New Institute of Technology, Kolhapur B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering programme at NIT Kolhapur is INR 3,19,319 under the general quota. This covers the complete DBATU-affiliated 4-year programme. Maharashtra state scholarship recipients may receive partial or full fee reimbursement. Students should confirm the annual instalment schedule and any additional charges such as hostel or transport fees directly with the NIT Kolhapur admissions office.

Ans. Admission to B.Tech CSE at NIT Kolhapur is through Maharashtra CAP, managed by the Maharashtra State CET Cell at fe2026.mahacet.org. Candidates must have a valid MHT CET or JEE Main score. After registration and document verification, students enter college and branch preferences in the CAP portal. Seat allotment is done across multiple rounds including Round 2 on 12 August 2026 and Round 3 on 24 August 2026.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, securing at least 45% aggregate marks. Reserved category students require 40% minimum. A valid MHT CET or JEE Main score is required for CAP participation. Diploma holders with 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) can apply for lateral entry into the second year under DBATU norms.

Ans. The MHT CET cutoff percentile for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Kolhapur has ranged from 55 to 60 percentile based on recent admission data. Cutoff percentiles vary each year depending on the number of applicants, seat availability, and CAP round. Candidates are advised to verify the latest cutoff from the official CAP allotment data on fe2026.mahacet.org for accurate current-cycle figures.

Ans. Maharashtra government provides fee reimbursement for SC/ST/VJNT/NT/OBC students through the Maharashtra Scholarship scheme, accessible via mahaeschol.maharashtra.gov.in. The Maharashtra EBC scholarship is available for economically backward class students. The Central Government’s National Post-Matric Scholarship is also accessible for students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh, with applications submitted on scholarships.gov.in within the annual notified deadline.

Ans. New Institute of Technology (NIT) Kolhapur was originally established in 1983 as a polytechnic and has since expanded to offer B.Tech programmes. The B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering programme is affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (DBATU), Lonere, and is approved by AICTE. NIT Kolhapur also holds NBA accreditation for polytechnic programmes and is one of the established engineering education institutes in Kolhapur city.