The Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Computer Science and Engineering - Data Science) programme at BN College of Engineering and Technology (BNCET), Lucknow, is a four-year full-time undergraduate degree affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU). The programme covers statistics and probability, Python and R programming, machine learning, deep learning, big data analytics, data visualisation, natural language processing, and data engineering. Collegedunia ranks BNCET 164 in its 2024 India Engineering Colleges list. Admission is through UPTAC centralised counselling based on JEE Main scores. Total fees for the four-year programme are INR 3,07,168.
📋 Admission Status: B.Tech 2026-27 admissions at BN College of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow, are conducted through UPTAC centralised counselling based on JEE Main scores. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results were declared on April 20, 2026. UPTAC 2026 counselling registrations are expected to open in June 2026, with seat allotment rounds in July to August 2026. Candidates should register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) when counselling opens.
BN College of Engineering and Technology B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering - Data Science) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 76,792 |
| Total Fees (4 years) | INR 3,07,168 |
- Total institutional fees for the four-year B.Tech programme at BNCET are INR 3,07,168 (INR 76,792 per year across all branches). AKTU university examination and enrolment fees are payable separately on the AKTU portal and are not included in the total above.
- Fee figures are sourced from the official BNCET fee schedule at bncet.ac.in. Fees are subject to revision by AKTU and the college management for the 2026-27 session.
BN College of Engineering and Technology B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering - Data Science) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result | April 20, 2026 |
| UPTAC 2026 Registration (Expected) | June 2026 |
| UPTAC Counselling and Seat Allotment (Expected) | July to August 2026 |
| Document Verification and Fee Payment (Expected) | August 2026 |
| Classes Commence (Expected) | August to September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 | November 27, 2025 | January 21 to 28, 2026 | February 16, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 | February 25, 2026 | April 2 to 9, 2026 | April 20, 2026 |
- Admission to B.Tech at BNCET is through UPTAC centralised counselling based on JEE Main scores. Register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) when counselling opens, fill in college and branch preferences including BNCET, participate in seat allotment rounds, and report with original certificates for document verification and first-year fee payment.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Class 10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Computer Science, from a recognised board with at least 45 per cent aggregate (40 per cent for SC/ST).
- Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31 of the admission year.
- A valid score in JEE Main 2026 is required for admission through UPTAC centralised counselling.
Admission Process
- Appear for JEE Main 2026 (Session 1: January 21-28, 2026 or Session 2: April 2-9, 2026) to obtain a valid score.
- Register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) when counselling opens in June 2026; fill in college and branch preferences and select BNCET Lucknow.
- Participate in UPTAC seat allotment rounds; accept the allotted seat and report to BNCET with originals (JEE scorecard, 10+2 marksheet, category certificate if applicable) for document verification and fee payment.
✓ Opt for this if
- Lucknow-based students wanting data-focused engineering at an AKTU college
- Candidates seeking affordable data science pathway (INR 3,07,168 total)
- Aspirants targeting analytics, ML, or AI roles in IT services firms
- Students comfortable with UPTAC counselling and UP-government scholarships
- Those aiming to pursue M.Tech Data Science or AI after B.Tech
✗ Skip if
- Candidates seeking a premier brand or top-50 NIRF engineering college
- Students wanting strong campus placement beyond UP-based IT companies
- Those requiring specialised AI hardware labs or large research budgets
- Candidates who prefer college-level direct admission without UPTAC
BN College of Engineering and Technology B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering - Data Science) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in UP; income within state norms; apply via pfms.nic.in |
| Merit-based Institutional Scholarship | Up to 100 per cent tuition fee waiver | University rank-holders receive full tuition waiver; students with 80 per cent+ marks receive 60 per cent fee reduction; awarded annually |
| Central Sector Scholarship (CSC) | INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based; top 20 percentile in qualifying exam; family income below INR 8 lakh per year |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved UG programmes; family income below INR 8 lakh per year |
- SC, ST, and OBC students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh may apply for the UP government post-matric scholarship through the state scholarship portal (scholarships.up.gov.in); income limits and annual quotas apply.
- BNCET awards merit-based fee waivers: full tuition for university rank-holders and 60 per cent fee reduction for students scoring 80 per cent or above in semester examinations. Female students may apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
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