VJTI B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates who have completed a three-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology in Computer, IT, or a related field from an AICTE-approved institute with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks are eligible. B.Sc. graduates with Mathematics as a subject from a recognised university are also eligible with the same percentage criteria. Reserved category candidates from Maharashtra need a minimum of 40% marks. Admission is through the DTE Maharashtra DSE process.

Ans. Regular B.Tech admission at VJTI uses the MHT CET CAP process, while B.Tech Lateral Entry admission uses the separate Maharashtra DSE (Direct Second Year Engineering) process. Lateral entry candidates register on the DSE portal, submit diploma marksheets, and are ranked based on their diploma aggregate percentage rather than an entrance exam score. The CAP rounds for DSE are conducted separately from the regular B.Tech CAP rounds.

Ans. Yes, B.Tech Lateral Entry Computer Engineering students at VJTI participate in the same campus placement process as regular Computer Engineering students once they complete the program. Recruiters such as DE Shaw, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and LinkedIn that visit for regular CS/IT placements are accessible to lateral entry graduates as well. The degree awarded is a standard B.Tech in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai.

Ans. The B.Tech Lateral Entry in Computer Engineering at VJTI is a three-year program since students enter directly into the second year, saving one year compared to a regular four-year B.Tech. The total program fee is INR 5,03,304 for the three years. Optional hostel accommodation is charged separately at INR 22,710 to INR 70,000 per year depending on room type.

Ans. VJTI Lateral Entry Computer Engineering is among the most competitive DSE options in Maharashtra, requiring a very high diploma percentage. Home university zone candidates typically need an aggregate of 85% or above in their diploma to secure a seat. The cutoff varies each year based on the number of available seats and the total pool of applicants in the DSE merit list.

Ans. Lateral entry B.Tech students are eligible for the same VJTI hostel facilities as regular students. Boys hostel fees range from INR 22,710 to INR 70,000 per year and girls hostel fees range from INR 22,710 to INR 64,500 per year, depending on room type. Accommodation is optional, not bundled with program fees, and allotted based on merit and availability. Students should apply early as hostel seats are limited.