The Maharashtra CET Cell is expected to increase the MHT CET 2026 application fee by ₹150–₹250 for around 19 entrance exams. Earlier, the fee structure was ₹500–₹600 for offline tests and ₹800–₹1,000 for online exams. The registration process for MHT CET 2026 is likely to begin in the last week of December 2025.
The MHT CET 2026 registration process is likely to begin in the final week of December 2025, in line with last year’s late-December schedule. For the first time, the exam will be held twice—in April and May. The PCM papers are scheduled for April 11–19 and May 14–17, while the PCB papers are expected to take place from April 21–26 and May 10–11, 2026.
AGCE Satara or Arvind Gavali College Of Engineering is a private, autonomous engineering college established in 2010. The institution is affiliated with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University and is approved by AICTE. The college is accredited by NAAC and is located in Satara. AGCE Satara courses are Diploma, B.Tech, B.Voc and M.Tech. Admission to B.Tech in AGCE Satara is based on the marks obtained in the qualifying exam and entrance exam. The entrance exam for B.Tech at AGCE Satara is the MHT CET or JEE examination.
AGCE Satara placement cell trains the students to develop their employability and entrepreneurship skills through a variety of programs. According to the 2023-24 Placement report, 302 students registered for the placement, out of which 132 students were placed, 3 students preferred higher education and 9 students preferred entrepreneurship. The maximum salary offered was Rs 13 LPA, while the minimum salary was Rs0.96 LPA and the average salary was Rs 1.8 LPA. AGCE Satara facilities are smart classrooms, an amphi theatre, a library, laboratories, sports facilities, workshops, hostel etc.
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹81,500 - 92,000 | 10+2 education, Minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, Valid score in entrance exams such as JEE Main or MHT CET, Age criteria |
| B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | ₹50,000 | Candidate must have passed 10+2 (Class 12th) from a recognized board.with Minimum 50% Marks and preferred stream PCM,Computer Science |
| Diploma | ₹37,927 - 48,000 | 10th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized board, minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination, specific subject requirements as specified by the college |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹39,101 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, minimum aggregate of 50%, valid GATE score, qualified in the entrance exam. |
| M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | ₹90,000 | Must have a Bachelor’s degree in (Mathematics) from a recognized university. A minimum of 50% marks. |
| B.Voc. (Bachelor of Vocation) | ₹25,000 | Candidate must have passed 10+2 (Class 12th) from any recognized Board.with minimum marks 50% . |
| Bachelor of Engineering-B.E. | ₹72,500 | Candidate must have passed 10+2 (Class 12th) Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as compulsory subjects.A minimum of 50% marks |
AGCE Satara admission process varies from course to course. The admissions are offered based on the students’ marks in the qualifying exam and entrance exam. The college accepts class 12 scores and MHT CET or JEE scores for B.Tech. Students can check the table below for more information on AGCE Satara courses.
| Course | Annual Fee | Duration | Eligibility |
| B.Tech | Rs 92,000 | 4 Years | Class 12 (PCM) + MHT CET/JEE |
| Diploma | Rs 37,927 | 3 Years | |
| BCA | Rs 50,000 | 3 Years | MAH-BCA CET |
| B.Voc | Rs 25,000 | 3 Years | 50 % in HSC |
| M.Tech | Rs 39,101 | 2 Years | Graduation in B.Tech |
| MCA | Rs 90,000 | 2 Years | MAH-MCA CET |
Every year companies like Infosys, TATA Motors, HCL, GE India, Fujitsu, Lodha etc. participate in AGCE Satara placement and hire students. According to 2023-24 placement data 132 students out of 310 students were placed, 3 students went for higher education and 9 out of them chose entrepreneurship. AGCE Satara highest package in 2024 was Rs 13 LPA, the minimum was Rs 96,000 per annum and the average was Rs 1.8 LPA.
| Placement Year | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
| Degree | B.Tech | B.Tech |
| Number of Students Registered | 184 | 268 |
| Number of Companies Visited | 30 | 32 |
| Number of Students Placed | 127 | 199 |
| Number of Offers Made | 127 | 199 |
| Minimum Salary | 1.44 L | 1.44 L |
| Maximum Salary | 14.5 L | 13 L |
| Average Salary | 2.1 L | 2.1 L |
| Branch | Total Students | Placed Students | Higher Education | Entrepreneurship | Total |
| Civil Engineering | 51 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 31 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 74 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| E& T.C Engineering | 62 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Electrical Engineering | 32 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 91 | 60 | 0 | 3 | 63 |
| 310 | 132 | 3 | 16 | 151 |
| In yatra | Jabil Circuit | WNS |
| DXC Technology | Yazaki | Zenstar |
| Name of the Company | Internship Provided for the Branch |
| Axolotls innovative technologies, Pune | Computer Science |
| Qspiders | Computer Science |
| AR Engineering, Satara | Electrical |
| Tata Motors, Pimpri | Electrical |
| Orange Itech Pune | Electronics & Telecommunications |
| Pask Industries PVT LTD | Mechanical |
| Dana India Pvt.Ltd | Mechanical |
B.Tech
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Engineering)| Gender | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 3 |
| OBC | 0 | 0 |
| SC | 1 | 2 |
| ST | 3 | 0 |
| Muslim | 0 | 0 |
| PWD | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Community | 0 | 0 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 570 | 244 |
| OBC | 179 | 73 |
| SC | 3 | 22 |
| ST | 0 | 0 |
| Muslim | 0 | 0 |
| PWD | 0 | 0 |