The Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science & Engineering at Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNI), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana is a 3-year lateral entry programme for diploma holders admitted directly to the second year. The institute is AICTE approved and affiliated with Kurukshetra University (KUK). The programme focuses on data structures and algorithms, operating systems, computer networks, database management systems, software engineering, object-oriented programming, web technologies, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. Admission is through HSTES LEET 2026 (Haryana Lateral Entry Entrance Test) conducted by the Haryana State Technical Education Society.
📋 Admission Status: GNI Ambala B.Tech Lateral Entry 2026-27 admissions are through the HSTES LEET 2026 centralised counselling. LEET 2026 is expected in July 2026; counselling and allotment to follow. Monitor hstes.org.in and gni.edu.in for the official schedule.
Key Points
- Programme: B.Tech Lateral CSE, 3 Years (6 Semesters), Full Time, Lateral Entry (2nd Year)
- Total Fees: INR 2,07,000 for 3 Years (INR 69,000 per year; Hostel charges separate)
- Entrance Exam: HSTES LEET 2026 (Haryana Lateral Entry Entrance Test)
- Affiliation: Kurukshetra University (KUK), Haryana; AICTE approved
- Location: Mullana, Ambala, Haryana (16 km from Ambala City)
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Mullana, Ambala B.Tech Lateral CSE Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Tuition & Other Fees (Per Year) | INR 69,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel charges separate) | INR 2,07,000 |
- Per year: INR 69,000 (uniform across all branches).
- Hostel and mess charges are separate.
- Verify 2026-27 fee at gni.edu.in before applying.
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Mullana, Ambala B.Tech Lateral CSE Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| HSTES LEET 2026 Application | July 2026 (expected); check hstes.org.in |
| HSTES LEET 2026 Exam | February 25 to April 1, 2026; check hstes.org.in |
| LEET 2026 Result | May 15, 2026; check hstes.org.in |
| HSTES Lateral Entry Counselling 2026 | August 2026 (expected); check hstes.org.in |
| Commencement of Classes | August-September 2026 (expected); confirm at gni.edu.in |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
| HSTES LEET 2026 | Exam: February 25 to April 1, 2026; Result: May 15, 2026 | hstes.org.in |
- HSTES LEET 2026 score required; admission via Haryana lateral entry counselling.
- Monitor hstes.org.in and gni.edu.in for 2026 schedule.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent 3-year diploma with minimum 45 percent marks from an AICTE-approved polytechnic or institute (50 percent for general category in some Haryana institutions; check official notification).
- A valid HSTES LEET 2026 score is required for admission through the Haryana lateral entry centralised counselling 2026.
- Haryana-domicile candidates are eligible for the 85 percent state quota in HSTES LEET allotment. Non-domicile candidates may apply under the management or other quota; check the official HSTES LEET 2026 notification for eligibility norms.
- Check gni.edu.in and hstes.org.in for the full 2026-27 eligibility criteria and document requirements before applying.
Admission Process
- Register for HSTES LEET 2026 on hstes.org.in when the notification is released (expected July 2026); upload diploma mark sheets and required documents.
- Appear for HSTES LEET 2026 on the notified date; admit card is available on hstes.org.in.
- After the LEET 2026 result, register for HSTES lateral entry counselling on hstes.org.in and fill in college-branch preferences, including GNI Ambala.
- Check the allotment result and report to GNI Ambala with the allotment letter, original diploma certificates, identity proof, and fee payment receipt to confirm admission.
- Complete GNI Ambala’s registration formalities and collect your student ID to begin the B.Tech programme from the second year.
✓ Opt for this if
- Haryana diploma holders in CS/IT targeting affordable B.Tech
- Students aiming for software roles via LEET lateral route
- Fee-sensitive candidates in Ambala or Haryana region
- Students targeting IT jobs in NCR or Chandigarh belt
- Diploma holders wanting KUK B.Tech with campus placements
✗ Skip if
- Candidates expecting NIT or Tier-1 private college brand
- Students targeting product company packages above 15 LPA
- Diploma holders preferring government college over private
- Students wanting strong research or PhD-prep environment
- Candidates outside Haryana without LEET state quota access
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Mullana, Ambala B.Tech Lateral CSE Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Haryana Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/BC-A/BC-B/OBC) | As per government norms | Haryana domicile SC/ST/BC-A/BC-B/OBC students; apply via Haryana Scholarship Portal (harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in) after admission |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (NSP) | As per government norms | Merit-based scholarship for eligible students; apply via National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls | INR 50,000 per year (one-time uniform + tuition fee waiver up to INR 30,000) | First 2 girl students per branch per year; family income below INR 8 lakh; apply via AICTE portal |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-abled Students | INR 50,000 per year | PwD students with 40% disability; apply via AICTE portal after admission |
- SC/ST/BC candidates: apply for Haryana state scholarship after admission.
- AICTE Pragati for girl students; 2 seats per branch.
- Confirm scholarship eligibility with GNI admissions office.
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