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The 3-year BE Computer Science & Engineering Lateral Entry programme at Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, is an Anna University affiliated course for diploma holders. The NAAC Grade A+ college covers data structures, algorithms, software engineering, databases, computer networks, and software development over six semesters. Total fees are INR 2,61,000. Admission is through TNEA lateral counselling. The college holds a Collegedunia Engineering rank of 397 (2025).

📋 Admission Status: TNEA 2026 lateral counselling is expected in July 2026. Diploma holders with relevant branch background are eligible to apply.

Key Points

BE Lateral CSE, NAAC A Plus, Coimbatore
Lateral entry for diploma holders via TNEA lateral counselling
Collegedunia Engineering rank 397 (2025)

Karpagam College of Engineering BE Lateral CSE Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Fee (Year 1 / Sem 3 and 4)	INR 87,000
Annual Fee (Year 2 / Sem 5 and 6)	INR 87,000
Annual Fee (Year 3 / Sem 7 and 8)	INR 87,000
Total Fees (3-year lateral)	INR 2,61,000

Total INR 2,61,000 covers the 3 year lateral entry programme.
Hostel and transport charges payable separately as per college norms.

Karpagam College of Engineering BE Lateral CSE Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
TNEA Lateral Counselling	July 2026
Document Verification	July 2026
Classes Commence	August 2026

Lateral entry seats filled via TNEA lateral counselling for diploma holders.
Diploma holders admitted to 2nd year of the programme directly.
Management quota lateral seats filled through college selection process.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 3-year diploma in Computer Science & Engineering or a related engineering branch from a recognised polytechnic.
Minimum 45% marks in diploma aggregate (40% for reserved categories).
Admission through TNEA lateral counselling conducted by Anna University.
B.Sc (Mathematics) graduates are also eligible for lateral entry to engineering programmes under Anna University norms.
Final-year diploma students may apply provisionally.

Admission Process

Complete a relevant diploma programme from an Anna University affiliated polytechnic.
Register for TNEA lateral counselling at tneaonline.org when announced.
Choose Karpagam College of Engineering and the relevant branch as preference.
Seat allotment is based on diploma marks, category, and seat availability.
Accept the allotted seat and pay the confirmation fee within the stipulated deadline.
Report to college with original diploma mark sheets for document verification.

Karpagam College of Engineering BE Lateral CSE Placement 2024

Metric	Value
Placement Support	Training and placement cell with industry tie-ups
Career Roles	Software engineer, systems analyst, web developer, database administrator, and devops engineer
Top Sectors	Manufacturing, IT services, automotive, and electronics

✓ Opt for this if

Diploma holders in relevant branch seeking direct Anna University BE entry
Tamil Nadu students eligible for TNEA lateral counselling
Affordable lateral entry at INR 2,61,000 total fees
Coimbatore-based students targeting manufacturing and electronics industry
NAAC A Plus seekers at affordable Anna University-affiliated college

✗ Skip if

Students without relevant diploma in the lateral branch
Candidates targeting metro-city MNC placements via premium brand
Students outside Tamil Nadu state counselling eligibility
Those needing 4-year BE degree format instead of lateral entry

Karpagam College of Engineering BE Lateral CSE Placement 2024

Metric	Value
Placement Support	Training and placement cell with industry tie-ups
Career Roles	Software engineer, systems analyst, web developer, database administrator, and devops engineer
Top Sectors	Manufacturing, IT services, automotive, and electronics

✓ Opt for this if

Diploma holders in relevant branch seeking direct Anna University BE entry
Tamil Nadu students eligible for TNEA lateral counselling
Affordable lateral entry at INR 2,61,000 total fees
Coimbatore-based students targeting manufacturing and electronics industry
NAAC A Plus seekers at affordable Anna University-affiliated college

✗ Skip if

Students without relevant diploma in the lateral branch
Candidates targeting metro-city MNC placements via premium brand
Students outside Tamil Nadu state counselling eligibility
Those needing 4-year BE degree format instead of lateral entry

Karpagam College of Engineering BE Lateral CSE Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship	As per scheme	BC/MBC/SC/ST students, merit-cum-means basis
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	Full tuition fee reimbursement	SC/ST students from Tamil Nadu as per government norms
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Women in AICTE-approved programmes, family income below INR 8 LPA
Minority Scholarship	As per scheme	Minority community students with prescribed income limits
Merit Scholarship (KCE)	As per college policy	Top performers in annual examinations as per college norms

BC/MBC/SC/ST scholarships applied through Tamil Nadu e-kalvi portal.
AICTE Pragati scholarship for women through scholarships.gov.in.
Caste and income certificates required for government scholarship schemes.

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