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The B.Tech (Lateral Entry) in Computer Science and Engineering at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT), Noida is a 3-year full-time undergraduate programme that allows diploma holders and B.Sc. graduates to directly enter the 2nd year (3rd semester) of the B.Tech CSE programme. This pathway is designed for students who have completed a 3-year diploma in a relevant engineering discipline or a B.Sc. degree and wish to upgrade to a full B.Tech degree without starting from scratch. With 78 seats available, the programme is competitive and highly sought after by diploma holders from JIIT and other polytechnics. The total fee for the 3-year programme (Years 2, 3, and 4) is Rs. 11,95,000 (tuition fee + development fee). Admission is merit-based, primarily on diploma/B.Sc. marks, with no separate entrance exam required. The programme is offered in full-time, on-campus mode at JIIT's Sector-62, Noida campus, and is popular among students who want to leverage their diploma qualification to earn a full B.Tech degree from a NAAC 'A' accredited, NIRF-ranked deemed university.

Admission for the 2026-27 batch is currently ongoing. Applications opened in January 2026 and the last date is approximately May 2026. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in their final year of a 3-year diploma or B.Sc. in 2026 are eligible to apply.

Key Points

Direct entry to 2nd year (3rd semester) of B.Tech CSE, saving one year compared to starting B.Tech from scratch.
78 seats available (10% of the total B.Tech CSE intake of 780 seats).
Offered at JIIT Noida's Sector-62 campus, a NAAC 'A' accredited, NIRF-ranked deemed university.
Diploma holders from JIIT's own diploma programmes (CS&IT, CH&N) have a natural pathway to this programme.
The curriculum from 3rd semester onwards is the same as the regular B.Tech CSE programme, ensuring parity in degree quality.
JIIT's strong placement record (highest CTC of Rs. 60.71 LPA, average CTC of Rs. 11.37 LPA) benefits lateral entry students equally.
Students have access to all JIIT facilities including the "Ramanujan Universe" supercomputing centre, 117 labs, and the Digital Learning Centre.

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JIIT B.Tech (Lateral) CSE Fees

The B.Tech (Lateral Entry) CSE at JIIT Noida covers 3 years (6 semesters, from 2nd year to 4th year). The total tuition fee and development fee for the 3-year programme is Rs. 11,95,000. In addition, a one-time non-refundable admission charge of Rs. 25,000 and a refundable caution money deposit of Rs. 20,000 are applicable. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs Rs. 1,10,000 per semester.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Total
Tuition Fee + Development Fee	Rs. 3,79,000	Rs. 3,98,000	Rs. 4,18,000	Rs. 11,95,000
Admission Charges (One-Time, Non-Refundable)	Rs. 25,000	-	-	Rs. 25,000
Caution Money (One-Time, Refundable)	Rs. 20,000	-	-	Rs. 20,000
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)	Rs. 1,200	-	-	Rs. 1,200
Total Fees (excluding hostel)	Rs. 4,25,200	Rs. 3,98,000	Rs. 4,18,000	Rs. 12,41,200
Hostel Charges (Optional)	Rs. 2,20,000	Rs. 2,20,000	Rs. 2,20,000	Rs. 6,60,000
Total Fees (including hostel)	Rs. 6,45,200	Rs. 6,18,000	Rs. 6,38,000	Rs. 19,01,200

Caution Money of Rs. 20,000 is refundable after completion of the programme.
Hostel charges are Rs. 1,10,000 per semester and are not mandatory.
The fee structure is as per AY 2026-27 and is subject to revision in subsequent years.
NRI/NRI Sponsored candidates are charged USD 12,100 per year (with waivers based on qualifying marks).

JIIT B.Tech (Lateral) CSE Admission 2026

JIIT Noida B.Tech (Lateral Entry) CSE admissions for 2026-27 are currently ongoing. Admission is merit-based, primarily on diploma/B.Sc. marks, with no separate entrance exam required. Applications are open from January 2026 and the last date is approximately May 2026. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in their final year of a 3-year diploma or B.Sc. in 2026 are eligible to apply.

JIIT B.Tech Lateral Entry (CSE) Admission Dates

Event	Date
Application Window Open	January 2026 (ongoing)
Last Date to Apply	May 2026 (tentative)
Merit List / Admission Offers	June 2026 (tentative)
Batch Commencement (Tentative)	July/August 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering (in a relevant discipline) from a recognised polytechnic/institution with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates).
Alternatively, candidates with a B.Sc. degree (with Mathematics as a subject) from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) are also eligible.
Candidates appearing in their final year of diploma/B.Sc. in 2026 are also eligible to apply provisionally.

