IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology

Yes, it is possible to seek admission into B.E. / B.Tech programme in Sankalchand Patel College of Engineering without appearing for JEE Main. The college also accepts admissions based on scores in the GUJCET (Gujarat Common Entrance Test). Candidates who have completed 10+2 education with an aggregate score of at least 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are eligible for admission.
Other than direct admission, students can opt for management quota seats, although these normally attract higher charges.

Admission is mainly done through the MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test). However, the management quota has 20% seats. One gets admitted to the college without MHT CET through:

Management quota, which occupies 20% of seats.

JEE Main scores-15% All-India quota

Diploma holders as a lateral entry with 10% of seats in particular seats. Eligibility: 45% + in 10+2 (40% + in reserved categories). MHT CET cut-off: 100-150 +

JEE Main cut-off: 75-120 +

Contact college authorities for management quota admissions.

Important dates for LEET (Lateral Entry Entrance Test) registration and examination for KIIT College of Engineering B.E./B.Tech admission:

Registration starts: April 10

Last date to apply: May 20

Admit card release: May 25

Exam date: June 5 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

Result declaration: June 15

Counselling: June 20-25

Seat allocation: June 30

Eligibility: A Diploma in engineering or a minimum of 60% in a bachelor's degree in a related field.

No, you cannot get admission to Walchand College of Engineering (WCE) in Sangli without the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET): 

Admission process

WCE admissions are based on merit and are conducted through the online centralized admission process (CAP). 

Eligibility

To be eligible for the MHT CET, you must have passed Class 12 and be a resident of Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, or an All India, Minority, NRI, or Foreign citizen. 

Counselling

Admission is based on the rank obtained in the MHT CET, and vacant seats are filled based on the rank in JEE-Mains. 

Yes. Admission to P.E.S. College of Engineering in B.E./B.Tech can be done without appearing for MHT CET. The major share of the student intake happens due to merit in national-level entrance tests like JEE Main or PESSAT - PES Scholastic Aptitude Test.
Then comes the eligibility criteria, comprising completion of Class 12 with minimum aggregate percentage in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. So if one has a valid score in JEE Main or PESSAT then, he/ she could definitely get into the college without taking MHT CET.

Yes, there is a probability of getting admission in IIT Kanpur for BTech if your rank is around 5000. However, it will depend on the branch of engineering you are applying for B.Tech on which department your interested. Since, the cut offs keep changing for different departments from round to round, therefore better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Kanpur.

Yes, IIT Kanpur will offer a PhD in Design course through CEED 2026. Candidates seeking admission to the program need to take the CEED 2025 entrance exam. The application forms for CEED will open in October 2025.

Note that IIT Bombay will not consult any joint counselling for PhD candidates. As such, shortlisted candidates will have to apply directly to the participating institute.