Trident Group of Institutions Ghaziabad B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year polytechnic diploma in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, or an allied branch recognised by AKTU, with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks. SC/ST candidates from Uttar Pradesh qualify at 40%. No entrance examination is required. Admission is merit-based on diploma percentage through UPTAC 2026 lateral entry counselling at uptac.samarth.edu.in.

Ans. No separate entrance examination is required for lateral entry. Admission is through UPTAC 2026, managed by AKTU, Lucknow, entirely on diploma aggregate percentage. Candidates register at uptac.samarth.edu.in, upload documents, and participate in merit-based allotment rounds. Special Round 2 choice filling is currently open until August 23, 2026 for eligible registered candidates.

Ans. The total programme fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral CSE at Trident Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, is INR 1,83,600 for the complete duration. Eligible students from SC/ST, OBC, Minority, or EWS categories may offset a portion of this through GoI NSP or UP state post-matric scholarship schemes applied annually via the respective government portals.

Ans. Yes. The B.Tech Lateral programme at Trident Group of Institutions is affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow, and approved by AICTE. AKTU degrees are recognised by the University Grants Commission and are accepted for government and private employment, GATE examination eligibility, and higher education admissions across India and abroad.

Ans. For UPTAC 2026 lateral entry, candidates must upload scanned copies of polytechnic diploma marksheets for all years or semesters, class 10 certificate, Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate, caste or income certificate if applicable, and a character certificate from the previous institution. Original documents must be produced at the time of physical reporting at the allotted college to confirm admission.