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Vidyalankar Institute of Technology (VIT Mumbai) is a private autonomous engineering college established in 1999 by the Vidyalankar Dhyanpeeth Trust. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and approved by AICTE. The institute is located in Wadala, a well-connected central suburb of Mumbai.
VIT Mumbai does not appear in the NIRF Engineering or Management ranked lists. It holds autonomous status under the University of Mumbai, granting it the freedom to design its own curriculum and examination patterns within university norms.
The campus is situated at Wadala, Mumbai, close to the Eastern Express Highway and multiple suburban rail lines. Its central location gives students access to the broader Mumbai job market and corporate ecosystem.
- BE (Bachelor of Engineering): 5 branches over 4 years: Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Telecom Engineering, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering
- BE Lateral Entry: 4 branches via DSE for diploma holders over 3 years
- ME (Master of Engineering): Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, and Information Technology (2 years)
- MMS (Master in Management Studies): 120 seats, 2 years
- PhD: Computer Engineering
The total BE fee is INR 8,12,000 for 4 years, uniform across all 5 branches. MMS total fees are INR 3,99,000 for 2 years. ME (Computer Engineering and Electronics) total fees are INR 1,10,000 for 2 years.
Maharashtra government freeship and scholarship schemes are available for EWS/OBC/SC/ST students with family income below INR 8 Lakhs per year.
The 2024-25 BE batch saw 278 students placed out of 601, with a median package of INR 4.5 LPA and a highest offer of INR 37.5 LPA. The MMS batch recorded a median of INR 5.87 LPA with 78 students placed.
VIT Mumbai Admission Dates 2026
Admissions to BE programmes at VIT Mumbai for the 2026-27 session are through the MHT-CET 2026 Maharashtra Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for 80% of seats, with 20% filled through Institute Quota by VIT Mumbai directly. MMS and ME have separate CET and counselling processes.
| Event | 2026 Cycle Dates |
|---|---|
| MHT-CET 2026 Registration Opens | January 10, 2026 |
| MHT-CET 2026 Registration Closes | February 24, 2026 |
| MHT-CET PCM Exam | April 11 to April 19, 2026 |
| Maharashtra CAP Registration Last Date | July 16, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Allotment | August 3, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Reporting Deadline | August 5, 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 Option Form | August 7 to August 9, 2026 |
The table below shows the entrance exam accepted for each programme family at VIT Mumbai.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Counselling Body |
|---|---|---|
| BE (4 years) | MHT-CET or JEE Main | CET Cell Maharashtra (CAP) + VIT Institute Quota |
| BE Lateral Entry (DSE, 3 years) | Diploma qualifying score | DTE Maharashtra DSE-CAP |
| MMS (2 years) | MAH-MBA/MMS-CET | CET Cell Maharashtra (CAP) + VIT Institute Quota |
| ME (2 years) | MAH-ME-CET or GATE | DTE Maharashtra PG Engineering Counselling |
VIT Mumbai Courses and Fees
VIT Mumbai offers BE across 5 branches, ME in 3 specialisations, and MMS in addition to a doctoral programme. The table below shows total fee data for all programmes from the 2026 academic year.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE (Computer Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM 45% and MHT-CET or JEE Main | INR 8,12,000 |
| BE (Information Technology) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM 45% and MHT-CET or JEE Main | INR 8,12,000 |
| BE (Electronics and Telecom Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM 45% and MHT-CET or JEE Main | INR 8,12,000 |
| BE (Computer Science and Electronic Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM 45% and MHT-CET or JEE Main | INR 8,12,000 |
| BE (Biomedical Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM/PCB 45% and MHT-CET or JEE Main | INR 8,12,000 |
| BE Lateral Entry (4 branches) | 3 years | Diploma in relevant branch, 45% | INR 5,46,000 |
| ME (Computer Engineering) | 2 years | BE/B.Tech in relevant branch, 50% and GATE or MAH-ME-CET | INR 1,10,000 |
| ME (Electronics and Telecom Engineering) | 2 years | BE/B.Tech in relevant branch, 50% and GATE or MAH-ME-CET | INR 1,10,000 |
| MMS | 2 years | Any graduation 50% (45% reserved) and MAH-MBA/MMS-CET | INR 3,99,000 |
All 5 BE branches carry a uniform fee of INR 8,12,000 for 4 years. Computer Engineering and IT are the most sought-after branches at VIT Mumbai based on placement activity. Biomedical Engineering is the only PCB-eligible track at the UG level.
