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School of Engineering, CUSAT

School of Engineering, CUSAT B.Tech Lateral Entry

Work-integrated

School of Engineering, CUSAT offers B.Tech Lateral Entry in a blended format over 3 years. The indicative total fee is ₹96,480. The syllabus is organised into 6 terms.

Total fee
₹96,480
Per year
—
Duration
3 Years
Mode
Blended

Fee breakdown

Total programme fee₹96,480
Indicative fee as of 3 Nov 2026. Confirm on the university's official website before paying.
Work-integrated programme. These programmes are meant for working professionals and are governed by AICTE rules. Confirm the approval for your batch with the university.

Eligibility

  • You need to have successfully completed 3 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology course in a Board of Technical Education approved by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Kerala
  • B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry is open to candidates who have completed a 3-year diploma in Plastic Technology and Diploma in Plastic Mould Technology that are provided by CIPET
  • Pass a minimum of 60% qualifying diploma examination
  • The upper age limit shall be 25 years with reference to 1st July of the current academic year

Syllabus

Subjects as listed by the university. Electives may change by batch.

SEMESTER III9 subjects
  • Computer Architecture and Organization
  • Discrete Computational Structures
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Principles of Programming Languages
  • Automata Languages and Computations
  • Data Structures Laboratory
  • Object Oriented Programming Laboratory
  • Internship-1
  • Introduction to Python Programming
SEMESTER IV11 subjects
  • Numerical and Statistical Techniques
  • Operating Systems
  • Database Management Systems
  • Data and Computer Communication
  • Object Oriented SoftwareEngineering
  • Microprocessors
  • Universal Human Values
  • Database Management Systems Laboratory
  • Operating System Laboratory
  • Foundation for Machine Learning
  • Python for Machine Learning
SEMESTER V11 subjects
  • Mathematical Foundations for Machine Learning
  • System Programming
  • Data Mining
  • Computer Graphics
  • Advanced Microprocessors and Embedded Systems
  • Professional Elective- I(MOOC)
  • Computer Graphics Laboratory
  • IoT and Embedded Systems Laboratory
  • Internship-II
  • MOOC I Broad Area: Applied Data Science
  • Applied Machine Learning
SEMESTER VI11 subjects
  • Computer Networks
  • Compiler Construction
  • Analysis and Design of Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cryptography and Network Security
  • Professional Elective – II
  • Networks Laboratory
  • Mini Project
  • MOOC II Broad area: Neural Networks and Machine Learning
  • Optimization Techniques
  • MOOC I Broad area: Recommender Systems
SEMESTER VII13 subjects
  • Principles of Management
  • Advanced Architecture and Parallel Processing
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Professional Elective – III
  • Open Elective- I
  • Language Processors Laboratory
  • Data Analytics Lab
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Project Phase-I
  • Internship-III
  • MOOC III Broad area: Deep Learning with Python and Keras
  • Mini Project
  • MOOC II Reinforcement Learning using Python
SEMESTER VIII8 subjects
  • Professional Elective- IV
  • Professional Elective- V
  • Professional Elective- VI
  • Open Elective- II
  • Seminar
  • Project Phase- II
  • Comprehensive Viva Voce
  • MOOC III Image Analysis using Deep Learning

Questions answered

What is the fee for School of Engineering, CUSAT B.Tech Lateral Entry?

The indicative total fee is ₹96,480. Confirm the current fee on the university’s website before paying.

What is the eligibility?

You need to have successfully completed 3 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology course in a Board of Technical Education approved by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Kerala. B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry is open to candidates who have completed a 3-year diploma in Plastic Technology and Diploma in Plastic Mould Technology that are provided by CIPET. Pass a minimum of 60% qualifying diploma examination.

How long is the programme?

School of Engineering, CUSAT lists a duration of 3 years.

Can I do B.Tech for Working Professionals while working?

Yes. These programmes are designed for working professionals, with classes on evenings or weekends and the rest online. Most need you to be employed in a related field. Confirm the AICTE approval and attendance rules for your batch with the university.

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Indicative total fee

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