The B.Tech Lateral Entry in Computer Science & Engineering at CMR College of Engineering & Technology (CMRCET), Hyderabad is a 3-year full-time undergraduate programme (2nd year direct entry) affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH). Designed for diploma holders in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related branches, the programme provides a direct pathway to a B.Tech degree, covering core subjects like Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Database Management, Computer Networks, and Software Engineering. With a total fee of Rs. 3.45 Lakhs for the 3-year duration (Rs. 1.15 Lakhs per year) and a seat intake of 420, CSE is the largest and most sought-after branch at CMRCET. CMRCET is ranked in the 151-200 band in the NIRF Engineering Rankings 2025 and is known for strong placement support with top recruiters like Microsoft, Amazon, and TCS.
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are expected to open in June 2026, based on the TG ECET 2026 schedule. The primary entrance exam accepted is TG ECET (Telangana Engineering Common Entrance Test). The 2025-26 admission cycle has been completed (counselling was held in June 2025). The next cycle (2026-27) is upcoming.
Key Points
- B.Tech Lateral Entry allows diploma holders to directly enter the 2nd year of B.Tech, saving one year compared to the regular 4-year programme.
- The programme is affiliated to JNTUH and the degree is awarded by JNTUH upon successful completion.
- CSE is the most popular branch at CMRCET with a total seat intake of 420 (including regular B.Tech); lateral entry seats are a subset of this.
- CMRCET has strong industry connections with top recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon, Accenture, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, and Cognizant.
- The college is NAAC accredited and has active Centres of Excellence in AI/ML, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing.
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