Diploma in Computer Science (Lateral Entry) at Oriental University

If you are looking at Diploma in Computer Science (Lateral Entry), Oriental University in Indore runs it as a 2-year, full-time diploma course. The total fee on record is ₹44,000, which works out to about ₹22,000 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.

Oriental University is a other institute, founded in 2011. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Oriental University — 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.

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

To be considered for Diploma in Computer 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 Oriental University'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 Oriental University on its website (oui.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 (2024) show an average package of ₹5.3 lakh and a highest package of ₹72 lakh at Oriental University. 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.

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

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Computer Science (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 2 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹44,000 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 Oriental University compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Indore?