IILM University Greater Noida Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral} Computer Science and Engineering - Cyber Security in collaboration with Microsoft: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Lateral entry is meant for candidates with a three-year engineering diploma in a relevant branch and at least 50 percent marks. B.Sc graduates with Mathematics may also qualify. Selected students join directly in the second year, saving one year compared with the regular four-year course while still earning the same engineering degree on completion. Admission is based on diploma merit and an interview.

Ans. Lateral students follow the same specialisation content from the second year onward, covering network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, digital forensics and secure software design. Laboratory work lets them practise attack and defence techniques safely. The compressed schedule focuses on core and specialised subjects so diploma holders quickly bridge into degree-level engineering study and build job-ready security skills.

Ans. Admission is based on diploma merit and a personal interview rather than a national entrance exam. Candidates register on the IILM portal, upload diploma marksheets and pay the application fee. Selected students confirm their seat by paying fees and then complete document verification on campus. Seats are limited and filled on a rolling basis through the cycle, so early applications help.

Ans. The three-year lateral programme has a total tuition fee of INR 6,75,000, payable in annual instalments. Hostel and mess charges are optional and billed separately at INR 1,42,000 per year. Merit scholarships, early bird concessions and education loan support can reduce the effective cost for eligible students who apply within the admission window. Scholarship slabs depend on diploma or entrance merit.

Ans. Yes. On-campus hostel rooms are available at Greater Noida for an optional INR 1,42,000 per year, separate from tuition. Each room offers basic furniture, internet and security. Allotment depends on availability, so outstation lateral-entry students should book accommodation early after confirming their seat to stay close to the campus and security labs. Mess facilities are available to resident students.

Ans. Yes. Lateral-entry students receive the same B.Tech degree as regular students and are eligible for the same campus placement activities. The career cell arranges internships and interviews for all engineering students. Final outcomes depend on individual skills and interview performance, and the cyber security focus helps graduates target security and software roles after they complete the programme.