VIT Mumbai Admission Process
BE Admission
BE admission is through Maharashtra CAP based on MHT-CET (PCM group) or JEE Main scores. No separate college-level entrance test is required.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, minimum 45% for General category and 40% for reserved categories
- Entrance: Valid MHT-CET 2026 (PCM) score or JEE Main 2026 score
- 80% of seats fill through CET Cell Maharashtra CAP rounds
- 20% fill through VIT Institute Quota, also merit-based on MHT-CET or JEE Main score
- Register at cetcell.mahacet.org for CAP document verification and choice filling
- Contact VIT Mumbai directly at 022-24161126 for Institute Quota inquiries
MHT-CET 2026 PCM exam was held from April 11 to 19, 2026. Results were released in June 2026. CAP Round 1 allotment at VIT Mumbai was available from August 3, 2026. Computer Engineering and IT typically fill in earlier rounds given higher demand.
BE Lateral Entry (DSE)
Diploma holders in engineering or B.Sc graduates can apply for Direct Second Year (DSE) admission through the DTE Maharashtra DSE-CAP process. Minimum 45% in the qualifying diploma is required. VIT Mumbai offers lateral entry in Computer Engineering, IT, Electronics and Telecom, and Biomedical Engineering.
MMS Admission
MMS admission is through MAH-MBA/MMS-CET scores via CET Cell Maharashtra CAP rounds. VIT Mumbai also fills Institute Quota (ACAP) MMS seats independently. Eligibility: graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% (45% for reserved). The batch size is 120 seats. Contact Prof. Jay Bhatt at +91 9821222513 for Institute Quota MMS inquiries.
ME Admission
ME admissions are through a valid MAH-ME-CET or GATE score, processed by DTE Maharashtra through centralised PG engineering counselling. Minimum 50% in BE/B.Tech from a relevant branch is required (45% for reserved categories). VIT Mumbai offers ME in Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecom Engineering, and Information Technology.
VIT Mumbai Placements
VIT Mumbai conducts campus placements for its BE and MMS batches. Placement data for the 2024-25 batch shows 278 BE graduates placed out of 601 eligible students. The median package was INR 4.5 LPA and the highest recorded offer was INR 37.5 LPA.
| Metric | BE (2024-25) | MMS (2024-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Students Placed | 278 out of 601 | 78 students |
| Median Package | INR 4.5 LPA | INR 5.87 LPA |
| Highest Package | INR 37.5 LPA | Not available |
Computer Engineering and IT branches account for the majority of placed students. VIT Mumbai’s Wadala location and alumni network within Mumbai’s IT and manufacturing sectors support placements in mid-size IT services, banking technology, and product companies operating in the city. Students from Biomedical Engineering also have placement access to medical device and healthcare companies in Mumbai.
VIT Mumbai Scholarships
VIT Mumbai students can access Maharashtra state and central government scholarship schemes based on category and family income. No additional institutional scholarships are currently listed in available information.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Government Freeship (EWS and OBC) | EWS/OBC students with annual family income below INR 8 Lakhs | Tuition fee reimbursement as per Maharashtra scholarship norms |
| SC/ST Government Scholarship | SC/ST students meeting income criteria | Full tuition fee and maintenance allowance under state scheme |
| AICTE Yashasvi Scholarship | Students in AICTE-approved core engineering branches | As per AICTE scheme norms for the academic year |
| Minority Scholarship (Maharashtra) | Students from notified minority communities with income below threshold | Partial fee support through Maharashtra Minority Welfare Department |
Eligible students should apply through the Maharashtra State Scholarship Portal and the National Scholarship Portal before the annual deadline. Scholarship benefits are separate from the college admission process and require independent application each year.
VIT Mumbai Campus and Infrastructure
VIT Mumbai is located in Wadala, Mumbai, a central suburb well connected by road and suburban rail. The campus is accessible from Wadala Road and Kings Circle railway stations on the Harbour Line. Its Mumbai location places students within commuting range of the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Andheri, and Thane IT corridors, which support internship and placement activity.
