Lingayas Institute of Management and Technology - [LIMAT]

All admissions at LIMAT Vijayawada are entrance-exam based, channelled through APSCHE centralised counselling for Andhra Pradesh government quota seats. B.Tech admissions use AP EAPCET 2026, MBA uses AP ICET, and M.Tech uses AP PGECET or GATE scores. B.Tech Lateral Entry is available for Diploma holders via AP ECET 2026. AP domicile is required for government quota, and management quota seats are open to candidates from all states through direct admission to LIMAT.

B.Tech (AP EAPCET): AP EAPCET 2026 result was declared on June 1, 2026. APSCHE AP EAPCET counselling is expected in July 2026.
B.Tech Lateral Entry (AP ECET): AP ECET 2026 result was declared on May 7, 2026. APSCHE AP ECET counselling is expected in July 2026.
MBA (AP ICET): AP ICET 2026 result was declared on May 16, 2026. APSCHE AP ICET counselling is expected in July 2026.
M.Tech (AP PGECET / GATE): AP PGECET 2026 result was declared on May 14, 2026. APSCHE AP PGECET counselling is expected in July 2026.

Table of Contents

• Admission Process and Timeline
• LIMAT Vijayawada Popular Courses Overview
• LIMAT Vijayawada B.Tech Admission 2026
• LIMAT Vijayawada MBA Admission 2026
• LIMAT Vijayawada M.Tech Admission 2026
• LIMAT Vijayawada Admission FAQs

Admission Process and Timeline

All B.Tech, MBA, and M.Tech admissions at LIMAT Vijayawada are through APSCHE centralised counselling. All entrance exams for 2026, including AP EAPCET, AP ECET, AP ICET, AP PGECET, and GATE, have been held and their results declared. APSCHE counselling for all programmes is expected to begin in July 2026. Candidates must register on the APSCHE counselling portal, fill preferences selecting LIMAT Vijayawada, and confirm the seat after allotment. Document verification at LIMAT is expected July to August 2026. Classes are expected to commence in August 2026. Management quota seats for all programmes are filled directly by LIMAT.

LIMAT Vijayawada Popular Courses Overview

Degree	Important Dates	Exam Accepted / Admission Process
B.Tech	AP EAPCET Result: June 1, 2026 (Declared) APSCHE Counselling: July 2026 (Expected) Classes: August 2026	AP EAPCET 2026 APSCHE centralised counselling (Govt quota) Direct at LIMAT (Mgmt quota)
B.Tech Lateral Entry	AP ECET Result: May 7, 2026 (Declared) APSCHE Counselling: July 2026 (Expected) Classes: August 2026	AP ECET 2026 APSCHE centralised counselling (Govt quota) Direct at LIMAT (Mgmt quota)
MBA	AP ICET Result: May 16, 2026 (Declared) APSCHE Counselling: July 2026 (Expected) Classes: August 2026	AP ICET 2026 APSCHE centralised counselling (Govt quota) Direct at LIMAT (Mgmt quota)
M.Tech	AP PGECET Result: May 14, 2026 (Declared) GATE Result: March 19, 2026 (Declared) APSCHE Counselling: July 2026 (Expected)	AP PGECET 2026 or GATE 2026 APSCHE centralised counselling (Govt quota)

Hostel and transport charges are additional for all programmes.

✓ Opt for this if

• You are an AP domicile student seeking B.Tech at under INR 2.5 lakhs total
• You completed a Diploma and want to join B.Tech via AP ECET lateral entry
• You want an affordable MBA via the AP ICET government quota route
• You have a GATE or AP PGECET score and want M.Tech in Vijayawada

✗ Skip if

• You need campus placements outside Andhra Pradesh or with top national IT recruiters
• You are targeting MBA with a nationally ranked or autonomous institute brand
• You need non-engineering programmes like B.Com, BBA, or B.Sc not offered here

