FCRIT is a private, un-aided, minority, autonomous institute affiliated to the University of Mumbai.

The admission process is highly competitive and is undertaken as per the directives of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra State.

Prospective candidates from outside the state of Maharashtra can also apply provided they satisfy the required eligibility criteria.

The MAH-EN-CET consists of only one common exam that is divided into 3 sections - physics, chemistry and mathematics with 50 multiple choice questions in each.

The central placement cell is located in the administrative block, south of the reception.