Prayag Institute of Technology & Management Allahabad B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates applying for B.Tech Lateral Entry in Computer Science and Engineering at Prayag Institute must hold a 3-year diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related engineering branch with minimum 45% marks. B.Sc graduates with Computer Science or Mathematics as core subjects and minimum 45% aggregate may apply via the CUET-UG lateral route. A valid JEECUP 2026 or CUET-UG 2026 score is mandatory for UPTAC counselling and seat allocation.

Ans. UPTAC is the Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling process for seat allocation in AKTU-affiliated engineering colleges. Diploma holders use their JEECUP 2026 Paper K rank, while B.Sc graduates use their CUET-UG score. Candidates register on the UPTAC portal, fill preferences for Prayag Institute CSE lateral entry, and are allotted seats in multiple rounds based on merit. After accepting the allotment, candidates report to the institute with original documents for verification and enrolment.

Ans. B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering graduates from Prayag Institute of Technology and Management are equipped for roles such as software developer, web application engineer, database administrator, IT support analyst, and systems analyst. Government sector options include technical roles at NIC, public sector banks, and state IT departments. Graduates may also pursue M.Tech in Computer Science, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence through GATE for higher-paying research or industry positions.

Ans. Yes. A 3-year diploma in Computer Science and Engineering or Information Technology from a recognised Polytechnic board qualifies for B.Tech Lateral Entry in CSE at Prayag Institute through JEECUP Paper K. Candidates with a diploma in allied branches such as Electronics and Computer, Computer Hardware, or Software Technology may also be eligible depending on AKTU branch equivalency norms. The minimum aggregate required is 45% in the qualifying diploma programme.

Ans. B.Tech CSE lateral students at Prayag Institute join from the second year and cover subjects such as data structures and algorithms, computer organisation, operating systems, database management systems, object-oriented programming, computer networks, software engineering, theory of computation, and web technologies. The final year includes electives such as machine learning, cloud computing, or cyber security along with a major project developed in consultation with the assigned faculty guide.

Ans. Yes. The total programme fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry in both Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering at Prayag Institute of Technology and Management is INR 1,84,000 for the three-year lateral duration. The uniform fee structure applies across all lateral entry branches at the institute, making CSE and ECE lateral programmes equally accessible from a cost perspective.