BIT Gorakhpur B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The B.Tech Lateral Entry in Computer Science and Engineering at Buddha Institute of Technology, Gorakhpur is a 3-year, AKTU-affiliated programme with a total fee of INR 2,04,000. Students enter directly in the second year on diploma or B.Sc merit. Hostel charges are billed separately.

Ans. Candidates need a 3-year diploma in a relevant engineering discipline with at least 45 percent marks, or a B.Sc degree with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 45 percent from a recognised university. Admission is through UPSAC counselling on merit without a separate written test.

Ans. Admission is through the UPSAC centralised counselling portal for AKTU lateral entry. Candidates register, fill preferences, and participate in seat allotment rounds. Allotted candidates report for document verification at the institute and pay the programme fee to confirm admission.

Ans. The 3-year programme covers programming, data structures, databases, and software engineering through theory, practicals, and project work. Graduates can pursue careers in software development, data engineering, and IT services, and are also eligible to apply for government sector examinations and core engineering roles requiring a B.Tech degree.

Ans. Buddha Institute of Technology, Gorakhpur is an AKTU-affiliated, AICTE-approved institute in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The campus has computer labs, a library, hostels, sports facilities, and a placement cell that facilitates campus recruitment drives. Students can also participate in technical events, workshops, and internship programmes aligned with their branch.

Ans. Yes. An AKTU lateral entry B.Tech is fully equivalent to the regular 4-year B.Tech degree, with the same curriculum from the second year onwards. Diploma and B.Sc graduates who join through lateral entry complete the same core theory, laboratory, and project modules as their peers who joined in the first year. The degree is recognised by employers and institutions for employment and higher studies.