Does a B.Tech from lateral entry at MIT-WPU carry the same recognition as a regular B.Tech degree?

Yes. The B.Tech degree awarded to lateral entry graduates at MIT-WPU is identical to that awarded to regular B.Tech graduates. The certificate does not indicate lateral entry and is equally valid for employment, government job eligibility, and higher education including M.Tech and MBA admissions.

Which admission route should a Maharashtra Diploma holder prefer: DSE CAP or MIT-WPU direct?

Both routes lead to the same programme. DSE CAP is centralised and may allot a college other than MIT-WPU based on merit and preference order. The MIT-WPU direct route guarantees a seat specifically at MIT-WPU subject to eligibility. Candidates who specifically want to study at MIT-WPU should prioritise the direct route and also register for CAP as a backup.

Can I apply for a B.Tech lateral specialisation that is different from my Diploma branch?

Lateral entry rules generally require the Diploma branch to be relevant to the B.Tech specialisation. DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP specifies approved branch combinations in its official guidelines. For the MIT-WPU direct route, candidates should confirm branch eligibility with the admissions office before applying, as cross-branch applications are not routinely permitted.

Can students from states other than Maharashtra apply for B.Tech Lateral at MIT-WPU?

Yes. Candidates from outside Maharashtra can apply through MIT-WPUs direct admission route by the June 5, 2026 deadline. The DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP route is intended for Maharashtra Diploma holders. Out-of-state applicants should use the MIT-WPU direct portal and submit their Diploma marksheets and documents as required.

After completing the lateral B.Tech, am I eligible to apply for M.Tech through GATE?

Yes. A B.Tech degree from MIT-WPU through lateral entry qualifies for GATE eligibility on the same terms as a regular B.Tech. Graduates can apply for M.Tech programmes at NITs, IITs, and other AICTE-approved institutions through GATE, subject to each institutions qualifying criteria.

MITWPU of Engineering Pune B.Tech {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Fee range

INR 7.95 Lakhs to INR 11.10 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel, lowest to highest branch group

Median pay

INR 6 LPA

B.Tech Class of 2025, all branches

Application fee

INR 2,000

one form, any branch, non-refundable

Placement rate

55%

B.Tech Class of 2025 batch placed

In This Page▾

01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Branches at a glanceEvery branch with its fee, seats and course page 03Which branch group should you pick?Who each branch group suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 04EligibilityThe diploma marks you need before you apply 05Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to your documents 06Admission DatesNext year's calendar, based on this year's rounds 07FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 08Which branches will your score get you?What your diploma branch and score open 09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 10PlacementsPay, who got placed and the companies that hired 11How does it compare?The same degree at colleges in its league, side by side 12FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech

MIT World Peace University in Kothrud, Pune offers a three-year, full-time lateral entry B.Tech that takes diploma holders straight into the second year. This page covers 13 branches with 165 seats in all, in three fee groups. The full fee without hostel is INR 11.10 Lakhs for the Computing group, INR 9.90 Lakhs for the Core and Electronics group and INR 7.95 Lakhs for the Civil and Petroleum group. There is no entrance exam: the university picks students on the diploma score and a 500-word Statement of Purpose (SOP), with 60% as the floor. It does not publish cutoffs or pay by branch. The B.Tech Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 6 LPA, and 55% of the batch was placed.

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Course Duration	3 Years
Number of B.Tech Branches	13
Total Seats	165
Admission Through	MIT-WPU merit list on diploma score and SOP
Minimum Eligibility	60% in a three-year Engineering Diploma
Total Fees	INR 7.95 Lakhs to INR 11.10 Lakhs
Computing Group Fees	INR 11.10 Lakhs
Hostel + Mess	INR 3 Lakhs a year, Kothrud double room
Scholarship Available	Up to 50% off for J&K migrant students
Median Package 2025	INR 6 LPA
Placement Rate 2025	55%
NIRF Engineering Rank	101 to 150 group in 2025

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech Fees

The full fee without hostel is INR 11.10 Lakhs in the Computing group, INR 9.90 Lakhs in the Core and Electronics group and INR 7.95 Lakhs in the Civil and Petroleum group. A Kothrud hostel double room with meals adds INR 9 Lakhs over three years. You pay the fee every year, and your branch group decides how much. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Programme fee, Computing group	INR 11.10 Lakhs	INR 3.70 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Programme fee, Core and Electronics group	INR 9.90 Lakhs	INR 3.30 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Programme fee, Civil and Petroleum group	INR 7.95 Lakhs	INR 2.65 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Application fee	INR 2,000	One time, non-refundable
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel with meals, Kothrud double room	INR 9 Lakhs	INR 3 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Total, no hostel, Computing group	INR 11.10 Lakhs	Programme fee for three years
Total with hostel, Computing group	INR 20.10 Lakhs	Programme fee and hostel, three years

