NMIMS B.Tech EXTC Lateral FAQs
Ques. Is the B.Tech EXTC program at NMIMS MPSTME accredited?
Ans. Yes. The B.Tech (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering) program at MPSTME Mumbai is NBA-accredited since 2014, which is a mark of quality assurance for engineering programs in India.
Ques. Is there any entrance exam required for NMIMS B.Tech Lateral Entry (EXTC)?
Ans. No, NMIMS does not require any entrance exam for lateral entry B.Tech admission. Selection is purely merit-based on your Diploma aggregate percentage or 1st year B.Tech CGPA.
Ques. Is EXTC lateral entry available at other NMIMS campuses?
Ans. No. As per the official 2026 admission handout, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering lateral entry is available only at the Mumbai campus. It is not offered at Shirpur, Navi Mumbai, Indore, Hyderabad, or Chandigarh campuses for lateral entry.
Ques. Can a Diploma holder in Computer Engineering apply for B.Tech Lateral (EXTC) at NMIMS?
Ans. Yes. NMIMS explicitly states that Diploma holders from any engineering stream are eligible to apply for any specialization, including EXTC. Your Diploma branch does not restrict your choice of B.Tech specialization.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Lateral (EXTC) at NMIMS Mumbai?
Ans. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 4,25,000 (Batch 2025 data), making the total tuition fee approximately Rs. 12,75,000 for the 3-year program. Batch 2026 fees will be announced at the time of admission counselling.
Ques. What are the career prospects after B.Tech (EXTC) from NMIMS?
Ans. Graduates can work as Electronics Engineer, Telecom Engineer, Embedded Systems Developer, RF Engineer, Signal Processing Engineer, or pursue roles in VLSI design, IoT, and wireless communications. Companies like Qualcomm, Intel, Tata Communications, Reliance Jio, and ISRO are typical recruiters for EXTC graduates.
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