Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry) at Government Engineering College, Raipur

Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry) at Government Engineering College, Raipur in Raipur, Chhattisgarh is a 3-4 year undergraduate programme in the Bachelor of Technology family. Fees for the full course come to ₹54,000 – ₹72,000.

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.

Government Engineering College, Raipur is a public/government institute, founded in 2006. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Government Engineering College, Raipur — 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 Government Engineering College, Raipur as a group.

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

For admission to 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 Government Engineering College, Raipur'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 Government Engineering College, Raipur on its website (www.gecraipur.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.

For Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.6 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.

Government Engineering College, Raipur runs 7 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.E. in Computer Science Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• B.E. in Civil Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics Engineering

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3-4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹54,000 – ₹72,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Government Engineering College, Raipur compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Raipur?