LIMAT Vijayawada B.Tech Admission 2026

Admission Process

AP EAPCET 2026 was held from May 12 to 20, 2026, and results were declared on June 1, 2026. APSCHE AP EAPCET centralised counselling is expected to begin in July 2026. Candidates must register on the APSCHE counselling portal, fill preferences selecting LIMAT Vijayawada and the preferred B.Tech branch, and confirm the seat after allotment. Pay the acceptance fee within the deadline and report to LIMAT for document verification July to August 2026. Classes are expected to commence in August 2026. Management quota applicants can contact LIMAT directly.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board
• Minimum 45% aggregate in PCM (40% for SC/ST AP domicile)
• Valid AP EAPCET 2026 rank card required for government quota counselling
• AP domicile required for state government quota. Management quota open to all states.
• Final-year Intermediate students may apply provisionally

Important Dates

Event	Date
AP EAPCET 2026 Exam	May 12 to 20, 2026 (Completed)
AP EAPCET 2026 Result	June 1, 2026 (Declared)
APSCHE AP EAPCET Counselling	July 2026 (Expected)
Document Verification at LIMAT	July to August 2026 (Expected)
Classes Commence	August 2026 (Expected)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Fee Structure

Course	Total Fees (4 Years)
All B.Tech Specialisations (7 branches)	INR 2,13,000

Fee is third-party reported. Verify current fee with LIMAT admissions.

B.Tech Lateral Entry Details

Diploma holders can join LIMAT B.Tech second year via AP ECET 2026. AP ECET result was declared on May 7, 2026. Six branches are available: AI and Data Science, AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, CSE, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering. Total fee for the 3-year Lateral programme is INR 1,60,000. APSCHE AP ECET counselling is expected in July 2026. Eligibility requires a 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST AP domicile). Branch eligibility is determined by the AP ECET paper attempted.

LIMAT Vijayawada MBA Admission 2026

Admission Process

AP ICET 2026 was held on May 2, 2026, and results were declared on May 16, 2026. APSCHE AP ICET counselling is expected in July 2026. Candidates must register on the APSCHE counselling portal, fill preferences selecting LIMAT Vijayawada and the preferred MBA specialisation, and confirm the seat after allotment. Document verification is expected July to August 2026. Classes will commence in August 2026. Management quota applicants can contact LIMAT directly.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed any bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST AP domicile)
• Valid AP ICET 2026 rank card required for government quota counselling
• AP domicile required for state government quota. Management quota open to all states.
• Final-year students may apply provisionally

Important Dates

Event	Date
AP ICET 2026 Exam	May 2, 2026 (Completed)
AP ICET 2026 Result	May 16, 2026 (Declared)
APSCHE AP ICET Counselling	July 2026 (Expected)
Document Verification at LIMAT	July to August 2026 (Expected)
Classes Commence	August 2026 (Expected)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Fee Structure

Specialisation	Annual Fee	Total Fees (2 Years)
MBA Finance / MBA HRM / MBA Marketing	INR 50,000	INR 1,00,000

Hostel and transport charges are additional.

LIMAT Vijayawada M.Tech Admission 2026

Admission Process

AP PGECET 2026 was held from April 28 to 30, 2026, and results were declared on May 14, 2026. GATE 2026 results were declared on March 19, 2026. APSCHE AP PGECET counselling is expected in July 2026. Candidates with AP PGECET or GATE scores register on the APSCHE portal, fill preferences selecting LIMAT Vijayawada, confirm the seat after allotment, and report for document verification July to August 2026. Management quota candidates with GATE scores may contact LIMAT directly.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or relevant discipline
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST AP domicile)
• Valid AP PGECET 2026 rank card or GATE 2026 score required
• AP domicile required for state government quota. GATE score holders may contact LIMAT for management quota.
• Final-year students may apply provisionally

Important Dates

Event	Date
AP PGECET 2026 Exam	April 28 to 30, 2026 (Completed)
AP PGECET 2026 Result	May 14, 2026 (Declared)
GATE 2026 Exam	February 7 to 15, 2026 (Completed)
GATE 2026 Result	March 19, 2026 (Declared)
APSCHE AP PGECET Counselling	July 2026 (Expected)
Document Verification at LIMAT	July to August 2026 (Expected)
Classes Commence	August 2026 (Expected)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Fee Structure

Specialisation	Annual Fee	Total Fees (2 Years)
Embedded Systems / AI and Data Science / CSE / Structural Engineering	INR 53,000	INR 1,06,000

Hostel and transport charges are additional.

