In the fast-paced digital age today, the top engineers aren't merely exam-cracking whiz kids — they're problem solvers, creators, and hands-on constructors. At Thakur College of Engineering & Technology (TCET), Mumbai, it's clear what's in mind: shift away from textbooks and fuel the next generation of engineers with real-world experience, industry-level exposure, and practical learning step-by-step.
Since its establishment in 2001, TCET has evolved into a centre of contemporary technical education with a robust base in quality and innovation. With 21 undergraduate, 11 postgraduate, and 5 Ph.D. programs, the institute is not only molding academic minds but also future professionals who can lead in the ever-changing tech world.
Here's how TCET is doing it:
At TCET, laboratories aren't mere rooms with equipment — they're incubators of innovation. From AI and robotics to IoT and embedded systems, students immerse themselves in real-world problems through state-of-the-art, industry-level laboratories. The labs are set up not only for curriculum purposes but also to foster experimentation, prototyping, and product development. The focus is on creating, testing, failing fast, and iterating — just like the actual tech world.
Each TCET student is inducted into the institute's special Student Development Programme (SDP) that encourages project-based learning since the first year. These are not theoretical problems — they're real-world, solution-focused projects that aim to solve actual issues, frequently through collaboration with industry partners or research cells.
Students do everything from smart city solutions and green energy models to software apps and automation software. It's all about making learning hands-on, relevant, and meaningful.
Internships at TCET are more than a typical summer job. With a solid "Earn While You Learn" approach and backed by a 4H development model (Head, Heart, Hand, Health), students gain both in-house and out-house internships.
Be it a startup, corporate technology behemoth, or an R&D centre, TCET makes sure students experience a taste of the real world far in advance of graduation.
TCET not only equips students for industry, it takes industry to campus. Active memberships in the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Maharashtra Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and the National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) allow students to gain access to:
Also, the curriculum is independent, such that the college can integrate industry-recognized courses and contemporary electives — cloud computing to data science — without any academic burden. Thus, learning is not only skill-fresh but stress-free.
TCET insists on making its students job-ready — but careers and ventures ready as well. The college facilitates 100% placement support by means of:
With its emphasis on corporate grooming, aptitude training, personality development, and area of expertise, the students of TCET have been perennially placed with top corporate players or have started their own enterprise.
Apart from labs and lectures, what really distinguishes TCET is its dynamic, student-driven ecosystem. The campus buzzes with events, tech fests, hackathons, leadership courses, and ethics development modules that mold not only engineers, but individuals in their entirety. As a NAAC 'A' grade institute, with NBA-accredited programs, ISO certifications, and awards such as the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award, TCET puts its words into action when it comes to quality with a purpose.
Practical learning is not an afterthought at TCET Mumbai — it's at the centre of learning. By integrating lab work, actual projects, internships, and industry partnerships into every part of the student experience, the institute is building not only graduates, but future leaders in technology and innovation.
So, if you want to do more than just get a degree — if you're ready to build, create, and lead — TCET is where the journey starts.
Learn more about TCET at www.tcetmumbai.in