Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology Virudhunagar BE {Lateral} Mechatronics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BE (Lateral Entry) (Mechatronics) at KCET Virudhunagar is INR 2,75,000. Year 1 fee is INR 95,000 and subsequent years are INR 90,000 per year. Hostel charges are separate. Management quota seats may carry a different fee; candidates should verify the current schedule with the KCET admissions office before joining.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering or Technology in a relevant branch (Diploma in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering) from a recognised board with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks (40 percent for BC/MBC/SC/ST categories). Candidates with a B.Sc degree in an appropriate branch under the 10+2+3 pattern with 45 percent marks (40 percent for reserved categories) are also eligible. Admission is merit-based through TNEAOL lateral entry counselling.

Ans. Lateral entry admission to 2nd year B.E./B.Tech at self-financing engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu is conducted through the TNEAOL lateral entry counselling process managed by Anna University. Diploma holders register on tneaonline.org, fill college and branch preferences, and are allotted seats based on merit in diploma marks. No separate entrance examination is required. The process runs typically in July-August each year for the subsequent academic session.

Ans. Graduates of BE (Lateral Entry) (Mechatronics) from KCET Virudhunagar can pursue careers as mechatronics engineer, automation engineer, robotics technician, maintenance engineer, production engineer, and instrumentation engineer. The programme builds expertise in mechanical-electrical integration and related areas. Graduates can also appear for GATE to pursue M.Tech/M.E. at NITs or IITs, or join government sector through PSU or state government technical recruitment examinations.

Ans. Yes, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology (KCET), Virudhunagar is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. It has UGC Autonomous status for the period 2019-2029, allowing it to frame its own syllabi within Anna University norms. Established in 1998, the college is located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.