Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering Mumbai B.Tech {Lateral} Electronics & Computer Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the three-year B.Tech Lateral in Electronics and Computer Science at FRCRCE is INR 5,55,000, payable at INR 1,85,000 per year for Years 2, 3, and 4. Lateral entry starts directly in the second year, so Year 1 is not applicable. Fees are uniform across all B.Tech lateral branches at FRCRCE under FRA-approved rates. Hostel and other charges are separate.

Ans. Diploma holders who have completed a three-year Polytechnic Diploma in Electronics, Computer Science, or a related branch with a minimum 45 percent aggregate (40 percent for reserved-category Maharashtra candidates) are eligible. Candidates must register for the Maharashtra DSE CAP 2026 on mahacet.org and obtain a valid merit rank in the Electronics or Computer Science category to be considered for FRCRCE.

Ans. Maharashtra DSE CAP registration on mahacet.org closed on July 4, 2026. The DSE merit list was released on July 12, 2026. Allotment rounds are scheduled on July 17-19 (Round 1) and July 23 (Round 2), 2026. Candidates who filled an option form selecting FRCRCE and the ECS branch are allotted seats based on diploma aggregate merit rank. Reporting at FRCRCE is from July 24 to July 26, 2026.

Ans. The B.Tech Lateral in Electronics and Computer Science at FRCRCE covers digital circuits and systems, embedded systems, operating systems, data structures and algorithms, computer networks, signal processing, and programming. As an autonomous University of Mumbai institution, the ECS programme integrates both electronics and computing subjects, making graduates suitable for both hardware and software roles. The full autonomous curriculum can be verified on the official FRCRCE website.

Ans. Graduates of the B.Tech Lateral in Electronics and Computer Science from FRCRCE find opportunities in embedded product development, IoT engineering, software development, cloud computing, and telecommunications. Mumbai’s electronics, BFSI, and IT sectors provide a strong hiring base. Top campus recruiters at FRCRCE include HP, Accenture, Capgemini, Atos, IBM, ICICI Securities, and SAP.

Ans. Maharashtra domicile students eligible under EBC or OBC categories can apply for tuition fee waivers through the MahaDBT portal after joining. EWS students may access the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scholarship for up to 50 percent of fees. FRCRCE also provides merit scholarships to top-performing students in each admitted batch. All state scholarship applications are renewed each academic year through the MahaDBT portal.