Suryodaya College of Engineering and Technology Nagpur BE {Lateral} Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BE Lateral Entry in Civil Engineering at SCET Nagpur is INR 2,91,000, covering the complete programme as per the 2026 fee schedule. Government scholarship schemes through the MahaDBT portal can substantially reduce net fees for students from eligible reserved or economically weaker categories.

Ans. Candidates who hold a diploma in Civil Engineering or an allied branch from an MSBTE-approved polytechnic with minimum 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra) are eligible. B.Sc. graduates with Mathematics are also eligible under DTE Maharashtra norms. No entrance exam is conducted for lateral entry admission.

Ans. The sanctioned intake for BE Lateral Entry in Civil Engineering at SCET Nagpur is 30 seats per academic year. All seats are allocated through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP on the basis of diploma aggregate percentage, with reservations as per Maharashtra government norms applied to the merit list.

Ans. The RTMNU-affiliated curriculum covers structural analysis and design, building materials and construction, surveying and geomatics, soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, construction project management, transportation engineering, and environmental engineering. Advanced semesters include electives in remote sensing, water resources engineering, and urban infrastructure planning as per the RTMNU framework.

Ans. Graduates can work in construction companies, infrastructure and road projects, government bodies such as PWD and CPWD, urban local bodies, and real estate developers. Roles include civil site engineer, structural design engineer, project coordinator, estimation engineer, and quality assurance engineer. GATE preparation for M.Tech or state civil services is also a common choice after graduating.

Ans. No. Admission to BE Lateral Civil at SCET Nagpur does not require any separate entrance exam. Selection is based entirely on the diploma aggregate percentage through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP. Candidates register at dse2026.mahacet.org.in, attend document verification, and participate in merit-based allotment rounds. No direct admissions outside the CAP are entertained.