Jai Shriram Engineering College Tiruppur B.Tech {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The regular B.Tech is a 4-year programme starting from the first year, with a total fee of INR 2,00,000. B.Tech Lateral Entry is a 3-year programme where diploma holders join directly into the second year, with a total fee of INR 1,50,000. Both routes lead to the same Anna University B.Tech degree with equivalent recognition for employment and higher education.

Ans. For B.Tech AI and Data Science (Lateral Entry), eligible diploma streams include Computer Science, Information Technology, and Electronics. For B.Tech Fashion Technology (Lateral Entry), eligible streams include Textile Technology, Garment Technology, and Fashion Technology. All applicants must have a minimum diploma aggregate of 45 percent (40 percent for BC/MBC/SC/ST candidates from Tamil Nadu).

Ans. Yes. The B.Tech Lateral Entry degree conferred under Anna University is equivalent to the regular B.Tech for employment and higher education. Employers generally treat lateral entry graduates the same as regular B.Tech graduates. GATE eligibility and PG admission criteria apply equally to lateral entry degree holders.

Ans. Diploma holders register at tneaonline.org under the lateral entry category. The TNEA Lateral rank is computed from the diploma aggregate percentage. During web counselling, candidates list preferred colleges and branches in order of preference. Seat allotment is based on rank and available seats at JSREC Tiruppur (code 2651). Lateral entry students join the third semester directly.

Ans. Yes. Female students enrolled in B.Tech Lateral Entry at JSREC Tiruppur with a family income below INR 8 lakh per annum are eligible for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship of INR 50,000 per year for up to two years. Applications are submitted via the AICTE portal typically in October. Confirm current eligibility criteria with the JSREC admissions office at jayshriram.edu.in.