Content Curator | Updated on - Jun 16, 2026

B.Tech {Lateral} (Data Science) at United Group of Institutions (UGI), Allahabad is a 3-year full-time on-campus undergraduate engineering programme affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. The course is designed for Diploma holders and B.Sc. graduates who wish to fast-track their engineering degree, covering core subjects such as machine learning, data analytics, business intelligence, Python programming, database management, and statistical modelling. The total fee for the programme is approximately Rs. 3.91 Lakhs for 3 years, making it one of the more affordable lateral entry options in the region. Admission is through UPTAC counselling based on CUET UG scores, and the programme has a seat intake of 60 seats. The course is popular among diploma holders in computer science and IT who want to specialise in the rapidly growing field of data science without starting from scratch.

Admission for the 2026-27 session is upcoming. UPTAC 2026 registration for B.Tech Lateral entry is tentatively expected to begin in July 2026, following the CUET UG 2026 results (expected July 2026). Candidates should register on the official UPTAC portal at uptac.admissions.nic.in once the schedule is announced. Based on the 2025 cycle, counselling rounds are typically conducted in August-September.

Key Points

3-year lateral entry programme (direct admission to 2nd year of B.Tech) affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow
AICTE approved programme offered at United College of Engineering & Research (UCER) and United Institute of Technology (UIT), Prayagraj
Curriculum covers Python, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Big Data, and Statistical Modelling
Active Corporate Relations Centre (CRC) with dedicated placement training, mock interviews, and industry tie-ups
Dedicated data science labs and computing infrastructure on campus
Dual installment fee payment facility available each academic year

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Fees
Admission
Scholarships
Placements
FAQs

UGI Allahabad Latest Updates & News

17 Feb, 2026 UGI Allahabad Fee Structure 2026 has been released for B.Tech {Lateral} Data Science programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.77 Lakhs.

UGI B.Tech {Lateral} (Data Science) Fees

The B.Tech {Lateral} (Data Science) programme at UGI Allahabad falls under the CSE/CS(AIML)/CSDS lateral entry fee bracket as per the official fee structure for Session 2026-27. The annual tuition and other dues amount to Rs. 1,26,325 per year across all three years. With the one-time enrollment fee and refundable caution money added in the first year, the total outgo in Year 1 is Rs. 1,33,525, while Years 2 and 3 are Rs. 1,29,025 each. The total programme fee (excluding AKTU dues) comes to Rs. 3,91,575 over 3 years.

Programme Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total
Tuition Fee and Other Annual Dues	Rs. 1,26,325	Rs. 1,26,325	Rs. 1,26,325	Rs. 3,78,975
Book Bank	Rs. 2,700	Rs. 2,700	Rs. 2,700	Rs. 8,100
Enrollment Fee (One Time)	Rs. 1,500	--	--	Rs. 1,500
Caution Money (Refundable, One Time)	Rs. 3,000	--	--	Rs. 3,000
Total Fees	Rs. 1,33,525	Rs. 1,29,025	Rs. 1,29,025	Rs. 3,91,575

Hostel Fees (Optional)

Room Type	Annual Fee	Registration (One Time)
2-Seater Non-AC	Rs. 86,000	Rs. 3,000
2-Seater AC	Rs. 94,000	Rs. 3,000 + Rs. 10,000 Security Deposit (Refundable)
3-Seater Non-AC	Rs. 71,000	Rs. 3,000
3-Seater AC	Rs. 80,000	Rs. 3,000 + Rs. 10,000 Security Deposit (Refundable)

Caution Money of Rs. 3,000 is fully refundable at the time of leaving the institution.
AKTU University Dues of Rs. 7,500 per year are payable directly to AKTU as and when demanded, and are not included in the above fee table.
Fee is payable in two installments each year: 1st installment at the time of admission/beginning of session, and 2nd installment by 31st October of the respective year.
Hostel is optional.
AC electricity charges for AC rooms are payable as per actual consumption on a quarterly basis.
Annual Bus Charge: Rs. 26,000 (optional).

