Anjaneya University Raipur B.Tech {Lateral} Big Data Analytics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The B.Tech Lateral Entry in Big Data Analytics at Anjaneya University is a 3-year programme (direct admission to the 2nd year). Tuition fee is INR 80,000 per year, totalling INR 2,40,000 for the 3-year programme. Optional hostel is available at INR 75,000 per year. Merit scholarships of 15% to 25% on annual tuition are available for diploma holders with 65% or above, reducing the effective cost further.

Ans. Candidates who have completed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering from a recognised board in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or an allied branch are eligible. A minimum of 45% aggregate in the qualifying diploma is required (40% for SC/ST candidates). B.Sc graduates who have studied Mathematics as a subject are also eligible to apply for lateral entry. No separate entrance exam is required. Admission is purely based on the qualifying diploma or B.Sc aggregate percentage.

Ans. No entrance exam is required for B.Tech Lateral Entry in Big Data Analytics at Anjaneya University. Admission is fully merit-based on the candidate’s final diploma or B.Sc aggregate marks. Candidates apply directly through the university admission portal, submit their marksheets and supporting documents, and are shortlisted based on the merit list prepared from the qualifying exam percentage. This makes lateral entry accessible without JEE Main or CG PET scores.

Ans. The lateral entry programme builds on diploma-level fundamentals and covers advanced topics including big data architecture, Hadoop and Spark frameworks, data warehousing, NoSQL databases, data visualisation, machine learning applications in analytics, cloud-based data platforms, and business intelligence tools. Students also undertake projects applying these tools to industry datasets, developing practical skills in managing, processing, and extracting insights from large-scale data across sectors such as finance, healthcare, and retail.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Big Data Engineer, Data Analyst, ETL Developer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Warehouse Developer, and Cloud Data Engineer at IT companies, analytics firms, banking and financial services organisations, healthcare data providers, and e-commerce platforms. The 3-year lateral B.Tech degree also opens pathways to M.Tech Data Science or MBA Business Analytics programmes for graduates who want to move into senior analytical or product roles.

Ans. Anjaneya University offers merit-based scholarships on annual tuition. Diploma holders with 85% or above receive a 25% tuition waiver (INR 20,000/year), those with 75% to 84.9% receive a 20% waiver (INR 16,000/year), and those with 65% to 74.9% receive a 15% waiver (INR 12,000/year). The scholarship applies every year for all 3 years of the lateral entry programme. Chhattisgarh government fee-reimbursement schemes are also available for eligible SC/ST candidates.