LIMAT Vijayawada Admission FAQs

Ques. Can students from outside Andhra Pradesh get admission to LIMAT Vijayawada?

Ans. Yes. Government quota seats require AP domicile and an AP EAPCET, AP ICET, or AP PGECET rank. However, management quota seats for all programmes are open to students from all states, filled directly by LIMAT. Contact the LIMAT admissions office directly to check management quota availability for your preferred programme.

Ques. I have an AP EAPCET rank. When will APSCHE counselling for LIMAT B.Tech start?

Ans. AP EAPCET 2026 results were declared on June 1, 2026. APSCHE AP EAPCET centralised counselling is expected to begin in July 2026. Monitor the official APSCHE counselling portal for the registration schedule. During choice filling, select LIMAT Vijayawada and your preferred B.Tech branch.

Ques. What is the difference between AP EAPCET and AP ECET for LIMAT B.Tech?

Ans. AP EAPCET is for class 12 PCM students joining B.Tech first year (4-year programme, total fee INR 2,13,000). AP ECET is for Diploma holders joining B.Tech second year directly (3-year Lateral Entry, total fee INR 1,60,000). Both routes are available at LIMAT Vijayawada with APSCHE counselling expected in July 2026.

Ques. Is the B.Tech fee at LIMAT Vijayawada confirmed?

Ans. The B.Tech total fee of INR 2,13,000 for 4 years is third-party reported data. You must verify the exact current fee directly with LIMAT Vijayawada admissions before paying or confirming your seat. Always confirm fees with the college at the time of allotment and document verification.

Ques. Can I get M.Tech at LIMAT with only a GATE score and no AP PGECET rank?

Ans. AP PGECET 2026 rank is the primary route for APSCHE government quota M.Tech counselling. GATE 2026 scores are also accepted and may qualify for management quota seats at LIMAT. If you have a GATE score but no AP PGECET rank, contact LIMAT admissions directly to check GATE-based management quota availability.

Ques. What are the steps after getting APSCHE allotment for LIMAT?

Ans. After APSCHE seat allotment: (1) confirm the seat on the APSCHE portal and pay the acceptance fee within the deadline, (2) download the allotment order, (3) report to LIMAT Vijayawada for document verification between July and August 2026 with all original certificates, and (4) pay the first-year tuition fee to finalise admission.

Ques. Which B.Tech Lateral Entry branches are available at LIMAT Vijayawada?

Ans. LIMAT Vijayawada offers B.Tech Lateral Entry in six branches: AI and Data Science, AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, CSE, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering. Total fee is INR 1,60,000 for the 3-year programme. Your branch eligibility depends on the AP ECET paper you appeared in. APSCHE AP ECET counselling is expected in July 2026.

Ques. What documents do I need for admission at LIMAT Vijayawada?

Ans. You will need class 10 and class 12 mark sheets and certificates, AP EAPCET or AP ECET or AP ICET or AP PGECET rank card, APSCHE allotment order, transfer certificate, conduct certificate, community or caste certificate if applicable, Aadhaar card, and passport-size photographs. For lateral entry, bring the Diploma marksheet. Carry originals and self-attested copies.

Ques. What MBA specialisations are offered at LIMAT Vijayawada and what is the fee?

Ans. LIMAT Vijayawada offers three MBA specialisations: Finance, Human Resource Management, and Marketing. All three carry a total fee of INR 1,00,000 for 2 years (INR 50,000 per year). Admission is through AP ICET 2026 rank via APSCHE counselling expected in July 2026. Hostel charges are additional and must be confirmed with LIMAT.