Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) 

at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam

In order to be eligible for the Rajalakshmi Engineering College BTech course, aspirants must meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates who passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate in case of OBC category candidates; 40% aggregate for Most Backward class; just pass for SC/ST candidates) with PCM stream are eligible to apply for the course. The selection is further done based on the candidate's performance in the entrance test, followed by the counselling process. Rajalakshmi Engineering College allots seats after the conclusion of the selection rounds.

The curriculum of both BE and BTech programmes is divided into eight semesters. The table below lists few specialisations offered under BE and BTech programmes along with seat inatke: 

REC BTech courses do follow semester system in their curriculum. Each year is divided into two semesters of 4-5 months each. The college offers BTech in various specialisations which all have a minimum duration of four-years or eight total semesters. The entire BTech syllabus as well as the required internships/projects are completed within this course duration.

Candidates need to produce several documents (original along with two sets of attested copies) at the time of admission for BTech at REC. The list of required documents to be submitted is outlined below:

• Class 10/ SSLC certificate with marks (for evidence of Date of Birth)

• Class 12 (Higher Secondary) marksheet

• Transfer certificate from the institution last studied

• Original Community certificate

• Sports certificates of achievement, if allotted under Sports Quota

• Extra Curricular certificates, if any.

• Medical Fitness certificate

• Nativity certificate

• Conduct certificate

• CET- Entrance Examination marksheet and hall ticket

• Eligibility certificate (other State Candidates only)

• Three passport size photos

BTech is one of the most popular courses of Rajalakshmi Engineering College in terms of placements. The course-wise placement details are yet to be released. A total 268 recruiters visited the campus in 2025 so far and presented 1941 job offers to the students of the batch 2025. The overall the highest package offered during the Rajalaxmi Engineering College placements 2025 stood at INR 54 LPA. 

To be qualified in BTech of Rajalakshmi Engineering College, the students need a minimum of 50% marks at Class 12. M.Tech and MBA also need graduation marks of minimum 50%. Marks obtained in entrance exam also need to be submitted for selection. Merit and counselling or interview process result in final admission.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College cutoff 2024 has been released across various B.E specialisations in opening and closing ranks. Rajalakshmi Engineering College cutoff 2024 ranged between, 6193 and 46008 for the General AI category candidates, wherein B.E. in CSE is the most competitive course. The easiest course was BTech in Civil Engineering specialisation to secure admission at Rajalakshmi Engineering Collge. For a detailed Rajalakshmo Engineering College branch-wise cutoff 2024, candidates can refer to the table below for the Round 2 cutoff. The cutoff mentioned below is for the General category under the AI Quota.  

According to the offcial website, Rajalakshmi Engineering has achieved 95% placements during the recent placement drive. The placements are ongoing at Rajalaxmi Engineering College for the Class of 2025. As of now,  268 recruiters visited the campus and presented 1941 job offers to the students of the batch 2025.

As per the official report, the Rajalakshmi Engineering College highest package offered during the 2025 placement drive was INR 54 LPA. 

Rajalakshmi Engineering College provides various programmes and specialisations to students. These courses are available in different streams. For obtaining Rajalakshmi Engineering College admission, candidates are selected on the basis of entrance tests. For further details, candidates may visit the official website and learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include TANCET, GATE, CEETA, etc.