Walchand College of Engineering (WCE), established in 1947, is ranked 168th among the engineering colleges in India by the NIRF 2020 rankings. The college awards Diploma, UG, PG and Ph.D. courses in engineering which are recognized by AICTE. Eligibility for UG and PG courses is 10 + 2 passed and bachelor’s degrees passed respectively. Admissions to all the courses is done on the basis of entrance examination and through CAP. 

Graduates from the college are placed in companies such as Linkedin, Amazon, Dell, Infosys, HSBC, HCL, TCS, etc. with an average salary package of INR 5 LPA. The highest salary package at the college goes up to INR 33 LPA as per the 2019 placements. Walchand College of Engineering has 153 Ranking by NIRF in the year 2019.

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Walchand College of Engineering Highlights

Established | Type 1947 | Public
Affiliated to Shivaji University
Courses Diploma, UG, PG, and PhD
Admission Criteria Entrance Test
Accepted exam scores JEE Main, GATE, and MHT CET
Application Mode Online
Facilities Canteen, Library, Computer Lab
Email admission@walchandsangli.ac.in
Official Website | Contact http://www.walchandsangli.ac.in/ | +91-233-2300383

Walchand College of Engineering Important Date

Event Date
MHT CET Registration Window (BTech) March 08, 2023 - April 07, 2023
MHT CET Online registration (with additional Late Fee) (BTech) April 08, 2023 - April 15, 2023
MHT CET 2023 Exam Date (BTech) May 9 - 13, 2023
MHT CET Counselling 2023 Registrations (BTech) June 24 - July 07, 2023
Document verification for MHT CET Counselling 2023 (BTech) June 24 - July 08, 2023

Walchand College of Engineering Courses

Course Details
B.Tech Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10 + 2 from a recognized board.
Selection Criteria: Selection for admission into B.Tech is done on the basis of the candidate’s performance in JEE Mains/MHT CET. Candidates who have qualified JEE Main are also required to go through CAP.
Specializations: Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering
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M.Tech Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Candidates with an undergraduate engineering degree in relevant fields with a minimum of 40% in aggregate are eligible to apply for M.Tech admission.
Selection Criteria: GATE Score
Specializations: Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Design Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Production Engineering, Structural Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Heat Power Engineering, and Power Systems Engineering.
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Diploma Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Minimum eligibility criteria for admission are qualifying class 10th examination from a recognized board/ university with at least a 40% aggregate score.
Selection Criteria: Entrance Test
Specializations: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Industrial Electronics
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Ph.D Eligibility: Candidates with a postgraduate engineering degree in relevant fields with a minimum of 40% in aggregate are eligible to apply for Ph.D admission.
Selection Criteria: Entrance Test and Interview based
Specializations: Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science & Engineering

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For Diploma Programmes 

  • The admission process of Polytechnic Diploma is handled by the office of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra State, and Mumbai.
  • Students need to apply online through the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra.
  • The candidates get shortlisted based on the Centralized Admission Process (CAP), conducted by (DTE).

For UG Programmes

  • Candidates must have completed 10 + 2 from a recognized board.
  • Candidates belonging to Maharashtra State have to appear for MHT-CET.
  • Other candidates will be selected on the basis of JEE Main score.
  • The admission for first-year engineering degree courses is done through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
  • To become eligible for CAP the candidates need to register their application online. They can visit the website of Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra, and fill-up the form.

For PG Programmes 

  • Candidates must have completed graduation in the relevant field to be eligible for this course.
  • Candidates belonging to Maharashtra State and Other than Maharashtra State (OMS) have to appear for GATE.
  • The admission for postgraduate engineering degree courses is done through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

For Ph. D. Programmes 

Candidates must have completed a master's degree from a recognized university in a relevant field.

  • The candidates need to appear for a Common Entrance Test and Interview/Viva-Voce conducted by Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
  • Candidates admitted through QIP Research center of AICTE need not appear for CET.
  • The admissions shall be processed through the (Department Research Committee/Central Research Committee).

