Poornima University B.Tech {Lateral} Cloud Technology & Information Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, the lateral entry programme is a 3-year programme (as opposed to the regular 4-year B.Tech), and students directly join the 2nd year. The specialisation focuses specifically on cloud computing and information security topics such as cloud architecture, AWS/Azure/GCP platforms, network security, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity frameworks. The core engineering subjects of the 1st year are not covered in the lateral entry programme, though B.Sc graduates may need to clear Engineering Graphics and Engineering Mechanics as bridge courses. The degree awarded is equivalent to the regular B.Tech degree.

Ans. Poornima University offers a 100% tuition fee waiver to all eligible lateral entry students for all years of the programme. The tuition fee component is Rs. 1,18,125 per year. After the waiver, students effectively pay only the Development Fee (Rs. 39,375) and Administrative Fee (Rs. 17,500) per year, totalling approximately Rs. 56,875 per year (plus the one-time non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 1,500). This makes the effective annual cost significantly lower than the listed annual fee of Rs. 1,75,000. However, this scholarship is subject to no backlogs in subsequent years.

Ans. Yes. For B.Tech Lateral Entry through REAP, JEE Main is not mandatory. The primary basis for lateral entry admission is the marks obtained in the Diploma in Engineering & Technology (Priority 3 under REAP). JEE Main score is Priority 1, but diploma holders who have not appeared for JEE Main can still get admission based on their diploma merit. Poornima University also offers direct admission through its own portal (admission.poornima.edu.in), where diploma marks are the primary criterion.

Ans. Poornima University has 250+ recruiters visiting the campus, and students from CSE specialisations (including cloud and cybersecurity) have been placed at companies like Morgan Stanley (25.33 LPA), IBM Cloud (5.5 LPA), AppSecure Security (4.8 LPA), Cryptus Cyber Security (4.2 LPA), Cloudthat Technologies (4.1 LPA), and XenonStack (4.5 LPA). The average package for CSE specialisation students is around Rs. 4-5 LPA, with the highest package going up to Rs. 25+ LPA. Lateral entry students are eligible for placements from the 6th semester. Note that placement data is for the overall CSE school and not exclusively for the lateral entry cloud/security batch.

Ans. Yes, hostel accommodation is available for both boys and girls on campus and is optional (not mandatory). The hostel offers three room types: fan rooms (approximately Rs. 1,05,000-1,07,000 per year), duct-cooled rooms (approximately Rs. 1,17,000 per year), and AC rooms (approximately Rs. 1,40,000-1,45,000 per year). All hostel fees include mess charges (food provided 4 times daily). To book a hostel, students need to register 2-4 months in advance and pay a caution deposit of Rs. 10,000. Hostel fees are typically paid in 4-5 instalments.

Ans. REAP (Rajasthan Engineering Admission Process) is the state-level centralised counselling conducted by the Department of Technical Education, Rajasthan. Through REAP, seat allotment is based on merit (diploma marks or JEE Main score) and is transparent. Direct admission through Poornima University's own portal is also available and is processed on a rolling basis throughout the admission season. Both routes lead to the same programme and degree. REAP registration fee is Rs. 885, while direct admission through the university portal does not require a separate counselling fee. Students who miss REAP counselling rounds can opt for direct admission if seats are still available.