Anand Engineering College Agra B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Diploma holders in Computer Science Engineering or an allied branch from a recognised polytechnic with minimum 45% aggregate are eligible. B.Sc graduates with PCM from a recognised university may also apply for lateral entry. Reserved category candidates need a minimum of 40% aggregate. A valid JEECUP rank is mandatory for UPTAC counselling to secure a seat at AEC Agra.

Ans. Admission is through JEECUP, the Joint Entrance Exam for UP Polytechnic Lateral, conducted by JEECUP Board, Lucknow. Candidates register on the UPTAC portal with their JEECUP rank, fill in college and branch preferences, and participate in counselling rounds. AEC Agra (AKTU Code 001) seats are allotted on the basis of JEECUP merit during UPTAC counselling managed by AKTU.

Ans. The total programme fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry in CSE is INR 4,00,000 for all six semesters. SC/ST, Minority, and EWS students with family income below INR 2 Lakhs can apply for UP Government Scholarship. Girl students may additionally avail the Vidushi Scholarship of INR 10,000 credited against the first-semester fee upon joining AEC.

Ans. For the 2024 batch, more than 170 companies visited the AEC campus. Major recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, IBM, and Capgemini. The highest package reported was 24 LPA and the average stood at 4.91 LPA. CSE graduates have consistently been among the most placed branches at AEC Agra in recent years.

Ans. B.Tech CSE graduates from AEC can pursue software development, system administration, data analysis, and cloud computing roles. IT majors such as TCS, Infosys, and Wipro actively recruit from AEC for engineering and analyst roles. Graduates may also pursue higher studies through GATE for M.Tech admission or appear for competitive exams for government IT sector positions.

Ans. Yes. The B.Tech Lateral Entry programme at AEC Agra is affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow, and approved by AICTE. The degree is recognised by UGC and is equivalent to a full-time B.Tech from any other AKTU-affiliated college. AEC also holds NAAC A accreditation and NBA approval, making the degree valid for higher studies, government employment, and professional licensing in India.