B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (Lateral Entry) at Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (Lateral Entry) at Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh is a 3-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.23 lakh – ₹6.03 lakh (roughly ₹41,000 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.

Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions is a other institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions as a group.

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

For admission to B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (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 Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions on its website (www.rungtacolleges.com) 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.

Going by the latest placement record (2020) show a highest package of ₹12 lakh at Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions. 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.

Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions runs 15 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹1.23 lakh – ₹6.03 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 Sanjay Rungta Group of Institutions compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Bhilai?