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech Admission Dates

The 2026 Early Round closed on 30 Mar 2026 and the July Round I result came on 2 Jul 2026. Second-year classes began on 6 Jul 2026, and original documents were due by 31 Aug 2026. The form for the 2027 intake is open, but its dates are not out yet.

Event	Date	Status
Early Round, last date to apply	30 Mar 2026	Over
Early Round result	6 Apr 2026	Over
May round, last date to apply	8 May 2026	Over
May round result	13 May 2026	Over
June round, last date to apply	5 Jun 2026	Over
June round result	11 Jun 2026	Over
July Round I, last date to apply	27 Jun 2026	Over
July Round I result	2 Jul 2026	Over
Second-year classes start	6 Jul 2026	Over
Original documents, last date	31 Aug 2026	Over
Original documents with late fee	30 Sep 2026	Over
Form for the 2027 intake	Oct 2026	Open

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech Eligibility

You need 60% in a three-year Engineering Diploma in a related branch, or 55% if you are a Maharashtra student from a reserved category. The 2026 rules took diplomas passed in 2023-24, 2024-25 or 2025-26. There is no entrance exam. Your diploma branch decides which branches you can apply to.

Requirement	What you need
Diploma marks	60%, or 55% for Maharashtra reserved category students
Diploma	Three-year Engineering Diploma in a related branch
Year of passing	2023-24, 2024-25 or 2025-26 for the 2026 intake
Selection	Diploma score and a 500-word SOP
International students	50% in an AIU-approved diploma

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech Admission Process

You apply online and pay an INR 2,000 form fee, then pick a selection round. The university ranks you on your diploma score and your SOP, and puts the offer letter on your dashboard. You hold the seat by paying the seat acceptance fee, then you send your documents. A change of branch is looked at only before classes begin.

Step	What you do
Apply online	Fill the form on the MIT-WPU site and pay INR 2,000
Choose a round	Early, May, June or July round, each with its own last date
Selection	Your diploma score and SOP set your place on the merit list
Accept the offer	Pay the seat acceptance fee shown on your dashboard
Send documents	Originals by the last date, or pay the late fee

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech Branches and Fees

The Computing group costs INR 11.10 Lakhs and holds 78 seats, the most of any group. The Core and Electronics group costs INR 9.90 Lakhs for 72 seats, and the Civil and Petroleum group INR 7.95 Lakhs for 15 seats. The university also lists Cloud Computing and Materials Science, with 9 more seats. The branches block below gives every branch its own course page.

Branch group	Full fee, no hostel	Branches and seats
Computing	INR 11.10 Lakhs	3 branches, 78 seats
Core and Electronics	INR 9.90 Lakhs	7 branches, 72 seats
Civil and Petroleum	INR 7.95 Lakhs	3 branches, 15 seats

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech Entry routes

Your diploma branch decides which branches you can join, and each diploma opens only the branches that match it. A Computer or IT diploma opens the Computing group, and a Civil diploma opens the civil branches. The university publishes no closing score for any branch, so your place on the merit list decides the seat.

Diploma branch	Branches it opens	What decides the seat
Computer or IT	Computing group	Diploma score and SOP
Electronics or E&TC	Electronics and Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	Diploma score and SOP
Electrical	Electrical and Computer Engineering	Diploma score and SOP
Mechanical, Automobile or Production	Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering	Diploma score and SOP
Mechatronics	Robotics and Automation, Mechanical Engineering	Diploma score and SOP
Chemical	Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Bioengineering	Diploma score and SOP
Civil or Construction	Civil Engineering, Smart Infrastructure and Construction	Diploma score and SOP

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech Placements

The B.Tech Class of 2025 had 1,538 graduates, and 844 of them were placed, which is 55%, at a median pay of INR 6 LPA. Another 214 went for higher studies. These are B.Tech figures from the university's NIRF data, and lateral entry students graduate in the same batch. The university does not publish pay by branch.

