PCE Nagpur Admission 2026: Courses, Eligibility and Application Process

Admission to Priyadarshini College of Engineering (PCE), Nagpur for the 2026-27 academic year is open across three levels, B.Tech (UG), M.Tech (PG), and Ph.D. Each level follows a different admission route: B.Tech seats are filled through the Maharashtra CAP (Centralised Admission Process) counselling based on MHT-CET or JEE Main scores, M.Tech seats are filled through GATE COAP counselling or the state MHT-CET (M.Tech) exam, and Ph.D. admission runs through RTMNU's entrance test (or NET/GATE-exempted candidates) followed by an interview.

PCE Nagpur B.Tech Admission 2026

PCE Nagpur offers 14 B.Tech specializations, filled mainly through the state CAP round conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (an all-India quota is filled separately through JEE Main via DTE/CAP). Below is the full list of specializations with their official DTE choice codes and sanctioned intake for 2026:

All programs are 4-year, full-time B.Tech degree courses.

PCE Nagpur B.Tech Eligibility Criteria (as per official notification)

A candidate is eligible for B.Tech admission at PCE Nagpur only if all of the following conditions are met:

1. Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian National.
2. Qualifying exam: Passed HSC (10+2) or an equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following as the third subject Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Technical/Vocational subject, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics Practices, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, or Business Studies.
3. Minimum marks: At least 45% aggregate in the above group of subjects (PCM/PCB equivalent). Candidates from Backward Class categories, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Persons with Disability (PwD) belonging to Maharashtra State need only 40% aggregate.
4. Entrance score: A non-zero score in MHT-CET (current year) OR a non-zero positive score in JEE Main Paper-I (current year), conducted by the respective competent authority.

Alternate eligibility routes (Diploma/Vocational entry):

• Candidates who have passed a Diploma in Engineering and Technology with at least 45% marks (40% for Backward Class/EWS/PwD candidates from Maharashtra) are eligible, typically for direct second-year (lateral) admission.
• Candidates who have passed a 3-year D.Voc. (Diploma in Vocational Education) stream in the same or an allied sector are also eligible.

How B.Tech Admission Happens At PCE Nagpur: Step-by-Step

B.Tech seats at PCE Nagpur are filled through two parallel channels, the Maharashtra CAP counselling (majority of seats) and an Institute-Level Management Quota for a smaller share of seats, both running on a fixed government-notified schedule.

1. Appear for the entrance exam: Register for and appear in MHT-CET and/or JEE Main (Paper-I) in the admission year.
2. Register on the State CET Cell / DTE CAP portal: Create a login, fill in personal, academic, and entrance-exam details, and upload scanned documents.
3. Document verification: Visit a Facilitation Centre (FC), or complete e-verification where permitted, to get original documents checked and your CAP application confirmed.
4. Fill option/preference form: List PCE Nagpur and your preferred branch(es) in order of preference on the CAP option form.
5. CAP rounds: The CET Cell releases provisional and final merit lists, followed by multiple allotment rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and an Institute-Level round).
6. Seat acceptance & reporting: On being allotted a seat at PCE, report to the institute within the notified window, pay the requisite fee, and submit original documents to confirm admission.
7. Institute-level/Management quota (if applicable): For seats not filled through CAP, PCE Nagpur separately notifies its own institute-level admission schedule; candidates can also apply directly via the college's online Admission Enquiry portal.
8. Fee payment: Confirm the seat by paying fees as per the year's Provisional Fee Structure (published on the college website each admission cycle) either online through the ERP portal or at the institute.

PCE Nagpur M.Tech Admission 2026

PCE Nagpur currently runs 5 M.Tech specializations, each with an intake of 18 students:

PCE Nagpur M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• A bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in the relevant/allied engineering discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate of around 50% marks (45% for reserved categories, as per state norms).
• A valid GATE score is the primary route for admission under the All-India/Institute quota; candidates without a valid GATE score can seek admission through the MHT-CET (M.Tech/M.E.) score under the state quota, subject to CAP eligibility rules.
• Candidates should check specific branch-eligibility (which UG degrees qualify for each M.Tech specialization) on the official eligibility page, since this varies slightly by specialization (e.g., only Civil/allied graduates are eligible for Structural Engineering; only CSE/IT/allied graduates for the CSE M.Tech).

How M.Tech Admission Happens At PCE Nagpur: Step-by-Step

1. GATE-qualified candidates: Register on GATE COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) once GATE COAP registration opens; view seat offers during the COAP rounds (Round 1 offer-acceptance window typically opens in May) and accept/freeze an offer for PCE Nagpur.
2. Non-GATE candidates: Appear for MHT-CET (M.E./M.Tech) and register through the state CAP process administered by the DTE/CET Cell for M.Tech admissions.
3. Document verification: Get academic records, GATE/CET scorecards, and category certificates verified at a Facilitation Centre or the institute, as applicable.
4. Seat allotment & reporting: On allotment (through COAP or CAP), report to PCE Nagpur within the notified reporting window.
5. Fee payment & confirmation: Pay the applicable M.Tech fee to confirm the admission; PCE Nagpur also runs a parallel Institute-Level Quota schedule for seats remaining after CAP/COAP rounds, details are notified separately each year on the admission page.

PCE Nagpur Ph.D. Admission 2026

PCE Nagpur is a recognized Ph.D. Research Centre under RTMNU, offering doctoral research across its engineering departments.

Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

• A master's degree (M.E./M.Tech or equivalent PG degree) in the relevant engineering discipline with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks (50% for reserved categories, per university norms).
• Candidates must clear either:
  • the RTMNU/PCE Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET), or
  • be exempted from the entrance test if they hold a valid UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or SET score (subject to the university's exemption policy in force that year).
• Followed by a personal interview/research proposal presentation before the Departmental Research Committee (DRC) for final selection and allotment of a research guide.

How Ph.D. Admission Happens At PCE Nagpur: Step-by-Step

1. Notification: RTMNU/PCE Nagpur releases a Ph.D. admission notification specifying seats available department-wise and the research areas open under each guide.
2. Online registration: Register on the RTMNU or PCE Ph.D. admission portal with personal and academic details.
3. Application submission: Submit scanned master's degree certificates/marksheets, a brief research proposal/statement of purpose, category certificate (if applicable), and entrance/NET/GATE scorecard (if claiming exemption).
4. Entrance test (PET): Appear for the university-conducted Ph.D. Entrance Test unless exempted.
5. Interview: Shortlisted candidates (via PET or exemption) appear for an interview before the DRC, where research area, guide allocation, and admission are finalized.
6. Registration & fee payment: On selection, complete RTMNU registration formalities and pay the prescribed Ph.D. fee to confirm the seat.

Documents Required for PCE Nagpur Admission 2026

Keep the following ready (originals + self-attested photocopies) for verification at all three levels:

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