B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Baddi University

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering (Lateral Entry), Baddi University in Baddi runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 120 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹2.7 lakh – ₹5.6 lakh, which works out to about ₹90,000 a year.

Lateral entry lets diploma holders (and, at many colleges, B.Sc. graduates) join directly in the second year, so the degree takes a year less. The subjects are the same as the regular programme from the second year on.

Baddi University is a other institute, founded in 2000. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Baddi University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Baddi University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Baddi University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering (Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics). The minimum marks on record at Baddi University are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Baddi University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Baddi University on its website (www.baddiuniv.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2021) show a highest package of ₹5 lakh at Baddi University. 51 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering (Lateral Entry) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Baddi University runs 10 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹2.7 lakh – ₹5.6 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Baddi University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Baddi?