EIT Faridabad B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science and Engineering - Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total three-year fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry in CSE (Data Science) at Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad, is INR 5,38,000. A year-wise breakdown is not separately published for lateral entry students. The fee may be revised by GGSIPU for the 2026-27 session, so candidates should confirm the current schedule on the official GGSIPU admission portal before completing admission.

Ans. Candidates with a three-year diploma in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline from a recognised board are eligible. B.Sc graduates with Mathematics as a principal subject from a recognised university are also eligible. A minimum of 45% aggregate marks is required in the qualifying programme (40% for reserved category candidates per GGSIPU norms), along with a qualifying IPU CET score.

Ans. Admission is through IPU CET, which was held from April 25 to May 17, 2026. Results were announced on June 1, 2026. GGSIPU conducted counselling rounds in June 2026, with a sliding round scheduled for July 6-8, 2026. Candidates who are allotted a seat must report to Echelon with their original diploma marksheets, category certificates, and the required fee to confirm enrolment in Year 2 of the programme.

Ans. From the second year onwards, the curriculum covers advanced computing alongside data analytics, Python and R programming, statistical modelling, big data platforms such as Hadoop and Spark, machine learning, and data visualisation. A final-year project allows students to work on a real-world data problem from an industry or research domain, applying all the data engineering and analytics skills gained during the programme.

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles as data analyst, junior data scientist, BI developer, database developer, and analytics associate at companies in banking, retail, e-commerce, IT services, and technology product sectors. Holding a GGSIPU B.Tech degree also makes graduates eligible for M.Tech, MBA, or MS postgraduate programmes and for competitive examinations that require a full engineering degree as a qualification criterion.

Ans. Yes, the B.Tech Lateral Entry degree awarded by GGSIPU is a full and recognised B.Tech degree. It is valid for government sector recruitment examinations and PSU jobs that specify B.Tech as a qualification. The degree is equivalent in standing to a regular four-year B.Tech from GGSIPU-affiliated institutions and is recognised by AICTE, the UGC, and relevant state and central government authorities.