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B.Tech. (Lateral Entry) Program

  • The B.Tech. Program is a fouryear, eight-semester, fulltime, campus-based program.
  • The Program provides cutting edge education to equip students with comprehensive and critical understanding in various branches of engineering.
  • Students who have passed 3 year Diploma in Engineering are eligible for Lateral Entry (to join 3rd semester of the program).

Admission Process

Admission is based on Merit and Personal Interview

Award of Degree

Students who successfully complete the program will be awarded B.Tech. degree in respective discipline from The ICFAI University, Dehradun, subject to University regulations.

duration Duration

  • 3 Years for lateral entry

eligibility Eligibility

  • B.Tech. (Lateral Entry) : Pass in 3 year 'Diploma in Engineering' (in the respective branch) with 50% and above aggregate marks.
  • Students awaiting their final examinations results can also apply.

The following branches of B.Tech. Program with specialization options are offered

Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

B.Tech. CSE is a 4-year undergraduate engineering course offers practical and theoretical knowledge of computer world. Gives vast exposure to computation, algorithms, architecture & programming languages etc.

Computer Science & Engineering with specialization in:

  • Machine Learning
  • Cyber Security
  • Networks
  • Advanced Computing
  • Digital Transformation
  • Database

Program Structure

Computer Science and Engineering Program Structure
Year Semester-I Semester-II
I
  • Mathematics-I
  • English Language Skills
  • Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Introduction to DS and AI
  • Computer Programming
  • Mathematics-II
  • Physics
  • Environment Sciences & SDGs
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Professional Communication
  • Digital Fabrication
  • Data Structures
Year Semester-III Semester-IV
II
  • Introduction to IoT
  • Object Oriented Programming Concepts
  • Mathematics-III
  • Discrete Structure for Computer Science
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithm
  • Theory of Computation
  • Principles of Managerial Economics
  • MOOCS (Python Programming/Julia Programming)
  • Database Management Systems
  • Computer Organization and Architecture
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Web Enabled Technologies (Web 3.0)
  • Industry Coding practice (Python & R)
  • Speech Processing
  • Data Science
Summer Intership Program I (for Internship option only)
Year Semester-V Semester-VI
III
  • Principal of Cryptography
  • Operating Systems
  • Programming Language & Compiler Construction
  • Machine Learning
  • Software Engineering
  • Open Elective-I
  • Open Elective-II
  • Computer Networks
  • Big Data Systems
  • Cloud Computing
  • Intelligent Transport Systems
  • Computer Vision
  • Special Project/Capstone Project
Year Semester-VII Semester-VIII
IV
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar OR
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1)
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1) OR
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar

The Program structure is subject to change (if required).

Computer Science and Engineering List of Elective

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI & ML)

Artificial Intelligance & Machine Learning with specialization in:

  • AI in Healthcare
  • Computer Vision
  • Internet of Things
  • Cyber Security

Program Structure

Artificial Intelligance & Machine Learning Program Structure
Year Semester-I Semester-II
I
  • Mathematics-I
  • English Language Skills
  • Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Introduction to DS and AI
  • Computer Programming
  • Mathematics-II
  • Physics
  • Environment Sciences & SDGs
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Professional Communication
  • Digital Fabrication
  • Data Structures
Year Semester-III Semester-IV
II
  • Introduction to IoT
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Mathematics-III
  • Discrete Structure for Computer Science
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  • Introduction to Data Analytics
  • Principles of Managerial Economics
  • CRT I
  • Database Management Systems
  • Computer Organization and Architecture
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Web Enabled Technologies
  • (Web 3.0)
  • Industry Coding practice
  • (Python & R)
  • Operating Systems
  • Formal Language and Automata Theory
  • CRT II
Summer Intership Program I (for Internship option only)
Year Semester-V Semester-VI
III
  • Machine Learning
  • Foundation of Computer Vision
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Artificial Neural Networks
  • Software Engineering
  • Open Elective
  • CRT III
  • Deep Learning
  • Cloud Computing
  • Soft Computing Paradigms
  • Robotics and Intelligent Systems
  • Discipline Elective I
  • Discipline Elective II
  • Special Project/Capstone Project
  • CRT IV
Year Semester-VII Semester-VIII
IV
  • Internship Program II /
  • Thesis & Seminar /
  • Electives (4) + Professional/Discipline
  • Humanities Elective (1)
  • Internship Program II /
  • Thesis & Seminar /
  • Electives (4) + Professional/Discipline
  • Humanities Elective (1)

The Program structure is subject to change (if required).

