Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Goel Group of Institutions

If you are looking at Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry), Goel Group of Institutions in Lucknow runs it as a 2-year, full-time diploma course.

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.

Goel Group of Institutions is a private institute, founded in 2008. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Goel Group of Institutions — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Goel Group of Institutions has not published a fee for Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 2 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering (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 Goel Group of Institutions'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 Goel Group of Institutions on its website (gitm.goel.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 placement rate of 75.10%, an average package of ₹4 lakh and a highest package of ₹15 lakh at Goel Group of Institutions. 324 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.

Goel Group of Institutions runs 4 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)

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

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 2 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Goel Group of Institutions compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Lucknow?