Aurora's Scientific & Technological Institute Ghatkesar B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry in Computer Science and Engineering at ASTI Ghatkesar is INR 1,94,000 for the complete 3-year programme. This covers all tuition charges across the six semesters of the lateral entry course. Hostel charges, if opted, are billed separately. Fees are subject to revision by JNTUH and AICTE annually, and students should confirm the applicable fee schedule at the time of admission to the college.

Ans. Yes. B.Sc graduates with Mathematics as one of the subjects are eligible for TG ECET and can apply for lateral entry into B.Tech CSE at ASTI Ghatkesar. TG ECET has a separate paper for B.Sc Mathematics candidates. Eligible B.Sc graduates who qualify TG ECET can participate in counselling and, if allotted a seat at ASTI, join the second year of the B.Tech CSE programme directly alongside diploma holders.

Ans. After TG ECET results are declared, candidates register on the TGCHE portal, complete certificate verification, and exercise web options for preferred colleges and branches. Seat allotment is based on TG ECET rank, category, and choice order. Allotted candidates self-report to the college within the stipulated window, pay the tuition fee, and complete enrolment formalities. ASTI’s counselling code is AURG on the TGCHE portal for lateral entry branch selection.

Ans. Lateral entry students join the B.Tech CSE programme from the second year, covering subjects defined in the JNTUH R22 or current regulation syllabus. Core areas include data structures, algorithms, operating systems, database management, computer networks, software engineering, and electives in cloud computing, machine learning, and cybersecurity in later semesters. The curriculum is the same as that for regular B.Tech CSE students from the second year onward, ensuring equal academic standing at graduation.

Ans. B.Tech CSE graduates from JNTUH-affiliated ASTI Ghatkesar can apply for software development, QA testing, IT support, and data analysis roles in Hyderabad’s IT sector. Major IT firms in Hyderabad and Bengaluru recruit JNTUH B.Tech CSE graduates through off-campus drives and placement portals. Graduates may also appear for state PSC technical posts, GATE for M.Tech admission, or government IT department examinations conducted by Telangana state agencies.