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

Ans. The total fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry in Electronics and Communication 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 of the lateral entry course. Hostel charges, if opted, are billed separately by the college. Fees are subject to revision by JNTUH and AICTE from one academic year to the next, and students should confirm the current schedule at admission.

Ans. Regular B.Tech ECE is a 4-year programme starting from the first year with foundational engineering subjects alongside core ECE topics. B.Tech Lateral Entry admits diploma or B.Sc holders directly into the second year, completing the degree in three years. Lateral students follow the same second-year curriculum and receive the identical JNTUH B.Tech degree upon graduation, with full eligibility for employment and PG admission purposes across all sectors on equal terms.

Ans. TG ECET counselling is conducted online by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education. After results, candidates register on the portal, complete certificate verification, and exercise web options for college and branch in order of preference. Seat allotment is based on TG ECET rank, category, and choice order. After allotment, candidates self-report to the allotted college, pay the tuition fee, and complete enrolment formalities to confirm their admission for the upcoming academic session.

Ans. Required documents include the Diploma final marksheet and pass certificate, 10th class certificate for date of birth proof, TG ECET rank card, category certificate if applicable, and a family income certificate for scholarship eligibility. A transfer certificate from the polytechnic and a migration certificate for candidates from outside Telangana are also mandatory. All originals are verified at the designated certificate verification centre or at the college during self-reporting, as per TGCHE guidelines.

Ans. JNTUH B.Tech ECE graduates from ASTI Ghatkesar can pursue roles in embedded systems design, VLSI engineering, telecommunications, and electronics manufacturing. Several IT firms in Hyderabad also recruit ECE graduates for software testing, network support, and hardware validation roles through campus and off-campus drives. Government PSUs such as BEL, DRDO, and ECIL recruit through GATE scores, while state PSCs in Telangana accept JNTUH degrees for technical and engineering officer posts.