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The Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) Lateral Entry program at Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering & Technology (SVIET), Chandigarh, is a 2-year full-time on-campus program (4 semesters) designed for students who have already completed a 3-year Diploma in any trade or a 10+2 with a 1-year Diploma in Computer Application/IT. Offered under the affiliation of IKGPTU/MRSPTU, this program allows eligible candidates to directly enter the 2nd year of the BCA program, saving one year of study time. The total tuition fee for the lateral entry BCA is Rs. 1,12,000 (Rs. 28,000 per semester x 4 semesters), making it a cost-effective route to a BCA degree. The program is popular among diploma holders from the Chandigarh-Tricity region who wish to upgrade their qualifications to a full undergraduate degree in computer applications.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are upcoming. Based on the 2025-26 cycle, IKGPTU/MRSPTU centralized online counselling for BCA Lateral Entry typically takes place in July-August. The MRSPTU pre-registration portal for 2026-27 is currently open at mrsptuadmissions.com. Students are advised to monitor ptu.ac.in and mrsptu.ac.in for official 2026-27 counselling dates.

Key Points

The BCA Lateral Entry program allows diploma holders to directly enter the 2nd year of BCA, completing the degree in just 2 years instead of 3.
Eligible candidates include those who have passed a 3-year Diploma in any trade from Punjab State Board of Technical Education (PSBTE) or equivalent, OR 10+2 with a 1-year Diploma in Computer Application/IT with Mathematics at 10+2 or DIT/DCA level.
The program is affiliated with IKGPTU/MRSPTU and the degree awarded is equivalent to a regular BCA degree.
Admission is through centralized online counselling conducted by IKGPTU/MRSPTU based on diploma marks merit.
Students can avail Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) and Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) schemes as per Punjab Government norms.

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Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering & Technology - [SVIET] Latest Updates

25 Feb, 2026 SVIET Chandigarh has released the Fee structure 2026-27 for BCA {Lateral} programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 93,600 .

SVIET BCA Lateral Entry Fees

The total tuition fee for the BCA Lateral Entry program at SVIET is Rs. 1,12,000 for the complete 2-year course, payable at Rs. 28,000 per semester across 4 semesters. This is the same per-semester rate as the regular BCA program. Additional charges include a per-semester ERP fee and a one-time uniform fee. Hostel facility is optional and available at Rs. 75,000 per year (Non-AC) or Rs. 1,00,000 per year (AC), inclusive of mess charges.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount
Tuition Fee (per semester)	Rs. 28,000
No. of Semesters	4
Total Tuition Fee (2 years)	Rs. 1,12,000
ERP Fee	Rs. 900 per semester
Total ERP Fee (4 semesters)	Rs. 3,600
Uniform Fee (one-time)	Rs. 6,500
Total Fees (excluding hostel)	Rs. 1,22,100
Hostel Fee - Non-AC (per year, optional)	Rs. 75,000
Hostel Fee - AC (per year, optional)	Rs. 1,00,000

Hostel fee is optional and not included in the Total Fees row above.
Hostel fee includes mess charges and is subject to annual increment.
Transportation fee (if availed) ranges from Rs. 9,000 to Rs. 30,000 per year depending on the pickup location.
Counselling registration fee of Rs. 2,000 (non-refundable) is payable at the time of IKGPTU/MRSPTU centralized counselling.
A partial provisional admission fee of Rs. 10,000 is payable at the time of provisional admission (adjusted against total fee at confirmation).
Training and placement charges are applicable as per college training department guidelines.
Students must deposit the next semester fee before the exam of the current semester.

SVIET BCA Lateral Entry Admission 2026

Admissions to the BCA Lateral Entry program at SVIET are conducted through centralized online counselling by IKGPTU/MRSPTU, based on merit in the qualifying diploma examination. For the 2026-27 session, the MRSPTU pre-registration portal is currently open. Based on the 2025-26 schedule, centralized counselling for BCA Lateral Entry typically commences in July-August. Students are advised to monitor ptu.ac.in and mrsptu.ac.in for official 2026-27 counselling dates.

Important Dates

Event	2025-26 Dates	2026-27 (Tentative)
IKGPTU Online Application Start	June 13, 2025	June 2026 (Tentative)
IKGPTU Online Application Last Date	June 27, 2025	June 2026 (Tentative)
MRSPTU Pre-Registration Opens	May 2025	Open (2026-27)
Round 1 Counselling Registration & Choice Filling	July 21-22, 2025	July 2026 (Tentative)
Round 1 Counselling Result Declaration	July 25, 2025	July 2026 (Tentative)
Round 1 Reporting at Allotted Institution	July 26-29, 2025	July 2026 (Tentative)
Round 2 Counselling Registration & Choice Filling	July 31 - August 1, 2025	August 2026 (Tentative)
Round 2 Counselling Result Declaration	August 5, 2025	August 2026 (Tentative)
Round 2 Reporting at Allotted Institution	August 6-8, 2025	August 2026 (Tentative)
Direct/Spot Admission (if seats remain)	August 2025 onwards	August 2026 (Tentative)
Batch Commencement (2nd Year)	September 2025	September 2026 (Tentative)

