Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) at CUSAT

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) at CUSAT in Kochi, Kerala is a 3-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹66,540 – ₹6.63 lakh (roughly ₹22,000 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.

CUSAT is a other institute, founded in 1971. This page brings together what is on record for this course at CUSAT — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at CUSAT as a group.

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

For admission to Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. 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 CUSAT's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 CUSAT on its website (cusat.ac.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.

Going by the latest placement record (2024) show an average package of ₹7.32 lakh at CUSAT. 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.

CUSAT runs 28 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering
• B.Tech. in Robotics and Automation Engineering
• Discontinued (Apr 2024)-B.Tech. in Instrumentation Technology
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Safety and Fire Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Safety and Fire Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Marine Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ship Building
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• Discontinued (Apr 2024)-B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹66,540 – ₹6.63 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 CUSAT compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Kochi?