Sevdie Institute of Management and Technology Lucknow Polytechnic Information Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Information Technology at SIMT Lucknow is INR 90,450 for the entire programme duration. This consolidated figure is as published by the institute. Examination fees charged separately by BTEUP are not included in this amount and are payable directly to the board as per the notified examination schedule each year.

Ans. The BTEUP-prescribed curriculum covers programming fundamentals (C, C++, Java), database management using SQL, computer networks and data communication, web design using HTML and CSS, operating systems, computer hardware, and cybersecurity basics. Lab sessions are an integral part of each semester and give students practical exposure to programming environments, networking configurations, and system administration tasks that are relevant to entry-level IT positions.

Ans. Diploma holders in Information Technology are eligible to apply for technical assistant, computer operator, and data entry supervisor posts in government departments and public sector undertakings in Uttar Pradesh. State government departments and central government organisations such as NIELIT and NIC recruit at the diploma level for IT support and data management roles. Candidates may also appear for staff selection commission (SSC) technical posts using this diploma as a qualifying credential.

Ans. Yes. After completing the 3-year Diploma in Information Technology from a BTEUP-affiliated institution, students are eligible to apply for lateral entry into the second year of a B.Tech IT or CSE programme. This is done through JEECUP lateral-entry counselling in Uttar Pradesh. Other state-level lateral entry examinations also accept BTEUP diploma holders. This is a widely used progression pathway for polytechnic graduates seeking a full engineering degree.

Ans. After completing the diploma, students can work as junior network administrators, IT support technicians, computer operators, data entry executives, or web content assistants. Hardware and networking service centres, government offices, schools, and small and medium businesses in Lucknow and the surrounding region are common employers of diploma-level IT graduates. Candidates can also pursue industry certifications such as CompTIA A+ or CCNA alongside the diploma to enhance their employability.