Shivajirao S Jondhle College of Engineering and Technology, Thane

Shivajirao S. Jondhle College of Engineering and Technology, or SSJCET in Thane, follows an established admission process as per the norms governed by the Directorate of Technical Education of Maharashtra State, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the University of Mumbai.

As for the admission cycle in the institute, it normally commences in accordance with the academic timetable set by the University of Mumbai around August-September. The institution accepts two common entrance examinations for undergraduate engineering programs: the Joint Entrance Examination for Engineering (JEE) Main and Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET). This is how admission is usually granted for aspirants seeking to study engineering.

The general eligibility criteria for undergraduates is the qualification of the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

Application Process

Application procedure for Shivajirao S. Jondhle College of Engineering and Technology depends upon the programs:

For B.Tech programs:

1. Qualified in JEE Main or MHT CET examination.
2. Registration for the state level counseling process as per the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra, guidelines.
3. Fill the preference form for colleges during the counseling process with SSJCET listed.
4. Report to the college for completion of formalities and verification of documents, in case a seat is allotted in SSJCET.

For M. Tech courses:

1. Clear GATE examination (assumed, as most of M. Tech admissions follow this practice).
2. Apply directly to SSJCET or through centralized admission process as specified by the institute or state authorities.
3. Attend counseling or interview rounds, conducted by the college if any.

For MMS course:

1. Clearing the state-level entrance examination for management studies.
2. Participate in the centralized admission process for management programs in Maharashtra.
3. Attend further rounds of selection thereafter (if shortlisted) which may include group discussions and personal interviews.

Admission Process by Degree

B.Tech: Various B.Tech programs are offered by SSJCET. These include Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Automation and Robotics. Each of the programs has an intake of 60 seats. Admissions are on the basis of JEE Main or MHT CET scores and thereafter by the counseling process undertaken by the state authorities.

M.Tech: The institute offers an M.Tech program in Construction Engineering and Management customized for 24 seats, and Energy Systems and Management with 18 seats. Nonetheless, there is no specific admission announcement with respect to M.Tech as most often admission to these programs considers the GATE score, together with the academic performance in the relevant bachelor’s degree.

MMS: SSJCET offers a Master of Management Studies (MMS) program for about 90 seats. In general, the admission process of MMS has a state level entrance exam followed by a centralized admission process conducted by the competent authority.