Thakur College of Engineering & Technology
Thakur College of Engineering & Technology (TCET), established in 2001, is an autonomous college affiliated to Mumbai University located in Kandivali East, suburban Mumbai. Part of the Thakur Education Group, TCET benefits from Mumbai's financial capital advantage and consistent 6 LPA placements with growing recruiter interest.
ℹ️At a glance
Kandivali is on Western Railway line - direct suburban train access to Andheri, Bandra, and South Mumbai. Walking distance from Kandivali station.
🎯Admissions
Latest cutoffs from 2025 · MHT-CET CAP (Centralised Admission Process)
MHT-CET counselling (Maharashtra domicile) + management quota. ~600 engineering intake.
Admission via: MHT-CET ↗
🗓️Admission Timeline
Real exam dates from ExamNotifi. Counselling & fee steps are the standard sequence - confirm exact dates on the official portal.
- Registration opens10 Jan 2027
- Registration closes27 Feb 2027
- Entrance exam11 Apr 2027 - 19 Apr 2027
- Results & rank card
Usually 3-5 weeks after the exam
- Counselling & seat allotment
Certificate verification, web options, then allotment
💺 Convener / rank quota (~70%)
Fill through official state web counselling on your entrance rank. Lower, state-regulated tuition. This is the merit route - no capitation.
💰 Management quota (~30%)
Apply directly to the college, usually once convener rounds finish (around Jul-Aug). Still needs a valid entrance rank at most colleges, but fees are markedly higher than the convener seat.
Seat splits and fees vary by college and year. Always confirm the current management-quota fee directly with the college before deciding.
💸Fees & Cost of Study
| Component | Amount | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ~₹1,50,000-1,80,000 | per year | |
| Hostel | Limited hostel; most students are Mumbai locals |
Total 4-year cost: ~₹7-9 Lakhs
💼Placements
2025 batch
Mumbai location drives solid placements. CS/IT branches placed well with service and some product companies. Kandivali's connectivity helps company visits. Growing hackathon and coding culture improving placement outcomes.
Top Recruiters
🏗️Infrastructure & Facilities
- Hostels: Very limited hostel; overwhelmingly day-scholar college. PG available in Kandivali.
- Labs & Libraries: Well-equipped labs for campus size; library; innovation lab.
- Sports & Health: Compact sports facilities; basic gymnasium; health room.
📚Academics & Faculty
- Curriculum: Autonomous curriculum with Mumbai University affiliation; industry-relevant electives; hackathon-integrated learning.
- Faculty: 150+ faculty; accessible; strong CS and IT departments.
- Research: Moderate; growing through autonomous project mandates.
- Culture: Competitive; active hackathon culture; coding clubs are strong; Mumbai hustle energy.
🎉Campus Life & Extracurriculars
- Festivals: Utsav (cultural), tech fests; energetic Mumbai college atmosphere.
- Clubs: 20+ clubs; coding (strong), robotics, cultural, entrepreneurship.
- Social: Mumbai suburban life; Kandivali malls and restaurants; city access via Western Railway.
- Challenges: Very compact campus; no traditional campus experience; Mumbai commute fatigue for non-locals.
🌐Alumni Network & Research
- Alumni: 15,000+ alumni; strong presence in Mumbai IT and finance sectors.
- Research: Moderate; growing through autonomous project mandates.
✅Who This College Is Best For
- Mumbai day-scholars wanting quality engineering near home
- CS/IT aspirants who value coding culture and hackathon exposure
- Students targeting Mumbai's diverse job market (IT + finance + consulting)
- Budget-conscious families wanting ₹7-9L total with Mumbai placements
⚖️Trade-offs
✓ Pros
- Mumbai location = diverse recruiter base (IT + finance)
- Strong coding/hackathon culture
- NAAC A + Autonomous status
- Excellent suburban train connectivity
× Cons
- Tiny 8-acre campus - no traditional college feel
- Virtually no hostel capacity
- Mumbai commute can be exhausting
- Non-CS branches have average outcomes
🗣️Student Ratings & Reviews
Honest takes from students who actually go there.
📚Sources
Independent references - verify any number on the original site.
- TCET Official Website · Official
Last updated: 2026-05-24