The B.Tech Lateral Entry (Data Science) programme at BN College of Engineering and Technology (BNCET), Lucknow, is a three-year full-time degree affiliated to AKTU and approved by AICTE. Diploma holders and eligible B.Sc. graduates are admitted to the second year. The programme covers Python and R programming, machine learning, deep learning, big data analytics, data visualisation, and data engineering. Collegedunia ranks BNCET 164 in its 2024 India Engineering Colleges list. Admission is through UPTAC counselling; total fees are INR 2,30,376.
📋 Admission Status: B.Tech Lateral Entry 2026-27 admissions at BN College of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow, are open through UPTAC centralised counselling. UPTAC registration for lateral entry runs from May 27 to July 15, 2026. Round 1 seat allotment is expected on June 27, 2026. Diploma holders and eligible B.Sc. graduates may apply through the UPTAC portal (uptac.samarth.edu.in).
Key Points
- Three-year programme for Diploma or B.Sc. holders; AKTU-affiliated
- UPTAC registration: May 27 to July 15, 2026 for lateral entry
- Total fees: INR 2,30,376; AKTU exam fees are separate
- Covers Python and R programming and specialised technical subjects
BN College of Engineering and Technology B.Tech Lateral Entry Data Science Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 76,792 |
| Total Fees (3 years) | INR 2,30,376 |
- The total payable for the three-year B.Tech Lateral Entry programme at BNCET is INR 2,30,376 (INR 76,792 per year). University exam fees are payable separately as per AKTU norms. Confirm the current fee with the BNCET admissions office before enrolment.
- Fee figures are sourced from the official BNCET fee schedule. Fees are subject to revision by AKTU and the college management for the 2026-27 session.
BN College of Engineering and Technology B.Tech Lateral Entry Data Science Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| UPTAC Lateral Entry Registration | May 27 to July 15, 2026 |
| Document Upload and Verification | May 28 to June 20, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | June 27, 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute | As per UPTAC round schedule |
- Admission to the B.Tech Lateral Entry programme is based on Diploma aggregate marks; no separate entrance exam is required. AKTU conducts counselling through the UPTAC portal at uptac.samarth.edu.in.
- Diploma holders are admitted to the second year of the four-year B.Tech and complete three years at BNCET.
- Reservation of seats follows Uttar Pradesh state reservation policy covering SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Divyangjan categories.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a three-year Diploma in the relevant Engineering or Technology branch from a recognised State Board of Technical Education with a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate marks (40 per cent for SC/ST candidates).
- Alternatively, candidates with a B.Sc. degree (with Mathematics as a subject) from a recognised university with a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate marks are eligible for lateral entry into the second year.
- Candidates must be registered or eligible for registration with the relevant technical authority under AKTU norms.
- Candidates appearing in their final Diploma or B.Sc. examination may apply provisionally, subject to producing final mark sheets before commencement of classes.
Admission Process
- Register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.samarth.edu.in) during the May 27 to July 15, 2026 registration window for Lateral Entry.
- Upload Diploma mark sheets, passing certificate, category certificate, and identity proof during the document upload window (May 28 to June 20, 2026).
- Fill in college and branch preferences; include BNCET among your choices during the online choice-filling round.
- Check the Round 1 seat allotment result (expected June 27, 2026); accept the allotted seat within the stipulated window to avoid cancellation.
- Report to BNCET, Lucknow, with original documents and pay the first-year fee to complete admission as per the UPTAC reporting schedule.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma or B.Sc. holders entering second-year B.Tech
- UP students wanting AKTU degree at affordable fees
- Candidates eligible for UPTAC lateral entry counselling
- Students targeting North India state-sector technical roles
✗ Skip if
- Fresh 10+2 graduates; use regular B.Tech instead
- Students needing Tier 1 brand for top firm placements
- Candidates seeking IIT or NIT-level credentials
BN College of Engineering and Technology B.Tech Lateral Entry 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 toppers receive full tuition waiver; class toppers with 80 per cent+ marks receive 60 per cent fee reduction; awarded each academic year |
| 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; 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 in AICTE-approved programmes may apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal.
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