B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry) at Konkan Gyanpeeth College of Engineering

B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry) at Konkan Gyanpeeth College of Engineering in Raigad, Maharashtra is a 3-4 year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹2.26 lakh – ₹3.39 lakh.

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.

Konkan Gyanpeeth College of Engineering is a private institute, founded in 1994. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Konkan Gyanpeeth College of Engineering — 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 Konkan Gyanpeeth College of Engineering 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 Konkan Gyanpeeth College of Engineering before you pay anything.

For admission to B.Tech. in Information Technology (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 Konkan Gyanpeeth College of Engineering'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 Konkan Gyanpeeth College of Engineering on its website (www.kgce.org) 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.

Konkan Gyanpeeth College of Engineering runs 14 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

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

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3-4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹2.26 lakh – ₹3.39 lakh 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 Konkan Gyanpeeth College of Engineering compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Raigad?