Metric	Value
Median pay, Class of 2025	INR 6 LPA
Median pay, Class of 2024	INR 5.5 LPA
Graduates, Class of 2025	1,538
Placed, Class of 2025	844, which is 55%
Higher studies, Class of 2025	214
Top recruiters	TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, Paytm, BP

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech Scholarships

A J&K migrant student gets 50% off the fee, and a student with 40% or more disability gets up to 40% off. Wards of defence staff get 10% to 25% off, by the parent's rank. The merit waivers go by JEE Main or MHT-CET percentile, so a diploma score alone does not qualify. State fee schemes tied to CAP seats do not apply, since MIT-WPU admits outside CAP.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
J&K migrant concession	J&K migrant students	50% of the fee
PwD concession	40% or more disability	Up to 40% of the fee
Defence ward concession	Wards of defence staff, by rank	10% to 25% of the fee
Merit scholarships	JEE Main or MHT-CET percentile only	25% to 100%, not by diploma score

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech Ranking

NIRF placed MIT-WPU in the 101 to 150 group for engineering in 2025, and Collegedunia ranks it #232 for B.Tech in 2025. The university holds a NAAC A grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research and outcomes, and Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and reviews.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF, Engineering	2025	101 to 150 group
NIRF, Overall	2025	151 to 200 group
Collegedunia B.Tech rank	2025	#232
NAAC	Latest cycle	A

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech Hostel and Campus

Hostel rooms cost INR 2.05 Lakhs to INR 4 Lakhs a year, and a Kothrud double room is INR 3 Lakhs a year with meals. You also pay an INR 25,000 security deposit. Rooms are given first come, first served, once the full fee is paid. Hostel gates close at 9:30 pm on weekdays.

Item	Detail
Hostel fee	INR 2.05 Lakhs to INR 4 Lakhs a year
Kothrud double room	INR 3 Lakhs a year with meals
Security deposit	INR 25,000, refundable
Meals	Breakfast and dinner daily, lunch on weekends
Gate time	9:30 pm on weekdays, 10 pm on weekends

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech branches

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Lateral)

3 Years · Full Time · 13 courses

Total fees

INR 7.95 Lakhs to INR 11.10 Lakhs

4.062 reviews418 views last year

Median pay

INR 6 LPA, B.Tech Class of 2025

Eligibility

60% in a three-year Engineering Diploma

Selection

Diploma score and a 500-word SOP, no exam

Seats

165 across 13 branches

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

INR 11.10 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet79 viewslast yearCompare

Tuition a year

INR 3.70 Lakhs

Seats

Robotics and Automation

INR 9.90 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet63 viewslast yearCompare

Tuition a year

INR 3.30 Lakhs

Seats

Mechanical Engineering

INR 9.90 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet59 viewslast yearCompare

Tuition a year

INR 3.30 Lakhs

Seats

Computer Science and Engineering

INR 11.10 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet58 viewslast yearCompare

Tuition a year

INR 3.70 Lakhs

Seats

Cyber Security and Forensics

INR 11.10 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet54 viewslast yearCompare

Tuition a year

INR 3.70 Lakhs

Seats

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Electronics and Communication Engineering

INR 9.90 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet11 viewslast yearCompare

Tuition a year

INR 3.30 Lakhs

Seats

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

INR 9.90 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet0 viewslast yearCompare

Tuition a year

INR 3.30 Lakhs

Seats

Bioengineering

INR 9.90 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet0 viewslast yearCompare

Tuition a year

INR 3.30 Lakhs

Seats

Chemical Engineering

INR 9.90 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet0 viewslast yearCompare

Tuition a year

INR 3.30 Lakhs

Seats

Civil Engineering

INR 7.95 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet0 viewslast yearCompare

Tuition a year

INR 2.65 Lakhs

Seats

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

INR 9.90 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet0 viewslast yearCompare

Tuition a year

INR 3.30 Lakhs

Seats

Petroleum Engineering

INR 7.95 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet0 viewslast yearCompare

Tuition a year

INR 2.65 Lakhs

Seats

Smart Infrastructure and Construction

INR 7.95 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet0 viewslast yearCompare

Tuition a year

INR 2.65 Lakhs

Seats

Which Lateral B.Tech branch group should you pick at MIT-WPU?

Branch group

ComputingCore and ElectronicsCivil and Petroleum

Computing group

3 branches, INR 11.10 Lakhs each for three years without hostel. 78 lateral seats.

