Holy Grace Academy of Engineering Thrissur B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for the B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) at HGAE Thrissur is INR 2,63,110 for the full 3-year duration from the second year onwards. Hostel charges are separate and available on campus. Government scholarships and merit-based fee waivers may be available for eligible students. Candidates are advised to contact the HGAE admissions office and verify the current fee structure and scholarship eligibility before completing the admission confirmation process.

Ans. Candidates must have completed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering from a recognised polytechnic board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate to be eligible for B.Tech CSE lateral entry at HGAE Thrissur. Diploma holders from Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering streams are preferred for the CSE branch allotment. A valid score in the KEAM lateral entry test conducted by CEE Kerala is required to participate in the centralised counselling for B.Tech lateral entry seats across Kerala.

Ans. Admission to B.Tech CSE lateral entry at HGAE is through the KEAM lateral entry route managed by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. Candidates qualify the KEAM lateral entry test, register for centralised counselling on the CEE portal, and submit college and branch preferences. A seat is allotted at HGAE based on rank and preference. After allotment, candidates report to HGAE for document verification and complete fee payment to confirm the B.Tech CSE lateral entry seat at the Thrissur campus.

Ans. The B.Tech CSE lateral entry programme at HGAE spans 3 years (six semesters), as lateral entry candidates are admitted directly into the second year of the standard four-year B.Tech programme. Students complete years 2, 3, and 4 of the B.Tech CSE curriculum as prescribed by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) and are awarded the full B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering degree on successful completion of all required courses, practicals, and the final project in the programme.

Ans. A B.Tech CSE (Lateral Entry) from HGAE, affiliated to KTU, is a nationally recognised engineering degree that qualifies graduates for software development, systems engineering, IT support, web development, and data engineering roles. The KTU curriculum covers programming, database systems, computer networks, operating systems, and software engineering, giving students a comprehensive technical foundation. Graduates are eligible for campus placements, government sector examinations for technical positions, and further studies such as M.Tech or MBA at universities across India and abroad.