Institute of Chemical Technology

Latest Admission Updates (2026)

As of June 2026, the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai - a deemed-to-be university in Matunga, Mumbai, Maharashtra and ranked 41st in Engineering and 6th in Pharmacy in NIRF 2025 - has completed its application and entrance-exam phases for the 2026-2027 cycle, and the focus has now shifted to Maharashtra CAP counselling for B.Tech and institute-level processing for postgraduate seats. Here are the most recent dated updates an aspirant needs:

• 8 May 2026 (CLOSED, 5:00 pm sharp): Last date to submit the online application for PG programmes (M.Tech, M.E., M.Pharm, M.Sc) at ICT Mumbai via the Samarth portal.
• 15 April 2026 (CLOSED): Last date for the undergraduate (B.Tech, B.Pharm) application linked to the Maharashtra CAP route.
• 15 April to 8 May 2026 (CLOSED): PG online application window was live on https://ictmumbaiadm.samarth.edu.in.
• 12 to 20 May 2026 (CONDUCTED): MHT CET 2026 PCM Session 2 - the primary exam for B.Tech and B.Pharm seats.
• 20 April 2026 (DECLARED): JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result released by NTA, used for ICT's All-India quota B.Tech seats.
• 13 April 2026: ICT Mumbai published its official Admission Notice 2026-2027; an Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID is mandatory for every applicant this cycle.
• Expected June-July 2026 (AWAITED): Maharashtra DTE CAP counselling registration and seat allotment rounds through which all ICT B.Tech seats are filled.

The single most important pending deadline for B.Tech aspirants is the CAP counselling registration with DTE Maharashtra, expected to open in June-July 2026 - missing it forfeits any chance at an ICT seat regardless of your MHT CET or JEE Main score.

Institute of Chemical Technology Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria

ICT Mumbai sets distinct eligibility bars for each programme, and getting these right before you apply is critical because the institute does not run management or institute-level quotas for its flagship B.Tech - every undergraduate seat is filled strictly on merit through Maharashtra CAP. The table below answers the most common question aspirants ask - "Am I eligible for ICT and what marks/exam do I need?" - by listing the qualifying degree, the minimum marks, and the accepted entrance exam for each programme. Read it row by row against your own qualification; the relaxed marks shown in brackets apply to reserved-category candidates of Maharashtra. Note that B.Tech requires a valid JEE Main or MHT CET score, while PG programmes hinge on GATE, GPAT or an institute test.

The key takeaway for 2026 applicants is that ICT Mumbai is non-negotiable on the entrance-exam requirement - a strong board percentage alone will not secure a seat. B.Tech and B.Pharm hopefuls must hold a valid MHT CET (or JEE Main for B.Tech) score, M.Tech needs a live GATE scorecard and M.Pharm needs GPAT. If you fall in a Maharashtra reserved category, ensure your caste validity and other documents are ready well before CAP, because the 45% relaxation only helps if your paperwork clears verification.

Course-Wise Admission Status

This section tells you, programme by programme, whether ICT Mumbai's 2026-2027 application window is still open, how many seats are on offer, the admission mode and the exam that gates entry. It directly answers "Is ICT admission still open in June 2026 and how many seats does my course have?" The seat counts below are the approved intake reported for ICT's Mumbai campus; actual category-wise availability is published in the CAP seat matrix. Read the "Application Status" column first - as of June 2026, the application stage is closed across programmes and the live activity is counselling and seat allotment.

The practical takeaway is that the B.Tech (209 seats) and B.Pharm (30 seats) routes are now entirely in the hands of DTE Maharashtra's CAP - your next step is to register for CAP, not ICT, once DTE opens it. PG applicants who submitted by 8 May 2026 should watch the Samarth portal and their email for the ICT entrance-test or shortlist schedule, which the institute announces separately for each of its three campuses (Mumbai, Bhubaneswar and Marathwada-Jalna).

Application Fees

ICT Mumbai charges a single non-refundable application/processing fee per programme form, and it is important to separate this from two other costs: the exam fee you pay to the conducting body (NTA for JEE Main, the State CET Cell for MHT CET, IITs for GATE, NTA for GPAT) and the programme tuition fee charged after admission. The table below lists the institute's application fee for each category on its own row so reserved-category applicants can see exactly what they owe. As reported for the 2026-2027 cycle, ICT distinguishes only "Open" and "Reserved" rates for its form, so EWS treatment is shown explicitly rather than folded into another category.

The takeaways: ICT's own form fee is modest (Rs. 1,000 open / Rs. 500 reserved in 2026), but it is in addition to the exam fee you already paid to NTA or the CET Cell and to the tuition fee due on admission. Those tuition figures are far larger and category-blind - B.Tech tuition is approximately Rs. 7,20,000 for the full four-year course, B.Pharm about Rs. 3,80,000, and M.Tech about Rs. 1,70,000 for two years (covered in detail below). Keep proof of your fee payment, because it is checked at document verification during CAP.

