Rai University Ahmedabad B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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30 May, 2026 Rai University Ahmedabad B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.25 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 2.19 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 4.2 LPA

latest disclosed batch

Merit floor

45%

Diploma in CSE or IT

Recruiters

100

listed by Rai University

In This Page▾

01AboutCourse facts, fees and admission route 02Should you pick itWho this course suits and who should skip it 03EligibilityMarks, subjects and papers you need 04Admission ProcessSteps from form to reporting 05Admission DatesThe full admission cycle in order 06FeesFull course cost and living cost toggle 07Will your rank get you inCheck your marks against the course route 08ScholarshipsWaivers you may get on the fee 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE

Rai University offers a three-year, full-time B.Tech Lateral CSE for diploma students in Computer Science or IT. The course is taught on campus over six semesters at Rai School of Engineering. The university is UGC recognized and NAAC accredited, and the brochure lists a 3-star GSIRF rating for 2025. The full tuition fee without hostel is INR 2.19 Lakhs. Admission is through merit, ACPC or ACPDC where used, the university form and a personal interview. The course has 12 seats. The latest disclosed average pay is INR 4.2 LPA, and Rai lists 100 recruiters.

Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 4.59 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 2.19 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.19 Lakhs. You pay it across six semesters. Hostel and living cost is separate, so ask the office before you book a room.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 2.19 Lakhs	Per semester × 6, INR 36,500 a semester
Total, no hostel	INR 2.19 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Hostel and living	INR 2.40 Lakhs	Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
Total with hostel	INR 4.59 Lakhs	Tuition fee plus hostel and living

Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE Admission Dates

The form is open from 1 Jun 2026 to 22 Sep 2026. The next fixed step is the merit review and interview on 23 Sep 2026, and classes start on 15 Oct 2026. You should finish the form before the last date and keep papers ready for the interview.

Event	Date	Status
Admission notice posted	1 Jun 2026	Over
Admission form, last date to apply	1 Jun 2026 to 22 Sep 2026	Confirmed
Merit review and interview	23 Sep 2026	Confirmed
Merit list and offer	26 Sep 2026	Confirmed
Branch choice and admission approval	28 Sep 2026	Confirmed
First fee payment, last date	30 Sep 2026	Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check	3 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Classes start	15 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Late vacancy round	Nov 2026	Tentative

Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE Eligibility

The main rule is a Computer Science or IT diploma with 45% marks. You need the diploma mark sheets, the diploma certificate and school papers. If you miss the 45% floor, you cannot use the D2D route for this course.

Requirement	What you need
Diploma stream	Computer Science or Information Technology
Minimum marks	45% in the diploma
Board or university	Recognized board or university
Papers	Diploma mark sheets, certificate, leaving paper and ID proof

Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE Admission Process

The application fee is INR 600 and the route has five steps. You fill the form, upload papers, attend the interview and pay the first fee. You may also apply through ACPC or ACPDC where the seat route uses them. If you miss the fee date, you lose the offer.

Step	What you do
Form	Fill the university form online or at the campus
Application fee	Pay INR 600 with the form
Papers	Upload or bring diploma, school and ID papers
Interview	Meet the admission team with original papers
Fee and reporting	Pay the first fee and report for document check

Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE Cutoff

The diploma floor is 45% and the merit scholarship starts from 75%. Rai University has not published a closing rank for this lateral course. Treat the 45% line as eligibility, then use your diploma marks and interview to judge your chance.

Profile	Score or rank	Round and year
Strong merit profile	75% and above	Scholarship policy, 2026 admission
Eligible profile	45% to 74%	D2D rule, 2026 admission
Not eligible	Below 45%	D2D rule, 2026 admission

Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE Placements

The latest disclosed average pay is INR 4.2 LPA and the highest offer is INR 9.2 LPA. Rai lists 100 recruiters. The Career Resource Centre helps with internships, mock interviews and company talks before final placement.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 4.2 LPA
Highest offer	INR 9.2 LPA
Recruiters listed by RU	100
Placement help	Internships, mock interviews and guest talks

Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE Scholarships

The biggest possible waiver can cover up to INR 2.19 Lakhs of tuition fee. Merit aid starts at 75%, and need aid uses family income up to INR 5 Lakhs. State schemes need category and income papers on the portal.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Rai merit scholarship	75% or more in the last exam	5% to 100% tuition fee
Need scholarship	Income up to INR 5 Lakhs and 60% marks	5% to 100% tuition fee
Employee ward scholarship	Child of a Rai employee	Up to 50% tuition fee
Digital Gujarat aid	Eligible OBC, SC or ST student	As set by the state portal

Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE Ranking

Rai University is UGC recognized and NAAC accredited, and the brochure lists a 3-star GSIRF rating for 2025. These show the university status. For a course choice, read them with the fee, marks rule and pay figures.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
UGC	Current	Recognized university
NAAC	Current	Accredited
GSIRF	2025	3-star rating

Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE Course Structure

The lateral entry starts from year 2 and covers six semesters. The course lists Full Stack Development and AI and ML as specialization areas. You study core computer subjects first, then move to labs, projects and electives.

