Diploma in Computer Science Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Brainware University

If you are looking at Diploma in Computer Science Engineering (Lateral Entry), Brainware University in Kolkata runs it as a 2-year, full-time diploma course. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.15 lakh (roughly ₹57,000 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.

Brainware University is a other institute, founded in 2016. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Brainware 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.

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

To be considered for Diploma in Computer Science Engineering (Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Brainware University accepts Joint Entrance Exam Main for its courses. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Brainware 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 Joint Entrance Exam Main and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Brainware University on its website (www.brainwareuniversity.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 (2024) show an average package of ₹3.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹12 lakh at Brainware University. 702 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

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

Brainware University runs 6 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma Electrical Engineering
• Diploma in Radiography (Diagnostic)
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Robotics and Automation (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry )

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

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Computer Science Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 2 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹1.15 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 Brainware University compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Kolkata?