The campus houses separate academic blocks for engineering and management, equipped with computing labs, electronics and communication labs, and a biomedical engineering lab. The library provides access to technical journals and digital databases. VIT Mumbai does not have a confirmed on-campus hostel. Outstation students typically arrange accommodation in the Wadala and Sion neighborhoods, which have a range of PG and shared accommodation options.
VIT Mumbai vs TSEC vs DJ Sanghvi College of Engineering
MHT-CET aspirants considering VIT Mumbai commonly compare it against Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC) Bandra and Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering (DJSCE) Vile Parle, two other private autonomous engineering colleges under the University of Mumbai with a similar applicant pool. The table below covers key parameters.
| Parameter | VIT Mumbai, Wadala | TSEC, Bandra | DJSCE, Vile Parle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Wadala, Mumbai | Bandra, Mumbai | Vile Parle, Mumbai |
| Affiliation | University of Mumbai (Autonomous) | University of Mumbai (Autonomous) | University of Mumbai (Autonomous) |
| BE Annual Intake | Approx. 480 seats (5 branches) | Approx. 480 seats | Approx. 480 seats |
| BE Total Fee | INR 8,12,000 (4 years) | Comparable band | Comparable band |
| Distinct Programme | Biomedical Engineering + MMS | Strong CSE and IT | Strong CSE, IT, ETC |
VIT Mumbai is distinguished by its Biomedical Engineering programme, which is a rare offering among private engineering colleges in Mumbai. TSEC Bandra is known for its CSE and IT placement outcomes and alumni network in Pune and Mumbai IT firms. DJSCE Vile Parle has a strong track record in placements for Computer, IT, and Electronics branches with consistent performance in the western Mumbai corridor.
VIT Mumbai FAQs
Ques. What is the total BE fee at VIT Mumbai?
Ans. The total 4-year BE fee at VIT Mumbai is INR 8,12,000, uniform across all 5 branches: Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Telecom Engineering, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering.
Ques. Which exam is required for BE admission at VIT Mumbai?
Ans. BE admission at VIT Mumbai is through MHT-CET (PCM group) or JEE Main, followed by the Maharashtra Centralised Admission Process (CAP) conducted by CET Cell Maharashtra. MHT-CET 2026 was held in April 2026. CAP Round 1 allotment was released on August 3, 2026.
Ques. Does VIT Mumbai have placement support?
Ans. Yes. The 2024-25 BE batch saw 278 students placed out of 601 eligible graduates, with a median package of INR 4.5 LPA and a highest offer of INR 37.5 LPA. The MMS batch had 78 students placed with a median package of INR 5.87 LPA.
Ques. Is VIT Mumbai NIRF ranked?
Ans. VIT Mumbai does not currently appear in the NIRF Engineering or Management ranked lists. It holds autonomous status under the University of Mumbai and is approved by AICTE.
Ques. Does VIT Mumbai offer management quota or Institute Quota seats?
Ans. Yes. VIT Mumbai fills 20% of BE seats through Institute Quota outside CAP rounds. Institute Quota candidates must also have a valid MHT-CET or JEE Main score. For MMS, Institute Quota (ACAP) seats are also available. Contact 022-24161126 or visit vit.edu.in for current availability.
Ques. What MMS fee does VIT Mumbai charge?
Ans. The total 2-year MMS fee at VIT Mumbai is INR 3,99,000. MMS (Master in Management Studies) is the Mumbai University equivalent of an MBA and admits 120 students per batch. Admission is through MAH-MBA/MMS-CET via Maharashtra CAP or through Institute Quota.
Ques. Does VIT Mumbai have a hostel?
Ans. VIT Mumbai does not list an on-campus hostel in available information. The campus is in Wadala, with good suburban rail connectivity. Outstation students typically arrange PG accommodation in Wadala, Sion, or King’s Circle neighborhoods near the campus.
Ques. What is VIT Mumbai’s DSE lateral entry process?
Ans. Diploma holders in engineering can apply for VIT Mumbai’s Direct Second Year (DSE) lateral entry programme through DTE Maharashtra’s DSE-CAP process. The 3-year lateral entry programme is available in Computer Engineering, IT, Electronics and Telecom, and Biomedical Engineering. Total fee is INR 5,46,000 for 3 years. Minimum 45% in the qualifying diploma is required.
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Link: Vidyalankar Institute of Technology Admission
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