UGI B.Tech {Lateral} (Data Science) Admission 2026

Admission to B.Tech {Lateral} (Data Science) at UGI Allahabad is conducted through UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling) managed by AKTU. For the 2026-27 session, UPTAC registration is expected to open in July 2026 after CUET UG 2026 results are declared. The counselling process involves online registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and physical reporting at the allotted institution. Candidates must have a valid CUET UG 2026 score to participate in the UPTAC lateral entry counselling.

UGI B.Tech Lateral Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date
UPTAC 2026 Registration Opens (Lateral Entry)	July 2026
Document Verification	July 2026
Choice Filling and Locking	August 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment	August 2026
Physical Reporting at UGI	August - September 2026
Batch Commencement	September - October 2026

CUET UG 2026 Exam Dates

Event	Date
CUET UG 2026 Registration Start	January 3, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Registration End	February 26, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Admit Card	May 5, 2026 (Tentative)
CUET UG 2026 Exam	May 11 - May 31, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Answer Key	June 17, 2026 (Tentative)
CUET UG 2026 Result	July 4, 2026 (Tentative)

Official Website: cuet.nta.nic.in

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed a 3-year or 2-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognised Board/University with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).
Alternatively, B.Sc. graduates with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level are also eligible, provided they have passed Engineering Drawing/Engineering Graphics/Engineering Mechanics along with 2nd year subjects.
Candidates must have a valid CUET UG 2026 score for participation in UPTAC lateral entry counselling.

Admission Process

Register on the CUET UG portal (cuet.nta.nic.in) and appear for the CUET UG 2026 examination.
After CUET UG results, register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) for B.Tech Lateral Entry counselling.
Pay the UPTAC registration fee and upload required documents for verification.
Fill and lock college/branch choices during the choice filling window.
Check seat allotment result; if allotted UGI, pay the seat confirmation fee (Rs. 20,000 for General/OBC; Rs. 12,000 for SC/ST).
Report physically to UGI Allahabad with original documents and pay the remaining admission fee.
The seat confirmation fee paid during UPTAC counselling is adjusted against the total admission fee at the college.

UGI B.Tech {Lateral} (Data Science) Scholarships 2026

UGI Allahabad offers institutional scholarships primarily for BBA, BCA, MBA, and MCA programmes. For B.Tech students, the primary financial support comes through government scholarship schemes available to eligible students. The Sibling Fee Relaxation Policy and Course Upgradation Fee Relaxation Policy are also available for B.Tech lateral entry students who meet the criteria. Students from UP can also avail the UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship based on category and family income.

Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship / Scheme	Eligibility	Amount
UGI Sibling Fee Relaxation	Real sibling currently studying at UGI (not alumni)	Rs. 10,000 - Rs. 15,000 (based on tuition fee slab)
UGI Course Upgradation Fee Relaxation	Students upgrading from Diploma to B.Tech at UGI	Rs. 20,000 (for tuition fee above Rs. 1,10,000)
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/General)	UP domicile; family income below Rs. 2 - 2.5 Lakhs	Variable (as per UP government norms)
Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS)	Top 20 percentile in 12th/Diploma; family income below Rs. 8 Lakhs	Rs. 12,000/year (Years 1-3)

A student can avail only one UGI institutional scheme (Sibling, Upgradation, or Merit) at a time; whichever offers the higher amount takes priority.
For continuation of UGI fee relaxation, students must maintain a minimum 7.5 SGPA with no back papers in regular semesters.
Fee relaxation once discontinued cannot be reinstated.
UP Post-Matric Scholarship applications are typically accepted on the official portal scholarship.up.gov.in during July-October each year.
Central Sector Scholarship applications are submitted on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).

