Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral}

Lingayas Institute of Management and Technology (LIMAT), Vijayawada offers a 3-year full-time B.Tech Lateral Entry affiliated with JNTUK across six branches: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The college is AICTE-approved with NAAC Grade A and NBA accreditation for select programmes. Total fees are INR 1,60,000 over 3 years. Admission is through AP ECET 2026 followed by APSCHE centralised counselling.

📋 Admission Status: AP ECET 2026 results were declared on May 7, 2026. APSCHE counselling for AP ECET 2026 is expected in July 2026. Eligible diploma holders should register at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET when the counselling schedule is announced.

LIMAT B.Tech Lateral Fees 2026

All six B.Tech Lateral Entry branches at LIMAT Vijayawada carry a uniform fee of INR 1,60,000 for the complete 3-year programme. Hostel and transport charges are not included.

• Fees subject to change, verify with official sources before taking admission.
• Hostel and transport charges are additional.

LIMAT B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026

Admission to all B.Tech Lateral Entry branches at LIMAT Vijayawada is through AP ECET 2026 rank followed by APSCHE centralised counselling. Management quota seats are filled directly by the institution.

Important Dates

• Lateral entry seats allotted via APSCHE centralised counselling on AP ECET rank.
• Management quota seats filled directly by LIMAT at limat.edu.in.
• AP domicile required for state government quota seats.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (CS, IT, ECE, Civil, or Mechanical) from a board recognised by SBTET Andhra Pradesh or an equivalent board, with minimum 45 percent aggregate marks (40 percent for SC/ST Andhra Pradesh domicile candidates).
• Valid AP ECET 2026 rank card required for government quota allotment through APSCHE centralised counselling. Branch eligibility is determined by the AP ECET paper attempted.
• Diploma final year students may apply provisionally and admission is confirmed on production of the final marksheet.

Admission Process

• AP ECET 2026 was held on April 23, 2026. Results were declared on May 7, 2026.
• Register for APSCHE AP ECET 2026 counselling at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET when the window opens in July 2026.
• Fill college and branch preferences during the online choice-filling window.
• After seat allotment, confirm the seat and pay the acceptance fee within the notified deadline.
• Report to LIMAT Vijayawada with original diploma certificates for document verification and pay the first-year fee to complete admission.

✓ Opt for this if

• AP diploma holder seeking affordable JNTUK B.Tech via lateral entry
• Total fee of INR 1,60,000 over 3 years fits your budget
• Targeting Andhra Pradesh government jobs needing a JNTUK B.Tech degree
• Want to choose from 6 branches at one Vijayawada campus

✗ Skip if

• You are a regular B.Tech aspirant without a diploma background
• Your AP ECET rank qualifies you for a higher-ranked JNTUK college
• Targeting MNC placements or metro city campus exposure post-B.Tech

LIMAT B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026

B.Tech Lateral Entry students at LIMAT Vijayawada can apply for state and central government scholarship schemes and AICTE-supported fellowships based on category, income, and gender eligibility.

• SC/ST/OBC students should apply via AP Scholarship Portal after admission.
• Girl students should apply for AICTE Pragati scholarship via AICTE portal.

LIMAT B.Tech Lateral FAQs

Ques. What is B.Tech Lateral Entry and how is it different from regular B.Tech at LIMAT?

Ans. B.Tech Lateral Entry allows diploma holders to join directly into the second year (3rd semester) of the B.Tech programme, completing the degree in 3 years instead of 4. Regular B.Tech admission is through JEE or AP EAPCET for fresh 10+2 students; lateral entry admission is through AP ECET for diploma holders. The final B.Tech degree awarded by JNTUK is the same for both pathways.

Ques. Can I join B.Tech Lateral Entry at LIMAT without an AP ECET rank?

Ans. Government quota lateral entry seats require a valid AP ECET 2026 rank. Management quota seats are filled directly by LIMAT and do not require an AP ECET rank. Diploma holders who have not appeared in AP ECET should contact LIMAT admissions at limat.edu.in for management quota seat availability and the direct admission process.

Ques. Which diploma branches make a student eligible for B.Tech Lateral Entry at LIMAT Vijayawada?

Ans. Eligibility depends on the target B.Tech branch. Diploma in CS or IT qualifies for B.Tech CSE, AI-DS, and AI-ML lateral entry. Diploma in ECE or related electronics qualifies for B.Tech ECE lateral entry. Diploma in Civil Engineering qualifies for B.Tech Civil lateral entry. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering qualifies for B.Tech Mechanical lateral entry. The AP ECET paper attempted must match the target branch.

Ques. After completing B.Tech Lateral Entry at LIMAT, am I eligible to appear for GATE?

Ans. Yes. A B.Tech degree from a JNTUK-affiliated, AICTE-approved institution like LIMAT Vijayawada makes you eligible to appear for GATE in the relevant discipline (CS, EC, CE, ME, etc.). A good GATE score enables admission to M.Tech at NIT/IIT or PSU recruitment. You can also apply for M.Tech directly at LIMAT using the GATE score through the management quota.

Ques. Is there any difference in the B.Tech Lateral Entry fees across branches at LIMAT Vijayawada?

Ans. No. All six B.Tech Lateral Entry branches at LIMAT Vijayawada carry a uniform total fee of INR 1,60,000 for the 3-year programme. There is no branch-specific fee premium. Verify the exact fee breakup and payment schedule with LIMAT admissions at limat.edu.in before confirming admission, as fees are subject to revision.