Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry) at Anna University

If you are looking at Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry), Anna University in Chennai runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹9,700 – ₹18.25 lakh, which works out to about ₹3,000 a year.

Lateral entry lets diploma holders (and, at many colleges, B.Sc. graduates) join directly in the second year, so the degree takes a year less. The subjects are the same as the regular programme from the second year on.

Anna University is a other institute, founded in 1978. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Anna University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Anna University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Anna University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Anna University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Anna University on its website (www.citchennai.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2022) show an average package of ₹6.93 lakh and a highest package of ₹36.5 lakh at Anna University. 2,114 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Anna University runs 81 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.E. in Robotics and Automation Engineering
• B.E. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• B.E. in Biomedical Engineering
• B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Bachelors of Engineering (B.E. Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• B.E. in Computer and Communication Engineering
• B.E. in Biomedical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.E. in Biomedical Engineering
• B.E. in Civil Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Fashion Technology
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹9,700 – ₹18.25 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Anna University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Chennai?