How to apply?

  • The candidates have to apply through the DTE website.
  • Upload specified documents, pay the requisite application fee, submit the filled-in form, and obtain a printout of the confirmation page.
  • The applicants have to appear for CAP for shortlisting and seat allocation on the basis of entrance score and course/ college preferences. GATE qualified candidates are also allocated seats through the CAP.
  • Shortlisted candidates then report to Application Form Receipt Centre (ARC) as per different CAP Rounds.
  • Finally, they report at the allotted institution for admission with required documents and fees within specified deadlines.

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Walchand College of Engineering Scholarship

Students at Walchand received full tuition fee reimbursement from the State and Central Government. Assistance is provided in various forms to the deserving Walchand students:

  • 50% Undergraduate (State Government) and 100% Postgraduate students (Central Government)
  • Physically challenged students get preference for campus accommodation.
  • Lecture and Examination halls are provided on the ground floor.
  • Support SC/ ST students by way of Book bank schemes etc.

Walchand College of Engineering Placement

The Walchand College of Engineering (WCE) offers placement through the Training and Placement Cell. Around 70 companies from Manufacturing, Production, Software/IT Services, Automobile, Public Sector, Financial Banking, Consulting Firms, and Multinational Companies visit the campus every year. The top recruiters of the campus are:

  • Linkedin
  • Rakuten Software ( Japan) 
  • Amazon
  • A & B IT Services Japan
  • SEAGATE
  • Hindustan Unilever
  • Infosys (Power)
  • Josh Software Ltd
  • NICE Systems 
  • EATON Corporation 
  • Principal Global Financial Services Ltd
  • John Deere
  • American Beuro of Shipping Corporation
  • Tata Consulting Engineers 

The number eligible and placed students for the year 2019 are as given in the table below:

Courses Eligible students Placed students
Civil 47 24
Computer Science 105 101
Electrical 56 37
Electronics 61 53
Information Technology 67 61
Mechanical 63 55

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Walchand College of Engineering Facilities

  • Library: The library has a collection of volume, which includes textbooks, reference books & Bound volumes of Journals, Standards, and CD-ROMs. The library offers access to a range of exclusive e-books and e-journals, which can be accessed in the library through the Digital Knowledge Centre. Besides the central library, the various academic departments have their libraries that expand the availability of department-specific books available to their students.
  • Hostel: The College has a hostel facility for both boys and girls which provides well-equipped hostel accommodation for the students.
  • Sports Facility: The facility includes indoor and outdoor games.
  • Conference Rooms: The College has conference rooms where a small group of discussion can be held.
  • Auditorium: Major events have been conducted at the auditorium.
  • Gymnasium: The College has a Gym facility for the students.
  • Sports Facilities: The facility includes indoor and outdoor games.
  • Health Center: The health center is equipped to handle the medical needs of the students. The center provides a free consultation to all the students and employees. Additionally, ambulance service is available to attend to emergencies. 
  • Canteen: The College has a canteen for students and staff.

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Walchand College of Engineering FAQs

Ques. What is the student strength of Walchand College of Engineering?

Ans. Walchand College of Engineering has close to 2300 students on its rolls as per the latest data submitted to NIRF.

Ques. What are the highest and average packages offered to the students at Walchand College of Engineering?

Ans. The highest package provided to students is INR 37 LPA and the average package is INR 5.07 LPA.

Ques. What are the transportation options available closer to the college?

Ans. The institution is about 41 km away from Kolhapur Airport. The Sangli Railway Station is about 3 km away and the Sangli Bus Stand MSRTC is about 5 km away from the institute.

Ques. What is the policy for the session gap?

Ans. There should not be a gap of more than 3 years between the year of Higher Secondary Examination and the year of admission to Under Graduate Course of study.

Ques. What are the total fees for BTech (Lateral)?

Ans. The total fee for the BTech (Lateral) program is INR 85,027 in a year.