Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Engineering Ahmednagar: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

DVVPCE Ahmednagar Admission Dates 2026

DVVPCE Ahmednagar BE admissions for the 2026-27 session are conducted entirely through DTE Maharashtra’s Centralised Admission Process. The college does not run an independent counselling. MHT CET 2026 and JEE Main 2026 scores determine merit ranking in the CAP process.

The course-wise entry exams for DVVPCE Ahmednagar programmes are summarised below. JEE Main scores are accepted alongside MHT CET and carry additional preference in the CAP merit list.

DVVPCE Ahmednagar Courses and Fees

DVVPCE Ahmednagar offers 23 engineering programmes across BE, BE Lateral, and ME levels. The General category BE fee is INR 4.93 Lakhs for the four-year duration, uniform across all nine branches. The college offers significant fee concessions for OBC and SC/ST category students under FRA-approved structures.

Category-wise BE fee concessions apply for OBC and SC/ST students from Maharashtra under the FRA-approved structure. OBC students pay approximately INR 3.12 Lakhs for the four-year BE programme. SC/ST students pay INR 42,180 for the full four-year programme at the approved government concession rate.

DVVPCE Ahmednagar Admission Process

All BE admissions at DVVPCE Ahmednagar are through DTE Maharashtra’s Centralised Admission Process. The college does not conduct a separate entrance test or institute-level counselling for first-year BE.

BE First Year Admission Process

• Eligibility: 10+2 (HSC or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 45% aggregate for General category
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates from Maharashtra: minimum 40% in PCM at 10+2
• Exams accepted: MHT CET 2026 or a valid non-zero positive JEE Main 2026 score
• JEE Main score holders receive preference over MHT-CET-only candidates in the CAP merit list
• DVVPCE falls under the Pune University Home University zone — Ahmednagar district domicile candidates get HU quota priority
• A management institute quota may exist — confirm with the DVVPCE admissions office directly

BE Lateral Entry (Direct Second Year)

• Open to diploma holders in the relevant engineering branch with minimum 45% aggregate
• Admission through DTE Maharashtra DSE-CAP counselling
• Duration: 3 years (second year to fourth year of BE)
• Available across all nine engineering branches

ME Admission Process

• Eligibility: BE/B.Tech in the relevant discipline with qualifying marks from a recognised university
• GATE score or MH-SET score required for DTE Maharashtra PG CAP
• Five specialisations: Computer Engineering, Data Science, Design Engineering, Embedded System and VLSI Design, Structural Engineering
• Admission schedule available at cetcell.mahacet.org

Candidates applying for first-year BE at DVVPCE should register on the DTE Maharashtra portal at fe2026.mahacet.org. All seat allotments are done centrally by DTE Maharashtra.

DVVPCE Ahmednagar Campus and Infrastructure

Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Engineering is located in Ahmednagar city, Maharashtra, within the Savitribai Phule Pune University jurisdiction. The college was established in 1983 and has grown to offer nine engineering branches at the UG level and five specialisations at the PG level.

DVVPCE holds NAAC accreditation and NBA accreditation for its undergraduate engineering programmes. The campus infrastructure includes branch-specific laboratories, a central library, computer facilities, and seminar rooms. For hostel availability and fees, candidates should contact the DVVPCE admissions office directly at the time of admission.

DVVPCE Ahmednagar vs Amrutvahini COE vs Pravara Rural Engineering College

Candidates from the Ahmednagar and Nashik district regions considering private engineering colleges affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University typically also evaluate Amrutvahini College of Engineering, Sangamner, and Pravara Rural Engineering College, Loni, both located in the same Home University zone.

DVVPCE Ahmednagar stands out in the Ahmednagar region for its broad portfolio of nine branches, including newer tracks like AI and Data Science, Computer Science and Design, and VLSI Design and Technology. Amrutvahini COE Sangamner and Pravara Rural Engineering Loni serve the same Home University zone and offer comparable accessibility for Ahmednagar district domicile students.