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Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology Salem BE {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 1.50 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel, TNLEA seat
Average pay
INR 3.37 LPA
Class of 2025, all engineering branches
You join in
Year 2
semester 3 of 8, through counselling
Placement rate
100%
Class of 2025, students who opted
In This Page▾
01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Branches at a glanceEvery branch with its fee, rating and course page
03Which branch should you pick?Who each branch suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
04EligibilityThe marks and the diploma or degree you need before you apply
05Admission ProcessEvery step from registration to reporting
06Admission DatesNext year's calendar, based on this year's schedule
07FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
08Which branches will your score get you?What each route opens, by your marks range
09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
10How does it compare?The same degree at colleges in its league, side by side
11FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About SSCET Lateral Entry BE
Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology in Sankari, Salem, offers a three-year, full-time Lateral Entry BE for diploma holders and B.Sc graduates, who join straight into Year 2 of the Anna University BE. There are six branches, from Computer Science to Agricultural Engineering, and seats are filled by TNLEA counselling on your marks, with no entrance exam. The college started in 2011 and holds a NAAC A grade. The full fee is INR 1.50 Lakhs on a TNLEA seat, the same for every branch, and INR 3.75 Lakhs with hostel and mess. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.37 LPA across all engineering branches, and 100% of the students who opted for placement got a job.
SSCET Lateral Entry BE at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Number of BE Branches | 6 |
| Admission Through | TNLEA counselling, on diploma or B.Sc marks |
| Minimum Eligibility | Diploma or B.Sc with Maths, 50% (45% for SC, SCA, ST) |
| Total Fees | INR 1.50 Lakhs |
| Hostel + Mess | INR 75,000 a year |
| Scholarship Available | Full tuition for SC, SCA and ST under the Post Matric Scholarship |
| Average Package 2025 | INR 3.37 LPA |
| Placement Rate 2025 | 100% |
| NAAC Grade | A |
SSCET Lateral Entry BE Fees
The total with hostel is INR 3.75 Lakhs and the fee without hostel is INR 1.50 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 50,000 a year for three years, the same in every branch. You pay it to the college once a year. Hostel and mess cost INR 75,000 a year and are optional.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.50 Lakhs | INR 50,000 a year, 3 years |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.25 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a year, 3 years, optional |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.50 Lakhs | Tuition only |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.75 Lakhs | Tuition + hostel and mess |
SSCET Lateral Entry BE Admission Dates
TNLEA 2026 opened on 7 Jun 2026, published the rank list on 15 Jul 2026 and ended with the B.Sc round on 2 Aug 2026. Every step of this cycle is over. The 2027 registration is expected in Jun 2027, on the same pattern.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration and online application opened | 7 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Last date to apply and upload papers | 7 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Online certificate verification | 24 Jun 2026 to 8 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Rank list published | 15 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Special reservation counselling | 18 Jul 2026 to 20 Jul 2026 | Over |
| General counselling | 21 Jul 2026 to 28 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Supplementary counselling | 25 Jul 2026 to 1 Aug 2026 | Over |
| B.Sc counselling | 2 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Next registration opens | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
SSCET Lateral Entry BE Eligibility
You need a three-year diploma in engineering or technology with 50% marks, or a B.Sc with Maths with 50%. SC, SCA and ST students need 45%. Your diploma branch must match the degree branch you pick. There is no entrance exam.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma route | Three-year diploma in engineering or technology, 50% marks |
| B.Sc route | B.Sc with Maths as a subject, 50% marks |
| SC, SCA and ST | 45% in the diploma or the B.Sc |
| Diploma branch | Must match the degree branch, as TNLEA lists it |
| Entrance exam | None. TNLEA ranks you on your marks |
SSCET Lateral Entry BE Admission Process
You register on TNLEA, upload your papers and get a rank from your marks. You then list colleges and branches in the order you want them. TNLEA allots the seat, and you report at the college with your original papers to join.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Register on TNLEA | Apply online and pay the registration fee. |
| Upload your papers | Mark sheets and certificates go up online for checking. |
| Check your rank | TNLEA ranks every student on diploma or B.Sc marks. |
| Fill choices | List colleges and branches, best first. |
| Confirm and report | Confirm the allotment online and report at the college. |
SSCET Lateral Entry BE Branches and Fees
Every branch costs INR 1.50 Lakhs on a TNLEA seat. A management seat costs INR 2.55 Lakhs in four branches and INR 2.61 Lakhs in Electronics and Mechanical. Six branches share one placement cell. Every branch name below opens its own course page.