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning List of Elective

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Engineering (DS & AI)

B.Tech. specialized in DS & AI is a 4-year undergraduate engineering course. Machine learning and artificial intelligence are integral parts of data science, where techniques from both such as regression, predictive analytics and more are applied for insight generation.

Data Science & Artificial Intelligance with specialization in:

  • Data Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cloud Computing
  • Blockchain
  • Internet of Things

Program Structure

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Engineering Program Structure
Year Semester-I Semester-II
I
  • Mathematics-I
  • English Language Skills
  • Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Introduction to DS and AI
  • Computer Programming
  • Mathematics-II
  • Physics
  • Environment Sciences & SDGs
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Professional Communication
  • Digital Fabrication
  • Data Structures
Year Semester-III Semester-IV
II
  • Introduction to IOT
  • Object Oriented Programming Concepts
  • Mathematics-III
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  • Database Management Systems
  • Principles of Managerial Economics
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • MOOC ( Python Programming / Julia Programming)
  • Computer Organization and Architecture
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Operating System
  • Data Science
  • Web enabled Technologies
  • Industry coding practice (Python and R)
  • Digital Humanities Eective1
Summer Intership Program I (for Internship option only)
Year Semester-V Semester-VI
III
  • Soft Computing
  • Machine Learning
  • Blockchain Technology
  • Computer Networks
  • Data Wrangling and Visualization
  • Open Elective-I
  • Speech Processing
  • Deep Learning
  • Big Data Systems
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Open Elective-II
  • Special Project / TIP / Capstone Project
Year Semester-VII Semester-VIII
IV
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar OR
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1)
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1) OR
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar

The Program structure is subject to change (if required).

Data Science & Artificial Intelligance List of Elective

Database Administration and Big Data Engineering (DA & BD)

B.Tech. specialized Data Administration & Big datais a 4-year undergraduate engineering course. Big data engineers come with competencies on software, natural language processing, statistics, applied math and working knowledge of industry oriented tools.

Database Administration & Big Data with specialization in:

  • Machine Learning
  • Cloud Computing
  • Soft Computing
  • Database

Program Structure

Database Administration and Big Data Engineering Program Structure
Year Semester-I Semester-II
I
  • Mathematics-I
  • English Language Skills
  • Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Introduction to DS and AI
  • Computer Programming
  • Mathematics-II
  • Physics
  • Environment Sciences & SDGs
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Professional Communication
  • Digital Fabrication
  • Data Structures
Year Semester-III Semester-IV
II
  • Introduction to IoT
  • Object Oriented Programming Concepts
  • Mathematics-III
  • Discrete Structure for Computer Science
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithm
  • Theory of Computation
  • Principles of Managerial Economics
  • MOOCS (Python Programming/Julia Programming)
  • Open Source Software's
  • Computer Organization and Architecture
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Web Enabled Technologies (Web 3.0)
  • Industry Coding practice (Python & R)
  • Speech Processing
  • Data Science
Summer Intership Program I (for Internship option only)
Year Semester-V Semester-VI
III
  • Database Management Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Introduction to SQL / PL SQL
  • Machine Learning
  • Software Engineering
  • Open Elective-I
  • Open Elective - II
  • Computer Networks
  • Big Data Systems
  • Cloud Computing
  • Data Warehousing and Mining
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Special Project/Capstone Project
Year Semester-VII Semester-VIII
IV
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar OR
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1)
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1) OR
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar

The Program structure is subject to change (if required).

