CDS College of Engineering has 224 seats vacant for the academic year 2026–27 across all five B.E. programmes — 167 First Year seats (152 through ACAP plus 15 at Institute Level) and 57 Direct Second Year seats through ACAP. Candidates who missed the earlier CAP rounds, or who were not allotted a seat of their choice, can still secure admission through the Additional CAP (ACAP) and Institute Level rounds. Institute code: 02777.
First Year ACAP / Institute Level Vacancy Position 2026–27
| Branch | Vacant Seats — ACAP | Vacant Seats — Institute Level | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | 3 | 25 |
| Information Technology | 29 | 3 | 32 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 43 | 3 | 46 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 34 | 3 | 37 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 24 | 3 | 27 |
| Total | 152 | 15 | 167 |
Direct Second Year ACAP Vacancy Position 2026–27
| Branch | Vacant Seats — ACAP |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 |
| Information Technology | 8 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 16 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 9 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 15 |
| Total | 57 |
What the Numbers Mean for Applicants
- Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering has the widest opening — 43 First Year and 16 Direct Second Year seats, the largest vacancy in both tables. Applicants with moderate MHT-CET percentiles have the strongest chance here.
- Mechanical Engineering follows with 34 First Year seats and 9 at Direct Second Year, making it the second most accessible branch for First Year entry.
- Computer Science and Engineering is the most competitive with only 22 First Year ACAP seats left, the smallest vacancy of the five branches. Candidates targeting CSE should complete registration and reporting early.
- Artificial Intelligence has 24 First Year seats but 15 at Direct Second Year — the second highest lateral entry vacancy, an attractive route for diploma holders moving into AI.
- Information Technology has 29 First Year seats and just 8 at Direct Second Year, the tightest lateral entry branch on the list.
- Every branch carries 3 Institute Level seats, giving a further 15 admissions outside the ACAP allotment for candidates who apply directly to the college.
Who Can Apply
- Candidates who registered for CAP but remained unallotted or did not report against an earlier allotment.
- Candidates who did not register for CAP at all and wish to apply against Institute Level seats.
- Diploma holders in Engineering seeking lateral entry into the second year of B.E. against the Direct Second Year vacancies.
- All admissions remain subject to DTE Maharashtra eligibility norms, document verification, and the published cut-off date.
Documents to Carry
- MHT-CET / JEE scorecard, or diploma marksheets and passing certificate for Direct Second Year applicants
- HSC and SSC marksheets, school or institute leaving certificate
- CAP registration acknowledgement and allotment letter, where applicable
- Domicile and nationality certificate
- Caste, caste validity, and non-creamy layer certificates, if applicable
- Passport-size photographs and valid photo identification
Vacancy figures are as reported for the ACAP and Institute Level rounds of 2026–27 and change as seats are filled. Confirm the live position with the admissions office before travelling to campus.
To confirm current availability in your preferred branch or to begin the admission formalities, contact the admissions office — call or WhatsApp +91 8454888768, email helpdesk@cdscollege.in, or use the enquiry form on the Admissions page.