Sandipani Technical Campus Faculty of Engineering Latur B.Tech {Lateral} Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry in Civil Engineering at Sandipani Technical Campus is INR 2,76,614, covering the complete programme from the second year of B.Tech onwards. This fee is set under the DTE Maharashtra government-approved fee structure. Students from reserved categories may offset a portion of this through Maharashtra government scholarship schemes applied after admission.

Ans. Diploma holders in Civil Engineering from MSBTE-recognised polytechnics are the primary eligible group. Diploma graduates from allied branches such as Architecture Assistantship or Environmental Engineering may also be eligible depending on the DTE Maharashtra DSE eligibility schedule. A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in the Diploma is required (40% for reserved categories). No entrance examination is needed.

Ans. The DSE CAP (Direct Second Year Engineering Centralised Admission Process) is run by DTE Maharashtra for Diploma holders seeking lateral entry into B.Tech. Candidates must register on the official DSE CAP portal, submit documents for verification at a facilitation centre, and then participate in online option entry rounds. Seats are allotted based on Diploma merit, and candidates report to their allotted institute to complete admission within the reporting window.

Ans. Yes. The B.Tech Civil Engineering programme at Sandipani Technical Campus is affiliated with Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (SRTMUN), Nanded, a UGC-recognised state university. The programme is AICTE-approved. The degree issued by SRTMUN is accepted for private sector employment, government technical recruitment, PSU applications via GATE, and further M.Tech admissions at government-affiliated engineering colleges.

Ans. B.Tech Civil graduates can work as structural engineers, site engineers, quantity surveyors, project coordinators, and highway engineers in construction, infrastructure, and real estate sectors. They are eligible for government recruitment through MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission) and PWD engineering examinations. Many also pursue GATE for M.Tech at government institutions or jobs in PSUs like NHAI, RVNL, and CPWD.

Ans. Yes. Students from SC/ST, OBC/SBC/EWS, and Economically Backward Class (EBC) categories admitted at Sandipani through DSE CAP are eligible for Maharashtra government scholarships, including the Post Matric Scholarship and the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Scheme. These are processed through the Maharashtra Scholarship Portal. Eligible students must submit valid income proof and category certificates before the annual scholarship application deadline.