Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, offers a three-year B.Tech (Lateral Entry) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for diploma holders and B.Sc graduates. The programme provides direct entry into the second year of the B.Tech degree, affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. Curriculum covers deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, reinforcement learning, AI ethics, and MLOps. Total programme fees are Rs. 364,668. AKGEC holds NAAC Grade A++, the only engineering college under AKTU with this grade, and has AICTE approval. AKGEC ranks 273 in Collegedunia's 2025 India Colleges list.
UPTAC 2026 counselling for B.Tech Lateral Entry is expected to open in July 2026 (Tentative). Diploma holders should register on uptac.admissions.nic.in when the schedule is announced.
UPTAC 2026 B.Tech Lateral Entry counselling schedule has not yet been officially released. Registration is expected to open in July 2026 (Tentative). Check uptac.admissions.nic.in for updates.
Key Points
- Direct admission to the second year of B.Tech AI&ML for 3-year diploma holders and B.Sc (with Mathematics) graduates.
- AKGEC is the only engineering college under AKTU, Lucknow with NAAC A++ accreditation, reflecting consistent academic and infrastructural quality.
- Total fees of Rs. 364,668 over three years from an official 2026-27 fee structure; no hidden charges beyond hostel (optional).
- Lateral entry B.Tech has the same AKTU curriculum and degree as the regular four-year programme; employers and higher-education institutions treat both equivalently.
- Delhi-NCR location with strong placement cell and corporate connections to IT/core engineering companies.
AKGEC BTech AI&ML Lateral Fees
BTech AI&ML Lateral Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year 1 (2nd Year of B.Tech) Academic Fee | Rs. 140,256 |
| Year 2 (3rd Year of B.Tech) Academic Fee | Rs. 111,256 |
| Year 3 (4th Year of B.Tech) Academic Fee | Rs. 111,256 |
| Book Bank Fee (one-time, AI&ML) | Rs. 1,900 |
| Total Fees | Rs. 364,668 |
- Year 1 fee of Rs. 140,256 includes one-time charges: Activity Fee Rs. 7,500, Career Planning and Placement Fee Rs. 10,000, and Caution Money Rs. 5,000 (refundable on programme completion). Years 2 and 3 are Rs. 1,11,256 each.
- Caution Money of Rs. 5,000 is refundable at the end of the programme subject to no dues.
- Hostel charges (Rs. 1,30,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per year depending on room type) are not included in the above total.
- University exam fees (Rs. 7,500 per year) and digital library charges (Rs. 700 per year) are paid directly to AKTU and are not included in the above college fee.
AKGEC BTech AI&ML Lateral Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| UPTAC 2026 Registration Opens (B.Tech, 1st Year) | May 27, 2026 |
| UPTAC 2026 Lateral Entry Registration (Tentative) | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| UPTAC Lateral Entry Counselling Rounds (Tentative) | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry Classes Commence | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| UPTAC Lateral Entry Counselling | July 2026 (Tentative) | N/A (merit-based) | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
- UP B.Tech Lateral Entry admission is through UPTAC counselling based on diploma/B.Sc merit; no separate lateral entrance exam is required.
- Candidates must register on uptac.admissions.nic.in, fill branch choices, and participate in the seat allotment process.
- Eligibility for lateral entry: minimum 45% in 3-year engineering diploma (40% for SC/ST) or B.Sc degree with Mathematics.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Three-year Engineering Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning or a closely allied branch from an AICTE-approved polytechnic, with minimum 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST category).
- Alternatively, B.Sc degree with Mathematics as a subject at the 10+2 level from a recognised university, with minimum 45% aggregate.
- Lateral entry is to the second year (3rd semester) of the four-year B.Tech AI&ML programme; the programme effectively runs for three years.
Admission Process
- Check and register on uptac.admissions.nic.in when UPTAC 2026 Lateral Entry counselling registration opens (expected July 2026).
- Fill the online form, upload diploma/B.Sc marksheets, and pay the registration fee (Rs. 1,000).
- Fill branch-college choices on the UPTAC portal during the choice-filling window.
- Participate in the seat allotment round; check allotment result on the portal.
- Report to AKGEC for document verification with original marksheets, diploma certificate, allotment letter, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the first-year fee at the college to confirm the seat; receive admission.
AKGEC BTech AI&ML Lateral Scholarships 2026
BTech AI&ML Lateral Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| UP Post Matric Scholarship (OBC) | Full or partial fee reimbursement | OBC students domiciled in UP; family income below Rs. 2.5 Lakhs per annum |
| UP Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full or partial fee reimbursement | SC/ST students domiciled in UP; family income below Rs. 2.5 Lakhs per annum |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Women) | Rs. 50,000 per year | Women students in AICTE-approved institutions; family income below Rs. 8 Lakhs |
| Central Sector Scholarship of Excellence (NSP) | Rs. 12,000 per year | Top 20 percentile in Class 12; family income below Rs. 4.5 Lakhs; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
- UP Post Matric Scholarship applications open around July each year on scholarship.up.gov.in; submit before the deadline to avoid missing the academic year cycle.
- AICTE Pragati Scholarship applications are submitted on the AICTE portal; shortlisting is merit-cum-means based.
- Scholarship amounts partially or fully offset tuition fees for eligible students; hostel and mess charges are not covered under most schemes.
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