B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry) at NEHU

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry), NEHU in Shillong runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 10 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹15,720 – ₹17,760, which works out to about ₹5,000 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.

NEHU is a other institute, founded in 1973. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NEHU — 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 NEHU as a group.

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

To be considered for B.Tech. in Information Technology (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 NEHU'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 NEHU on its website (nehu.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 a highest package of ₹10.8 lakh at NEHU. 22 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.

NEHU runs 6 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Tech. in Information Technology
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Tech. in Energy Engineering

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

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹15,720 – ₹17,760 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 NEHU compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Shillong?