I have secured air 59988 in jee mains ( 96.03 percentile general male ) I want a list of low fees colleges in Mumbai (through cap couns) , prefered circuital branches or scholarship options ( note : I'm resident of Maharashtra but haven't given mht cet)

1. Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai

• Fees: Approximately 85,000 per year (tuition) for General category, plus additional hostel/mess fees if applicable.
• Scholarships: VJTI offers state government scholarships like the Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship (for EBC students, up to 50% fee waiver) and merit-based scholarships for top performers. You can also apply for the Maharashtra EBC scheme since you’re a resident.

2. Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Mumbai

• Fees: Around 1.2 lakh per year for aided courses (unaided courses may be higher, ~1.7 lakh).
• Scholarships: SPIT offers merit-cum-means scholarships (up to 30% fee reduction) and facilitates state scholarships like the EBC scheme and Minority Scholarships.

3. Government Polytechnic, Mumbai

• Fees: Approximately 10,000–15,000 per year (diploma courses, but also a pathway to lateral entry into B.Tech).
• Scholarships: Government scholarships like Post-Matric Scholarship for General category (based on income) and EBC benefits apply.

4. Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC), Mumbai

• Fees: Around 1.5 lakh per year (relatively lower among private colleges).
• Scholarships: TSEC offers merit-based fee waivers (up to 25%) and supports state government scholarships for Maharashtra residents.