Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) at SASTRA University

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) at SASTRA University in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu is a 3-year undergraduate programme. The total fee on record is ₹78,000 – ₹10.97 lakh, which works out to about ₹26,000 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.

SASTRA University is a other institute, founded in 1984. This page brings together what is on record for this course at SASTRA University — 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 SASTRA University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with SASTRA University 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 SASTRA University'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 SASTRA University on its website (www.sastra.edu) 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 ₹7.6 lakh at SASTRA University. 1,617 of 1,806 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.

SASTRA University runs 28 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Smart Grid and Electric Vehicles)
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security and Block Chain Technology)
• B.Tech. in Mechatronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Bioinformatics
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information and Communication Technology
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Biotechnology
• Discontinued (Jul 2022)- Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Automobile Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Medical Nanotechnology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Business System
• B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)
• B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering
• B.Tech. in Bioengineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Cyber Physical Systems)
• B.Tech. in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things and Automation)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Digital Manufacturing)

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 ₹78,000 – ₹10.97 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 SASTRA University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Thanjavur?