Should I take CSE in UIET CSJM Kanpur or drop?

You should choose the branch as per your choice and interest. It would be advised to not choose CSE just because it is the highest-paid. Secondly, if you are pursuing CSE, you will need a laptop with a good internet connection. You cannot always be dependent on labs. You can also join online courses offered by CODING BLOCK, CODING NINJAS, EDx, MIT, and many other MOOCs to get good at programming. It is not necessary to always look for a brand tag if you really believe in yourself especially when you are studying CSE. Placement opportunities are available in reputed companies such as Google, Amazon, and many more by your skills in the definite field.

CSJMU B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Tuition Fee	₹1,13,200
Examination Fee	₹2,000
Total Annual Fee	₹1,15,200
Total Course Fee (4 Years)	₹4,60,800

Hostel	Room Type	Room Rent (Annual)	Health Insurance	Management Fee	Total (Annual)
Shivaji Boys Hostel	Non-Attached	₹23,680	₹1,500	₹3,000	₹28,180
Swarn Jayanti Boys Hostel	Non-Attached	₹31,870	₹1,500	₹3,000	₹36,370
Ganga Girls Hostel (EWS)	Non-Attached	₹16,120	₹1,500	₹3,000	₹20,620
Kaveri / Triveni / Saraswati Girls Hostel	Attached	₹26,200	₹1,500	₹3,000	₹30,700
Kaveri / Triveni / Saraswati Girls Hostel	Non-Attached	₹23,680	₹1,500	₹3,000	₹28,180

Event	Date
JEE Main Session 1 Registration	October 31 - November 27, 2025
JEE Main Session 1 Exam	January 21-28, 2026
JEE Main Session 1 Result	February 16, 2026
JEE Main Session 2 Registration	February 1 - February 25, 2026
JEE Main Session 2 Exam	April 2-9, 2026
JEE Main Session 2 Result	April 20, 2026
CSJMU B.Tech Admission Portal Opens (1st Round Registration)	April 22, 2026
1st Round Online Registration, Choice Filling and Locking	April 22 - May 10, 2026
1st Round Seat Allotment	May 12, 2026
Seat Acceptance Fee Submission (1st Round - FREEZE/FLOAT)	May 13-16, 2026
Document Verification for FREEZE Candidates (1st Round)	May 18, 2026
Balance Fee Submission for FREEZE Candidates (1st Round)	May 18-22, 2026
2nd Round Registration (Fresh Candidates)	May 13-27, 2026
2nd Round Seat Allotment	May 29, 2026
Seat Acceptance Fee Submission (2nd Round - FREEZE/FLOAT)	May 29 - June 3, 2026
Document Verification for FREEZE Candidates (2nd Round)	June 5, 2026
Balance Fee Submission for FREEZE Candidates (2nd Round)	June 5-8, 2026
3rd Round Registration (Fresh Candidates)	May 30 - June 24, 2026
3rd Round Seat Allotment (All seats AUTO-FREEZE)	June 26, 2026
Document Verification and Full Fee Submission (3rd Round)	June 30 - July 4, 2026

Event	Date
JEE Main Session 1 Registration	October 31 - November 27, 2025
JEE Main Session 1 Admit Card	January 17, 2026
JEE Main Session 1 Exam	January 21-28, 2026
JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key	February 4, 2026
JEE Main Session 1 Result	February 16, 2026
JEE Main Session 2 Registration	February 1 - February 25, 2026
JEE Main Session 2 Admit Card	March 25, 2026
JEE Main Session 2 Exam	April 2-9, 2026
JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key	April 12, 2026
JEE Main Session 2 Result	April 20, 2026

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit	Application Portal
UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/General-EWS)	Students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, Minority, or EWS categories domiciled in Uttar Pradesh	Covers tuition fee and maintenance allowance as per UP Government norms	scholarship.up.gov.in
PM-USP (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana)	Students with family income below Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum	Interest subsidy on education loans during moratorium period	nsp.gov.in
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (for Girls)	Female students in AICTE-approved technical programmes; family income below Rs. 8 lakh per annum	Rs. 50,000 per annum (tuition fee or actual, whichever is less) + Rs. 2,000 per month incidental charges	aicte-india.org / nsp.gov.in
AICTE Saksham Scholarship (for Specially-Abled)	Specially-abled students in AICTE-approved technical programmes; family income below Rs. 8 lakh per annum	Rs. 50,000 per annum + Rs. 2,000 per month incidental charges	aicte-india.org / nsp.gov.in
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships	Various central government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS students	As per respective scheme norms	nsp.gov.in
CSJMU Poor Student Fund	Students with demonstrated financial need	Partial fee waiver / financial assistance as decided by the university	CSJMU Student Welfare Office

