B.E. in Computer Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering

If you are looking at B.E. in Computer Engineering (Lateral Entry), Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering in Mumbai runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹4.3 lakh – ₹5.75 lakh (roughly ₹1.43 lakh 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.

Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering is a private institute, founded in 1984. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering — 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 Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.E. in Computer Engineering (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 Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering'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 Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering on its website (frcrce.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.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of 81, an average package of ₹6.52 lakh and a highest package of ₹18 lakh at Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering. 186 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.E. in Computer Engineering (Lateral Entry) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹6.5 lakh a year.

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

Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering runs 11 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Engineering
• B.E. in Information Technology
• B.Tech in Computer Engineering
• B.E. in Production Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech in Electronics and Computer Science Engineering
• B.E. in Production Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

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

• Do the subjects of B.E. in Computer Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹4.3 lakh – ₹5.75 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 Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Mumbai?