B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) at SRM University, Sonepat

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry), SRM University, Sonepat in Sonepat runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹6.73 lakh – ₹20.35 lakh, which works out to about ₹2.24 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.

SRM University, Sonepat is a other institute, founded in 2013. This page brings together what is on record for this course at SRM University, Sonepat — 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, and apply to B.Tech programmes at SRM University, Sonepat as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with SRM University, Sonepat 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 SRM University, Sonepat'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 SRM University, Sonepat on its website (srmuniversity.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.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show a placement rate of 95% and a highest package of ₹50 lakh at SRM University, Sonepat. 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.

SRM University, Sonepat runs 19 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) in association with IBM
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Block Chain and Internet of Things) in Association with IBM
• B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Big Data and Analytics) in Association with IBM (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Business System in association with TCS
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cloud Engineering and DevOps Automation) in association with Xebia
• B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cloud and Mobile based Application) in association with IBM (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 ₹6.73 lakh – ₹20.35 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 SRM University, Sonepat compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Sonepat?