UGI B.Tech {Lateral} (Data Science) Placement 2026

UGI Allahabad has a dedicated Corporate Relations Centre (CRC) that actively drives campus placements for B.Tech students across all branches including Data Science. The placement cell conducts regular CRT (Campus Recruitment Training) sessions, mock interviews, group discussions, and personality development workshops to prepare students for industry roles. For B.Tech CSE/Data Science/AIML students, the placement outcomes are notably stronger compared to other branches, with companies from IT services, analytics, and product sectors visiting the campus. Data science and AI/ML students have secured roles in data science internships and full-stack development, with packages ranging from Rs. 3 LPA to Rs. 9.5 LPA in recent batches.

Placement Highlights

Placement Parameter	Details (B.Tech CSE/DS/AIML - 2025 Batch)
Highest Package (B.Tech overall)	Rs. 57.6 LPA (Himanshu Tewari - Tesla)
Notable B.Tech CS/DS Packages	Rs. 9.5 LPA (Parul Srivastava - B.Tech AIML, 2025)
Typical Package Range (CS/DS)	Rs. 3 LPA - Rs. 9.5 LPA
Key Recruiters	TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Jio Platforms, Hexaware, Nagarro, Amazon, Genpact, Accenture
Placement Training	CRT Classes, Mock Interviews, GD Sessions, Personality Development

Placement data above is for B.Tech (CS/DS/AIML) students at UGI overall.
Course-exclusive placement data for B.Tech Lateral (Data Science) specifically is not separately published by the institution.

UGI B.Tech {Lateral} (Data Science) FAQs

Ques. I have completed a Diploma in Computer Science. Can I directly apply for B.Tech Lateral (Data Science) at UGI Allahabad?

Ans. Yes, Diploma holders in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering disciplines with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) are eligible to apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry (Data Science) at UGI Allahabad. Admission is through UPTAC counselling using your CUET UG score. You will be admitted directly to the 2nd year of the B.Tech programme, effectively completing your degree in 3 years instead of 4.

Ques. Is CUET UG mandatory for B.Tech Lateral Entry admission at UGI, or can I apply directly?

Ans. As per AKTU/UPTAC norms, CUET UG is the accepted entrance exam for B.Tech Lateral Entry counselling through UPTAC. However, after the completion of all UPTAC counselling rounds, UGI (like other private AKTU-affiliated colleges) may fill remaining vacant seats through direct admission based on merit. It is strongly advisable to appear for CUET UG to secure a seat through the regular counselling process.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Lateral (Data Science) at UGI Allahabad for the entire 3-year programme?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year programme is Rs. 3,91,575 as per the official fee structure for Session 2026-27. This includes tuition and other annual dues, book bank charges, one-time enrollment fee, and refundable caution money. Additionally, AKTU University Dues of Rs. 7,500 per year are payable directly to AKTU. Hostel and bus charges are optional and separate.

Ques. What kind of jobs can I get after completing B.Tech Lateral (Data Science) from UGI Allahabad?

Ans. Graduates of B.Tech (Data Science) are eligible for roles such as Data Analyst, Junior Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer (entry level), Python Developer, and Database Administrator. Companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Jio Platforms, and analytics-focused startups regularly recruit from UGI's campus. Starting packages for CS/DS profiles at UGI typically range from Rs. 3 LPA to Rs. 9.5 LPA depending on skills and company.

Ques. Is the B.Tech Lateral (Data Science) programme at UGI recognised and what is its affiliation?

Ans. Yes, the programme is fully recognised. It is affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and approved by AICTE. The degree awarded is equivalent to a regular B.Tech degree and is recognised by all government and private employers. The programme is offered at United College of Engineering and Research (UCER) and United Institute of Technology (UIT), both located in Prayagraj (Allahabad).

Ques. Can I get a hostel at UGI Allahabad for the B.Tech Lateral programme, and what are the charges?

Ans. Yes, UGI Allahabad provides hostel facilities on campus. Hostel is optional and not included in the course fee. The annual hostel fee ranges from Rs. 71,000 (3-Seater Non-AC) to Rs. 94,000 (2-Seater AC), plus a one-time registration fee of Rs. 3,000. AC rooms also require a refundable security deposit of Rs. 10,000. AC electricity charges are billed separately as per actual consumption on a quarterly basis.

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