For diploma holders and eligible graduates, Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) Admission offers a faster route to earning a B.E./B.Tech degree by allowing admission directly into the second year of engineering programs.
Every year, thousands of students across Maharashtra participate in the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. To secure admission in a preferred engineering college, it is essential to stay updated with the admission schedule, complete registration on time, and keep all required documents ready.
In this guide, you'll learn everything about the Maharashtra DSE Admission 2026–27 process, including:
Whether you're a diploma holder, B.Sc. graduate, or D.Voc student, this guide will help you navigate the admission process smoothly.
Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE), also known as Lateral Entry Admission, enables eligible students to join the second year of B.E./B.Tech programs without repeating the first year.
This admission pathway is specially designed for students who have already completed a technical qualification and wish to continue their education by pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering.
You can apply for Maharashtra DSE Admission if you are:
Applicants must also satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Maharashtra State CET Cell for the academic year 2026–27.
Admission ActivityExpected TimelineOnline Registration BeginsJuly 2026Document Upload & VerificationJuly 2026Provisional Merit ListJuly 2026Final Merit ListJuly/August 2026CAP Round 1 Choice FillingAugust 2026CAP Round 1 AllotmentAugust 2026CAP Round 2August 2026CAP Round 3August–September 2026Institute-Level AdmissionSeptember 2026Final ReportingSeptember 2026
Disclaimer: The dates above are tentative and based on previous admission cycles. Students should regularly check the official Maharashtra CET Cell notifications for the latest updates.