B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (Lateral Entry) at Shoolini University

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (Lateral Entry) at Shoolini University in Solan, Himachal Pradesh is a 3-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹8.35 lakh – ₹17.5 lakh (roughly ₹2.78 lakh 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.

Shoolini University is a private institute, founded in 2009. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Shoolini University — 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 Shoolini University as a group.

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

For admission to B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (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 Shoolini University'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 Shoolini University on its website (shooliniuniversity.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 (2023) show a placement rate of 100% and a highest package of ₹42 lakh at Shoolini University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (Lateral Entry) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹2.75 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Shoolini University runs 14 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Bioinformatics
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Blockchain and IoT)
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology Research
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
• B.Tech. in Food Technology Research
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. (Summit Research Program)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence Research)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹8.35 lakh – ₹17.5 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 Shoolini University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Solan?