B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) at ICFAI University Ranchi

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) at ICFAI University Ranchi is a 3-year undergraduate programme. The total fee on record is ₹2.4 lakh, which works out to about ₹80,000 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.

ICFAI University Ranchi is a other institute, founded in 2009. This page brings together what is on record for this course at ICFAI University Ranchi — 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.

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

For admission to 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 ICFAI University Ranchi'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 ICFAI University Ranchi 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.

For B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹2.8 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.

ICFAI University Ranchi runs 7 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mining Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mining Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• 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 ₹2.4 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 ICFAI University Ranchi compare with other colleges offering B.Tech?