Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) at APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

If you are looking at Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry), APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University in Kottayam runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹47,270 – ₹10.58 lakh (roughly ₹16,000 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.

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University is a other institute, founded in 2014. This page brings together what is on record for this course at APJ Abdul Kalam Technological 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 APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University as a group.

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

To be considered for Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. 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 APJ Abdul Kalam Technological 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 APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University on its website (toms.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 Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹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.

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University runs 82 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Production Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Aeronautical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication 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 Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Food Technology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control 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 Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

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

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹47,270 – ₹10.58 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 APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Kottayam?