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    Maharashtra M.Tech Admission 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Merit List, Counselling

    Maharashtra M.Tech Admission 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Merit List, Counselling

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    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 13 Nov 2025, 03:45 PM IST

    Maharashtra M.Tech Admission 2026 - Maharashtra State CET Cell will release the Maharashtra MTech admission notice on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. It will mention the details on application dates, counselling, and fees, among other details. The authority provides ME/MTech entrance based on GATE. The process starts with the Maharashtra M.tech application form. Eligible candidates will be able to register online. The authority will then release the Maharashtra MTech merit list 2026 based on the GATE exam scores. Only those who will be listed can participate in the counselling process. For more details on the

    This Story also Contains

    1. Quick Facts on Maharashtra M.Tech Admission 2026
    2. Maharashtra M.Tech 2026 Admission Dates
    3. Eligibility Criteria for Maharashtra M.Tech Admissions 2026
    4. Maharashtra M.Tech Application Form 2026
    5. Maharashtra M.Tech Merit List 2026
    6. Maharashtra M.Tech 2026 Cutoff
    7. Maharashtra M.Tech Counselling 2026
    Maharashtra M.Tech Admission 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Merit List, Counselling
    Maharashtra M.Tech Admission 2026

    Quick Facts on Maharashtra M.Tech Admission 2026

    Particulars

    Details

    Name of the Admission Process

    Maharashtra M.Tech Admission

    Conducting Body

    Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra

    Level

    State Level

    Category of Admissions

    Postgraduate

    Admission Channel

    GATE

    Maharashtra M.Tech 2026 Admission Dates

    Candidates who wish to apply for the DTE Maharashtra M.Tech admission 2026 are advised to keep an eye on the official website. Interested candidates can check the M.Tech admission dates 2026 below.

    Important Dates for M.Tech Admission 2026 at Maharashtra

    Events

    Dates

    Release Maharashtra M.Tech application form

    July 2026

    Last date of Application

    July 2026

    Documents verification and confirmation of Application Form at facilitation centres

    July 2026

    Release of provisional merit list for Maharashtra State/All India candidates

    July 2026

    Submission of grievance by Candidates, if any

    July 2026

    Release of Final Merit List

    July 2026

    Release of Provisional Category-wise Seats (Seat Matrix) for CAP Round I

    July 2026

    Filling & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-I

    July 2026

    Provisional Allotment result of CAP Round-I

    August 2026

    Reporting to the Admission Reporting Centre (ARC) after CAP Round I

    August 2026

    Reporting to the Allotted Institute for confirmation of admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round I

    August 2026

    Release of Provisional Category wise Seats (Seat Matrix) for CAP Round II

    August 2026

    Filling & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II

    August 2026

    Release of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II

    August 2026

    Reporting to the Admission Reporting Centre (ARC) after CAP Round II

    August 2026

    Reporting to the Allotted Institute for Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round II

    August 2026

    Release of Provisional Category-wise Seats (Seat Matrix) for CAP Round III

    August 2026

    Filling & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-III

    August 2026

    Release of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-III

    August 2026

    Reporting to the Admission Reporting Centre (ARC) after CAP Round III

    August 2026

    Reporting to the Allotted Institute for Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round III

    August 2026

    Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-IV

    August 2026

    Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-IV through candidate’s Login by the Candidate.

    August 2026

    Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-IV

    August 2026

    Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her loginas per Allotment of CAP Round IV

    August 2026

    Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round IV

    August 2026

    Online submission of Option Form for Institute Level admissions

    August 2026

    Transfer of institute wise candidate list to the respective institute

    August 2026

    Institute Quota and Vacant seats after CAP, if any - The respective institute will complete the admission activity in the following manner -

    September 2026

    Last date for cancellation of seat with full fees refund (As per Rule 15 of Information Brochure AY 2026-26)

    September 2026

    Cut-off Date for last date or all types of admissions for the Academic Year

    September 2026

    For Institutes: Last date of uploading the data (details of admitted candidates) Up to 06.00 PM

    September 2026

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    Eligibility Criteria for Maharashtra M.Tech Admissions 2026

    Appearing candidates must check the minimum eligibility criteria before applying for M.Tech 2026 admission. candidates can also refer to the eligibility in the table provided below.

    Maharashtra M.Tech Eligibility

    Particulars

    Details

    Nationality

    Indian Nationals or NRI / OCI / PIO, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, Foreign Nationals.

    Academic Qualifications for Maharashtra/ All India candidates

    Candidates must have passed Bachelor's Degree in the relevant field of Engineering and Technology with an aggregate of 50% marks or above


    Minimum aggregate has to be 45% in the case of Maharashtra state candidates belonging to the Backward Class or Persons with Disabilities

    Academic Qualification for NRI / OCI / PIO, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, Foreign National

    Candidates must have passed Bachelor's Degree in the relevant field of Engineering and Technology with at least 50% marks in aggregate

    GATE Scores

    All the Indian candidates should hold a positive score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

    Maharashtra M.Tech Eligibility Based on Candidature

    Type of Candidature

    Eligibility

    Home University

    Type A

    Type A candidates should be domiciled or must have been born in Maharashtra.