Year	What you study
Year 2	Core programming, data structures and maths
Year 3	Full stack subjects, AI and ML basics, database labs
Year 4	Project work, electives, internship and placement work

Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE Hostel and Campus

The campus is in Saroda near Dholka in Ahmedabad district, and hostel cost is separate from INR 2.19 Lakhs tuition. Ask the office about room supply and transport before paying the first fee. The engineering school uses labs and project work on campus.

Item	Detail
Campus	Saroda near Dholka, Ahmedabad district
Hostel cost	Separate from tuition fee
Labs	Engineering labs and project work on campus
Travel check	Ask about transport before fee payment

Should you pick B.Tech Lateral CSE at Rai University?

This course suits diploma students who want a software job and can study on a rural Ahmedabad campus.

Pick it if:

You want software roles: Rai lists 100 recruiters, and CRC prepares students through internships, mock interviews and company talks.

You already hold a Computer or IT diploma: the D2D rule lets you enter year 2 with 45% marks.

You want low fees: the full tuition is INR 2.19 Lakhs, so the average pay can cover it fast.

You need a late form: the application last date is 22 Sep 2026, so apply before paying.

Skip it if:

You want a large city campus: the campus is in Saroda near Dholka, so daily tech meetups need travel.

You want a hostel promise: room costs are separate, and you must ask the office before paying.

You count on a high salary: the average pay is INR 4.2 LPA, so top offers are not the usual result.

You are below the diploma floor: below 45% marks means you cannot clear the D2D rule.

Counsellor's advice

If you have 45% or more in Computer or IT diploma, apply before the form date. If fees need a waiver, ask for the scholarship decision before you pay.

B.Tech Lateral CSE Eligibility▾

Diploma stream: You need a diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized board or university.

Minimum marks: You need 45% marks in the diploma to use the D2D route for CSE.

Admission route: Apply through ACPC or ACPDC where used, or fill the university form online.

Papers needed: Bring diploma mark sheets, diploma certificate, leaving paper, ID proof and five photos.

Interview check: The university may call you for a personal interview before the offer.

B.Tech Lateral CSE Admission Process▾

Form first: Fill the university form online or at the campus and pay the INR 600 application fee.

Seat route: Use ACPC or ACPDC where the technical admission route asks for it.

Paper upload: Upload or bring your diploma, school, ID and address papers for checking.

Interview: Attend the personal interview if the admission team calls you.

Fee and report: Pay the first fee by the last date and report for document check.

B.Tech Lateral CSE Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

1 Jun 2026Over

Admission notice posted

The form opened after this notice.

1 Jun 2026 to 22 Sep 2026Confirmed

Admission form, last date to apply

Submit the form by 22 Sep 2026.

23 Sep 2026Confirmed

Merit review and interview

Keep original papers ready for the interview.

26 Sep 2026Confirmed

Merit list and offer

Selected students get the offer after merit check.

28 Sep 2026Confirmed

Branch choice and admission approval

Confirm CSE before the approval date.

30 Sep 2026Confirmed

First fee payment, last date

You lose the offer if the fee is not paid by this date.

3 Oct 2026Confirmed

Physical reporting and document check

Bring original papers for checking at the campus.

15 Oct 2026Confirmed

Classes start

Join the class after reporting is done.

Nov 2026Tentative

Late vacancy round

Seats left after joining may be offered in this round.

Jun 2027Tentative

Admission notice posted

The university may post the next admission notice in this month.

Jun 2027 to Sep 2027Tentative

Admission form, last date to apply

Keep papers ready before the expected last date.

Sep 2027Tentative

Merit review and interview

The interview is expected after the form closes.

Sep 2027Tentative

Merit list and offer

Offers are expected after merit review.

Sep 2027Tentative

Branch choice and admission approval

Confirm CSE when the approval step opens.

Sep 2027Tentative

First fee payment, last date

Pay the first fee only after your offer is clear.

Oct 2027Tentative

Physical reporting and document check

Original papers are expected during reporting.

Oct 2027Tentative

Classes start

The new lateral batch is expected to start in this month.

Source: Rai University admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE Fees 2026

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee

Per semester × 6, INR 36,500 a semester

INR 2.19 Lakhs

Add hostel + living

Hostel and living

Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year

INR 2.40 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 2.19 Lakhs

3 years · tuition fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 4.59 Lakhs

3 years · tuition fee + hostel and living

Education loan EMI

INR 3,692

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

192%

average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 7,739

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

92%

average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Rai University course page and admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your diploma marks get you CSE at Rai University?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use the D2D mark floor printed by the university.

Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE Scholarship Calculator

Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm with the college.

Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Rai University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Ahmedabad

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SAL Education

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Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 2.19 Lakhs

tuition fee

INR 3.39 Lakhs

INR 1.20 Lakhs more

INR 2.34 Lakhs

INR 15,000 more

INR 2.55 Lakhs

INR 36,000 more

INR 2.10 Lakhs

INR 9,000 less

INR 3.00 Lakhs

INR 81,000 more

Average paylatest batch

INR 4.2 LPA

placement source

INR 5.5 LPA

INR 1.3 LPA more

INR 4.0 LPA

INR 0.2 LPA less

INR 4.5 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA more

INR 3.6 LPA

INR 0.6 LPA less

INR 4.0 LPA

INR 0.2 LPA less

Recruiterscollege list

100

listed by RU

150

50 more

100

Same recruiters

20 fewer

30 fewer

120

20 more

Admission floorD2D marks

45%

diploma marks

45%

Same score

45%

Same score

50%

5 points higher

45%

Same score

45%

Same score

Seatslateral CSE

course intake

6 more

12 more

6 more

Same seats

12 more

In short

If your marks clear both options, compare fee and travel first. Pick Indus University only if its extra cost gives you a better fit.

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If your marks clear both options, compare fee and travel first. Pick Silver Oak University only if its extra cost gives you a better fit.

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If your marks clear both options, compare fee and travel first. Pick LJ University only if its extra cost gives you a better fit.

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If your marks clear both options, compare fee and travel first. Pick SAL Education only if its extra cost gives you a better fit.

In short

If your marks clear both options, compare fee and travel first. Pick Ganpat University only if its extra cost gives you a better fit.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Rai University B.Tech Lateral CSE

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Tech Lateral CSE at Rai University worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a private university seat with a low full tuition fee. The fee without hostel is INR 2.19 Lakhs, and the latest disclosed average pay is INR 4.2 LPA. Check the EMI in the fee block if you plan to use a loan.

Should I take this course if I just clear the 45% floor?▾

Take it only after you speak to the admission team. The 45% mark is the D2D eligibility floor, not a course cutoff. A score just above it can still need a strong interview and complete papers. Keep a backup option until the offer is given.

What job can I get after this course?▾

You should look mainly at software, web and IT service roles. Rai lists Full Stack Development and AI and ML as specialization areas, and the college lists 100 recruiters. The latest disclosed average pay is INR 4.2 LPA, so plan for a normal first job, not only a top offer.

Who should skip this course at Rai University?▾

Skip it if you want a big city campus with many tech events nearby. The campus is in Saroda near Dholka, so travel matters. Also skip it if you need a sure hostel seat before paying, because room cost is separate and must be checked with the office.

Is CSE better than IT at Rai University for me?▾

Pick CSE if you want a broad software route with coding, data structures, full stack work and AI basics. Pick IT only if its seat, timetable or subject list fits you better. The lateral CSE page prints a 45% diploma floor and 12 seats, so first check if you clear that route.

Is this course good for higher studies?▾

Yes, it can work if you want MCA, M.Tech or skill courses later. The degree is full-time, and Rai University is UGC recognized and NAAC accredited. Keep your marks strong from year 2, because higher study forms and scholarships often read semester marks.

Should I wait one year and apply later?▾

Do not wait only for a later form date if you already clear the 45% floor. The 2026 form last date is 22 Sep 2026, and classes start on 15 Oct 2026. Wait only if your diploma papers are incomplete or you want to improve your marks first.

Will a small batch help me?▾

It can help with attention, because this page uses a 12-seat lateral CSE intake. A small group can make lab help easier. It does not promise placement, so still judge the course by the INR 4.2 LPA average pay, recruiters and your own coding work.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Fill the Rai University form or use ACPC or ACPDC where the route asks for it. Pay the INR 600 application fee, upload your papers and attend the personal interview if called. After the offer, pay the first fee and report with original papers.

What is the full fee with hostel?▾

The full tuition fee without hostel is INR 2.19 Lakhs. With the hostel and living estimate turned on, the total shown here becomes INR 4.59 Lakhs. Ask the college for the room fee before you pay, because hostel cost is separate from tuition.

Can I get a scholarship on this course?▾

Yes, but it depends on marks, income and category. Rai lists merit, need, employee ward, special category and alumni scholarships. The calculator uses INR 2.19 Lakhs as the fee base. Keep income proof, marksheets and category papers ready before the fee date.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 24, 2026

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