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

Ans. The total fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at ASTI Ghatkesar is INR 1,94,000 for the complete 3-year programme. This amount covers all tuition charges across the six semesters. Hostel charges, if availed, are billed separately. Fees are subject to revision by JNTUH and AICTE annually, and students should verify the applicable fee schedule at the time of self-reporting to the college after seat allotment.

Ans. Diploma holders in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation, and allied power or electrical branches are generally eligible for TG ECET under the EEE category. B.Sc graduates with Mathematics as a subject are also eligible for B.Tech EEE lateral entry. All eligible candidates must qualify TG ECET and participate in the TGCHE counselling process to secure a seat at ASTI Ghatkesar for the lateral entry programme.

Ans. After TG ECET results, 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 must self-report to ASTI Ghatkesar, pay the tuition fee, and complete enrolment formalities within the stipulated period. The Phase 2 seat allotment for the current cycle was scheduled on 9 July 2026.

Ans. Lateral entry EEE students join the JNTUH B.Tech EEE curriculum from the second year. Core subjects include electrical machines, power electronics, power systems, control systems, high voltage engineering, and microprocessor applications. Later semesters include electives in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and industrial drives, depending on the JNTUH regulation in force. The programme is identical to what regular first-year EEE students study from their second year onward, ensuring equal graduation standing.

Ans. Yes. A B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree from JNTUH-affiliated ASTI Ghatkesar is fully valid for GATE EE (Electrical Engineering) examination. A qualifying GATE EE score enables M.Tech admission at NITs and centrally funded institutions, as well as recruitment in major PSUs such as NTPC, PGCIL, BHEL, and NLDC. Telangana TRANSCO and GENCO, which recruit electrical engineers for the state power grid, also accept JNTUH B.Tech EEE degrees in their direct recruitment processes.