Pick it if:

You want an IT job from campus: TCS, Infosys, Wipro and IBM are on the university's B.Tech recruiter list, and all four are software and IT service firms.

You hold a Computer or IT diploma: under the university's rules this is the only group your diploma opens, so plan your form around it.

You want the most seats: this group has 78 of the 165 lateral seats on this page, with 42 in Computer Science alone.

Skip it if:

You want the lowest fee: this group costs INR 11.10 Lakhs for three years, INR 3.15 Lakhs more than the Civil and Petroleum group.

You hope for a merit scholarship: the university's merit waivers go by JEE Main or MHT-CET percentile, and none is published for diploma scores.

Core and Electronics group

7 branches, INR 9.90 Lakhs each for three years without hostel. 72 lateral seats.

Pick it if:

You want a core or hardware job: L&T and BP sit on the university's recruiter lists next to the IT firms that hire from every branch.

You hold a Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Chemical diploma: each of these diplomas opens at least one branch in this group.

You want a lower fee than Computing: this group costs INR 9.90 Lakhs for three years, INR 1.20 Lakhs less than the Computing group.

Skip it if:

You plan to move to Computer Science later: the university looks at a change of branch only before classes begin, on merit and seats left.

Your diploma is in Civil or Computer: neither of these diplomas opens any branch in this group.

Civil and Petroleum group

3 branches, INR 7.95 Lakhs each for three years without hostel. 15 lateral seats.

Pick it if:

You want the lowest fee on the campus: this group costs INR 7.95 Lakhs for three years, the lowest of the three fee groups.

You hold a Civil, Construction or Chemical diploma: a Civil or Construction diploma opens the two civil branches, and a Chemical diploma opens Petroleum.

You want site, energy or building work: BP and L&T are on the university's recruiter lists, while most other names on the list are IT firms.

Skip it if:

You want a big class: this group has only 15 lateral seats on this page, with just 3 in Smart Infrastructure.

You want software roles from campus: IT firms lead the university's recruiter list, and these branches teach structures and energy, not code.

Counsellor's advice

If your diploma clears 60%, apply in the Early Round in March instead of waiting for July, because every round fills seats from the same small intake. If your diploma opens two branches, rank them by the job you want; branch change is looked at only before classes begin.

Lateral B.Tech Eligibility▾

Diploma marks: 60% in a three-year Engineering Diploma in a related branch. 55% for Maharashtra reserved category students.

Same rule, every branch: The 60% floor and the SOP apply to all branches; only your diploma branch changes which ones you can join.

Diploma branch: A Computer or IT diploma opens the Computing group; a Civil diploma opens the two civil branches.

Year of passing: The 2026 rules took diplomas passed in 2023-24, 2024-25 or 2025-26.

No entrance exam: Selection is on your diploma score and a 500-word Statement of Purpose (SOP).

International students: 50% in an AIU-approved diploma.

Lateral B.Tech Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the form on the MIT-WPU site and pay the INR 2,000 form fee. It is not refunded.

Pick a round: The 2026 cycle had an Early Round, a May round, a June round and July rounds, each with its own last date.

Selection: The university ranks you on your diploma score and your SOP. There is no exam and no state CAP round.

Accept the offer: The offer letter shows on your dashboard. Pay the seat acceptance fee to hold the seat.

Branch order: List the branches your diploma opens in the order you want them. A change is looked at only before classes begin.

Send documents: Originals were due by 31 Aug 2026, with a late window till 30 Sep 2026 for INR 5,000.

Lateral B.Tech Admission Dates 2027

▾

Exact 2027 dates are not out. These estimates hold for every branch.

Confirmed

Oct 2026

Applications for 2027 open

The university's important dates page lists the 2027 form as open. The form fee is INR 2,000.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Early Round, last date to apply

In 2026 the Early Round closed on 30 Mar 2026.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Early Round merit list and result

In 2026 the result came on 6 Apr 2026, on your dashboard.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Seat acceptance fee, first instalment

Paid when you accept the offer. It was INR 1,75,000 under the 2025-26 rules.

Tentative

May 2027

May round, last date and result

In 2026 the last date was 8 May 2026 and the result came on 13 May 2026.

Tentative

Jun 2027

June round, last date and result

In 2026 the last date was 5 Jun 2026 and the result came on 11 Jun 2026.

