B.Tech. in Information Technology (IT) (Lateral Entry) at Sigma University

Sigma University, Vadodara, Gujarat, offers B.Tech. in Information Technology (IT) (Lateral Entry) as a 3-4 year undergraduate degree. Fees for the full course come to ₹2.85 lakh – ₹4.04 lakh.

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.

Sigma University is a private institute, founded in 2023. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Sigma University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Sigma University as a group.

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

To get into B.Tech. in Information Technology (IT) (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 Sigma University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

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 Sigma University on its website (sigmauniversity.ac.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.

Sigma University runs 16 B.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Engineering
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intellgence and Data Science
• B.Tech. in Cyber Security
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry)

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Information Technology (IT) (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3-4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹2.85 lakh – ₹4.04 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 Sigma University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Vadodara?