Admission Process

Obtain and submit the application form online at jiit.ac.in or offline from the institute, along with the application fee of Rs. 1,200.
Submit diploma/B.Sc. marksheets (or pre-final year marksheet if appearing in 2026).
Merit list is prepared based on diploma/B.Sc. marks.
Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and counselling.
Pay the admission fee to confirm the seat.

JIIT B.Tech (Lateral) CSE Scholarships 2026

JIIT Noida offers financial support to B.Tech Lateral Entry students through government scholarship schemes and merit-based waivers. The UP Government Scholarship is available to economically weaker students from Uttar Pradesh. The AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme provides 100% tuition fee waiver to eligible students. The Girl Students Scholarship (50% tuition fee waiver) is also available for eligible female students.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Financial Support	Amount	Eligibility
Girl Students Scholarship	50% tuition fee waiver	Female students with parent's income up to Rs. 8 lakhs per annum; 2 students per course
AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW)	100% Tuition Fee Waiver	2% of approved seats; family income from all sources up to Rs. 8 lakhs per annum
UP Government Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/General EWS)	As per government norms	Annual family income below prescribed limit; valid income certificate from state authorities required
William Webster Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Tuition fee waiver equivalent to one semester	2 scholarships (one each at Sec-62 and Sec-128); parent's income up to Rs. 8 lakhs per annum

Girl Students Scholarship continuity requires maintaining CGPA of 7.50 in each semester.
AICTE TFW seats are supernumerary (over and above the approved intake) and are awarded after the completion of the admission cycle.
UP Government Scholarship applications are submitted online through the state scholarship portal; deadlines are announced by the UP government each academic year.
William Webster Scholarship is awarded in the Even Semester every year; continuation requires CGPA of 7.00.

JIIT B.Tech (Lateral) CSE Placement 2026

Placement Record

Metric	Value
Highest CTC	Rs. 60.71 LPA
Average CTC	Rs. 11.37 LPA

JIIT Noida B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#104 out of 500 in India 2025

#9th in Uttar Pradesh

Indiatoday Ranking

#47 out of 269 in India 2025

#7th in Uttar Pradesh

The Week Ranking

#44 out of 286 in India 2025

#5th in Uttar Pradesh

NIRF Ranking

#150 out of 300 in India 2025

#8th in Uttar Pradesh

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JIIT B.Tech (Lateral) CSE FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between B.Tech (Lateral Entry) and regular B.Tech CSE at JIIT Noida?

Ans. The B.Tech (Lateral Entry) allows diploma holders and B.Sc. graduates to directly enter the 2nd year (3rd semester) of the B.Tech CSE programme, completing the degree in 3 years instead of 4. The curriculum from 3rd semester onwards is identical to the regular B.Tech CSE programme. The degree awarded is the same B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, with no distinction between lateral entry and regular entry on the degree certificate.

Ques. Can JIIT Noida diploma holders (CS&IT, CH&N) apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry CSE?

Ans. Yes, diploma holders from JIIT Noida's own diploma programmes (Diploma in CS&IT, Diploma in CH&N) are eligible to apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry CSE, subject to meeting the minimum marks criteria (60% in diploma, 55% for SC/ST). This creates a seamless academic pathway from diploma to B.Tech within the same institution.

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for B.Tech Lateral Entry CSE at JIIT Noida?

Ans. No, there is no separate entrance exam for B.Tech Lateral Entry at JIIT Noida. Admission is merit-based, primarily on diploma/B.Sc. marks. Candidates need to apply online or offline, submit their marksheets, and wait for the merit list.

Ques. What are the placement prospects for B.Tech Lateral Entry CSE graduates from JIIT Noida?

Ans. B.Tech Lateral Entry graduates are treated on par with regular B.Tech graduates for placement purposes. JIIT Noida has a strong placement record with a highest CTC of Rs. 60.71 LPA and an average CTC of Rs. 11.37 LPA. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL, and numerous startups. Lateral entry students participate in the same placement process as regular B.Tech students.

Ques. What is the total cost of completing B.Tech (Lateral Entry) CSE at JIIT Noida?

Ans. The total tuition fee and development fee for the 3-year programme is Rs. 11,95,000. Adding one-time charges (admission fee Rs. 25,000, caution money Rs. 20,000, application fee Rs. 1,200), the total cost excluding hostel is approximately Rs. 12,41,200. With optional hostel charges of Rs. 6,60,000 for 3 years, the total cost including hostel is approximately Rs. 19,01,200.

Ques. Are there any scholarships specifically for B.Tech Lateral Entry students at JIIT Noida?

Ans. B.Tech Lateral Entry students are eligible for the same scholarships as regular B.Tech students, including the Girl Students Scholarship (50% tuition fee waiver for eligible female students), AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW), UP Government Scholarship, and the William Webster Merit-cum-Means Scholarship. There is no scholarship exclusively for lateral entry students.