Tentative

Jul 2027

July round result

In 2026 the July Round I result came on 2 Jul 2026.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Second-year classes start

In 2026 the odd semester for every year after the first began on 6 Jul 2026.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Original documents, last date

In 2026 the last date was 31 Aug 2026, with a late window to 30 Sep 2026.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Second fee instalment, last date

Due within 90 days of the first instalment and not later than 20 Oct.

Source: MIT-WPU Admission Policy 2026-27 and the 2026 round notices.

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech Fees

▾

This is the full 3-year cost. The fee differs by branch group: tap yours.

Branch group

ComputingCore and ElectronicsCivil and Petroleum

Programme fee, Computing group

Per year × 3, INR 3.70 Lakhs a year

INR 11.10 Lakhs

Programme fee, Core and Electronics group

Per year × 3, INR 3.30 Lakhs a year

INR 9.90 Lakhs

Programme fee, Civil and Petroleum group

Per year × 3, INR 2.65 Lakhs a year

INR 7.95 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel with meals, Kothrud double room

Per year × 3, INR 3 Lakhs a year

INR 9 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 11.10 Lakhs

3 years · programme fee, Computing group, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 20.10 Lakhs

3 years · programme fee + hostel with meals, Computing group

Total course fee

INR 9.90 Lakhs

3 years · programme fee, Core and Electronics group, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 18.90 Lakhs

3 years · programme fee + hostel with meals, Core and Electronics group

Total course fee

INR 7.95 Lakhs

3 years · programme fee, Civil and Petroleum group, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 16.95 Lakhs

3 years · programme fee + hostel with meals, Civil and Petroleum group

Education loan EMI

INR 18,715

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

54%

median first-year pay INR 6 LPA, all branches, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 33,890

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

30%

median first-year pay INR 6 LPA, all branches, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 16,692

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

61%

median first-year pay INR 6 LPA, all branches, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 31,867

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

32%

median first-year pay INR 6 LPA, all branches, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 13,404

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

75%

median first-year pay INR 6 LPA, all branches, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 28,579

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

35%

median first-year pay INR 6 LPA, all branches, vs the full fee

Source: MIT-WPU Admission Policy 2026-27, lateral entry fee annexure.

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech Scholarship Calculator

Answer one question to see what you can claim on the Computing group.

Which applies to you

None of theseWard of a defence NCOWard of a JCOWard of a defence officerPwD 40% or moreJ&K migrant

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says who the concession is for. Merit waivers go by JEE Main or MHT-CET percentile, so they are not listed.

J&K migrant concession, 50%

INR 5,55,000

MIT World Peace University

Taken off the programme fee. Show your proof at admission.

Who qualifies: J&K migrant students with the migrant certificateClaim it with your admission papers

Not eligible on your answers

PwD concession, up to 40%

INR 4,44,000

MIT World Peace University

Taken off the programme fee. Show your proof at admission.

Who qualifies: students with 40% or more disabilityClaim it with your admission papers

Not eligible on your answers

Defence ward concession, 25%

INR 2,77,500

MIT World Peace University

Taken off the programme fee. Show your proof at admission.

Who qualifies: wards of defence non-commissioned officersClaim it with your admission papers

Not eligible on your answers

Defence ward concession, 15%

INR 1,66,500

MIT World Peace University

Taken off the programme fee. Show your proof at admission.

Who qualifies: wards of junior commissioned officersClaim it with your admission papers

Not eligible on your answers

Defence ward concession, 10%

INR 1,11,000

MIT World Peace University

Taken off the programme fee. Show your proof at admission.

Who qualifies: wards of defence officersClaim it with your admission papers

Not eligible on your answers

No concession matches this answer. Ask the fee office about paying in parts and about education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 11,10,000

Estimated total waiver

INR 2,77,500

Your net course fee: INR 8,32,500

Estimated total waiver

INR 1,66,500

Your net course fee: INR 9,43,500

Estimated total waiver

INR 1,11,000

Your net course fee: INR 9,99,000

Estimated total waiver

INR 4,44,000

Your net course fee: INR 6,66,000

Estimated total waiver

INR 5,55,000

Your net course fee: INR 5,55,000

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech Placements

Figures for B.Tech only, not the whole university.

Class of 2025, the B.Tech batch, lateral entry students included.

Median pay

INR 6 LPA

Batch placed

55%

Students placed

844

Higher studies

214

Top recruiters

TCSInfosysWiproIBMPaytmBP

Placement insights

Placed students rose from 492 in 2024 to 844 in 2025, and the median pay went from INR 5.5 LPA to INR 6 LPA.

