,000.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. ME CAP Round 3 option entry closes 23 August 2026.
VACEOP ME Computer Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Total Fees | INR 1,23,000 |
- Fee covers the full 2-year programme duration for the 2026-27 intake.
- Maharashtra government scholarships may be available for eligible students via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
VACEOP ME Computer Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
| GATE 2026 Exam | February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result | March 19, 2026 |
| ME CAP Online Registration | July 9, 2026 |
| ME CAP Provisional Merit List | July 28, 2026 |
| ME CAP Final Merit List | August 2, 2026 |
| ME CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 9, 2026 |
| ME CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment | August 18, 2026 |
| ME CAP Round 3 Option Form Closes | August 23, 2026 |
| ME CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment | August 27, 2026 |
| ME CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment | September 4, 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for All Admissions | September 15, 2026 |
| Academic Session Begins | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission is through DTE Maharashtra ME CAP conducted at mahacet.org.
- Non-GATE candidates from SPPU-affiliated colleges with 60% or more in BE may be eligible for institute-level seats.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed BE or B.Tech in Computer Engineering or an equivalent programme with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category Maharashtra candidates).
- Valid GATE 2026 score in Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) paper is required for merit-based CAP admission.
- Non-GATE candidates who are graduates of SPPU-affiliated institutes with 60% or more in BE Computer Engineering may also be eligible for institute-level seats as per DTE Maharashtra norms.
Admission Process
- Appear for GATE 2026 (February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026) in the CS paper and obtain a valid scorecard.
- Register on the DTE Maharashtra ME CAP portal at mahacet.org by July 9, 2026 and upload BE marksheets, GATE scorecard, and domicile certificate.
- Fill the online option form selecting VACEOP Ahmednagar and Computer Engineering as the preferred branch.
- Attend ME CAP rounds. Multiple rounds are conducted with seat allotment after each option form submission.
- Accept the provisionally allotted seat and report to VACEOP Ahmednagar within the institute-reporting window for the respective CAP round.
- Complete document verification at the institute and pay the first-year fee to confirm ME Computer Engineering admission for 2026-27.
✓ Opt for this if
- You are from Ahmednagar region and want to pursue ME locally at low cost.
- You have a valid GATE score and seek an SPPU-affiliated ME programme.
- You aim for SPPU faculty positions or Maharashtra government technical roles.
- You want a small research-oriented batch without high competition for seats.
✗ Skip if
- You prefer an ME or M.Tech from an NIT or reputed autonomous institute.
- You want a programme with strong research facilities or industry tie-ups.
- You are targeting M.Tech placements at top technology companies.
- You prefer a metro-city campus with better PhD or research opportunities.
VACEOP ME Computer Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state norms | SC/ST/OBC/NT/SBC students domiciled in Maharashtra. Apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| EBC Freeship | As per state norms | Open category students with annual family income below INR 8 lakh. Apply via MahaDBT portal |
| Rajashri Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship | As per state norms | OBC students from Maharashtra securing distinction or first class in qualifying exam |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | INR 50,000 per annum | Female engineering students in AICTE-approved institutions with family income below INR 8 lakh per annum |
- All state scholarships are disbursed via the MahaDBT portal directly to student bank accounts.
- AICTE Pragati applications must be submitted on the AICTE portal and deadline is announced annually.
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