Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 31, 2026

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) offers the B.Tech (Lateral Entry) in Electronics Engineering with specialization in VLSI Design and Technology, a 3-year full-time on-campus program that allows diploma holders to enter directly into the 2nd year (3rd semester) of the B.Tech program. The course covers semiconductor devices, VLSI circuit design and verification, FPGA design, fabrication processes, and hands-on training with leading EDA (Electronic Design and Automation) tools. The total tuition fee for the program is Rs. 9,75,000 (Rs. 3,25,000 per year for 3 years). Admission is merit-based with no entrance test required, and the program is popular due to the booming semiconductor and chip design industry in India and globally.

Admissions for the 2026 batch are currently open, with the last date to apply being March 30, 2026. Students are advised to apply at the earliest as seats are limited and allotted on a merit basis.

Key Points

Direct entry to 2nd year (3rd semester) for diploma holders in relevant engineering fields
Hands-on training with industry-standard EDA tools used in VLSI chip design and verification
Curriculum covers Digital VLSI Design, System Verilog for Verification, Embedded Systems, FPGA, Semiconductor Device Fabrication, and more
Mandatory industry/research internship in 7th semester
Capstone Project in the final semester for real-world application
NBA-accredited programs; MUJ is NAAC A+ accredited and ranked among top universities in India
No entrance test required for lateral entry; admission purely on diploma/BSc (PCM) merit

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MUJ B.Tech Lateral Fees

The B.Tech Lateral Entry (VLSI Design and Technology) program at MUJ carries an annual tuition fee of Rs. 3,25,000, making the total tuition fee for the 3-year program Rs. 9,75,000. A one-time registration fee of Rs. 10,000 and a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 15,000 are payable at the time of admission. Hostel accommodation is optional and available on campus at additional cost.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Tuition Fee (Annual)	3,25,000
Registration Fee (One-Time, Non-Refundable)	10,000
Caution Deposit (One-Time, Refundable)	15,000
Total Fee at Time of Admission (Year 1)	3,50,000
Tuition Fee - Year 2	3,25,000
Tuition Fee - Year 3	3,25,000
Total Fees (3 Years, excluding Hostel)	10,00,000

Hostel Fees (Academic Year 2026-27)

Hostel Type	Annual Hostel Fee (Rs.)	Refundable Security Deposit (Rs.)
Double Occupancy	1,74,050	24,250
Triple + Double Occupancy	1,57,220	24,250

Registration fee of Rs. 10,000 is non-refundable.
Caution deposit of Rs. 15,000 is refundable upon completion of the programme.
Hostel fees are optional; hostel is not mandatory for this program.
Fees can be paid via Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'Manipal University Jaipur' payable at Jaipur, or through online modes (RTGS, NEFT, UPI, etc.).
Tuition fees are subject to revision as per the Fee Fixation Committee approval.
Hostel fees are strictly non-refundable after commencement of the academic year.

MUJ B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026

Admissions to the B.Tech Lateral Entry program at MUJ are merit-based with no entrance test. Applications for the 2026 batch are open and the last date to apply is March 30, 2026. Candidates are shortlisted based on their diploma/BSc (PCM) aggregate marks. The MET 2026 exam is not applicable for lateral entry admissions.

MUJ B.Tech Lateral Entry Admission Dates 2026

Event	Date
Application Portal Opens	October 2025 (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply (Indian Students)	March 30, 2026
Last Date to Apply (International Students)	March 30, 2026
Merit List / Offer of Admission	Rolling basis after application
Batch Commencement (Tentative)	July/August 2026

MET 2026 Exam Dates (For Regular B.Tech - NOT applicable for Lateral Entry)

Note: Lateral Entry admissions at MUJ do NOT require MET or any entrance test. The following MET dates are for reference only for regular B.Tech aspirants.

Event	Date
MET 2026 Registration End Date	March 15, 2026
MET 2026 Exam Date	April 13-14, 2026
MET 2026 Result Date (Tentative)	April 18, 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have passed a 3-year Diploma in a relevant field of Engineering OR B.Sc. (PCM - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Relevant diploma disciplines include Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, and allied branches.
Admission is purely merit-based on qualifying examination marks; no entrance test is required.

Admission Process:

Visit the official MUJ admissions portal: admissions.jaipur.manipal.edu
Register and fill in the online application form
Upload required documents (diploma/BSc marksheets, certificates, ID proof, etc.)
Await merit-based offer of admission
Accept the offer and pay the admission fee (Rs. 3,50,000 at the time of admission)
Report to campus as per the schedule communicated by the university

