B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Lateral Entry) at JNTU Kakinada

B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Lateral Entry) at JNTU Kakinada in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh is a 3-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹2.7 lakh – ₹11.44 lakh (roughly ₹90,000 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.

JNTU Kakinada is a other institute, founded in 1946. This page brings together what is on record for this course at JNTU Kakinada — 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 JNTU Kakinada as a group.

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

For admission to B.Tech. in Computer Science 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 JNTU Kakinada'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 JNTU Kakinada on its website (pragati.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 a highest package of ₹13 lakh at JNTU Kakinada. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Lateral Entry) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹5.5 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.

JNTU Kakinada runs 69 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech in Computer Science and Business System
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Computer Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering
• B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Aeronautical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹2.7 lakh – ₹11.44 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 JNTU Kakinada compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around East Godavari?