B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) at PDM University

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry), PDM University runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹2.79 lakh, which works out to about ₹93,000 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.

PDM University is a other institute, founded in 1995. This page brings together what is on record for this course at PDM 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 PDM University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Tech. 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 PDM 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 PDM University 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.

PDM University runs 20 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• Discontinued (Sep 2024) - B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Big Data Analytics) in Association with IBM
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Information Technology
• Discontinued (Sep 2024) - B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cloud Computing in Association with IBM)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering + MBA
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Integrated B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering + MBA
• Integrated B.Tech. in Civil Engineering + MBA
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + MBA
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Integrated B.Tech. in Computer Science and Information Technology + MBA
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)

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

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹2.79 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does PDM University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech?