TCET Mumbai BE {Lateral} Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The BE Lateral (Civil Engineering) at TCET is a full-time, on-campus program. Students are required to attend regular classes, practicals, and labs at the TCET campus in Kandivali East, Mumbai. There is no part-time or distance learning option for this program at TCET. The "Full Time" designation in the course name confirms that students must be physically present at the college for the entire 3-year duration of the program.

Ans. The regular BE Civil Engineering is a 4-year program open to students who have passed HSC (12th standard) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The BE Lateral (Civil Engineering) is a 3-year program (direct entry to 2nd year / 3rd semester) meant for diploma holders in engineering or B.Sc graduates. Lateral entry students skip the first year and join directly in the second year, completing the remaining 3 years of the BE program. The curriculum from 2nd year onwards is the same for both streams.

Ans. No, MHT-CET is not required for DSE (Direct Second Year Engineering) lateral entry admissions. Admission is based purely on your diploma marks merit. You need to register on the Maharashtra State CET Cell's DSE portal, upload your documents, and participate in the CAP rounds. Your merit rank is calculated based on your aggregate diploma percentage, and seats are allotted accordingly.

Ans. Diploma holders in Civil Engineering are directly eligible. Diploma holders from related branches such as Construction Technology, Environmental Engineering, and other allied civil engineering disciplines may also be considered as per DTE Maharashtra's branch-to-branch eligibility rules. B.Sc graduates with Mathematics as a subject in HSC are also eligible regardless of their B.Sc specialization. Candidates should verify the exact branch eligibility from the official DSE information brochure released by the State CET Cell each year.

Ans. As per the TCET admission page, all DSE admissions are done by the MH-CET Cell through the CAP process. There are no institute-level seats in the initial rounds. However, if seats remain vacant after all CAP rounds are completed, TCET may fill those vacant seats at the institute level as per the guidelines of the Government of Maharashtra. Such institute-level admissions are notified through leading newspapers and on TCET's official website.

Ans. Hostel accommodation at TCET is not guaranteed and is subject to availability. TCET has multiple hostel options including the Mahadev Hostel (Boys), Kelipada Students Hostel, and ASPIRE Students Hostel, with monthly rents ranging from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 14,300 depending on the hostel and floor. Students from outside Mumbai who need hostel accommodation should apply early as seats are limited. The hostel is optional and not mandatory for the course. For hostel inquiries, students can contact Mr. Alok Kumar Singh or Mr. Atish Sail at the numbers provided on the TCET admission website.