B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
at Vel Tech, Avadi

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
at
Vel Tech
Overview

Vel Tech offers B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) specialisation in a Full Time mode. The duration of the programme is 3 years. In the year 2024, the course has been ranked #86 as per the NIRF ranking body. To pursue Vel Tech B.E. / B.Tech course, candidates need to meet the basic eligibility requirements of the programme. Students who qualify the Vel Tech admission process for the course must pay a tuition fee of INR 4,05,000. Check the following section for more details around Vel Tech B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) fees, placement, admission process and more.

Total Tuition Fees	₹4.05 Lakh Get Fees details
Duration	3 years
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Official Website	Go to Website
Type of University	Private

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
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Fees

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) fees includes components, namely examination, medical, seat rent, etc. The tuition fee may subject to vary depending on the category a candidate belongs to. Check the table provided below to know about Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) fees in detail:

Fee components	Amount (3 years)
Tuition Fees Above mention hostel fees is for single occupancy AC room for Indian students only. Additionally students will have to pay INR 5000 as caution deposit at the time of admission. Transport fees for dif Read more Above mention hostel fees is for single occupancy AC room for Indian students only. Additionally students will have to pay INR 5000 as caution deposit at the time of admission. Transport fees for different location are INR 16000, INR 132000, INR 35000 Hostel fee for Indian students (per year):- Single occupancy room: INR 119700 for non AC room Double occupancy room: INR 127700 for AC room INR 104700 for non AC room Four occupancy room & standard room: INR 102700 for AC room INR 82700 for non AC room Additionally students will have to pay INR 5000 as hostel admission fee for Indian students & INR 68715 for International students, INR 5000 as caution deposit for Indian students and INR 68715 per year for International students. International students fees can vary depending upon the INR value of US dollar.	₹ 4.05 Lakh
Hostel Fees	₹ 1.43 Lakh
Total fee	₹ 5.48 Lakh

These are based on information available on various sources. Latest values may differ.

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
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Vel Tech
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.7/5

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Placements5

Infrastructure4.5

Faculty & Course4.5

Campus Life4.5

Value for Money5

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) - Batch of 2026

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5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Supportive faculty, good infrastructure, moderate placements, and solid exposure in core and IT.

Placements: The civil engineering department placed around 80% to 90% of the eligible students through campus recruitment. The highest package offer is about 6 to 9 LPA. The average package range is between 3 to 4 LPA. Some of the top companies included L&T Construction, Shapoorji Pallonji, GMR, Gammon India, TCS, etc. The offered roles are Site Engineer, Structural Engineer, Design Engineer, Planning Engineer, and Project Engineer.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available on campus and in classrooms are spacious, with a stocked library that includes textbooks, journals, and digital resources for research and academics. The hostel facilities are decent with proper security, regular cleaning, and both single and shared room options. The mess food is good. The campus medical facilities are available, and also sports like cricket, football, and volleyball.

Faculty: Teacher are well qualified and knowledgeable, and they guide students effectively in both theory and practical aspects. The Thane curriculum is relevant to the core civil engineering field, such as structure, geotechnical, and provides additional industry exposure through internships and certification. The over pass percentage is around 80% to 85%.

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) - Batch of 2023

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Good Placements in 2023 and have to wait upto a year to get a joining letter from some companies.

Placements: 80% of the students are placed from our department in various roles with different domains. Till now JSW, Ram. Co Infrastructures etc. Are the to recruiting companies in civil domain. Junior Engineer, Graduate Trainee engineer, Supervisor etc. Are the roles offered in the civil course. The highest package is 9LPA, the average package is 3LPA and the least package offered is 1.8LPA. There are many opportunities from the companies and the universities from the different countries are providing the internships and the chance to have Masters degree from universities all over the globe.

Infrastructure: Its a fully Wi-Fi campus having labs like survey, Soil, Concrete, Microbiology, Caad and Straad pro labs and also having a mega library with different books written by great authors. The hostel is available with AC and Non AC with different sharing of the rooms. The food in mess is too good. Having a medical room with a doctor along with two ambulances (Paid). There are many clubs to join and one of them is sports club for the games and sports to play.