| Branch | TNLEA seat fee | Management seat fee |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 1.50 Lakhs | INR 2.55 Lakhs |
| Agricultural Engineering | INR 1.50 Lakhs | INR 2.55 Lakhs |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 1.50 Lakhs | INR 2.61 Lakhs |
| Mechanical Engineering | INR 1.50 Lakhs | INR 2.61 Lakhs |
| Biomedical Engineering | INR 1.50 Lakhs | INR 2.55 Lakhs |
| Cyber Security | INR 1.50 Lakhs | INR 2.55 Lakhs |
SSCET Lateral Entry BE Entry routes
All 6 branches take diploma holders and B.Sc graduates through TNLEA. Diploma holders pick first, from 21 Jul 2026, and B.Sc graduates pick on 2 Aug 2026. TNLEA does not publish a branch-wise closing rank for this college, so the route and your marks decide where you stand.
| Route | Branches it opens | What decides the seat |
|---|---|---|
| TNLEA, diploma | All 6, by your diploma branch | Your rank from diploma marks |
| TNLEA, B.Sc | All 6, where seats are left | Your rank from B.Sc marks, in the last round |
SSCET Lateral Entry BE Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 256 of the 256 students who opted, at an average of INR 3.37 LPA and a top offer of INR 4.7 LPA. These figures cover every engineering branch, not lateral students alone. Each department placed every student who opted.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay, all engineering branches | INR 3.37 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 4.7 LPA |
| Students placed | 256 of 256 who opted, 2025 |
| Computer Science department | 45 of 45 placed |
| Biomedical department | 41 of 41 placed |
| Agricultural department | 36 of 36 placed |
| Electronics department | 24 of 24 placed |
| Mechanical department | 13 of 13 placed |
| Top recruiters | TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, Cognizant |
SSCET Lateral Entry BE Scholarships
The Post Matric Scholarship pays the full tuition fee, INR 50,000 a year, for SC, SCA and ST students. The First Graduate concession takes INR 25,000 a year off. Both come from the state government. AICTE pays INR 50,000 a year to girls and disabled students who qualify.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship | SC, SCA or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs | Full tuition, INR 50,000 a year |
| First Graduate concession | First in the family to study for a degree | INR 25,000 a year |
| AICTE Pragati | Girls, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 50,000 a year |
| AICTE Saksham | Disability of 40% or more, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 50,000 a year |
SSCET Lateral Entry BE Ranking
NAAC gave the college an A grade, first in 2017. NIRF lists the college as a participant but not in its ranked list for engineering. Anna University sets the syllabus and the exams for every branch.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2017 | A |
| NIRF, Engineering | 2025 | Not in the ranked list |
SSCET Lateral Entry BE Hostel and Campus
Hostel and mess cost INR 75,000 a year, the same for boys and girls. The campus is spread over 120 acres on the Sankari to Tiruchengode road, and hostel rooms are optional.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and mess fee | INR 75,000 a year |
| Hostels | Separate hostels for boys and girls |
| Campus | 120 acres, Sankari to Tiruchengode road |
| Affiliation | Anna University, Chennai |
SSCET Lateral Entry BE branches
Bachelor of Engineering [BE] Lateral Entry
3 Years · Full Time · 6 courses
Total fees
INR 1.50 Lakhs
TNLEA counselling seat
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Average pay
INR 3.37 LPA, all engineering branches, 2025
Eligibility
Diploma or B.Sc with Maths, 50% marks
Admission
TNLEA counselling on your marks, no exam
Management seat fee
INR 2.55 Lakhs to INR 2.61 Lakhs
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Total fees
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Total fees
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Total fees
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Total fees
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Total fees
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Total fees
Which Lateral Entry BE branch should you pick at SSCET?
Branch
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
INR 1.50 Lakhs on a TNLEA seat. The department placed 45 of 45 students who opted in 2025.
Pick it if:
You want an IT services job: TCS, Infosys and Wipro top the recruiter list here, and most offers are for software roles.
You came from a computer diploma: your diploma subjects line up with this branch, so semester 3 builds on what you already know.
You want the largest department: Computer Science placed the most students of any department here in 2025.
Skip it if:
You want pay well above the campus average: the average across all branches was INR 3.37 LPA, and the top offer was INR 4.7 LPA.
You hold a mechanical or civil diploma: TNLEA matches the degree branch to your diploma branch, so check that your diploma is on its list.
Agricultural Engineering (Agricultural)
INR 1.50 Lakhs on a TNLEA seat. The department placed 36 of 36 students who opted in 2025.
Pick it if:
You want farm machinery and irrigation work: the Salem and Namakkal belt around the campus is farm country, so field projects are close by.
You want a small department: it placed 36 students in 2025, fewer than Computer Science or Biomedical.
Skip it if:
You want city life during college: the campus sits on the Sankari to Tiruchengode road, away from Salem town.
