Begin the application. Interim round opens November 2026.
Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 · Conferred by the Ministry of Education, Government of India · NAAC 'A' · NBA-accredited programmes · First deemed university in Maharashtra under the UGC 2023 regulations.
Round opens November 2026.
Class 10/11 merit (70:30) plus entrance score. Seat confirms on Class-12 pass.
Every school, every exam we accept — mapped.
| School | Exams accepted | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | JEE Main + MHT-CET + Class-12 merit | MHT-CET scores voluntarily accepted |
| Computing & Data Science | JEE Main + MHT-CET + Class-12 merit | MHT-CET scores voluntarily accepted |
| Management — UG | CUET-UG (BBA) | Merit + interview |
| Management — PG | CAT / CMAT / MAH-MBA-CET / NMAT + GD-PI | MBA · PGDM |
| Psychology & Behavioural Sciences | CUET-UG + merit + interview | |
| Design (announcing 2028) | Design Aptitude Test + UCEED / NID-DAT + portfolio + interview | Register interest for 2028 |
| TCTE-CET | Supplementary late-round option only | For candidates without an accepted entrance score |
Merit rewarded. Access widened.
All scholarships disbursed directly by the university. Plus early-bird waivers, women-in-STEM & women-in-design scholarships, and need-based aid.
Tier
100% Tuition Waiver
JEE ≥ 98 percentile · MHT-CET ≥ 99 percentile
Tier
50% Tuition Waiver
JEE ≥ 96 percentile · MHT-CET ≥ 97 percentile
Tier
25% Tuition Waiver
JEE ≥ 93 percentile · MHT-CET ≥ 95 percentile
Tier
15% Tuition Waiver
JEE ≥ 88 percentile · MHT-CET ≥ 92 percentile
From prospectus to first day of class.
01
Prospectus
Oct – Nov 2026
02
Interim Round
Nov – Dec 2026
03
Main Window
Jan – Mar 2027
04
Merit Lists
Apr – May 2027
05
Lateral & NRI Rounds
May 2027
06
Spot Round
Jun 2027
07
Classes Commence
Jul 2027
Answers to the questions we hear most.
Is the TCTE degree recognised?+
Yes. TCTE is a Deemed to be University conferred under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Degrees are UGC-recognised and accepted for employment, higher study, professional licensing and scholarships in India and abroad.
What changes from the affiliated era?+
TCTE now grants its own degrees, sets its own curriculum and holds full academic autonomy — while retaining continuity of faculty, campus, industry partnerships and placement ecosystem built over 25 years.
Will placements continue?+
Yes — with strengthened outcomes. Latest cycle: ₹7.65 LPA average, ₹21 LPA highest (2025-26), 137+ recruiters including Amazon, JP Morgan, Accenture and TATA Technologies.
What is the accreditation standing?+
NAAC 'A' grade and NBA-accredited programmes. Autonomous since AY 2019-20.
Character of the institution?+
The university continues its linguistic-minority institutional character, subject to applicable regulations.