Fewer students now go for higher studies: 268 in 2023 against 214 in 2025, while the batch grew to 1,538 graduates.

The B.Tech recruiter list is led by IT service firms such as TCS, Infosys and Wipro, with BP and Paytm among the few names outside IT.

The Kothrud campus sits inside Pune, a large IT and car making city, so many firms on the list have offices a short drive away.

Good to know

Lateral entry students graduate with the same B.Tech batch, so these figures count them too.

The pay figure is the median salary the university reports to NIRF, not the average.

The placed share counts every graduate, including the 214 who chose higher studies.

Source: MIT-WPU NIRF 2026 data and the B.Tech admission page.

MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech vs similar colleges

Compare with

SymbiosisVishwakarmaBharati VidyapeethDY Patil

This page

MIT World Peace University

Kothrud, Pune

Compared with

Symbiosis Institute of Technology

Lavale, Pune

Compared with

Vishwakarma University

Kondhwa, Pune

Compared with

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering

Katraj, Pune

Compared with

DY Patil International University

Akurdi, Pune

Fee a yearComputer Science, 2026-27, no hostel

INR 3.70 Lakhs

Computing group

INR 3.90 Lakhs

INR 20,000 more

Not published

INR 2.90 Lakhs

INR 80,000 less

INR 2.60 Lakhs

INR 1.10 Lakhs less

Median payB.Tech, latest NIRF batch

INR 6 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 9.5 LPA

INR 3.5 LPA more

INR 7.2 LPA

INR 1.2 LPA more

INR 7.6 LPA

INR 1.6 LPA more

Not published

Placement rateB.Tech graduates placed, latest NIRF batch

55%

844 of 1,538

90%

35 points higher

80%

25 points higher

90%

35 points higher

Not published

Students placedB.Tech, latest NIRF batch

844

Class of 2025

406

438 fewer

214

630 fewer

773

71 fewer

Not published

BranchesB.Tech branches on offer

lateral entry

Not published

9 fewer

2 fewer

4 fewer

In short

Symbiosis charges INR 20,000 more a year for Computer Science, but its engineering graduates report a median pay INR 3.5 LPA higher with 90% placed. If you get a seat at both, Symbiosis wins on outcomes and MIT-WPU on branch choice.

In short

Vishwakarma offers only four computing branches, but 80% of its graduates were placed at a median of INR 7.2 LPA. Pick it only for a computing branch; MIT-WPU also gives you core branches.

In short

Bharati Vidyapeeth charges INR 80,000 less a year for Computer Science and placed 90% of its batch at a median of INR 7.6 LPA. If your diploma score gets you in there, it is the better value pick.

In short

DY Patil International charges INR 1.10 Lakhs less a year for Computer Science, but it publishes no NIRF placement data and has no NAAC grade yet. Choose MIT-WPU if you want published outcomes.

FAQs on MIT-WPU Lateral B.Tech

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

Is there an entrance exam for lateral entry B.Tech at MIT-WPU?▾

No. MIT-WPU picks direct second year students on the diploma score and a 500-word Statement of Purpose. It does not use the state CAP rounds or a separate test for this route.

Is the fee the same for every branch?▾

No. Over three years it is INR 11.10 Lakhs for the Computing group, INR 9.90 Lakhs for the Core and Electronics group and INR 7.95 Lakhs for the Civil and Petroleum group, without hostel.

What diploma marks do I need?▾

You need 60% in a three-year Engineering Diploma in a related branch. Maharashtra students from a reserved category need 55%.

Can I join any branch with my diploma?▾

No. Your diploma branch decides the branches open to you. A Computer or IT diploma opens the Computing group, and a Civil diploma opens the two civil branches. The entry routes table in the article lists every match.

Can I change my branch after admission?▾

A change is looked at only before classes begin, on merit and the seats left. No later branch change rule is published for lateral entry students, so pick the branch you want from the start.

Do lateral entry students get placements?▾

Yes. They graduate with the B.Tech batch and sit the same drives. The Class of 2025 placed 55% of its 1,538 graduates at a median pay of INR 6 LPA.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the seat acceptance fee first, and the rest of the year's fee within 90 days, not later than 20 Oct. A late fee of INR 250 a day applies after that.

Do I get the fee back if I leave?▾

If you cancel before the course begins, you get all but INR 1,000 back. After that the cut grows: 10% within 10 days, 20% within 20 days and 50% within 30 days. Nothing comes back after 30 days.

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