HR Institute of Engineering and Technology Ghaziabad Lateral Polytechnic Computer Science and Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The regular Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering at HRIET is a 3-year programme for Class 10 pass candidates. The Lateral Entry variant admits ITI certificate holders directly to the second year of the diploma, making it a 2-year programme. This saves one academic year for students who already have an ITI qualification in a computer-related trade. Total fees for the 2-year lateral entry programme are INR 45,000 at HRIET Ghaziabad.

Ans. ITI certificate holders in trades such as COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant), ICTSM (Information Communication Technology System and Maintenance), or Electronics Mechanic are generally eligible for JEECUP Group K lateral entry to the Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering. Candidates should verify their specific trade eligibility in the official JEECUP notification for the current year before registering, as BTE Uttar Pradesh may revise the trade mapping between cycles.

Ans. The Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering at HRIET under the BTE Uttar Pradesh syllabus covers C and C++ programming, data structures and algorithms, computer networks, database management systems, operating systems, web development, object-oriented programming using Java, and software engineering. Lateral entry students join from the second year and study all advanced subjects across the remaining 4 semesters, including practical lab sessions and a project in the final semester.

Ans. Yes, HRIET Ghaziabad provides hostel facilities for both male and female students. Hostel fee ranges from INR 65,000 to INR 98,800 per year and is charged separately from the 2-year course fee of INR 45,000. Students from the Ghaziabad or Delhi-NCR area may choose to commute as day scholars and are not required to use the hostel during the programme.

Ans. Yes, after completing the Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) from HRIET, diploma holders are eligible to apply for B.Tech CSE Lateral Entry through UPTAC counselling at AKTU-affiliated colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates must meet the minimum aggregate percentage requirement as per AKTU norms. The HRIET diploma certificate is accepted as the qualifying credential for UPTAC B.Tech lateral entry admission in the relevant engineering branch.