CIPET Chennai BE {Lateral} Manufacturing Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Lateral entry admissions are conducted through DOTE Tamil Nadu’s TNLEA process. Diploma holders register on the DOTE portal, submit marks, and receive a rank based on aggregate percentage. During counselling, candidates fill preferences and are allotted seats; CIPET Chennai’s code for TNEA and TNLEA is 1321.

Ans. Lateral entry students directly join the 2nd year (3rd semester) of the 4-year BE Manufacturing Engineering programme, bypassing the first year entirely. The total duration is 3 years. After successful completion, graduates receive an Anna University BE degree equivalent to the regular 4-year programme.

Ans. The indicative total fee for the 3-year lateral entry BE is INR 1,86,000 (INR 62,000 per year). Fees follow Anna University norms and may be revised annually. Candidates should verify the current fee structure with CIPET Chennai admissions before joining the programme.

Ans. Candidates with a 3-year diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Tool and Die Making, Mechatronics, Automobile Engineering, or Plastics Technology from an AICTE-approved institution are eligible. Exact eligibility criteria are as per DOTE Tamil Nadu TNLEA 2026 norms.

Ans. No separate entrance exam is required. Lateral entry admissions are through DOTE Tamil Nadu TNLEA rank-based counselling, using the diploma aggregate percentage as the criterion. Candidates register on the DOTE portal, fill preferences during counselling, and seats are allotted based on their merit rank.

Ans. Yes, students who hold the CIPET Diploma in Plastic Technology (DPT) or Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology (DPMT) are eligible to apply for lateral entry into the BE programme at CIPET Chennai under DOTE Tamil Nadu TNLEA norms, subject to meeting the required eligibility criteria.