Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology (SSCET), Salem, Tamil Nadu, offers a three-year full-time B.Tech Agricultural Engineering (Lateral Entry) programme, affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and approved by AICTE. The institution holds NAAC-A accreditation and NBA accreditation. Lateral entry students join directly in the second year of the four-year programme, covering soil and water conservation, irrigation and drainage, farm machinery and power, post-harvest technology, agricultural structures, and precision farming. Graduates are equipped for roles in government agricultural departments, agro-based industries, irrigation and water resource organisations, farming cooperatives, rural development agencies, and food processing companies.
Applications for the 2026-27 B.Tech Agricultural Engineering lateral entry batch at Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology, Salem are through TNEA Lateral Entry 2026 counselling conducted by Anna University / DOTE; registration details will be announced at the DOTE admissions portal.
Key Points
- Three-year lateral entry B.Tech Agricultural Engineering programme (direct 2nd year entry) affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and approved by AICTE.
- Institution holds NAAC-A accreditation and NBA accreditation.
- Admission through TNEA Lateral Entry 2026 counselling conducted by Anna University / DOTE; selection based on Diploma CGPA or B.Sc percentage.
- Total course fee: Rs.1,50,000 (Rs.50,000 per year for three years).
- Students eligible for Tamil Nadu government post-matric scholarships and Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships.
Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology Salem B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) {Lateral} Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year 1 (2nd Year) Annual Fee | Rs.50,000 |
| Year 2 (3rd Year) Annual Fee | Rs.50,000 |
| Year 3 (4th Year) Annual Fee | Rs.50,000 |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | Rs.1,50,000 |
- The total fee for the three-year B.Tech Agricultural Engineering lateral entry programme at Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology is Rs.1,50,000 (Rs.50,000 per year), as per the government-fixed fee structure. Lateral entry students join directly in the second year of the programme.
- Hostel charges are not included in the Total Fees above and are payable separately as per the hostel fee schedule.
- Candidates are advised to confirm the 2026-27 fee schedule directly with Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology before admission, as fees are subject to revision.
Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology Salem B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) {Lateral} Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TNEA Lateral Entry 2026 Online Registration | May - June 2026 (as per Anna University / DOTE schedule) |
| TNEA Lateral Entry 2026 Merit List | June - July 2026 (as per Anna University / DOTE schedule) |
| TNEA Lateral Entry 2026 Counselling | July 2026 (as per Anna University / DOTE schedule) |
| Commencement of Classes (2nd Year) | August 2026 (as per Anna University academic calendar) |
- Admission to the B.Tech Agricultural Engineering lateral entry programme at Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology is through TNEA Lateral Entry 2026 counselling conducted by Anna University / DOTE; selection is merit-based on Diploma CGPA or B.Sc percentage.
- Candidates must register at the Anna University / DOTE admissions portal during the notified window and complete document verification at the designated facilitation centre.
- The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering in a relevant discipline from a recognised polytechnic with a minimum CGPA of 50%, or a B.Sc degree with Mathematics as a subject with a minimum of 50% marks, as per Anna University lateral entry norms.
- Admission is through TNEA Lateral Entry 2026 counselling conducted by Anna University / Directorate of Technical Education (DOTE), Tamil Nadu; selection is based on Diploma CGPA or B.Sc percentage.
- Candidates must satisfy branch-specific eligibility and category requirements as specified by Anna University for the 2026-27 lateral entry admissions.
Admission Process
- Verify eligibility: hold a Diploma in Engineering in a relevant discipline from a recognised polytechnic with a minimum CGPA of 50%, or a B.Sc degree with Mathematics as a subject with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Register online for the TNEA Lateral Entry 2026 admissions at the Anna University / Directorate of Technical Education (DOTE) portal during the notified window; upload required documents and pay the registration fee.
- Submit to document verification at the designated facilitation centre with original certificates (Diploma/B.Sc mark sheets, community certificate, transfer certificate, conduct certificate, etc.).
- Participate in online choice-filling and seat allotment based on lateral entry merit rank; include Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology, Salem with your preferred programme as preference.
- On allotment, report to Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology for admission formalities, pay the Year 1 lateral entry fee (Rs.50,000), and join directly in the second year of the programme.
Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology Salem B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) {Lateral} Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST Scholarship | As per government norms | SC and ST students from Tamil Nadu |
| Tamil Nadu BC/MBC Post-Matric Scholarship | As per government norms | BC, MBC, and DNC students from Tamil Nadu |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (NSP) | As per government norms | Eligible students via the National Scholarship Portal |
| Anna University Merit Scholarship | As applicable | Students meeting merit criteria as per Anna University norms |
- Tamil Nadu Government post-matric scholarships for SC, ST, BC, MBC, and DNC students are available through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship portal (scholarships.tnscholarship.in); eligible candidates must apply within the notified deadline.
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships is available through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP); eligibility is subject to income and category norms prescribed by the Government of India.
- Scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria are subject to revision by the respective government authorities; candidates should verify the latest details before applying.
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