Walchand College of Engineering Admission 2024: B.Tech, M.Tech, Diploma, Cutoff, Fees

Sangli, MaharashtraEstd 1947 Shivaji University, Kolhapur
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Walchand College of Engineering (WCE), is a government-aided, autonomous institution of repute, located in Sangli, Maharastra. Affiliated to the Shivaji University Kolhapur (SUK), WCE is a NAAC grade ‘A’ certified institute that is also approved by the AICTE. The college conducts NBA accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various engineering disciplines.

  • In the MHRD’s National Institutional Ranking Framework Engineering Colleges list, Walchand features at 153rd position.
  • The total annual intake capacity of the institute in its B.Techprograms in 546 while for postgraduate programs it is 240.
  • B.TechAdmission is on the basis of MHT CET/ JEE Main while a valid GATE score is required for M.Tech admissions. Diploma admissions is based upon merit in qualifying examination.
  • Seat Allocation is through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP), conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra.

Walchand College of Engineering Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the College Walchand College of Engineering
College type Autonomous, Government-aided
Basic admission criteria Diploma Engineering: MHT CET followed by State-level Counseling
B. Tech: MHT CET/ JEE Main followed by State-level Counseling
M.Tech: GATE Score/ Institution’s Written Test followed by Interview
Application mode Online
Counseling State-level
Scholarship Yes

Walchand College of Engineering Important Date

Event Date
MHT CET Registration Window (BE / B.tech) March 08, 2023 - April 07, 2023
MHT CET Online registration (with additional Late Fee) (BE / B.tech) April 08, 2023 - April 15, 2023
MHT CET 2023 Exam Date (BE / B.tech) May 9 - 13, 2023

Walchand College of Engineering B.Tech Admission 2023

Walchand students can opt to pursue B.Tech in six different specializations. The basic eligibility criterion for admission is successful completion of class 12th examination from a recognized Board with a minimum aggregate of 45%. Selection is on the basis of MHT CET/ JEE Main score. Seats are allocated through a state-level centralized counseling process.

Duration B.Tech
Type Full time
No. of Specializations 6 Specializations
Basic Eligibility Criteria 10+2 qualified with minimum 45% marks
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance-based

B.Tech Eligibility

Minimum eligibility criteria for B.Tech admission is qualifying class 12th examination from a recognized board/ university with at least a 40% aggregate score.

B.Tech Selection Criteria

  • Selection for admission into B.Tech is done by competent State Government authority through state-level CAP.
  • Candidates who have qualified JEE Main are also required to go through CAP.
  • The Cut-Off Scores for General Candidates as recorded during the admission season of 2018 is presented below:
Course Name Specialization 2018 General Cut-Off Rank (Score)
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 1578 (155)
Electronics Engineering 3493 (142)
Electrical Engineering 2838 (146)
Information Technology 2358 (149)
Mechanical Engineering 1721 (154)
Civil Engineering 3710 (141)

Walchand College of Engineering CAP Cutoff 2022

How to apply for B.Tech at Walchand College of Engineering?

  • Aspiring B.Tech candidates need to register for MHT CET through the DTE website.
  • Qualified MHT CET candidates are required to appear for CAP with relevant documents for counseling and seat allocation.

Walchand College of Engineering M.Tech Admission 2023

Walchand offers several specialization options in the core engineering disciplines in its M.Tech program.

Duration M.Tech
Type Full time
No. of Specializations 8 Specializations
Basic Eligibility Criteria Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with minimum 40% aggregate marks
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance-based

M.Tech Eligibility

Candidates with an undergraduate engineering degree in relevant field with a minimum 40% in aggregate and also a valid GATE score are eligible to apply for M.Tech admission at Walchand.

M.Tech Selection Procedure

The selection process of non-GATE candidates for the Walchand M.Tech program involves a written test and an interview round wherein applicants are expected to secure a minimum of 40% for admission consideration.

Please note that the institute requires sponsored candidates to possess a minimum two years of work experience in the sponsoring firm/ company in order to be eligible for admission.

How to apply for M.Tech at Walchand College of Engineering?

  • M.Tech applicants who have qualified GATE need to register first through the DTE website for counseling.
  • Non-GATE applicants need to apply through DTE in order to appear for the written test.
  • Qualified candidates will have to appear for CAP with relevant documents for counseling and seat allocation.

Walchand College of Engineering Diploma Admission 2023

The engineering diploma programs offered at Walchand College of Engineering is considered front-runners among the Polytechnic Colleges in Maharashtra in terms of admission cut-off. The qualification is available in 4 different specialization options.

Duration Diploma
Type Full Time
No. of Specializations 4 Specializations
Basic Eligibility Criteria 10th qualified with minimum 40% marks
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance-based

Diploma Engineering Eligibility

Minimum eligibility criteria for admission is qualifying class 10th examination from a recognized board/ university with at least 40% aggregate score.

