Vishveshwarya Technical Campus Sangli BE {Lateral} Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total course fee for BE Lateral Civil Engineering at VTC Sangli is INR 2,10,000 for the complete 3-year programme, applicable for the 2026-27 admission cycle. This amount covers the full duration of the lateral entry programme. Hostel accommodation is available separately for boys and girls at an additional charge of INR 15,000 per year. Hostel fees are optional and not included in the course fee total mentioned above.

Ans. No, there is no separate entrance examination for BE Lateral (DSE) admission at VTC Sangli. Eligible candidates are ranked on a provisional merit list solely on the basis of their diploma aggregate percentage. Seat allotment is then carried out through DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling rounds, where candidates fill an option form specifying their preferred colleges and branches in order of priority. Final admission is confirmed after reporting to the allotted college.

Ans. Candidates who have passed a Diploma in Civil Engineering, or in a closely related branch, with first class (60% and above) from MSBTE or any recognised state board are eligible. BSc graduates holding Mathematics as a subject may also qualify for lateral entry under SPPU norms. There is no upper age limit specified for DSE admission in Maharashtra as per the DTE Maharashtra guidelines for lateral entry engineering admission.

Ans. The BE Lateral Civil Engineering programme at VTC Sangli is a 3-year full-time course under SPPU. Lateral entry students join directly into the second year of the standard four-year BE programme and complete the remaining three academic years. The curriculum, prescribed by SPPU, covers core civil engineering subjects including structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, and construction management across the three years of study.

Ans. The regular BE Civil Engineering at VTC Sangli is a 4-year course for 10+2 (PCM) students admitted through MHT-CET or JEE Main. The BE Lateral Civil course is a 3-year programme exclusively for Diploma holders who enter directly into the second year. Both lead to the same SPPU BE degree, but the lateral route relies on diploma merit alone and requires no entrance exam score for admission consideration.