Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering Mumbai B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the three-year B.Tech Lateral Entry in Computer Science and Engineering at FRCRCE is INR 5,55,000, payable at INR 1,85,000 per year. Fees are uniform across all lateral B.Tech branches and are set under FRA approval. Hostel and other campus charges are billed separately and are not included in the INR 5,55,000 total.

Ans. No. GATE is not required for B.Tech Lateral (DSE) admission at FRCRCE. Admission is through Maharashtra Direct Second Year Entry (DSE) CAP conducted by the State CET Cell on mahacet.org. Eligibility is based on diploma aggregate percentage in a relevant engineering branch, and there is no separate entrance examination for the lateral entry process.

Ans. Yes. Candidates with a B.Sc degree with Mathematics as a qualifying subject are eligible for lateral entry to the second year of B.Tech at FRCRCE as per DTE Maharashtra norms. The minimum aggregate requirement is 45 percent for unreserved categories and 40 percent for reserved-category Maharashtra candidates. Admission follows the same DSE CAP process on mahacet.org.

Ans. Candidates must register for Maharashtra DSE CAP on mahacet.org, with the current batch registration window open from July 4 to July 19, 2026. After registration, candidates fill an option form selecting FRCRCE and the CSE branch. Seat allotment is based on diploma merit rank. Admitted candidates report to FRCRCE with original documents to confirm the seat.

Ans. Graduates of the B.Tech Lateral in CSE from FRCRCE typically pursue software development, cloud computing, data engineering, and AI-based roles at technology firms. Mumbai’s large IT and fintech ecosystem provides access to a wide base of recruiters. Some graduates opt for M.Tech or MBA programmes to advance into specialised engineering or management careers.

Ans. Hostel availability and charges for B.Tech Lateral students at FRCRCE can be confirmed directly with the college administration. Hostel fees are billed separately from the academic fee of INR 5,55,000. FRCRCE provides campus facilities including library, sports, medical, and internet access to all enrolled students, regardless of hostel residency.