B.Tech. in Biotechnology (Lateral Entry) 

at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Erode

Candidates wanting to get a seat in BTech course of BAIT Coimbatore have to register for TNEA counselling. The application fees for the counselling/seat allotment must be paid timely. Moreover, the counselling body may accept fee payment via credit card/debit card/net banking. The following table mentions category-wise TNEA application fee amount:

The total tuition fees for BTech at BAIT Coimbatore is INR 2 lakh for all the offered BTech programmes. However, the tuition fees at GCT Coimbatore ranges from INR 31,400 to INR 2 lakh. Considering this, there economical BTech specialisations at GCT. However, it is one of the component and the total course fee is inclusive of other components as well. Students must note that the fee amount mentioned here is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is however still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

Both the Bannari Amman Institute of Technology (BAIT) and Sri Krishna College of Technology (SKCT) are known Engineering institutes in Coimbatore. The BTech course tuition fees is INR 2 Lacs at both the institutes. Hence, both are equally economical. Apart from this, BAIT Coimbatore is ranked #93 by India Today. Additionally, SKCT is ranked #151-200 in the NIRF 2024 rankings. As per the latest brochure of Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, the overall the highest package offered at the institute stood at INR 21 LPA. 

Thus, considering the above presented data, both the institutes are more or less similar. Candidates can consider getting to either of the institutes. However, if college location is a concern for aspirants. Then that can considered. Furthermore, the mentioned fee information is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

Yes, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology (BAIT) Coimbatore was ranked in the Engineering category by India Today. It secured #93 position in the 2023 India Today-rankings. As per this ranking, it was also the 10th best college among India Today-ranked colleges in Tamil Nadu in 2023. 

There are a plethors of government jobs for candidates with a valid BE/BTech degree. The demand for Engineering professionals is good in both public and private sectors. BAIT Coimbatore BTech passouts can apply for jobs offered by the central government, state government, and other government departments. Hence, the candidates can apply for:

• Indian Engineering Services (IES)
• Engineering Services Examination (ESE)
• Scientist Recruitment Board (SRB)
• State Public Service Commissions
• State Electricity Boards, etc. 

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology offers BE/ BTech at the UG level and ME/ M.Tech and MBA at the PG level in Engineering and Management streams. BAIT is affiliated with the Anna University, Chennai and accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC and NBA. BTech and MBA are the flagship courses of the institute. The selection for the programmes is both merit and entrance-based.

The highest package offered during the recent placement drive was INR 44 LPA. Further, Companies such as Cadence and Informatica offered salary package of INR 16 LPA and NR 11.5 LPA, respectively during Bannari Amman Institute of Technology placements 2024. Juspay offered salary package of INR 22 LPA. 

Yes, candidates do not require JEE score to get admission in BE or BTech course of BAIT Coimbatore. Aspirants are offered admission in BE based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants fulfiling the eligibility criteria can apply for TNEA Counselling for seat allotment. Candidates need to pass a minimum of Class 12  with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for Backward Class/ MBC & DNC/ SC/ SCA/ ST) for BTech course.

TNEA 2026 notification will be out in May 2026.

TNEA stands for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions. The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu conducts TNEA every year. It is an online counselling window. All Indian National candidates who wish to take admission to Government and Government Aided Engineering Colleges, University Departments and Constituent Colleges of Anna University, Annamalai University and for the seats surrendered by Self-Financing Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu have to apply for TNEA counselling.

TNEA counselling is a Unified Single Window Admission System for Indian Nationals only. The courses offered via this online counselling are BE/BTech and BE (sandwich) courses. TNEA counselling is conducted online in 4 rounds as per the schedule. Candidates need to participate in corresponding rounds based on their rank.

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology offers UG-level courses such as BE and BTech. ME, MTech, and MBA programmes are available to students at the PG level through BAIT Erode. Selected candidates need to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the institute. Below is course-wise fee at BAIT:

Note: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.