Note: No separate entrance exam is required for BCA Lateral Entry. Admission is based on merit in the qualifying diploma/10+2 + DCA examination. Counselling fee of Rs. 2,000 is payable at the time of registration.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have passed a 3-year Diploma in any trade from Punjab State Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training (PSBTE), Chandigarh, or any other recognized State Board of Technical Education.
OR candidates who have passed 10+2 with a 1-year Diploma in Computer Application/IT (or equivalent) from a recognized University/Board/Council, with Mathematics as a course at 10+2 or DIT/DCA level.
Admission is based on inter-se merit in the qualifying diploma/certificate examination.

Admission Process:

Register on the IKGPTU counselling portal at counselling.ptu.ac.in or MRSPTU portal at mrsptuadmissions.com and pay the non-refundable counselling fee of Rs. 2,000.
Fill in college and course preferences (choice filling) for BCA Lateral Entry within the stipulated window.
Seat allotment is done based on diploma marks merit and category.
Report to the allotted institution (SVIET) with all original documents within the reporting dates.
Pay the partial provisional admission fee of Rs. 10,000 (adjusted against total fee at confirmation).
Complete document verification and pay the remaining semester fee to confirm admission.
After completion of centralized counselling rounds, direct/spot admissions may be conducted at the college level for remaining seats.

SVIET BCA Lateral Entry Scholarships 2026

Students enrolled in the BCA Lateral Entry program at SVIET are eligible for the same scholarship schemes as regular BCA students, including the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme and Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) scheme offered by the Punjab Government. Central government scholarships available on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) are also applicable.

Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit
Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme	Punjab residents with annual family income below Rs. 8 lakhs	Full tuition fee waiver (as per Punjab Govt. norms)
Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) - SC/ST	SC/ST students with family income below prescribed limit	Covers tuition fee + maintenance allowance as per Govt. norms
Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme (CMSS)	Students with 60%+ marks in qualifying exam, family income below Rs. 2.5 lakhs	Partial to full fee support as per MRSPTU/Punjab Govt. norms
NSP - Central Sector Scholarship	Students scoring above 80% in qualifying exam, family income below Rs. 4.5 lakhs	Rs. 12,000 per annum
NSP - Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC)	OBC students with family income below Rs. 1 lakh	As per Central Govt. norms
SVIET Merit Scholarship	Based on academic performance at SVIET	Partial fee waiver (as per college policy)

Applications for NSP scholarships are typically accepted between October and December each year on scholarships.gov.in.
Students must apply for scholarships within the deadlines notified by the respective government portals.
Scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria are subject to revision by the respective government authorities each year.

SVIET BCA Lateral Entry FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between BCA regular and BCA Lateral Entry at SVIET?

Ans. The regular BCA is a 3-year (6-semester) program open to 10+2 pass students from any stream. The BCA Lateral Entry is a 2-year (4-semester) program for diploma holders or 10+2 + DCA certificate holders, allowing them to directly join the 2nd year of BCA. Both programs lead to the same BCA degree from IKGPTU/MRSPTU.

Ques. Is Mathematics mandatory in the qualifying exam for BCA Lateral Entry at SVIET?

Ans. For candidates applying through the 10+2 + 1-year Diploma in Computer Application/IT route, Mathematics must have been studied at the 10+2 level or at the DIT/DCA level. For candidates applying through the 3-year Diploma route, there is no specific Mathematics requirement.

Ques. What is the total fee for BCA Lateral Entry at SVIET?

Ans. The total tuition fee is Rs. 1,12,000 for 2 years (Rs. 28,000 per semester x 4 semesters). Additional charges include ERP fee (Rs. 900/semester), uniform fee (Rs. 6,500 one-time), and training and placement charges as applicable. Hostel is optional at Rs. 75,000 (Non-AC) or Rs. 1,00,000 (AC) per year.

Ques. Can a student from outside Punjab apply for BCA Lateral Entry at SVIET?

Ans. Yes, students from outside Punjab can apply. However, 85% of seats are reserved for Punjab residents and 15% are open to candidates from outside the state, as per MRSPTU/IKGPTU norms. Seat allotment is based on merit in the qualifying diploma examination.

Ques. After completing BCA Lateral Entry from SVIET, can I pursue MCA?

Ans. Yes. A BCA degree (whether through regular or lateral entry route) from an IKGPTU/MRSPTU affiliated college makes you eligible to apply for MCA programs at various universities. The degree is fully recognized and equivalent to a regular BCA degree.

Ques. How is admission to BCA Lateral Entry different from regular BCA admission at SVIET?

Ans. For regular BCA, admission is based on 10+2 marks merit through IKGPTU/MRSPTU centralized counselling. For BCA Lateral Entry, admission is based on diploma marks merit through the same centralized counselling process. No separate entrance exam is required for either program; both are merit-based.