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Zeal College of Engineering and Research Admissions Details

Zeal College of Engineering and Research Application/Admission Process

Zeal College of Engineering and Research (ZCOER), Pune, operates as an autonomous institution affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University. The college offers a structured, merit-based admission process, primarily governed by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) and the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).

Admission Process

The admission process is primarily managed through the DTE (Directorate of Technical Education) Maharashtra portal:

  • Entrance Examination: Candidates must appear for the MHT-CET (for state-level seats) or JEE Main (for All India and management quota seats).
  • Registration: Following the declaration of results, students must register on the official DTE Maharashtra CAP portal.
  • Preference Filling: Applicants select their preferred college-branch combinations (up to 300 options) in order of preference.
  • Seat Allotment: Admission is conducted through three rounds of the CAP. If a seat is allotted, candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee to confirm their selection.
  • Verification & Formalities: Finally, candidates must visit the campus with original documents for verification, pay the remaining semester fees, and complete the enrollment process.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for B.E./B.Tech programs at ZCOER, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Academic Qualification: Passed the 10+2 examination (HSC) or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, alongside Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a technical/vocational subject.
  • Minimum Marks: A minimum aggregate of 50% marks is generally required for the General category, while 45% is required for reserved categories and Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates belonging to Maharashtra State.
  • Entrance Qualification: Qualifying in MHT-CET or JEE Main is mandatory for entry into the core engineering branches.

Important Dates (2026)

The following timeline is based on the typical admission cycle managed by the State CET Cell.

Event

Expected Timeline

MHT-CET 2026 Results

June 2026

CAP Round 1 Registration

July 2026

CAP Round 1 Allotment

Late July 2026

CAP Round 2 Allotment

August 2026

Direct/Spot Admission

August 2026

Commencement of Classes

August 2026

Note: Dates are subject to change based on official notifications from the State CET Cell.

Application Fees

  • Registration/Application: Fees for CAP registration are determined by the DTE Maharashtra and must be paid through the online portal.
  • Seat Acceptance Fee: Candidates allotted a seat through CAP must pay a seat acceptance fee, typically ranging between INR 15,000 and INR 25,000.
  • Tuition Fees: Estimated annual tuition fees for B.E./B.Tech programs range from approximately INR 2.94 lakh to INR 4.59 lakh, depending on the course and specialization.

Required Documents 

During the document verification stage, candidates are required to submit the following originals and copies:

  • SSC (10th) and HSC (12th) mark sheets
  • MHT-CET or JEE Main scorecard
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate (for Maharashtra State candidates)
  • Caste Certificate and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
  • Income Certificate
  • Gap Certificate (if applicable)
  • Caste Validity Certificate (compulsory for specific categories)
  • Recent passport-size photographs
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