Database Administration & Big Data List of Elective

Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate engineering course offers practical and theoretical knowledge in the Electronics and Communication Engineering domain. The main motive of this course involves researching, designing, developing and testing of electronic and communication equipment used in various systems.

Electronics & Communication with specialization in:

  • Communication
  • Microwave
  • Very Large-scale Integration (VLSI)
  • Embedded
  • Design
  • Humanities Electives

Program Structure

Electronics & Communication Program Structure
Year Semester-I Semester-II
I
  • Mathematics-I
  • English Language Skills
  • Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Introduction to DS and AI
  • Computer Programming
  • Mathematics-II
  • Physics
  • Environment Sciences & SDGs
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Professional Communication
  • Digital Fabrication
  • Data Structure
Year Semester-III Semester-IV
II
  • Introduction to IoT
  • Object Oriented Programming Concepts
  • Mathematics-III
  • Circuit Theory
  • Control Systems
  • Principles of Managerial Economics
  • Electronic Devices
  • Microprocessor Programming & Interfacing
  • Speech Processing
  • Web enabled Technology
  • Industry coding practice (Python and R)
  • Hardware modelling using Verilog
  • Analog Electronics
  • Digital Humanities Elective1
Summer Intership Program I (for Internship option only)
Year Semester-V Semester-VI
III
  • Computer Organization and Architecture
  • Analog and Digital Communication (Core)
  • Digital VLSI Design (Core)
  • ML Based Signal Processing
  • Computer Networks
  • Electromagnetic Fields Waves (Core)
  • ASIC Design
  • Embedded Systems
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • RF & Microwave Engineering
  • CMOS Analog Integrated Circuit Design
  • Special Project / TIP / Capstone Project
Year Semester-VII Semester-VIII
IV
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar OR
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1)
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1) OR
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar

The Program structure is subject to change (if required).

Electronics & Communication List of Elective

Mechatronics Engineering (MCTE)

Mechatronic engineering, is a multidisciplinary branch of engineering that focuses on the engineering of both electrical and mechanical systems, and also includes a combination of robotics, electronics, and product engineering.

Mechatronics with specialization in:

  • Robotics
  • Bio-Robotics
  • Mechatronics
  • Humanities Electives

Program Structure

Mechatronics Program Structure
Year Semester-I Semester-II
I
  • Mathematics-I
  • English Language Skills
  • Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Introduction to DS and AI
  • Computer Programming
  • Mathematics-II
  • Physics
  • Environment Sciences & SDGs
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Professional Communication
  • Digital Fabrication
  • Engineering Graphics
Year Semester-III Semester-IV
II
  • Introduction to IOT
  • Object Oriented Programming Concepts
  • Mathematics-III
  • Elements of Mechatronics
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Principles of Managerial Economics
  • Kinematics & Dynamics of Machinery
  • Strength of Materials
  • Thermal Engineering
  • FM and HM
  • Industry Coding Practice (Python and R)
  • Matlab based Numerical Methods
  • Data Structures
  • Design of Machine Elements
Summer Intership Program I (for Internship option only)
Year Semester-V Semester-VI
III
  • Control Systems
  • Sensors , Actuators and Drivers
  • Manufacturing Processes and Metrology
  • CAD/CAM
  • Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
  • Autotronics
  • Microprocessor and Micro Controllers
  • Digital Humanities Elective1
  • Mechatronic System Design
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Intelligent Transport Systems
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Special Project / TIP / Capstone Project
Year Semester-VII Semester-VIII
IV
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar OR
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1)
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1) OR
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar

The Program structure is subject to change (if required).

Mechatronics List of Elective

Civil Engineering (Civil) Program Structure

B.Tech. Civil Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate engineering course offers practical and theoretical knowledge in the Civil Engineering domain of design, Structural design, construction and research.