Placement Metric	Details
Top Recruiters	TCS, Infosys, HCL, Samsung Electronics, IBM, DRDO, NTPC, SAIL, Hughes Software Systems
Highest Package (B.Tech overall, UIET)	18 LPA
Average Package (B.Tech CSE)	3.2 - 7 LPA
Notable Achievement	Students have secured admissions to IITs, IISc Bangalore, NITIE Mumbai via GATE

CSJMU B.Tech FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between B.Tech CSE and B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) at CSJMU, and which one should I choose?

Ans. Both programmes are offered at CSJMU UIET at the same annual fee of Rs. 1,15,200. B.Tech CSE is the traditional computer science programme covering a broad range of topics including programming, data structures, algorithms, databases, networks, and software engineering. B.Tech CSE (AI) has a specialised curriculum with a stronger focus on machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, and AI applications. If you are specifically interested in AI/ML as a career, CSE-AI may be more suitable. However, B.Tech CSE also covers AI/ML as electives and has a larger intake (180 seats vs 60 seats for CSE-AI), which means more peers and a larger alumni network.

Ques. What JEE Main rank is typically required for B.Tech CSE at CSJMU?

Ans. B.Tech CSE is the most competitive branch at CSJMU UIET. Based on historical trends, students with a JEE Main percentile of around 75-90 (state-level rank) have secured admission to CSE at CSJMU. The exact cutoff varies each year based on the number of applicants. CSE-AI typically has a slightly lower cutoff than CSE due to fewer seats and lower awareness. Students should register for CSJMU counselling and participate in all three rounds to maximise their chances.

Ques. How are the placements for B.Tech CSE at CSJMU UIET?

Ans. CSE is the most placement-active branch at CSJMU UIET. Major IT companies including TCS, Infosys, HCL, IBM, and Samsung Electronics recruit from UIET. The highest package reported for B.Tech (overall) at UIET is around 18 LPA, while the average package for CSE students typically ranges from Rs. 3.2 to 7 LPA. The university also organises annual job fairs at the CSJMU campus. Additionally, many CSE students pursue higher education through GATE, with several securing admissions to IITs and IISc Bangalore.

Ques. Is there a B.Tech CSE lateral entry option at CSJMU, and what is the process?

Ans. Yes, lateral entry is available for B.Tech CSE at CSJMU. Students who have completed a 3-year Diploma in Computer Science/IT or any branch of Engineering from a UPBTE-recognised institution, or a 3-year B.Sc. with Mathematics at 10+2 level, are eligible for lateral entry into the 2nd year (3rd semester). The annual fee for lateral entry is also Rs. 1,15,200. Admission is through the CSJMU Admission Portal based on merit, not through the JEE Main-based counselling process.

Ques. What is the fee for B.Tech CSE at CSJMU, and how does it compare to private colleges?

Ans. The annual fee for B.Tech CSE at CSJMU is Rs. 1,15,200, making the total 4-year course fee Rs. 4,60,800. This is significantly lower than most private engineering colleges in UP, where B.Tech CSE fees typically range from Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per year or more. Given that CSJMU is a NAAC A++ accredited state university with a strong alumni network and active placement cell, it offers excellent value for money. Students from reserved categories can further reduce their effective cost through UP Government Post-Matric Scholarships.

Ques. Can students from outside Uttar Pradesh apply for B.Tech CSE at CSJMU, and are there any restrictions?

Ans. Yes, students from any state in India can apply for B.Tech CSE at CSJMU through the JEE Main-based counselling process. There are no state domicile restrictions for admission. However, UP Government scholarships (Post-Matric) are available only to students originally domiciled in Uttar Pradesh. Students from other states can explore central government scholarships on the National Scholarship Portal (nsp.gov.in). Additionally, 10% supernumerary seats are available for international students across all programmes on the CSJMU campus.

