Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering & Polytechnic Ahmednagar BE {Lateral} Computer Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No separate entrance exam is required for diploma holders. Admission to BE Lateral seats at RGCOE is based entirely on diploma percentage through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP process. Candidates register on the cetcell.mahacet.org portal and are ranked in a merit list based on qualifying marks. The seat allotment is done through multiple CAP rounds managed by the State CET Cell.

Ans. The total course fee for the 3-year BE Lateral programme is INR 2,50,500, charged at INR 83,500 per year. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at additional charges. Fees are regulated by the Shikshan Shulk Samiti, Government of Maharashtra and may be revised periodically as per state government decisions.

Ans. RGCOE is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune. The BE degree awarded upon completion carries full SPPU recognition and is AICTE approved. This makes the degree valid for government jobs, higher studies, and MTech lateral entry through GATE or relevant PG entrance tests.

Ans. Yes. BSc graduates who studied Mathematics as a principal subject are eligible to apply for BE Lateral entry seats under DTE Maharashtra norms, subject to the minimum marks criteria. They must register through the cetcell.mahacet.org portal along with diploma candidates and participate in the same merit-based CAP process.

Ans. Candidates typically require diploma mark sheets for all semesters, SSC pass certificate, transfer certificate, character certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), income certificate, and domicile certificate. All documents must be uploaded on the CAP portal and verified at a Facilitation Centre before the seat allotment rounds begin.

Ans. Yes. Maharashtra government scholarships including the EBC Freeship and OBC/VJNT/SBC Post-Matric Scholarship are available for eligible students. Applications are processed through the MahaDBT portal. Students must be domiciled in Maharashtra and meet the income and category criteria specified by the state government to avail scholarship benefits.