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

Ans. Admission to B.Tech Lateral CSE at IET Lucknow is through UPTAC based on CUET-UG merit. Candidates must register on the UPTAC portal, complete document verification with their diploma certificate, participate in choice filling, and accept the seat allotment. Original documents must be submitted at IET Lucknow for final confirmation.

Ans. Candidates must have completed a 3-year diploma in Computer Science, Electronics, IT, or a related engineering discipline from a recognised polytechnic, with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/PwD). Candidates who have completed the first year of B.Tech at another institute are also eligible. A valid CUET-UG score is required for UPTAC merit-based admission.

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral CSE programme at IET Lucknow is INR 3,67,640, comprising INR 60,080 per semester for 6 semesters and one-time charges of INR 7,160. A caution deposit of INR 5,000 within the one-time charges is refunded on successful completion. Hostel charges are payable separately to the Accommodation Branch.

Ans. IET Lucknow’s B.Tech CSE programme has a placement rate of 60 to 70%, with a median package of INR 6.15 Lakhs and a highest recorded package of INR 27 Lakhs per annum. Top recruiters include TCS, Wipro, Infosys, HCL, Adobe, Newgen, and Accenture. Lateral entry students participate in the same placement process as the regular 2nd year cohort.

Ans. Yes, diploma holders in Electronics, IT, or related engineering branches are generally eligible for lateral entry into B.Tech CSE at IET Lucknow under UPTAC norms. Final eligibility depends on the specific branch equivalence rules set by UPTAC for the academic year. Candidates should verify their diploma branch eligibility on the official UPTAC portal during choice filling.

Ans. Yes. SC/ST/OBC students can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship at scholarships.up.gov.in for tuition fee reimbursement. LU merit scholarships offer 100% tuition waiver for CGPA 9.2 and above, and 40% waiver for CGPA 8.5 to 9.2. National Scholarship Portal central government schemes are also available to eligible lateral entry students enrolled at IET Lucknow.