Varu Institute of Professional Studies Lucknow Polytechnic Information Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Information Technology at VIPS Lucknow is INR 90,450 as per data published for the 2025 academic year. This is the programme-level total for all three years and is subject to revision by BTEUP. SC/ST students eligible for the UP Post Matric Scholarship may receive full tuition fee reimbursement if the family income criteria are met and the application is submitted before the state deadline.

Ans. Admission to the Diploma in IT is based on the JEECUP score, conducted for UP polytechnic seats. Candidates register at jeecup.admissions.nic.in, appear for the exam held in May, and then participate in the UP polytechnic online counselling to fill college and branch choices. Seat allotment is based on JEECUP rank and the choices filled during the counselling process.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognised board with a minimum of 35% aggregate marks. There is no requirement for Class 12 completion. A valid JEECUP score is required to participate in UP polytechnic counselling and secure a seat at VIPS Lucknow for this programme.

Ans. Yes. The Diploma in IT at VIPS Lucknow is affiliated to the Board of Technical Education UP (BTEUP) under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. The diploma is a government-recognised technical qualification valid for employment in the IT and related sectors across India.

Ans. Graduates of the Diploma in IT typically pursue roles as IT support technicians, network operators, computer lab assistants, and junior system administrators. The BTEUP diploma also qualifies candidates for lateral entry into the second year of a B.Tech or B.E. programme in Information Technology at AKTU-affiliated colleges, providing a pathway to a full engineering degree and improved career prospects.

Ans. Yes. SC/ST and OBC-NCL students may apply for the UP Post Matric Scholarship at scholarship.up.gov.in, which provides full tuition fee reimbursement for eligible students with family income below INR 2 lakh per year. Additional central government schemes listed on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in are also applicable to polytechnic diploma students. Applications must be submitted before the annual portal deadline to receive the benefit.