B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Manipal University

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry), Manipal University in Manipal runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹8.73 lakh – ₹17.75 lakh (roughly ₹2.91 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.

Manipal University is a other institute, founded in 1953. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Manipal 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 Manipal University as a group.

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

To be considered for B.Tech. in Computer Science and 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 Manipal 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 Manipal University on its website (www.manipal.edu/mit.html) 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.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of 92.90%, an average package of ₹12.59 lakh, a median package of ₹8.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹54.75 lakh at Manipal University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹8 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.

Manipal University runs 28 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech.in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Data Science and Engineering
• B.Tech in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Cyber Physical Systems
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Automobile Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
• B.Tech. in Aeronautical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechatronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Financial Technology
• B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber security)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Mechatronics (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Aeronautical Engineering (Lateral Entry)

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

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹8.73 lakh – ₹17.75 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 Manipal University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Manipal?