Diploma Engineering Selection Criteria

  • Selection for admission into Diploma programs is done by competent State Government authority through state-level CAP.
  • Admission Cut-off for each Diploma Specialization as recorded is tabulated below:
Course Name Specialization Admission Cut-Off
Diploma Electrical Engineering 94.8
Civil Engineering 94.6
Mechanical Engineering 93.8
Industrial Engineering 92.8

How to apply to Diploma at College of Engineering?

  • Application is an online process, through the DTE website.
  • Candidates need to register for MHT CET through DTE website.
  • Qualified MHT CET candidates are required to appear for CAP with relevant documents.

Walchand College of Engineering Ph.D Admissions 2023

Walchand is a recognized Research Center of SUK and offers Ph.D program in all the disciplines of Engineering.[7] Currently 69 Ph.D students are enrolled with the institute.

Ph.D Selection Procedure

  • Ph.D. applicants are required to appear for an Entrance Test and Interview Process conducted by SUK.
  • The entrance test bears 70% weightage and interview performance is given 30% weightage for admission consideration.
  • Ph.D selection procedure is overseen by the Department Research Committee/ Central Research Committee (DRC/ CRC). Candidates qualifying the entrance test proceeds to interview round.
  • The general merit list for the program is prepared by the DRC/CRC, on the basis of the combined performance of the candidate in the entrance test and the interview.
  • Please note that a few students are enrolled through AICTE’s QIP Research Centre and are not required to appear for the university selection process.

How to Apply for Walchand College of Engineering 2022

Admission into the various programs at Walchand is through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) conducted by Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra.

Diploma/ B. Tech/ M. Tech Application and Admission Process

  • The application process for Diploma and B. Tech is online, through the DTE website. M. Tech aspirants too, are required to apply to DTE to appear for CAP.
  • Upload specified documents, pay requisite application fee, submit the filled-in form and obtain a printout of the confirmation page.
  • Once the undergraduate applicants qualify MHT CET, they have to appear for CAP for shortlisting and seat allocation on the basis of entrance score and course/ college preferences. GATE qualified candidates are also allocated seats through the CAP.
  • Shortlisted candidates then report to Application Form Receipt Centre (ARC) as per different CAP Rounds.
  • Finally, they report at the allotted institution for admission with required documents and fees within specified deadlines.

Note:

  • Domiciles of Maharashtra have to appear for MHT CET to qualify for B. Tech. However, candidates that appear for JEE Main are also eligible to appear for the CAP.
  • Candidates of Maharashtra origin as well as Other than Maharashtra State (OMS) and interested to pursue M. Tech at Walchand have to appear for GATE.

Walchand College of Engineering Scholarships

1375 students at Walchand received full tuition fee reimbursement from the State and Central Government as per latest data submitted to NIRF.[10]

Assistance is provided in various forms to the deserving Walchand students:[11]

  • 50% Undergraduate (State Government) and 100% Postgraduate students (Central Government)
  • Physically challenged students get preference for campus accommodation.
  • Lecture and Examination halls are provided at the ground floor.
  • Support to SC/ST students by way of Book bank scheme etc

FAQs

Ques.  What is the student strength of Walchand College of Engineering?

Ans. Walchand has close to 2300 students on its rolls as per latest data submitted to NIRF.[12]

Ques. What kind of scope does the institute offer to its students for research and innovation?

Ans. Walchand has entered into Interdisciplinary & Collaborative Research projects with various national and international organizations of repute. For example, Electronics Engineering department is engaged in Agricultural & Automotive Research in collaboration with John Deere while CS Engineering department is collaborating with IIT Bombay for High Power Computing.[13]

Ques. What is the Placement record of Walchand College of Engineering?

Ans. In the Academic Year 2018 - 19, 83% of B. Tech students were placed with Computer Science Engineering discipline scoring the highest while 34% of M. Tech graduates got placed with Information Technology being the top scorer.[14]

Ques. What is the average salary offered to Walchand graduates?

Ans. INR 5.13lpa was recorded as the average CTC offered during 2018-19 campus placements. During the same season, 330 B. Tech and 73 M. Tech students were placed. Median salary of INR 5lpa and INR 5.5lpa was recorded for B. Tech and M. Tech graduates respectively.

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WCE Upcoming Application Dates 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
JEE Main 2025 Exam DateJan 25, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
MHT CET Result DateMay 30, 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
JEE Main 2025 Exam DateJan 25, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
MHT CET Result DateMay 30, 2024

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WCE Cutoff 2024

WCE, MHT CET Cutoff 2023

WCE, MHT CET Cutoff 2023 for GOBCS Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for MHT CET is 93.94 - 99.35

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WCE Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Tech
6 Courses
84,935 (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 75% + JEE Main16 Jan - 24 Jul 2024
M.Tech
13 Courses
77,500 - 96,550 (1st Year Fees) Pass in Graduation + GATE9 July - 17 Jul 2024
Polytechnic
4 Courses
8,815 (1st Year Fees) --
B.Tech {Lateral}
4 Courses
84,935 (1st Year Fees) 10+3 with 75% + JEE Main16 Jan - 24 Jul 2024

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