MCET Hyderabad offers BE Lateral Entry across 5 specialisations including Civil, CSE, EEE, ECE, and Mechanical, all affiliated with Osmania University and approved by AICTE. This 3-year programme admits Diploma holders and B.Sc. Mathematics graduates directly to the 2nd year of BE, saving one year over the standard route. Fees are INR 78,000 per year (INR 2,34,000 total); admission is through TG ECET 2026.
Admission Status: TG ECET 2026 was held on May 15, 2026; results are expected in June 2026. Lateral entry counselling is expected in June-July 2026. Check ecet.tgche.ac.in and methodist.edu.in for updates.
Key Points
- Direct 2nd-year entry for Diploma holders eliminates first year, reducing total programme duration to 3 years
- All 5 core engineering branches available under lateral entry at MCET’s Hyderabad city-centre campus
- B.Sc. Mathematics graduates are also eligible alongside Diploma holders, broadening entry pathways
MCET Hyderabad BE Lateral Fees 2026
All BE Lateral specialisations at MCET carry a uniform fee of INR 78,000 per year, totalling INR 2,34,000 over 3 years. Hostel charges are billed separately.
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|
| BE Lateral Civil Engineering | INR 2,34,000 |
| BE Lateral Computer Science and Engineering | INR 2,34,000 |
| BE Lateral Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 2,34,000 |
| BE Lateral Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 2,34,000 |
| BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering | INR 2,34,000 |
- INR 78,000 per year across all lateral specialisations; hostel charges are separate.
- Fees are subject to change; verify at methodist.edu.in before joining.
MCET Hyderabad BE Lateral Admission 2026
Lateral entry government quota seats are filled through TG ECET 2026 counselling by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education. Management quota seats are available by direct application to MCET.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TG ECET 2026 Registration | February 9 - April 18, 2026 (late fee till May 12, 2026) |
| TG ECET 2026 Hall Ticket | May 9, 2026 |
| TG ECET 2026 Exam | May 15, 2026 (held) |
| TG ECET 2026 Results | June 2026 (expected) |
| Lateral Entry Counselling | June-July 2026 (expected) |
| Commencement of Classes | August 2026 (expected) |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma in the relevant engineering branch from a recognised board with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate (40 percent for reserved categories), OR B.Sc. Mathematics graduates with 45 percent; admitted directly to 2nd year of BE.
- Valid TG ECET 2026 score required for government quota; management quota applicants may apply directly to MCET.
- Mathematics must have been a subject in the Diploma or B.Sc. programme.
Admission Process
- TG ECET 2026 was held on May 15, 2026; check results at ecet.tgche.ac.in in June 2026 and note your rank.
- During Telangana lateral entry counselling (expected June-July 2026), select MCET Hyderabad at tgchet.ac.in.
- After seat allotment, report with Diploma/B.Sc. marksheets, TC, community certificate, and photographs to confirm admission.
- Management quota applicants contact MCET at methodist.edu.in or 040-2475-3445 with Diploma marksheets and TG ECET scorecard.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma holders from Telangana seeking Osmania University BE in Hyderabad
- Students wanting to complete BE in 3 years by skipping the first year
- Prioritising low fees at INR 78,000 per year in a city-centre campus
- Targeting Hyderabad IT or manufacturing placements after graduation
✗ Skip if
- Seeking AI/ML or data science specialisation under lateral entry
- Targeting pan-India placements above INR 15 LPA from lateral BE
- Preferring a large campus with dedicated hostel and sports facilities
- Needing top JNTUH-ranked institution brand for core engineering roles
MCET Hyderabad BE Lateral Scholarships 2026
BE Lateral students at MCET can apply for the same state and central government scholarships available to regular BE students.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Telangana SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition fee | SC/ST students with Telangana domicile; apply at scholarships.telangana.gov.in |
| Telangana BC/EBC Scholarship | As per government norms | BC/EBC/Minorities; apply via Telangana state scholarship portal after joining |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | As per government norms | Merit-based; family income below INR 8 lakh; apply via NSP in September-October |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | INR 50,000 per year | Female students; family income below INR 8 lakh; apply via AICTE portal in October |
- SC/ST reimbursement: apply at scholarships.telangana.gov.in after joining.
- AICTE Pragati for female students: apply via AICTE portal in October.
- Confirm current scholarship details at methodist.edu.in before applying.
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