B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry) at IKGPTU: overview

IKGPTU, Chandigarh, Punjab, offers B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry) as a 3-year undergraduate degree. Fees for the full course come to ₹2.06 lakh – ₹12.87 lakh (roughly ₹69,000 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.

IKGPTU is a other institute, founded in 1997. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IKGPTU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry) fees at IKGPTU

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at IKGPTU as a group.

FeeAmount
Total course fee₹2.06 lakh – ₹12.87 lakh
Tuition fee₹1.5 lakh – ₹5.35 lakh
Hostel fee₹53,000 – ₹4.4 lakh
Approximate cost per year₹69,000

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

B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry) eligibility

To get into B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and 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 IKGPTU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

How to get admission to B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry) at IKGPTU

In most years, admission follows these steps:

  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 IKGPTU 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.

B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry) placements at IKGPTU

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a median package of ₹5 lakh at IKGPTU. 117 of 264 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.

Other B.Tech specialisations at IKGPTU

IKGPTU runs 31 B.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

Is B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry) at IKGPTU right for you?

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

  • Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
  • Can you manage ₹2.06 lakh – ₹12.87 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 IKGPTU compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Chandigarh?

B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry) at IKGPTU: FAQs

What is the fee for B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry) at IKGPTU?

The total fee on record for B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry) at IKGPTU is ₹2.06 lakh – ₹12.87 lakh, about ₹69,000 a year. Hostel and other charges may be extra.

How long is B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry) at IKGPTU?

B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry) at IKGPTU is a 3-year full-time undergraduate course.

What is the eligibility for B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry)?

You usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics). Admission is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

Which other B.Tech specialisations does IKGPTU offer?

Besides B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Lateral Entry), IKGPTU offers B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, B.Tech. in Information Technology, B.Tech. CSE (LEET), B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering and B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and 22 more.

Is IKGPTU a government or private college?

IKGPTU is a other institute, founded in 1997, located in Chandigarh, Punjab.