B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Geeta University

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry), Geeta University in Naultha runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹3.67 lakh – ₹10.93 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.22 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.

Geeta University is a private institute, founded in 1992. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Geeta 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 Geeta University as a group.

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

To be considered for B.Tech. in Civil 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 Geeta 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 Geeta University on its website (www.geetauniversity.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 (2023) show an average package of ₹3.81 lakh and a highest package of ₹40 lakh at Geeta University. 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.

Geeta University runs 17 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. (Hons.) in Electronics and Communication Engineering (GIS and Remote Sensing)
• B.Tech. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering (Smart Cities)
• B.Tech. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering (Green Technology and Sustainability Engineering)
• B.Tech. in Medical Lab Technology
• B.Tech. (Hons.) in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Drone Technology)
• B.Tech in Cloud Technology & Information Security with i-Nurture
• B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering (Full Stack Web Development)
• B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering (Robotics and Automation)
• B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
• Integrated B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering + MBA

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

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹3.67 lakh – ₹10.93 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 Geeta University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Naultha?