Entrance Exam Requirements

ICT Mumbai accepts different exams for different programmes, and knowing which one counts for your course - plus the 2026 exam date and the competitive score band at ICT specifically - is the difference between a realistic and a wasted application. The table answers "Which exam do I need for ICT and what score makes me competitive here?" B.Tech and B.Pharm run on MHT CET (PCM), B.Tech also via JEE Main for the All-India quota, M.Tech on GATE, and M.Pharm on GPAT. The "Typical Qualifying Score" column reflects ICT's historically high bar - this is one of Maharashtra's most selective campuses for chemical engineering.

To act on this: B.Tech aspirants targeting ICT's flagship Chemical Engineering should aim for a 99-plus MHT CET percentile, since the General CAP cutoff for that branch sat near 98-99.7 percentile in 2024. The All-India JEE Main route is comparatively wider but still demands a strong rank. PG applicants must ensure their GATE/GPAT scorecard is valid for the 2026 cycle, as ICT verifies it at the time of admission and an expired or non-relevant-discipline score is rejected.

Cutoff Analysis (2024-2026)

This is the section most B.Tech aspirants come for: the real ICT Mumbai closing ranks by category so you can benchmark your own rank. The table lists verified 2024 CAP closing ranks (the round-end ranks at which the last candidate was admitted) for MHT CET and JEE Main across categories, expressed as the best (lowest, most competitive) and the widest (highest) closing rank seen across ICT's B.Tech branches. Lower numbers mean tougher competition. Use the General MHT CET row as your primary yardstick if you are a Maharashtra home-state candidate, and the JEE Main row if you are competing in the All-India quota.

The trend is clearly tightening at the top. For General MHT CET candidates, the most coveted branches (led by Chemical Engineering) closed as low as rank 236 in 2024 and around 98-99.7 percentile, while less-subscribed branches such as Dyestuff or Fibres and Textile Processing Technology stretched the General closing rank out toward 11,365 - so your branch preference order matters enormously. Reserved-category closing ranks are more relaxed (SC up to about 31,044; ST around 52,772 in 2024), and the JEE Main All-India route closed between roughly 37,623 and 1,20,530 for General in 2024. The official 2026 CAP closing ranks are released by DTE Maharashtra only after each counselling round concludes (expected July 2026); given ICT's rising NIRF profile, treat the 2024 figures as a slightly conservative floor and aim higher.

Counselling Process

B.Tech and B.Pharm admission to ICT Mumbai is conducted entirely through the Maharashtra Centralized Admission Process (CAP) run by DTE Maharashtra - ICT holds no separate institute-level merit seats for these programmes. The step-by-step flow for 2026 is:

1. CAP Registration (expected June-July 2026): Create your account on the DTE Maharashtra CAP portal, fill in your MHT CET / JEE Main details and personal information.
2. Document upload and scrutiny: Upload Class 10 and 12 marksheets, MHT CET/JEE Main scorecard, domicile, caste certificate and caste validity (for reserved categories), EWS certificate where applicable, and the mandatory ABC ID.
3. Provisional merit list: DTE publishes the state and All-India merit lists; verify your merit number and raise grievances within the stated window.
4. Option form / choice filling: List ICT Mumbai branches in your true order of preference - put Chemical Engineering and your top choices first, as allotment follows preference and merit.
5. Seat allotment (CAP Round 1, expected July 2026): Seats are allotted round-wise; accept, freeze, or opt for the next round per the rules.
6. Document verification and fee payment: Report to the allotment/reporting centre, complete verification and pay the ICT tuition fee to confirm your seat.
7. Subsequent CAP rounds: Vacant seats roll into later rounds - keep tracking the schedule until you secure your final seat.

Exact CAP dates are notified by DTE Maharashtra; check cetcell.mahacet.org and the DTE portal regularly, as missing a single round deadline can cost you the seat.

Important Dates (2026)

This master timeline consolidates every canonical milestone for ICT Mumbai's 2026-2027 admission so you can see at a glance what is closed, what is pending and what is awaited. Because the article is written as of June 2026, the "Status" column reflects the live position - most exam and application events have concluded, while CAP counselling for B.Tech/B.Pharm is the active stage. Where ICT or the conducting body had not published a specific 2026 date for an event, it is listed as "to be announced" rather than omitted, so nothing is hidden from you.

The clear action points: if you already hold a 2026 MHT CET or JEE Main score, your remaining task is CAP - register the moment DTE opens it, keep your ABC ID and certificates verified and ready, and fill your ICT branch preferences carefully. PG applicants who submitted by 8 May 2026 should monitor the Samarth portal for ICT's separately announced entrance-test or interview schedule. Always cross-check live dates on the official sources before acting.