MUJ B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026

MUJ offers a dedicated scholarship for B.Tech Lateral Entry students, along with several other scholarships applicable to all B.Tech programs. The scholarship structure is merit-based and linked to diploma/qualifying examination performance. Students can avail up to 50% tuition fee waiver based on their diploma marks.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship Name	Eligible Program	No. of Scholarships	Amount	Selection Criteria	Continuity Criteria
Scholarship for Lateral Entry (B.Tech.)	All B.Tech. branches (Lateral Entry)	25 per B.Tech. program	Category A: 50% Tuition Fee Waiver; Category B: 40% Tuition Fee Waiver; Category C: 30% Tuition Fee Waiver	Category A: Diploma aggregate >= 85%; Category B: 75% to <85%; Category C: 65% to <75%	CGPA >= 7.0 per year, no backlogs
Dr. TMA Pai Merit Scholarship	All UG Programs	3 per program	Category A: 100% Tuition Fee Waiver; Category B: 50%; Category C: 25%	Topper, 2nd, 3rd in discipline with >=80% in qualifying exam	CGPA >= 8.5 per year, no backlogs
Rajasthan Merit Scholarship	All UG Programs	1 per program	Lower of Annual Tuition Fee or Rs. 1 Lakh	>=80% in qualifying exam; passed 10th and 12th from Rajasthan school; Rajasthan domicile	CGPA >= 7.5 per year, no backlogs
Scholarship for Local Region Students	All UG Programs	2 per program	50% of Annual Tuition Fee	Student from Dehmi Kalan, Thikaria, Sanjharia, Begas, or Dehmi Khurd; parents income < Rs. 8 Lakh	CGPA >= 7.5 per year, no backlogs
Financial Assistance for Sibling(s)	All UG Programs	-	20% of Annual Tuition Fee	Both siblings enrolled in same session; parents combined income < Rs. 8 Lakh	CGPA >= 8.0 per year, no backlogs
Scholarship for Differently-Abled Students	All UG and PG Programs	-	20% (40-75% disability) or 50% (>75% disability) fee waiver	Disability certificate from competent authority	CGPA >= 7.5 per year, no backlogs
Scholarship for Wards of Martyrs (Defence/Para-Military)	All UG and PG Programs	-	20% fee waiver	Martyrdom certificate from competent authority	CGPA >= 7.5 per year, no backlogs
Female Merit Scholarship	All UG and PG Programs	1 per UG program (female topper)	50% fee waiver	Female topper with >80% in 12th Standard	CGPA >= 8.0 per year, no backlogs
Sports Scholarship	All UG and PG Programs	Up to 1% of total seats (Engineering)	30% to 100% fee waiver (Category A to D)	State/National/International level sports achievement	No backlog

A student may apply for only one type of scholarship per academic session.
Scholarships are granted only for the actual/minimum duration of the enrolled program.
All scholarship awards are subject to approval by the competent authority.
Scholarship application deadline will be notified after the admission process is complete.
Students must maintain the required CGPA each year without any backlogs to continue the scholarship.

MUJ B.Tech Lateral Placement 2026

Placement data exclusive to the B.Tech Lateral Entry (VLSI) program is not separately published by MUJ. However, the Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) department has a strong placement record with recruiters including Secure Meters, Deloitte, Tredence, Tech Mahindra, Suzuki, Infosys, Ericsson, Capgemini, Wabtec, Mahindra and Mahindra, and SmartServ, among others. The VLSI domain is evergreen with applications in communications, signal and image processing, space research, and automation industries, making graduates highly sought after.

MUJ graduates from the ECE/VLSI department have secured roles as Hardware Engineers, VLSI Design Engineers, Verification Engineers, Embedded Systems Engineers, and Digital Design Engineers at leading semiconductor and electronics companies.

Key Recruiters and Roles

Recruiters	Roles
Secure Meters, Deloitte, Tredence, Tech Mahindra, Suzuki, Infosys, Ericsson, Capgemini, Wabtec, Mahindra and Mahindra, SmartServ, among others	Hardware Engineers, VLSI Design Engineers, Verification Engineers, Embedded Systems Engineers, Digital Design Engineers

Manipal University Jaipur B.Tech {Lateral} VLSI & Embedded System Ranking

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#114 out of 500 in India 2026

#4th in Rajasthan

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MUJ B.Tech Lateral FAQs

Ques. Q1. Is there a separate entrance test for B.Tech Lateral Entry admission at MUJ?

Ans. No, MUJ does not require any entrance test for B.Tech Lateral Entry admissions. Admission is purely merit-based on the aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying diploma or B.Sc. (PCM) examination. This makes the process straightforward for diploma holders who have performed well academically.

Ques. Q2. Which diploma branches are eligible for lateral entry into the VLSI & Embedded System specialization at MUJ?

Ans. Candidates with a 3-year diploma in Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or allied branches are eligible. B.Sc. (PCM) graduates are also eligible. The minimum aggregate required is 50%.

Ques. Q3. What is the actual duration of the B.Tech Lateral Entry program at MUJ?

Ans. The B.Tech Lateral Entry program is 3 years (6 semesters), as students are admitted directly to the 2nd year (3rd semester). The total degree awarded is a full B.Tech degree, equivalent to the regular 4-year program.

Ques. Q4. Is hostel accommodation guaranteed for lateral entry students at MUJ?

Ans. Hostel accommodation is available on campus but is not guaranteed and is subject to availability. Students are advised to apply for hostel accommodation early. The hostel fee for 2026-27 is Rs. 1,57,220 to Rs. 1,74,050 per year (excluding security deposit), depending on room type.

Ques. Q5. What kind of jobs can I get after completing B.Tech (Lateral Entry) in VLSI & Embedded System from MUJ?

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles such as VLSI Design Engineer, Verification Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, FPGA Design Engineer, and Digital Design Engineer. Key recruiters from the ECE/VLSI department at MUJ include Secure Meters, Infosys, Ericsson, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, Deloitte, Suzuki, and Wabtec, among others.

Ques. Q6. Can I apply for scholarships as a lateral entry student at MUJ?

Ans. Yes, MUJ has a dedicated Scholarship for Lateral Entry (B.Tech.) that offers up to 50% tuition fee waiver based on diploma aggregate marks (>=85% for Category A, 75-85% for Category B, 65-75% for Category C). Additionally, other scholarships such as the Female Merit Scholarship, Sports Scholarship, and Differently-Abled Scholarship are also available to lateral entry students.