M.Tech in Defence Technology 

at VJTI Mumbai, Matunga East

1. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, or GATE, is the main entrance exam that VJTI Mumbai accepts for admission to the M.Tech program. To apply, candidates must have a current GATE score.
2. PG-CET: This exam is administered by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell to applicants for admission to M.Tech programs in Maharashtra's institutions. PG-CET results are accepted by VJTI Mumbai for candidate screening.
3. The entrance exam for Maharashtra State, M.Tech admission is called ME-CET, or the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. The VJTI accepts scores.
4. JEE Mains/Advanced: Candidates with exceptionally strong B.Tech academic records may have their JEE scores taken into consideration by VJTI.
5. CET: A few Common Entrance Exams administered by Central Universities are occasionally accepted as well.
6. MAT/CMAT 

GATE eligibility is required for VJTI Mumbai's M.Tech programme admission. GATE scores are the basis for admissions.
The general category GATE score cutoff at VJTI Mumbai was, according to the most recent information for 2021 admissions,

 CS - 648

 IT - 640

Electronics and Telecommunication - 606
Electrical engineering (567) and mechanical engineering (529)
The cutoff scores for reserved categories, such as SC, ST, and OBC, are comparatively lower than those for general categories.
The trends in cutoffs indicate that, as competition has risen over the past few years, GATE score cutoffs at VJTI have been steadily rising.Based on past trends, tentative cutoffs for 2023 admissions are anticipated to be in the range of 650–700 for the General category for popular branches like CS, IT, and EXTC.

VJTI Mumbai offers a total of 19 specialisation (Electronics Engineering, Textile Technology, Project Management, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering and others) under the M.E/M.Tech programme.The total tuition fees for the M.Tech courses range from INR 30k to INR 1.65 lakh.The placement at VJTI Mumbai for the M.Tech programme is better than at ICT Mumbai. 

Students can check fee structure for M.Tech courses in the table below:

Course	Total Tuition fees
M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)	INR 30k
M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Construction Management)	INR 30k
M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)	INR 30k
M.Tech. in Computer Engineering	INR 30k
M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)	INR 30k
M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Control Systems)	INR 30k
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design)	INR 30k
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Automobile Engineering)	INR 30k

The selection of the students for the M.Tech courses is based on the GATE and GPAT entrance exams, and the students must have qualified graduation degree with a minimum of 50%.

The institute requires a valid GATE scorecard for admission to the M.Tech courses. In case a candidate doesn’t have a valid GATE score card, then marks out of 100 are considered, but preference is given to GATE-qualified candidates only.

Students can check the table below for important details related to the M.Tech programme:

Particulars	VJTI Mumbai M.Tech Highlights 2023
Duration	2 years
Eligibility	Graduation with 50% marks
Total tuition fee	INR30,000 - INR 1.65 lakh
Selection	GATE,  GPAT

 

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) accepts admission in its MTech course through the GATE entrance exam under the supervision of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE). Candidates willing to take admission in M.Tech must take GATE entrance exam. They should secure a good rank because only those applicants will be eligible for counselling process whose rank will be above the closing rank mentioned in the merit list released by the college on its official website.

Those candidates whose GATE ranks are above the closing rank must register for the counselling process followed by the document verification and fees payment to complete the admission process.

VJTI cutoff for BTech is based on MHTCET ranks. Candidates seeking admission to VJIT are expected to have a valid scores in MHTCET in order to be eligible for further rounds. Tabulated below are the closing ranks for VJIT cutoff for MHTCET Round 1 Seat Allotmnet results, accroding to which getting VJIT at 80 percentile score isn't possible for General category students:

MHT CET Round 1 score (General-Home State)
Course	2023
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	97.85
B.Tech. in Computer Engineering	99.95
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	99.36
B.Tech.7 in Mechanical Engineering	99.12
B.Tech. in Textile Technology	94.59
B.Tech. in Information Technology	99.88
B.Tech. in Production Engineering (Sandwich)	97.52
B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering	99.52
B.Tech. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering	99.7

 

No, the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) admissions to all the UG, PG, diploma, and doctoral courses are solely entrance-based. There is no such provision of direct admission in any of the courses or specialisation of VJTI. There are different entrance exams conducted by the Government of Maharashtra whose scores/ rank is necessary for interested candidates for getting enrolled in VJTI, Mumbai. Some of the popular courses entrance exams are: -

1.    For admission to BTech, students need to take MHT-CET which is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Maharashtra Government. Students need to prepare well for this entrance exam because only those candidates who have a valid score/ rank which comes in the range of the merit list specified by the college can further proceed with the admission process.

2.    For admission to MCA, candidates need to take MHT-MCA CET which is also a state-level exam conducted by the Government of Maharashtra. Candidates having good who scores a good rank in this exam becomes eligible for further process of admission into VJTI.

Apart from these courses, there are several other courses offered by the college and the eligibility and entrance exam vary depending upon the specific course in which candidates are interested in taking admissions.

The six main branches of VJTI Mumbai's Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programme are Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Production Engineering.
All branches combined have a yearly intake capacity of about 540 seats for B.Tech programs.
The number of seats available in the various B.Tech branches is:
120 seats in computer engineering
Information Technology: sixty seats
120 seats for electronics and telecommunication
60 seats in mechanical engineering
60 seats in electrical engineering
60 seats for production engineering
Moreover, supernumerary seats are allotted to reserved categories such as OBC, SC, and ST in accordance with government regulations.Including all categories, the total number of students admitted to VJTI's first year of B.Tech is typically between 650 and 700.

 

{Source: After 10th Diploma students & alumni}

Placements

* Almost 80-90% of students from the textile manufacturing course were placed.
* The highest package offered was around INR12 Lacs per annum, while the lowest was around INR34 Lacs per annum.
* Major recruiters included Raymond, Arvind Mills, Reliance Industries, Welspun, and Alok Industries.
* Internship opportunities were also available, with around 70-80% of students getting internships.

Infrastructure

* The college has well-maintained laboratories for various textile-related processes, such as spinning, weaving, knitting, and garment manufacturing.
* Classrooms are equipped with audiovisual aids, and the library provides extensive resources.
* Hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls, with common study and recreation areas.
* A canteen and mess serve nutritious meals, and medical facilities are available on campus.

Faculty

* Faculty members are qualified and experienced, with a practical, industry-focused teaching approach.
* Teachers are supportive and accessible for guidance, helping students achieve their goals.

Overall

* VJTI Mumbai appears to be a good option for students looking for a Diploma programme in textile manufacturing.
* The college has strong industry ties, with major recruiters visiting the campus regularly.
* Facilities, faculty, and infrastructure seem to be well-developed, providing students with a conducive learning environment.
* Placements and internship opportunities are also promising, with many students securing jobs or gaining valuable experience.

Note: These findings are based on the statements provided by students and alumni, and may vary depending on individual experiences and perspectives.

The eligibility criteria for VJTI Mumbai undergraduate course admissions is that candidates should have passed Class 12 in PCM with a minimum 45% aggregate. Moreover, for the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute postgraduate course admissions, the candidate should have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate. The admissions are based on entrance exams