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Ayush Mishra

3.6Helpful

B.Tech, Computer Science and Engineering

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026(Enrolled 2025)

HONEST REVIEW OF CSJM UNIVERSITY

Fees and Financial Aid:

i have paid 115200 for my 1st year fees.fees is different for different branches .registration fees is 25000 and remain will paid qafter it if you belogs from any category you will not get any profit in fees only you get profit in admission .115200 for all thing including examination lab etc, you will get scholarship if your documents are true .

SUNNY KUMAR BHARTI

4.0

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025(Enrolled 2025)

My life at CSJMU KANPUR UNIVERSITY

At starting during admission you'll have to pay 25000 as seat locking fees, then during verification you'll have to pay the remaining amount. The total fees for 4 years is 461200 200 id card fees. Yearly fees is 115000

Abhishek Kumar

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Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

MPGI THROUG MY EYES

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My college has outdated curriculum in some areas;

At my time of admission For first year Admission, Registration ,Uniform fee - 7500 Tution fee - 95950 E-learning & exam fee- 3750 Total Academic fee- 107200 Hostel fee- 75000 In second year only admission fee reduces to 1000 Total 100700 In third year Total 100700 In fourth year Total 100700 hostel fee is same in all year

Ansh kasaudhan

3.8Helpful

My Journey at MPGI: Learning, Living and Looking Ahead

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My college has Affordable fees with great Industry Exposure.

My college has Outdated curriculum in some areas.

At my time of Admission:- For First Year:- Admission,Registration,Uniform Fees-7500 Tution Fees-95950 E-learning & Exam fees-3750 Total Academic Fees-107200 Hostel Fees-75000 In second year:- Only Admission fees reduces to 1000 Total-100700 In Third Year:- Total-100700 In fourth Year:- Total-100700 Hostel is same in all year Current B.tech Fees- Around 130000 Hostel Fees-75000

Mohammad Kaif Khan

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Reviewed on Sep 28, 2024(Enrolled 2021)

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I used to pay tution fee of Rs.89000/- yearly as I took admission in 2k21 and it's increasing every year. They don't take any coution, registration, developmentbor lab fees additionally that might be a plus point of taking admission in government college but yes there was a admission fee at my time and approx Rs. 10000/-. I can't tell about the fee structure of management quota but the fee structure is same for every category whether it's GEN, EWS, OBC, SC or ST. Now if I talk about scholarship, we used to fill the form of UP Scholarship every year and also 90% of students got the scholarship of Rs. 52000/- and those who don't receive scholarship due to their academics performance which should be above 45% in a year.

RAJ

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

Review about UIET(CSJMU)

The exam pressure here is on another level

The total fees is around 1.04Lakhs inr This is excluding any kind of reservation benefits or scholarship. They took the few in two parts ,one was around 20k before the physical verification of the counselling, another part of 84k they took after the physical verification

Anonymous

Reviewed on May 22, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Reality

Here's fees of B.tech in ( CSE , CSE -Ai , IT ) is 104200 And For ( Mechanical, chemical , electronics ) is 89500 Here you'll be provided a government scholarship which is above 1 lakh for lower cast and for upper cast it would be above of 50000

Khushi Gupta

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Reviewed on May 16, 2024(Enrolled 2021)

Review for Mini IIT

My fees is 94000 and the hostel fees is 72000 beside this we get scholarship from UP govt it's also good. SC candidate get scholarship from 1 st year but I since i belong to general category i got scholarship only in my 2nd yaer

Aryadeep

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Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

Navigating the financial waters

College fees is very low as compared to other engineering colleges

There is no specific increase in tution fees It generally remains same every year However if there are some fluctuations it would be around 5-10% of total fees of college The complete cost of your education, including tuition, service fees, and other compulsory charges would be around 6-8lac depending upon your expense and cost amounts of scholarships or financial aid which are available for students is around 53000 rupees

Vedansh singh

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2024(Enrolled 2020)

A review

The fee structure is not that rigid and varies depending upon the scholarship based or direct admissions the availability of scholarships is present for those whose admission is done on that basis. The cost education is comparatively affordable.

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