CDS College of Engineering invites applications for Direct Second Year (DSY) B.E. admission — academic year 2026–27. Diploma holders in Engineering are eligible for lateral entry directly into the second year of the B.E. programme, bypassing the first year, as per the DTE Maharashtra CAP schedule below.
Programmes available for DSY admission: Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Mechanical Engineering, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. Institute code: 02777.
DSY CAP Schedule 2026–27
| Sr. | Activity | First Date | Last Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online registration of application | 07-07-2026 | 22-07-2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| 2 | Documents verification | 08-07-2026 | 23-07-2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| 3 | Display of provisional merit list | 25-07-2026 | |
| 4 | Submission of grievances, all candidates | 26-07-2026 | 28-07-2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| 5 | Display of final merit list | 30-07-2026 | |
| 6 | Display of provisional category-wise seats | 30-07-2026 | |
| CAP Round I | |||
| 7 | Online submission & confirmation of option form | 31-07-2026 | 02-08-2026 |
| 8 | Display of provisional allotment | 04-08-2026 | |
| 9 | Accepting the offered seat | 05-08-2026 | 07-08-2026 up to 03:00 PM |
| 10 | Reporting to allotted institute | 05-08-2026 | 07-08-2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| CAP Round II | |||
| 11 | Display of provisional vacant seats | 08-08-2026 | |
| 12 | Online submission & confirmation | 09-08-2026 | 11-08-2026 |
| 13 | Display of provisional allotment | 14-08-2026 | |
| 14 | Accepting the offered seat | 15-08-2026 | 18-08-2026 up to 03:00 PM |
| 15 | Reporting to allotted institute | 15-08-2026 | 18-08-2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| CAP Round III | |||
| 16 | Display of provisional vacant seats | 19-08-2026 | |
| 17 | Online submission & confirmation | 20-08-2026 | 22-08-2026 |
| 18 | Display of provisional allotment | 25-08-2026 | |
| 19 | Accepting the offered seat | 26-08-2026 | 28-08-2026 up to 03:00 PM |
| 20 | Reporting & confirmation of admission | 26-08-2026 | 28-08-2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| CAP Round IV | |||
| 21 | Display of provisional vacant seats | 29-08-2026 | |
| 22 | Online submission & confirmation | 30-08-2026 | 01-09-2026 |
| 23 | Display of provisional allotment | 04-09-2026 | |
| 24 | Accepting the offered seat | 05-09-2026 | 07-09-2026 up to 03:00 PM |
| 25 | Reporting to allotted institute | 05-09-2026 | 07-09-2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Institute Level Option Form | |||
| 26 | Online submission of option form | 04-08-2026 | 07-09-2026 |
| 27 | Transfer of institute-wise candidate list | 08-09-2026 | |
| 28 | Institute quota & vacant seats after CAP | 09-09-2026 | 15-09-2026 |
| 29 | Last date for cancellation of seat with full fee refund | 13-09-2026 | |
| 30 | Cut-off date for all admissions, AY 2026–27 | 15-09-2026 up to 05:00 PM | |
Dates above are as per the official DTE Maharashtra DSY CAP notification. Always cross-check the latest circular on the DTE / CAP portal, as schedules are occasionally revised.
Eligibility for DSY Admission
- Passed Diploma in Engineering & Technology (relevant branch) from an AICTE-approved / MSBTE-affiliated institute with required minimum marks as per DTE norms.
- Candidates awaiting final diploma results may apply provisionally, subject to submission of the passing certificate before reporting.
- Reserved category candidates must submit valid caste, caste validity, and non-creamy layer certificates where applicable.
Documents Required
- Diploma marksheets (all semesters) and passing certificate
- MSBTE / DTE DSY registration acknowledgement and CAP allotment letter
- SSC marksheet, school/institute leaving certificate, domicile and nationality certificate
- Caste, caste validity, and non-creamy layer certificates (if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs and valid photo ID
For help with DSY CAP registration, option filling, or institute-level counselling, contact our admissions office — call or WhatsApp +91 8454888768, email helpdesk@cdscollege.in, or use the enquiry form on the Admissions page.