Your diploma is in computers or electronics: TNLEA matches the degree branch to your diploma branch, so this branch may not be open to you.
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
INR 1.50 Lakhs on a TNLEA seat. The department placed 24 of 24 students who opted in 2025.
Pick it if:
You want both hardware and software jobs: the IT firms that visit also take electronics students for software roles.
You came from an electronics diploma: the circuits and devices you studied carry straight into semester 3.
Skip it if:
You plan a management seat: it costs INR 2.61 Lakhs here, more than the four other branches at INR 2.55 Lakhs.
You want a big batch of seniors: the department placed 24 students in 2025, a smaller group than Computer Science.
Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical)
INR 1.50 Lakhs on a TNLEA seat. The department placed 13 of 13 students who opted in 2025.
Pick it if:
You want plant and workshop jobs: Salem is home to the Salem Steel Plant and many foundries and textile mills.
You hold a mechanical diploma: this is the branch your diploma matches most directly in the TNLEA list.
Skip it if:
You want a large placement group: only 13 students from this department sat for placement in 2025, the smallest group here.
You plan a management seat: it costs INR 2.61 Lakhs here, more than the four other branches at INR 2.55 Lakhs.
Biomedical Engineering (Biomedical)
INR 1.50 Lakhs on a TNLEA seat. The department placed 41 of 41 students who opted in 2025.
Pick it if:
You want to work with hospital equipment: this branch trains you to service and test medical devices used in hospitals and labs.
You want a large department: it placed 41 students in 2025, second only to Computer Science.
Skip it if:
Your diploma is in civil or mechanical: TNLEA matches the degree branch to your diploma branch, so check that your diploma qualifies.
You want only software jobs: this branch spends much of its time on body systems and medical devices, not code.
Cyber Security (Cyber Security)
INR 1.50 Lakhs on a TNLEA seat. No placement record is published for this branch yet.
Pick it if:
You want a security role in IT: it is taught with Computer Science and adds network and data security papers.
You want the same fee as Computer Science: both cost INR 1.50 Lakhs on a TNLEA seat and INR 2.55 Lakhs on a management seat.
Skip it if:
You want a placement record before you join: the 2025 department list has no Cyber Security row, so there is no figure to check.
You hold a non-computer diploma: TNLEA matches the degree branch to your diploma branch, so this branch may not be open to you.
Counsellor's advice
If your diploma branch matches more than one branch here, list them in the order of the work you want, not the fee; the fee is the same. If you want a management seat, ask the college first, since two branches cost more.
Lateral Entry BE Eligibility▾
Diploma route: A three-year diploma in engineering or technology with 50% marks.
B.Sc route: A B.Sc with Maths as a subject and 50% marks.
SC, SCA and ST: 45% in the diploma or the B.Sc is enough.
Same rule, every branch: All six branches use the same marks rule, and there is no entrance exam.
Diploma branch: Your diploma branch must match the degree branch; TNLEA lists which diplomas can join which branch.
Lateral Entry BE Admission Process▾
Register on TNLEA: Apply online and pay INR 500, or INR 250 for SC, SCA and ST students from Tamil Nadu.
Upload your papers: TNLEA checks your mark sheets and certificates online; you do not travel for it.
Get your rank: Your rank comes from your diploma or B.Sc marks. B.Sc students get their own round after the diploma rounds.
Fill your branch order: List colleges and branches in the order you want them. The highest open choice at your rank is the seat you get.
Confirm and report: Confirm the allotment online, then report at the college with originals and pay the first-year fee. You stay in the allotted branch for all three years.
Lateral Entry BE Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out. These estimates hold for every branch.
Tentative
Jun 2027
TNLEA notification and online registration
Expected in early June; in 2026 it opened on 7 Jun 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Registration fee paid online
INR 500, or INR 250 for SC, SCA and ST students from Tamil Nadu.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to apply and upload papers
In 2026 this was 7 Jul 2026.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Online certificate check for the merit list
TNLEA checks your marks and papers online.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Rank list published
Ranks come from diploma or B.Sc marks, with no exam.
Tentative
Jul 2027
General counselling and allotment
You list colleges and branches online; special reservation rounds come first.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Supplementary and B.Sc counselling
For seats left over, and for B.Sc graduates in their own round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check at the college
Bring originals and pay the first-year fee at the college.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start in semester 3
You join the second-year class of your branch.
Source: TNLEA 2026 schedule, Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai.
Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology Lateral Entry BE Fees
▾
This is the full 3-year cost on a TNLEA seat, the same for every branch.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 50,000 a year
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 75,000 a year
INR 2.25 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,529
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
225%
average first-year pay INR 3.37 LPA, all branches, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,323
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
90%
average first-year pay INR 3.37 LPA, all branches, vs the full fee
Source: DoTE Tamil Nadu fee rate for self-financing colleges, 2026.
