Vedavyasa Institute of Technology Malappuram B.Tech {Lateral} Electrical and Electronics Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or a relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) from a recognised Board or University. Admission is through the Kerala lateral entry process managed by CEE Kerala, and the student enters directly into the second year of the B.Tech programme.

Ans. The total programme fee for B.Tech Lateral Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Vedavyasa Institute of Technology, Malappuram, is INR 1,50,000. Hostel accommodation is available separately at up to INR 25,000 per year and is not included in the programme fee.

Ans. CEE Kerala conducts centralised allotment for B.Tech lateral entry seats across KTU-affiliated colleges in Kerala. Eligible diploma holders register on the CEE Kerala portal, fill in college and branch preferences, and participate in allotment rounds. Final admission is subject to seat availability and merit in the relevant diploma programme.

Ans. Students can apply for the Kerala Government Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC candidates, the AICTE Pragati Scholarship of INR 50,000 per year for girl students from families with income below INR 8 LPA, and the NSP Central Sector Scholarship via scholarships.gov.in for families with income below INR 4.5 LPA.

Ans. Kerala’s lateral entry process does not require a separate national entrance exam such as JEE Main. Admission is based on merit in the qualifying Diploma programme and seat availability through the CEE Kerala allotment process. Candidates must meet the minimum marks criteria set by KTU and the college for lateral entry eligibility. The entire process is managed by CEE Kerala through centralised allotment rounds.

Ans. Candidates must submit Diploma mark sheets for all semesters, transfer certificate, conduct certificate, community certificate for SC/ST/OBC applicants, income certificate for scholarship claims, and recent passport-size photographs. The CEE Kerala allotment letter is also required. All original documents must be produced at Vedavyasa Institute of Technology, Malappuram, at the time of physical reporting for verification and enrolment formalities.