Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering (LTCE) offers B.Tech (B.E.) programs through a structured admission process governed by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra. Admissions for the academic year 2025-26 are primarily based on entrance exams like MHT CET and JEE Main, with seats allocated via the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). The college emphasizes merit-based selection and follows government reservation policies for categories such as SC/ST/OBC and minority quotas (as a Hindi-speaking minority institution).
LTCE B.Tech Eligibility Criteria (First-Year)
Admissions to the four-year B.Tech programs (specializations include Computer Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electrical, Mechanical, and Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) are open to candidates meeting the following requirements:
| Aspect | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Passed 10+2 (HSC or equivalent) examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as compulsory subjects. Minimum aggregate of 45% marks in PCM group (40% for reserved categories like SC/ST/OBC from Maharashtra). |
| Entrance Exams | Valid score in MHT CET (for Maharashtra state quota) or JEE Main (for All India quota). Admissions are merit-based through CAP rounds conducted by DTE Maharashtra. |
| Age Limit | No specific upper age limit, but candidates must meet the exam eligibility (typically 17 years minimum as of admission year). |
| Reservation Policy | 51% seats for Maharashtra state candidates (including 29% for backward classes, 13% for SC, 7% for ST, and minority quota). 15% All India seats via JEE Main. Relaxations in qualifying marks apply as per government norms. |
| Application Process | Register on the DTE Maharashtra CAP portal (fe2025.mahacet.org), upload documents (10+2 marksheet, entrance scorecard, domicile certificate), and participate in choice filling. Seat allotment based on merit rank. |
| Documents Required | 10+2 marksheet, entrance exam scorecard, caste validity certificate (if applicable), domicile proof, and passport-size photos. |
LTCE B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Eligibility Criteria
Lateral entry admissions allow diploma holders to join directly into the second year of the four-year B.Tech program (3-year duration post-entry), reducing the overall course length. This is ideal for polytechnic graduates seeking advanced standing.
| Aspect | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Passed minimum 3-year diploma in Engineering/Technology in a relevant branch with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories like SC/ST/OBC from Maharashtra). OR Passed B.Sc. Degree from a UGC-recognized university with Mathematics at 10+2 or degree level and minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). |
| Entrance Exams | Valid score in the Diploma to Degree (D-to-D) entrance exam or lateral entry component of MHT CET. Merit list prepared based on diploma/B.Sc. marks and entrance performance. |
| Age Limit | No specific limit, subject to DTE guidelines. |
| Reservation Policy | Follows state norms: 70% seats for diploma holders, 30% for B.Sc. candidates. Reservations for SC/ST/OBC and minority as per government rules. |
| Application Process | Apply through DTE Maharashtra's CAP for lateral entry (separate from first-year). Fill preferences for LTCE branches, verify documents online/offline, and confirm allotted seats at the institute. |
| Documents Required | Diploma/B.Sc. marksheets, entrance scorecard (if applicable), migration certificate, caste certificate, and non-creamy layer proof (for OBC). |