S.B. Patil College of Engineering Indapur BE {Lateral} Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The BE Lateral Entry in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at SBPCOE allows Diploma holders to join directly into the second year, completing the degree in three years instead of four. The programme covers analog electronics, digital circuits, microprocessors, embedded systems, communication systems, and signal processing. It is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University and approved by AICTE. Admission is through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP process.

Ans. The total fee for the three-year BE Lateral Entry in E&TC Engineering at SBPCOE is INR 2,27,775 for the full programme duration. This figure is subject to revision by the Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA) and Government of Maharashtra. Category-wise concessions apply for EBC, EWS, SC, ST, and OBC students under respective Maharashtra government scholarship schemes.

Ans. Candidates seeking admission to BE Lateral E&TC at SBPCOE need a valid score in MHT CET Lateral or the equivalent state-level lateral entry examination. After the exam, registration on the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP portal (dse2026.mahacet.org), document verification at a Facilitation Centre, and participation in CAP seat allotment rounds are required. A Diploma in E&TC or an allied branch from MSBTE is also mandatory.

Ans. BE Lateral E&TC graduates from SBPCOE can target roles in electronics manufacturing, telecommunications companies, embedded systems development firms, defence organisations such as DRDO, consumer electronics industry, and ISRO-related units. The Pune region hosts several electronics and IT-electronics companies. M.Tech in VLSI or Communication Engineering through GATE is a common higher-studies route for this stream.

Ans. DTE Maharashtra specifies an approved branch eligibility matrix for DSE lateral entry admissions. Diploma holders in Electronics Engineering are generally eligible for BE E&TC Engineering lateral entry. Candidates should verify their specific Diploma branch against the DTE Maharashtra eligibility list on the official DSE portal (dse2026.mahacet.org) before applying, as the eligibility matrix is updated each admission year.

Ans. Yes. The BE E&TC degree from SBPCOE is conferred by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and recognised by AICTE, making graduates eligible for government sector opportunities including DRDO, ISRO, PSU technical posts, MPSC Engineering Services, and central recruitment through SSC JE and BARC. Candidates should verify specific eligibility requirements for each exam at the time of application.