B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) (Lateral Entry) at CGC Landran

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) (Lateral Entry), CGC Landran in Chandigarh runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹6.39 lakh – ₹9.75 lakh (roughly ₹2.13 lakh 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.

CGC Landran is a private institute, founded in 2001. This page brings together what is on record for this course at CGC Landran — 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 CGC Landran as a group.

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

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

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 CGC Landran'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 CGC Landran on its website (www.cgc.edu.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 (2023) show a highest package of ₹54.75 lakh at CGC Landran. 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.

CGC Landran runs 21 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech in CSE (Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in CSE (I.O.T and Cyber Security including Blockchain)
• B.Tech. in CSE (IOT & Cyber Security including Blockchain) (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry)

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

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹6.39 lakh – ₹9.75 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 CGC Landran compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Chandigarh?