Prof Ram Meghe College of Engineering and Management [PRMCEAM], Badnera, Amravati, a NAAC A+ accredited, autonomous college affiliated to Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, AICTE-approved, offers a three-year BE CSE Lateral Entry programme for diploma holders. Lateral entry students join directly in Year 2 of the BE programme. Total tuition fees are INR 2,55,000 (INR 85,000 per year). Admission is through DTE Maharashtra’s DSE CAP.
BE CSE Lateral Entry admissions at PRMCEAM for 2026-27 are through DTE Maharashtra’s Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Diploma holders are admitted based on diploma merit; the DSE CAP rounds are expected in July and August 2026.
Key Points
- PRMCEAM is a NAAC A+ accredited, AICTE-approved autonomous college affiliated to Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University.
- The BE CSE Lateral Entry programme is three years (Years 2-4); admission is through DTE Maharashtra’s DSE CAP based on diploma merit.
- Total tuition fees for the three-year lateral programme are INR 2,55,000 (INR 85,000 per year).
- NBA accreditation covers six UG programmes at PRMCEAM.
PRMCEAM BE CSE (Lateral Entry) Fees
BE CSE (Lateral Entry) Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | INR 85,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 3) | INR 85,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 4) | INR 85,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 2,55,000 |
- Total tuition fees are INR 2,55,000 (INR 85,000 per year), payable annually at the start of each academic year.
- University examination fees (SGBAU) and autonomous examination fees are levied separately and are not included in the above tuition figures.
- Hostel and mess charges, if availed, are billed separately.
PRMCEAM BE CSE (Lateral Entry) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| MHT CET 2026 (PCM) Exam | April 11 to 19, 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 Result | June 16, 2026 (Tentative) |
| DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP Registration (Expected) | July 2026 |
| DSE CAP Allotment Rounds (Expected) | July to August 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes (Expected) | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
| MHT CET | Feb 24, 2026 | Apr 11-19, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
- Admission to BE CSE Lateral Entry at PRMCEAM is through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP (Direct Second Year Engineering Centralised Admission Process). Diploma holders are ranked on diploma marks; B.Sc. graduates must have a valid MHT CET score.
- Students must register on the DTE Maharashtra portal and participate in centralised allotment rounds (expected July to August 2026).
- After receiving the allotment letter, candidates must report to PRMCEAM for document verification with original diploma marksheets, transfer certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and fee payment to confirm admission.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science and Engineering or a related branch from a recognised board/university with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved category candidates).
- B.Sc. graduates with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics may also apply for lateral entry as per DTE Maharashtra DSE eligibility norms.
- Admission is through DTE Maharashtra’s Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) CAP; no separate entrance examination is conducted for diploma holders, who are ranked on diploma merit.
Admission Process
- Complete your diploma in Computer Science and Engineering or related branch and obtain final marksheet.
- Register on the DTE Maharashtra portal for DSE CAP (expected July 2026) and upload required documents.
- Fill in college-branch preferences selecting PRMCEAM with the relevant branch during the CAP choice-filling window.
- Receive the DSE allotment for BE CSE Lateral Entry and report to PRMCEAM for document verification on the notified date.
- Pay the first-year fee at the PRMCEAM accounts office to confirm admission.
PRMCEAM BE CSE (Lateral Entry) Scholarships 2026
BE CSE (Lateral Entry) Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Maharashtra Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/VJ/NT/OBC) | As per state government norms | Students from SC, ST, VJ, NT, and OBC categories domiciled in Maharashtra; apply via the Maharashtra Scholarship Portal (mahaeschol.maharashtra.gov.in) |
| Maharashtra Government EBC Scholarship | Tuition fee reimbursement (as per state norms) | Economically Backward Class students domiciled in Maharashtra; apply at the Maharashtra Scholarship Portal after admission |
| PM-USHA Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 82,000 per annum | Eligible students under the central higher education scholarship scheme; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Government) | As per central government norms | Minority community students with family income below the prescribed limit; apply at the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) |
- Maharashtra state government scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/EBC) are disbursed through the Maharashtra Scholarship Portal; students must apply within the notified window and maintain the prescribed attendance record.
- Central government scholarships under the NSP are open to eligible students across categories; apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission is confirmed.
- Scholarship documentation requirements and deadlines should be confirmed at the PRMCEAM admissions office at the time of joining.
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