MNR College of Engineering and Technology Sangareddy B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates with a valid TG ECET 2026 rank must register for Phase 2 counselling on the TSCHE portal from July 4, 2026. Phase 2 seat allotment and reporting at MNRCET is scheduled for July 25-28, 2026. Candidates must carry the TG ECET rank card, diploma mark sheets, community certificate, and passport photographs for document verification. Phase 1 counselling concluded in June 2026 and all allotted candidates report to their respective colleges by the same reporting window.

Ans. Diploma holders in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent disciplines from recognised polytechnics with a minimum 45% aggregate are eligible for B.Tech Lateral CSE at MNRCET. SC/ST/OBC candidates require a minimum of 40% aggregate. A valid TG ECET 2026 rank is mandatory for admission through TSCHE counselling. Candidates who appeared in the qualifying diploma examination may apply provisionally, subject to passing all subjects by the time of joining the programme at MNRCET.

Ans. B.Tech Lateral CSE graduates from MNRCET can pursue careers in software development, web technologies, database administration, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure. Hyderabad’s large IT and tech sector, including firms such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and Accenture, offers campus and off-campus recruitment opportunities for JNTUH-affiliated graduates. Lateral CSE graduates can also pursue M.Tech through GATE, prepare for government sector IT roles, or opt for MBA to transition into technology management.

Ans. Yes. The B.Tech Lateral Entry degree awarded by MNRCET under JNTUH affiliation is equivalent to a regular four-year B.Tech degree as per JNTUH norms and AICTE guidelines. Lateral entry students join the second year of the B.Tech CSE curriculum and complete the remaining three years. The degree awarded is a full B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, recognised equally by employers, government bodies, and educational institutions across India.

Ans. Telangana students from BC, SC, ST, EBC, and minority communities are eligible for TS ePass, which covers the full tuition fee subject to income limits. Applications are submitted through telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in each academic year. SC/ST students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs may additionally apply for the Central Post-Matric Scholarship, which provides maintenance and tuition support. Both schemes are applicable to lateral entry students enrolled in JNTUH-affiliated programmes at MNRCET.

Ans. B.Tech Lateral CSE at MNRCET follows the standard JNTUH CSE curriculum covering programming fundamentals, operating systems, databases, algorithms, networks, and software engineering. B.Tech Lateral Data Science is a specialisation track that focuses specifically on statistical computing, machine learning, big data tools, Python and R programming, and data analytics. Both are three-year lateral entry programmes with the same total fee of INR 1,80,000 at MNRCET, but the Data Science track is oriented towards analytics and AI-driven industry roles.