Bachelors of Engineering (B.E. Lateral Entry) at JSS Science and Technology University

Bachelors of Engineering (B.E. Lateral Entry) at JSS Science and Technology University in Mysore, Karnataka is a 3-year undergraduate programme in the Bachelor of Technology family. Fees for the full course come to ₹3.5 lakh – ₹13.51 lakh (roughly ₹1.17 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.

JSS Science and Technology University is a other institute, founded in 1963. This page brings together what is on record for this course at JSS Science and Technology University — 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 JSS Science and Technology University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with JSS Science and Technology University 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). The minimum marks on record at JSS Science and Technology University are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

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 JSS Science and Technology University'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 JSS Science and Technology University on its website (www.jssstuniv.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 median package of ₹9 lakh and a highest package of ₹60 lakh at JSS Science and Technology University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Bachelors of Engineering (B.E. Lateral Entry) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹7.2 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.

JSS Science and Technology University runs 24 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• B.E. in Polymer Science and Technology
• B.E. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Information Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Industrial and Production Engineering
• B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Business System
• B.E. in Environmental Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Civil Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Construction Technology and Management
• B.E. in Polymer Science and Technology
• B.E. in Industrial and Production Engineering
• B.E. in Environmental Engineering
• B.E. in Biotechnology

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 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹3.5 lakh – ₹13.51 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 JSS Science and Technology University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Mysore?