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Admittedly, the Patel College of Science and Technology (PCST), Bhopal is accepting admission seeking individuals to the 2025-26 academic year. In the case of B.E./B.Tech, DTE Madhya Pradesh counselling process is in the process and the choice filling is going on up to 24th June and the common merit list is expected to come out on 25 June. It is also expected that another counselling stage would be carried out as of July 5th. Other programs such as M.Tech, MBA are also open.

Patel College of Science and Technology (PCST), Bhopal, offers several scholarships:

• Merit-based (JEE Main): up to full tuition waiver for AIR 15,000; 75% for ranks 15,001–35,000; 50% for 35,001–45,000.

• Merit-cum-means: full to partial fee waivers based on PCM percentage and National Talent Hunt Test rank.

• Sports: up to 50% tuition waiver for national-level medalists.

• MP state scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students with an income under INR 3 lakh.

The food in the hostel mess of PCST Bhopal is of *good to average* quality, though a lot of students are satisfactory with the food. Although it has been called in other reviews "typical hostel food", it is also regularly described as either good or very good, and it includes breakfast and dinner with it. The mess is a good one, as it has good eatable food to be used only on daily basis and a fairly maintained environment whose preferences differ according to individuals.

Patel College of Science and Technology, Bhopal offer a strong option of B.E. / B.Tech classes since they are affiliated to RGPV and approved by AICTE with an assurance of a recognised quality. It has high average placement of 85 percent in such companies as TCS with an average offer of 3.5-5.5LPA, that is facilitated by active placement training. The programme also focuses on practical learning, has a wide selection of specialization, and is well-equipped with modern infrastructure, and a low fee structure with the provision of scholarships, which makes it a comprehensive choice.

The total tuition fee for B.E./B.Tech at Patel College of Science and Technology, Bhopal usually ranges between INR 1.12 Lacs and INR 1.68 Lacs for the full four-year program, depending on the branch and course structure. Lateral entry (Diploma to B.Tech) may cost up to INR 1.68 lakh. These figures exclude additional charges like hostel, mess, and caution deposits.

The Patel College of Science and Technology (PCST), Bhopal has hostel charges of some *INR 50,000 per annum*. This fees usually covers breakfast and dinner. The hostels come with other basic features like beds, tables, chairs, wardrobe, Wi-Fi connections, and leisure activities such as indoor playgrounds and a gym with choices of AC/ Non-AC and single/ sharing rooms.

Patel College of Science and Technology, Bhopal requires candidates to have completed Class?12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, typically scoring at least 45% for general and 40% for reserved categories. Admission is based on valid JEE? Main scores, through MP state-level counselling. Diploma holders with 45% marks can enter via lateral entry into the second year.

Yes, Patel College of Science and Technology (PCST), Bhopal is a well established and recognised institute at Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2002 under a good name Patel Group, its approval is issued by AICTE and affiliated by RGPV. Its excellent record of placements (about 85 per cent yearly), wide range of engineering and management courses, advanced campus, and emphasis put on hands-on-training make it gain popularity and reputation to the students who want to have a technical education in the area.