Discontinued (Jul 2023)- B.Sc. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry) at SKSASC Mumbai

If you are looking at Discontinued (Jul 2023)- B.Sc. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry), SKSASC Mumbai in Mumbai runs it as a 2-year, full-time undergraduate 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.

SKSASC Mumbai is a private institute, founded in 1995. This page brings together what is on record for this course at SKSASC Mumbai — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

SKSASC Mumbai has not published a fee for Discontinued (Jul 2023)- B.Sc. in Information Technology (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 Discontinued (Jul 2023)- B.Sc. 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 SKSASC Mumbai'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 SKSASC Mumbai on its website (sksasc.somaiya.edu/sksasc) 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 40%, an average package of ₹3 lakh and a highest package of ₹4 lakh at SKSASC Mumbai. 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 Discontinued (Jul 2023)- B.Sc. in Information Technology (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 SKSASC Mumbai compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Mumbai?