B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at Dronacharya College of Engineering

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at Dronacharya College of Engineering in Gurgaon, Haryana is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 180 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹6.07 lakh (roughly ₹1.52 lakh a year).

The course is about programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects.

Dronacharya College of Engineering is a private institute, founded in 1998. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Dronacharya College of Engineering — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects. Typical first jobs: software developer, full-stack engineer, QA engineer or systems analyst. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Dronacharya College of Engineering for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Dronacharya College of Engineering as a group.

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

For admission to B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at Dronacharya College of Engineering are: X: 0.0, XII: 60.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Dronacharya College of Engineering's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Dronacharya College of Engineering on its website (ggnindia.dronacharya.info) 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.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a placement rate of 90%, an average package of ₹7 lakh and a highest package of ₹50 lakh at Dronacharya College of Engineering. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering specifically, the average salary on record is ₹5.2 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.

Dronacharya College of Engineering runs 9 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Computer Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Internet of Things, and Cyber Security)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Robotics and Automation

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹6.07 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 Dronacharya College of Engineering compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Gurgaon?