Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) at SRKIT Vijayawada

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) at SRKIT Vijayawada in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh is a 3-year undergraduate programme. The total fee on record is ₹1.68 lakh – ₹1.72 lakh, which works out to about ₹56,000 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.

SRKIT Vijayawada is a private institute, founded in 2007. This page brings together what is on record for this course at SRKIT Vijayawada — 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 SRKIT Vijayawada as a group.

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

For admission to 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 SRKIT Vijayawada'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 SRKIT Vijayawada on its website (www.srkit.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 (2023) show a median package of ₹3.1 lakh at SRKIT Vijayawada. 264 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.

SRKIT Vijayawada runs 10 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹1.68 lakh – ₹1.72 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 SRKIT Vijayawada compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Vijayawada?