ICT Mumbai Admission 2026

Institute of Chemical Technology
Mumbai, Maharashtra · ICT · Estd. 1933
UG Open PG Open PhD Open NAAC A++ NIRF #35
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UG (B.Chem.Eng) via JEE Main/MHT-CET; PG (M.Tech/M.Pharm) via GATE/GPAT. Applications via Samarth portal. Updated: 2026-06-17

About Institute of Chemical Technology

Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) is a public deemed university located at Matunga (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra. Founded on 1 October 1933 as the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT) within the University of Mumbai, ICT was granted Deemed-to-be-University status on 12 September 2008 — making it India's only state-funded deemed university. ICT was conferred Category-I autonomy by UGC and the Ministry of Education in February 2018.

ICT has 16 academic departments offering UG, PG, MPhil and PhD programmes specialised in chemical engineering, chemical technology, dye-stuff and intermediates technology, fibres & textile processing, food engineering, oils, oleochemicals & surfactants, paints, perfumery and flavour, pharmaceutical sciences and technology, polymer engineering, and pharmacy. ICT is highly research-intensive and consistently ranks among the world's top institutions for chemical engineering.

ICT B.Tech (Chemical Engineering and allied) admissions follow Maharashtra state CET (MHT-CET) for 70% of seats and JEE Main for the remaining 30%, with counselling administered by DTE Maharashtra. ICT B.Pharm admits via MHT-CET. PG (M.Tech / M.Pharm / M.Sc) admissions follow GATE / GPAT with online applications via ictmumbaiadm.samarth.edu.in.

1,500
Total Seats
25
Courses
A++
NAAC
#35
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹800 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

MHT-CET (70% B.Tech) + JEE Main (30% B.Tech) + GATE (M.Tech)
Conducted by MHT-CET Cell + NTA + ICT Mumbai

B.Tech admissions: 70% of seats based on MHT-CET (conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell), 30% based on JEE Main scores. B.Pharm admits via MHT-CET. M.Tech admissions are based on GATE; M.Pharm via GPAT; M.Sc/M.Tech non-GATE candidates may be considered with sponsored fee. PhD admissions through the ICT PhD entrance plus interview.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

B.Tech: Class 10+2 from a recognised board with PCM at 50%+ aggregate (relaxation for reserved categories); valid MHT-CET / JEE Main score. B.Pharm: 10+2 with PCB/PCM at 50%+ and a valid MHT-CET score. M.Tech: BE/BTech with at least 60% (55% for reserved) and a valid GATE score. M.Pharm: B.Pharm with at least 60% and a valid GPAT score. PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / ICT PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
MHT-CET 2026 (UG state quota basis) Invalid Date — — Closed
GATE 2026 (PG basis) 07 Feb 2026 – 08 Feb 2026 — — Closed
UG/PG admissions via Samarth portal Invalid Date — — Ongoing

How to Apply

  1. 1
    For B.Tech (70% MHT-CET / 30% JEE Main): appear in MHT-CET 2026 (Maharashtra CET Cell) and/or JEE Main 2026 (NTA)
  2. 2
    Register on the DTE Maharashtra portal for centralised UG engineering counselling
  3. 3
    Lock ICT Mumbai as a preferred institute
  4. 4
    After seat allotment, complete document verification at ICT Mumbai
  5. 5
    For PG (M.Tech / M.Pharm / M.Sc / PhD): apply online from 8 May 2026 at ictmumbaiadm.samarth.edu.in
  6. 6
    Submit valid GATE / GPAT / UGC-NET score (where applicable)
  7. 7
    Attend the ICT entrance / interview as required
  8. 8
    Pay programme fees and report at the Matunga campus

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

ICT offers Maharashtra Government Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/VJ/NT/SBC/OBC, the Rajashri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Education Fee Reimbursement (EBC) for economically weaker students, the ICT Endowment scholarships for academic toppers, the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) integrated fellowship, and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.

Reservations

Maharashtra state reservation policy applies to MHT-CET counselling: SC 13%, ST 7%, VJ-A 3%, NT-B 2.5%, NT-C 3.5%, NT-D 2%, OBC 19%, SBC 2%, EWS 10%, plus 4% PwBD horizontal. JEE Main quota seats follow Government of India norms. Maharashtra domicile preference applies. Single Girl Child, sports, defence wards and Kashmiri migrant quotas per the prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Institute of Chemical Technology?
Institute of Chemical Technology admits students primarily through MHT-CET (70% B.Tech) + JEE Main (30% B.Tech) + GATE (M.Tech). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Institute of Chemical Technology?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹800 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Institute of Chemical Technology declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Institute of Chemical Technology are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Institute of Chemical Technology accept MHT-CET (70% B.Tech) + JEE Main (30% B.Tech) + GATE (M.Tech) scores?
MHT-CET (70% B.Tech) + JEE Main (30% B.Tech) + GATE (M.Tech) is the primary basis for admission at Institute of Chemical Technology. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.