EIT Faridabad B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science and Engineering - Cyber Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total three-year fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry in CSE (Cyber Security) at Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad, is INR 5,38,000. A year-wise breakdown is not separately published for lateral entry students. The fee may be revised by GGSIPU for the 2026-27 session, and candidates should check the current schedule on the official GGSIPU admission portal before completing admission formalities.

Ans. Candidates with a diploma in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline from a recognised board are eligible. B.Sc graduates with Mathematics as a subject from a recognised university are also eligible. A minimum of 45% aggregate marks is required in the qualifying programme (40% for reserved category candidates per GGSIPU norms), along with a qualifying score in IPU CET for lateral entry admission.

Ans. Admission is through IPU CET, which was held from April 25 to May 17, 2026. Results were declared on June 1, 2026. GGSIPU conducted counselling rounds in June 2026, with a sliding round scheduled for July 6-8, 2026. Candidates allotted a seat must report to Echelon with diploma marksheets, category certificates, and the required admission fee to confirm enrolment in Year 2 of the programme.

Ans. From the second year onwards, the curriculum includes advanced computing subjects alongside cyber security topics such as network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, digital forensics, and information security management. Students complete a final-year project applying security engineering techniques to a real-world problem, following the GGSIPU curriculum framework under faculty supervision.

Ans. Graduates can work as cyber security analyst, junior penetration tester, SOC engineer, network security associate, and digital forensics specialist in IT security firms, banking and financial services, government agencies, and telecommunications companies. The GGSIPU B.Tech degree also qualifies graduates for M.Tech, MBA, or MS programmes in cyber security and related disciplines at institutions in India and abroad.

Ans. Yes, the B.Tech Lateral Entry degree awarded by GGSIPU is a full and recognised B.Tech degree valid for government sector recruitment and PSU jobs that specify B.Tech as a qualifying criterion. The degree is equivalent in standing to a regular four-year B.Tech from any GGSIPU-affiliated institution and is recognised by AICTE and relevant state and central government authorities for employment and further study.