B.Tech. in Robotics & Automation Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Medicaps University

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Robotics & Automation Engineering (Lateral Entry), Medicaps University in Indore runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹6.72 lakh – ₹12 lakh (roughly ₹2.24 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.

Medicaps University is a other institute, founded in 2000. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Medicaps 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 Medicaps University as a group.

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

To be considered for B.Tech. in Robotics & Automation 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 Medicaps 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 Medicaps University on its website (www.medicaps.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.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a median package of ₹4.25 lakh and a highest package of ₹48 lakh at Medicaps University. 1,152 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Medicaps University runs 42 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Robotics and Automation Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Microwave Engineering)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Automobile Engineering (Electric Vehicle)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cloud Technology and Information Security)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Construction Technology and Management)
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communications Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics)
• B.Tech. in Fire Technology and Safety Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Computer Science and Business Systems)
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
• B.Tech. in Information and Communication Technology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence & Cyber Physical System
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
• B.Tech. in Automobile Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Iot)
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power System)
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)
• B.Tech. in Artificial intelligence and Manufacturing Engineering

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

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Robotics & Automation Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹6.72 lakh – ₹12 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 Medicaps University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Indore?