Faculty: The teaching quality is average on some of the subjects but the curriculum is too good that we can made our own choice in dealing and learning with the subjects. We have our own choice in choosing subjects and the faculty with some conditions. The Semester Exams are average in dealing with if one can learn for the exam it is easy to get enough marks to get top grades. The pass percentage is 50%.

Other: There are many events to enjoy with and have a chance to work for the events once you joined in a club realted to the specific events. The campus have a ground and having a ring road on one side of the college. The are many activities, Quiz programs, Coding Competitions along with the cash prizes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How good is Vel Tech University for BTech placements?

BTech is one of the popular courses of Vel Tech University. When it comes to placements, the University offers decent placements annually. The University has not released the placement report for 2025 and 2024. But during the Vel Tech University placement of 2023, 1,815 students were offered jobs.

The highest package offered to the BTech students during Vel Tech placements 2023 was NR 44 LPA. The key highlights of Vel Tech University placements for the Class of 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 44 LPA
Total offers	1,815
Total recruiters	400

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Q: What is the application fee for BTech at Vel Tech?

Vel Tech offers a four-year BTech and three-year BTech (Lateral Entry) course. In order to get admission, students need to pay INR 950 and INR 600 for BTech and BTech (Lateral Entry), respectively.

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Q: What entrance exam is accepted for BTech at Vel Tech?

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology or Vel Tech University conducts VITUEEE for admission to BTech programme. The test is conducted in 2 phases in computer-based mode. The test includes a total of 90 questions, 30 each for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

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Q: Does Vel Tech University provide 100% placements?

Vel Tech University has not released its placement rate yet. However, the institute is known for its good placements Check out the table below for more information on Vel Tech University placements for the year 2023:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
No. of placements	1,815
the highest Package	INR 44 LPA
Companies Visited	400+

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Entry Requirements

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Candidates must have passed diploma in Engineering/ Technology or B.Sc. degree with Mathematics as one of the subject in B.Sc. level are eligible to apply.

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Yes, Vel Tech offers a three-year BTech Lateral Entry course. Admission to this course is merit-based. Students who are willing to get admission to this course are required to pass Diploma in Engineering/ Technology from the State Board of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu or its equivalent as the minimum eligibility criteria. The university offers this course around the same specialisations as of BTech.

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Q: What is the last date for admission to various courses at Vel Tech University?

Vel Tech University admissions 2025 has started for a few courses. Candidates seeking for admissions via VTUEEE can also apply to appear for the exam. Moreover, the online application window is open on the official website of Vel Tech for the following courses:

BTech
BTech (LE)
MBA
Law courses

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Q: How do I get a seat at Vel Tech University?

Those who look to secure a seat to Vel Tech University must meet the basic eligibility requirements of the programme they are applying for. Admission to most of the courses at the university is entrance-based. Check below the selection parameters for Vel Tech University admissions for popular courses:

Course Name	Selection Criteria
BTech	VTUEEE/ Merit-based
BA LLB	CLAT/ LSAT
BCom LLB	CLAT/ LSAT
MBA	Merit-based

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Q: Is BTech available at Vel Tech?

Yes, Vel Tech offers a four-year BTech and a three-year BTech (Lateral Entry) course. These courses are offered across 15 specialisations and further other sub-specialisations. Some of the popular ones are Aeronautical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, etc. Apart from that, students can also get direct admission to the third year of BTech through Lateral Entry.

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Q: How can I apply to BTech at Vel Tech?

In order to get admission to BTech at Vel Tech, students are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria. At Vel Tech, students can get admission to BTech in direct mode as well as through an entrance exam. Direct admission to BTech is merit-based, while for entrance-based admission, students are required to qualify for VTUEEE. It is an in-house entrance exam, which is particularly conducted for Engineering.

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