Panimalar Engineering College Chennai B.Tech {Lateral} Information Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fees for the 3-year lateral entry B.Tech Information Technology programme at Panimalar Engineering College range from INR 1,65,000 under the govt quota to INR 4,26,000 under the general quota. Management quota fees are INR 3,48,000 for the full 3 years. Hostel accommodation is optionally available at INR 75,000 per year. Tamil Nadu state scholarship schemes are available for eligible candidates to reduce the cost.

Ans. Candidates who have completed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from a State Board recognized institution are eligible for lateral entry B.Tech IT at Panimalar Engineering College. A minimum aggregate of 45% in the diploma programme is required for general category and 40% for reserved categories such as SC, ST, and BC.

Ans. Admission to the lateral entry B.Tech IT programme at Panimalar Engineering College is through TNEA lateral entry counselling conducted by Anna University. There is no separate entrance examination. The TNEA lateral entry rank is computed from the aggregate marks secured in the diploma programme. Candidates register on tneaonline.org, obtain their rank, and participate in online choice filling to select their preferred college and branch.

Ans. The lateral entry B.Tech Information Technology programme at Panimalar Engineering College is a 3-year programme. Diploma holders enter directly into the second year of the B.Tech programme, bypassing the first year. After completing all three remaining years successfully, graduates receive a B.Tech degree from Anna University, equivalent to the regular 4-year B.Tech degree in terms of employer recognition.

Ans. Yes, management quota lateral entry seats at Panimalar Engineering College are filled directly by the college without requiring a TNEA lateral entry rank. The management quota fee is INR 3,48,000 for the 3-year programme. Diploma eligibility in Computer Science, IT, or a related field must still be satisfied. Interested candidates should contact the Panimalar Engineering College admissions office for details and availability of management quota lateral entry seats.

Ans. Yes, the lateral entry B.Tech degree awarded by Anna University through Panimalar Engineering College is equivalent to a regular 4-year B.Tech degree. It carries the same value for employment with IT companies, public sector undertakings, and government service recruitments. Graduates can also apply for M.Tech or M.E. programmes at Anna University and other institutions after completing the lateral entry B.Tech degree.