SND College of Engineering and Research Centre Yeola Nashik BE {Lateral} Information Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total course fee for the 3-year BE Lateral IT programme at SND College of Engineering and Research Centre, Yeola, is INR 2,70,000 for the full duration. This amount covers tuition and development charges per SPPU norms. Hostel accommodation and transport charges are not included and are billed separately if availed.

Ans. Candidates holding a Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, or a related stream from an AICTE-approved polytechnic with at least 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories) are eligible. B.Sc. graduates with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at 50% or above from a recognised university may also apply through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP route.

Ans. Admission is through the DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) CAP process for 2026-27. Eligible diploma or B.Sc. candidates register on the Maharashtra CET Cell portal (schedule expected July 2026), upload documents for verification, fill college and branch preferences, and receive seat allotment via CAP rounds. Once allotted, candidates report to SND College, Yeola, with original documents and complete fee payment to confirm the seat.

Ans. Graduates of the BE IT programme from SND College, Yeola, are eligible for IT roles in software development, network administration, and technical support. The SPPU degree is widely recognised in Maharashtra. Given the college’s location in Nashik district, students targeting major IT hubs like Pune or Mumbai may need to proactively apply for opportunities beyond campus drives. Government IT roles and MPSC technical posts are also open to BE IT graduates.

Ans. Yes. Maharashtra state government scholarships for EBC, OBC, NT, SBC, and VJ-DT categories are available through the Mahadbt portal each academic year. SC and ST students can apply for the Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship via the National Scholarship Portal. The PM-USHA Scholarship of up to INR 20,000 per year is also available for students with annual family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs.

Ans. The BE Lateral IT programme spans 3 years, as lateral entry students join directly in the second year. They follow the same SPPU curriculum and appear for the same university examinations as regular students who entered in the first year. Both tracks lead to the identical BE Information Technology degree. The lateral route is available only to diploma holders and B.Sc. graduates in relevant streams.