Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai

Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering (LTCE) and is located in Navi Mumbai. It is one of those institutes in Maharashtra that brace the engineering education process. Admissions are done strictly according to the rules of admission and regulations made by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra. LTCE offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various engineering streams thereby catering to wide-ranging interests for which aspiring engineering professionals may be inclined. Usually, the admission process at LTCE goes as per the academic activity calendar, but more often, it commences in the months just after declaring 12th standard results. Admission into undergraduate programs is granted based on scores at the national and state levels. LTCE takes up scores from entrance tests: the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) and the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET). For all postgraduate admissions directed mostly at the M.E., scores are from GATE.

Generally, the eligibility conditions for undergraduate programs require students to have completed the 10+2 degree with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. The qualifying examination aggregate score was generally expected to be around 50-60%. For the master’s program, applicants should have the appropriate bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology from any recognized university. Admission processing at this institute occurs centrally for transparency and against merit. Candidates qualifying in the respective entrance examination must go through counseling organized by the concerned state authorities. The final admissions would be against verification of documents and cut-off criteria set by the institute for different programs. 

Application Process

There are different application procedures for the different programs of Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering:

For B.E. Programs:

1. Admission through JEE Main/MHT CET.
2. Register for the centralized procedure for admission coordination conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra.
3. Fill the online application form with personal details and academic qualifications, and enter scores of the entrance exam.
4. Scanned copies of marksheets of 10th and 12th grades, domicile certificate (if applicable), and category certificate (for reserved category) must be uploaded.
5. Pay application fees set by the admission authority.
6. Attend a counseling session where document verification and seat allotment are based on merit and preference.
7. Report at LTCE for completion of formalities to take the admission and pay the fees

For M.E. Programs:

1. Qualify for GATE with the valid score.
2. Apply through the centralized admission process for the M.E. programs in Maharashtra.
3. Submit the GATE scorecard along with the application form and the necessary documents.
4. Attend the counseling sessions as instructed by the admission authority.
5. Complete admission formalities at LTCE via document submission of originals and payment of fees if selected.

For Ph.D. Programs::

1. Check for notifications on Ph.D. admissions on the official website of LTCE or in the newspaper.
2. Qualify PET (Ph.D. Entrance Test) of the university, or present a valid GATE score.
3. Apply through the application form along with a synopsis and academic credentials and other relevant documents required. 
4. Interview of shortlisted candidates, if any, with the departmental research committee.
5. The final selection is based on a candidate’s performance in the entrance test/GATE, interview, and academic record.

Generally, below mentioned documents are supposed to be submitted for the admission:

• Class 10th and 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
• Degree certificate and mark sheet (for postgraduate and Ph.D. applicants)
• Entrance exam score cards, such as for JEE Main/MHT CET/GATE, as applicable
• Category and sub-category certificates (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate (for candidates from Maharashtra state)
• Migration certificate (for candidates from other states/boards
• Character certificate from the last attended institution
• Passport-sized photographs
• Aadhar card or any other valid ID proof

Candidates are expected to keep an eye on the official websites of LTCE and the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra, to keep themselves abreast with the most timely and top-notch information concerning admission dates, admission processes, and other peculiar requirements.

Degree-wise Admission Process

B.E. Programs: The B.E. courses available in LTCE are Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning as well as the Internet of Things and Cyber Security with Blockchain Technology. The admission process is identical for all the aforementioned programs, based on JEE Main or MHT CET scores. Computer Engineering and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have the largest intake of 120 seats each, out of a total of 540 seats for these B.E. programs.

M.E. Admissions: Admissions to M.E. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering are governed by the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra. A valid GATE score is generally expected from the candidates followed by counseling. It has a smaller intake ensuring concentrated individual attention.

Ph.D. Admissions: LTCE offers Ph.D. programs in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Engineering. An applicant may be considered for admission to the Ph.D. programs with the following criteria:

1. A Master’s degree with first-class and qualifying P.E.T.(Ph.D. Entrance Test) scores, or
2. An M.E. with first-class and valid GATE score

There are 25 seats for the Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering program, and Computer Engineering has 10 seats for research-minded students.