Poornima University B.Tech {Lateral} Cyber Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Lateral Entry students receive a 100% scholarship on the tuition fee component of INR 1,44,375 per year, which is fully waived. This means lateral entry students only pay the development fee (INR 48,125) and administrative fee (INR 17,500) per year, totaling INR 65,625 per year. Over 3 years (Years 2, 3, and 4), this amounts to INR 1,96,875, plus the one-time registration fee of INR 1,500 and alumni fee of INR 2,500, bringing the total effective cost to approximately INR 2,00,875. This makes the lateral entry route significantly more affordable than the regular 4-year B.Tech route.

Ans. There are two eligibility routes for lateral entry. The first is for students who have completed a 10+3 or 12+2 year Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institution. The second is for B.Sc graduates who had Mathematics in their 10+2; however, such students must additionally clear Engineering Graphics/Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics subjects of the 1st year Engineering Programme alongside their 2nd year subjects. In both cases, a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination is generally required.

Ans. The regular entry B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) is a 4-year program starting from the first year, open to students who have passed Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics, and a relevant third subject with at least 55% marks. The lateral entry route is for diploma holders or B.Sc graduates who are admitted directly into the second year, completing the degree in 3 years. Both routes lead to the same B.Tech degree. The key advantage of lateral entry is the 100% tuition fee scholarship and one year saved, though lateral entry students may need to cover additional subjects if they come through the B.Sc route.

Ans. Graduates are well-prepared for specialized cybersecurity roles including Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Consultant, Security Architect, Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker), Incident Responder, SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst, Cryptographer, Vulnerability Assessor, Forensic Analyst, Malware Analyst, and Threat Intelligence Analyst. Cybersecurity is one of the highest-paying and fastest-growing domains globally, with a significant talent shortage. Poornima University's placement cell supports students with 350+ companies visiting campus, and the university has partnerships with EC-Council and other cybersecurity industry bodies for certifications and training.

Ans. No, there is no mandatory entrance exam for B.Tech Lateral Entry admission at Poornima University. Admission is based on merit in the qualifying diploma or B.Sc degree. JEE Main is not required or applicable for lateral entry. The process involves submitting your diploma/B.Sc mark sheets, filling the online application form at poornima.edu.in, and paying the registration fee of INR 1,500. Admission is confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis subject to seat availability, so early application is advisable.

Ans. No, the JEE score-based scholarship is not applicable for lateral entry students. Lateral entry students automatically receive the 100% Lateral Entry Scholarship on tuition fees, which is the most beneficial scholarship available to them. The JEE score-based scholarship is designed for regular entry B.Tech students who have a valid JEE Main percentile. Since lateral entry students are admitted based on their diploma or B.Sc performance and not through JEE, the JEE scholarship does not apply. The 100% tuition fee waiver through the Lateral Entry Scholarship is, in fact, more generous than even the highest JEE score-based scholarship (40% on tuition fee).