TCET Mumbai deemed university status has been granted by the education ministry, the ministry said on April 26, 2026 . The approval comes under the University Grants Commission’s revised regulations of 2023 and converts Thakur College of Engineering and Technology into a deemed-to-be university.
The ministry noted that TCET is the first institution in Maharashtra to receive deemed status under the UGC revised regulations 2023 . It is also only the second engineering-focused institute in the state to earn this recognition, after the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai.
TCET Mumbai deemed university: What the status covers
The deemed status is conditional. TCET must maintain a prescribed ratio of postgraduate and research students and ensure all academic programmes comply with the National Education Policy ( NEP 2020 ).
The ministry’s order bars the new university from diverting assets or revenue of its constituent teaching units without prior permission from the UGC and the education ministry.
Deemed universities that receive 50% of funds from central or state governments are exempt from periodic renewal of their Memoranda of Association (MoA), provided they can generate the remaining 50% of funds themselves. The ministry’s statement cites this clause in the revised regulations.
TCET Mumbai deemed university: Conditions and approvals required
TCET must secure key accreditations. Individual courses need approval from the National Board of Accreditation ( NBA ) and the institute must hold NAAC certification . The college is already recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education ( AICTE ).
The revised rules also allow constituent or autonomous colleges of state universities to apply for deemed status only after the state government finds them eligible. The regulations permit the setting up of off-campus centres under prescribed conditions.
Programmes and numbers
Below are the programmes the institute currently offers as listed by the ministry statement:
| Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate programmes | 21 |
| Postgraduate programmes | 11 |
| PhD (Tech) programmes | 5 |
The ministry did not specify the exact PG/research student ratio or a deadline for TCET to obtain NBA and NAAC approvals.
FAQs
What status did TCET receive?
TCET was granted deemed-to-be university status by the education ministry under the UGC revised regulations 2023 .
Does TCET need NBA and NAAC accreditation?
Yes. Individual courses require NBA approval and the institute must obtain NAAC certification as per the UGC regulations.
Is TCET recognised by AICTE?
Yes. TCET is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Will TCET have off-campus centres?
The revised UGC rules allow off-campus centres, but the ministry’s order did not detail TCET’s off-campus plan.
Are there financial or fee changes announced for students?
The ministry’s statement did not mention any fee or financial implications for students.
What about the PG and research student ratio?
The order requires a defined PG and research student ratio, but the exact ratio was not specified in the official statement.