College of Engineering, Trivandrum Alumni

Dear Tanesh,

With 78 score I mean your expected percentile range will be 78 to 82 percentile. However factor affecting that will be difficulty level of your shift, number of students appearing in your sessions, normalization process used by the CET cell.

Hope you get it! Thanks

Dear Candidate ,
Yes , you are eligible and have a reasonable chance of getting a seat through HPCET counseling, especially in colleges and branches where the cutoff is lower for ST candidates.
Based  on previous years trends and the current 2025 data , ST category candidates with similar or even lower scores have secured admission in government and affiliated private colleges in Himachal Pradesh , such as JNGEC and other HPTU- affiliated institutes. Final allotment will depend on the 2025 cutoffs , your preferences , and seat availability.

1. Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai

• Fees: Approximately 85,000 per year (tuition) for General category, plus additional hostel/mess fees if applicable.
• Scholarships: VJTI offers state government scholarships like the Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship (for EBC students, up to 50% fee waiver) and merit-based scholarships for top performers. You can also apply for the Maharashtra EBC scheme since you’re a resident.

2. Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Mumbai

• Fees: Around 1.2 lakh per year for aided courses (unaided courses may be higher, ~1.7 lakh).
• Scholarships: SPIT offers merit-cum-means scholarships (up to 30% fee reduction) and facilitates state scholarships like the EBC scheme and Minority Scholarships.

3. Government Polytechnic, Mumbai

• Fees: Approximately 10,000–15,000 per year (diploma courses, but also a pathway to lateral entry into B.Tech).
• Scholarships: Government scholarships like Post-Matric Scholarship for General category (based on income) and EBC benefits apply.

4. Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC), Mumbai

• Fees: Around 1.5 lakh per year (relatively lower among private colleges).
• Scholarships: TSEC offers merit-based fee waivers (up to 25%) and supports state government scholarships for Maharashtra residents.