RGIT Mumbai: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

MCTS Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RGIT), Mumbai, is among the most prestigious engineering institutions having a very rigorous and competitive admission process.  The admission process is intended to identify the most promising candidates through fair and competitive procedures. Its admission process opens up with a general period of advertisement some months before an academic year that usually starts around August-September. Most of the admissions would use the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) scores, whose main purpose is to admit students into undergraduate programs. Besides, RGIT Mumbai considers Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) scores for the BE admissions, while the admission of postgraduate students is based on their Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores. The admissions are according to what has been announced by the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra.

The eligibility criteria for undergraduate programs generally require 10+2 as well as a recognized board with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects. For almost all courses, a minimum of 50% aggregate marks is usually required in the qualifying examinations. The candidates applying for post-graduate studies should have had their bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university. Key dates for MHT-CET include the exam date for PCB Group, which commences at the main exam on April 9, 2025. This is particularly important for undergraduate admissions. The registration date for JEE Main, also accepted by RGIT for BE admissions, is set for January 3, 2025, for releasing the city intimation slip. 

Application Process

The RGIT Mumbai application process varies for different programs:

For B.Tech/BE programs:

1. Qualify for the MHT-CET or JEE Main examination.
2. Register for the centralized admission process conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra.
3. Fill out the online application form and submit it along with the required documents.
4. Pay the application fee as specified by the institute.
5. Attend counseling sessions if shortlisted, based on the entrance exam scores.
6. Complete the admission formalities, including document verification and fee payment, if allotted a seat.

For M.Tech/ME programs:

1. Qualify the GATE examination.
2. Apply through the centralized admission process for postgraduate programs in Maharashtra.
3. Fill out the RGIT Mumbai M.Tech application form on the official website.
4. Submit the application along with GATE score card and other required documents.
5. Attend interviews or additional tests if required by the department.
6. Complete the admission process if selected, including fee payment and document verification.

For PhD programs:

1. Visit the official RGIT Mumbai website regarding Public Notices on PhD admissions.
2. Fill in the PhD application form available on the website of the institute.
3. Submit the form together with required documents including research proposal and academic credentials.
4. Attend for entrance test and/or interview as per schedule of the institute.
5. Complete registration and fee payments where applicable for admission to the program.

Degree-wise Admission Process

B.Tech/BE: The eight full-time undergraduate programs offered at RGIT Mumbai include popular courses like BE in Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, and the newer additions of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Admissions are based primarily on MHT-CET scores, with an intake of 120 students each in Computer Engineering and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, 60 for Mechanical Engineering, and 60 again for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.

M.Tech/ME: The institute offers three full-time ME programs for specialization in Heat Power Engineering, Radio and System, and Computer Networks and Information Security. Admissions for these programs are based on GATE scores. The ME programs are of different intake capacities where Heat Power Engineering has 18 seats, while Radio and System and Computer Networks and Information Security have 9 seats each.

PhD: The set of doctoral programs at RGIT Mumbai is in the areas of Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Admission into PhD studies relies on the written test and/or performance in an interview. Candidates who hold a Master's degree in the relevant field may apply.

Documents usually required for admission include

• Passport size photographs.
• 10th mark sheet, 12th mark sheet, and other degree marksheets if applicable.
• Entrance exam score card - MHT-CET/JEE Main for BE; GATE for ME.
• Category and domicile certificates as applicable.
• Migration certificate.
• Character certificate.
• Medical fitness certificate.