    Such candidates should have passed HSC or Diploma in Engineering/Technology and also must have passed the qualifying exam from any recognised college/institute in Maharashtra.

    Place of the qualifying exam must fall within the jurisdiction of the respective University Area.

    Type B

    Candidates whose father/ mother is domiciled in Maharashtra state and possess a Domicile Certificate.

    Place of domicile certificate issuing authority must fall within the jurisdiction of the respective University Area.

    Type C

    Candidates not falling under Type A and B but whose parent is a Government of India or Government of India Undertaking employee, posted and reported to duty in Maharashtra before the last date of submission of the Maharashtra M.Tech application form.

    Place of the posting of either of the parents must fall within the jurisdiction of the respective University area.

    Type D

    Candidates not falling under the Type A, B or C category, whose either of the parents is employed with the Government of Maharashtra / Government of Maharashtra Undertaking.

    Place of posting of either of the parent or place of settlement of either of the parent (if retired) or the place of last posting must fall within the jurisdiction of the respective University area.

    Type E

    Candidates having Diploma/ HSC in Engineering or Pharmacy and have completed the qualifying degree from a recognised institution in Maharashtra.

    Candidates should be considered for outside-home university or state-level seats.


    Maharashtra M.Tech Application Form 2026

    DTE Maharashtra will release the Maharashtra M.Tech application form 2026 in July, tentatively. Candidates will be provided the list of facilitation centres across states established to help them with the application process for M.Tech at Maharashtra. The Maharashtra M.Tech 2026 application involves various steps such as registration, form filling, fee payment, etc.

    Maharashtra M.Tech Application Fee

    Category

    Application Fees

    General category candidates and Candidates outside the Maharashtra State and Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries

    Rs. 1000

    Reserved category candidates in Maharashtra State – Backward Class Categories [SC/ ST/ VJ/ DTNT (A) / NT(B) / NT(C)/ NT(D)/ OBC/ SBC] and Persons with Disability

    Rs. 800

    NRI/ OCI/ PIO and Foreign National

    Rs. 5000

    Maharashtra M.Tech Merit List 2026

    The Directorate of Technological Education, Maharashtra, will upload the Maharashtra M.Tech 2026 merit list. The provisional list for Maharashtra M.Tech admission 2026 will be released first. The exam authority will facilitate candidates to register their grievances against the provisional merit list within the due date. Thereafter, the final merit list will be published.

    How to check the Merit list for Maharashtra M.Tech Admission 2026?

    Candidates will need to follow the steps below to access the Maharashtra M.Tech merit list:

    • Visit the official DTE Maharashtra 2026 website at dtemaharashtra.gov.in.

    • Click on the link to the Maharashtra M.Tech merit list.

    • Candidates need to enter their application number and date of birth here.

    • The merit list will appear on the screen.

    • Download the same for future reference.

    Maharashtra M.Tech 2026 Cutoff

    The authority will release the cutoff marks for Maharashtra M.Tech admission 2026 for each counselling round on the official website. Candidates must note that the Maharashtra cutoff 2026 will be the minimum mark required by the candidates to get M.Tech admission 2026 in the participating institutes. Candidates who qualify the Maharashtra M.Tech 2026 cutoff will have higher chances of admission. The cutoff marks will vary for category and courses applied for by the respective candidates. Various factors will be involved in determining the cutoff like the number of applicants, availability of seats, previous year cutoff trends, etc. for Maharashtra M.Tech admission 2026.

    Maharashtra M.Tech Counselling 2026

    The authority will conduct the Maharashtra M.Tech 2026 counselling in online mode. Category-wise seat matrix is released before each CAP round of counselling. It should be noted that candidates who are not satisfied with the seats allotted in the first round are eligible to participate in the other rounds for improvement/ upgradation. However, no option for seat upgrade will be available after the CAP last roud. While reporting to the allotted institutes, candidates must submit all the original documents to support their application.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who is responsible for conducting Maharashtra Engineering Admission 2026 for postgraduate courses?
    A:

    The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is responsible for conducting M.Tech admission 2026 in Maharashtra.

    Q: How can I apply for Maharashtra M.Tech 2026 admission?
    A:

    Candidates will be able to apply for the Maharashtra M.Tech 2026 admission through the online application process.

    Q: On what basis will DTE Maharashtra Engineering Admission 2026 to M.Tech be offered?
    A:

    Maharashtra M.Tech admission 2026 will be offered based on GATE scores.

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