Which Lateral Entry BE branches will your score get you at SSCET?
Pick your route and marks range. Your rank comes from these marks.
Your route
Your diploma marks
Your B.Sc marks
Diploma · marks 85% or more
Yes, you are in: every branch. You clear the 50% floor by a wide margin, so your rank should give you an early choice.
Diploma · marks 60% to 84.9%
Yes, you are in: every branch. You clear the 50% floor. List more than one college, since higher marks choose first.
Diploma · marks 50% to 59.9%
Almost there: every branch. You clear the floor, but many students rank above you, so keep the supplementary round in mind.
Diploma · marks below 50%
Not this route: every branch. Below 50% only SC, SCA and ST students with 45% or more can apply.
B.Sc · marks 85% or more
Yes, you are in: every branch. B.Sc graduates pick in their own round, after the diploma rounds, where seats are left.
B.Sc · marks 60% to 84.9%
Yes, you are in: every branch. You clear the 50% floor; your seat comes in the B.Sc round, from the seats left.
B.Sc · marks 50% to 59.9%
Almost there: every branch. You clear the floor, but the B.Sc round fills last, so fewer seats may be open.
B.Sc · marks below 50%
Not this route: every branch. Below 50% only SC, SCA and ST students with 45% or more can apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE
TNLEA does not publish a branch-wise closing rank for this college, so the verdicts above follow the marks rule and the round order. Ask the Admission Cell for last year's allotment list before you lock your choices.
Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology Lateral Entry BE Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim in any branch.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who the scheme is for.
Post Matric Scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare, Tamil Nadu
Covers the full tuition fee, INR 50,000 a year, for all three years.
Who qualifies: SC, SCA or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersFirst Graduate concession
INR 75,000
Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu
Takes INR 25,000 a year off the tuition fee for all three years.
Who qualifies: first in your family to study for a degree, claimed at counsellingApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology Lateral Entry BE vs similar colleges
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INR 3.37 LPA
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Placement rateshare of students placed
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of those who opted
90%
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Brancheslateral entry branches listed
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same fee in all
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Hostel + messper year
INR 75,000
boys and girls
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In short
Knowledge Institute of Technology reports a higher average pay and places about nine in ten students. If your diploma rank gets you its branch, it is the stronger pick; keep SSCET below it in your list.
In short
AVS publishes no average pay or placement rate for its engineering batch, but its hostel costs less. If you need a hostel on a tight budget, compare the two; otherwise SSCET gives you more figures to check.
In short
Mahendra lists ten lateral entry branches and a higher average pay, at a slightly higher fee. If your branch is not offered here, Mahendra is the wider list to try.
In short
Paavai has a much cheaper hostel but publishes no single average pay or placement rate. If hostel cost decides it for you, list Paavai close to SSCET and check its placement report.
FAQs on Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology Lateral Entry BE
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get admission to the Lateral Entry BE here?▾
Register on TNLEA in June with your diploma or B.Sc marks and upload your papers. TNLEA ranks you on those marks, and you list colleges and branches in the order you want them. Accept the allotment and report at the college with your originals.
Is there an entrance exam for lateral entry?▾
No. TNLEA ranks every student on diploma or B.Sc marks alone. You need 50% to apply, or 45% if you are SC, SCA or ST.
Is the fee the same for every branch?▾
Yes, on a TNLEA seat. The full fee is INR 1.50 Lakhs for three years in every branch, or INR 3.75 Lakhs with hostel and mess. A management seat costs INR 2.55 Lakhs, or INR 2.61 Lakhs in Electronics and Mechanical.
Which branch is the easiest to get?▾
TNLEA does not publish a branch-wise closing rank for this college. Your diploma branch decides which degree branches you can pick, so the real choice is among the branches your diploma matches.
How should I order my branch list?▾
List the branches your diploma matches in the order of the work you want. The fee is the same on a TNLEA seat, so the fee should not decide the order.
Which branches place the most students?▾
In 2025 the Computer Science department placed 45 of 45 students who opted, Biomedical 41 and Agricultural 36. The average for all engineering branches was INR 3.37 LPA.
Can I change my branch after joining?▾
Plan to stay in the branch you are allotted. You join in Year 2, after the first-year branch change window, so pick the branch you want to finish in.
What scholarships can I get?▾
SC, SCA and ST students with family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs get the full tuition fee through the Post Matric Scholarship. First graduates get INR 25,000 a year off. AICTE Pragati and Saksham pay INR 50,000 a year to girls and disabled students who qualify.
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