Civil with specialization in:

  • Structural Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
  • General & Mathematics Elective
  • Humanities Electives

Program Structure

Civil Engineering Program Structure
Year Semester-I Semester-II
I
  • Mathematics-I
  • English Language Skills
  • Chemistry
  • Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Sciences
  • Computer Programming
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Mathematics-II
  • Professional Communication
  • Environment Sciences & SDGs
  • Physics
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Introduction to AI and DS
  • Digital Fabrication
Year Semester-III Semester-IV
II
  • Introduction to IoT
  • Object Oriented Programming Concepts
  • Mathematics-III
  • Principles of Managerial Economics
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Surveying
  • Fluid Mechanics and HM
  • Optimization Techniques
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Water Resources Engineering
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Building Materials and Construction
  • Mechanics of Solids
Summer Intership Program I (for Internship option only)
Year Semester-V Semester-VI
III
  • Structural Analysis
  • Machine Learning Applications in Civil Engineering
  • Highways and Tunnel Engineering
  • Foundation Engineering
  • Water Supply and Waste Water Engineering
  • Building Drawing, Estimation, Costing and Valuation
  • Open Elective
  • Intelligent Transport Systems
  • Design of Steel Structures
  • Construction Planning and Management
  • Design of Concrete Structures
  • Airports, Railways and Harbor Engineering
  • Special Project / Capstone Project
Year Semester-VII Semester-VIII
IV
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar OR
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1)
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1) OR
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar

The Program structure is subject to change (if required).

Civil List of Elective

Mechanical Engineering (MECH)

Mechanical with specialization in:

  • Manufacturing
  • Design
  • Energy Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Emerging Areas
  • Humanities Electives

Program Structure

Mechanical Engineering Program Structure
Year Semester-I Semester-II
I
  • Mathematics-I
  • English Language Skills
  • Chemistry
  • Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Sciences
  • Computer Programming
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Mathematics-II
  • Professional Communication
  • Environment Sciences & SDGs
  • Physics
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Introduction to AI and DS
  • Digital Fabrication
Year Semester-III Semester-IV
II
  • Introduction to IoT
  • Object Oriented Programming Concepts
  • Mathematics-III
  • Principles of Managerial Economics
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Thermal Engineering
  • Fluid Mechanics and HM
  • Matlab Based Numerical Methods
  • Industry Coding Practice (Python and R)
  • Strength of Materials
  • Applied Thermodynamics
  • Kinematics & Dynamics of Machinery
  • Machine Drawing
Summer Intership Program I (for Internship option only)
Year Semester-V Semester-VI
III
  • Machine Learning Applications in Mechanical Engineering
  • Optimization Techniques
  • Hydraulics & Hydraulic Machinery
  • Design of Machine Elements
  • Machine Tools & Metrology
  • Digital Humanities Eective1
  • Intelligent Transport Systems
  • Manufacturing Processes & Technology
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Special Project / TIP / Capstone Project
Year Semester-VII Semester-VIII
IV
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar OR
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1)
  • Electives (4)
  • Discipline Elective (1)
  • Humanities Elective (1) OR
  • Internship Program II / Thesis & Seminar

The Program structure is subject to change (if required).

Mechanical Engineering List of Elective

Fee Schedule

The fee for each program is mentioned in the table below.

Programs No. of Semesters Admission Fee Total Program Fee Convocation & Alumni Fee Caution Deposit
Domicile Non-domicile
B.Tech. (Lateral Entry) 8 20,000 4,80,000 5,60,000 6000 10,000

Domicile: To avail the domicile benefits in the program fee, candidate domicile certificate is required at the time of registration

Program Fee: Program Fee is to be paid in equal installments as shown against the respective program.

Note: B.Tech. (Lateral Entry) program fee mentioned above is for the minimum duration of the program. Students have to pay the respective semester fee to continue in the program, if he/she takes additional time beyond the stipulated minimum duration.

Convocation Fee of Rs. 1,000 and Alumni Fee of Rs. 5,000 is to be paid along with the program fee of final semester

Caution Deposit: All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting dues, on completion of the respective program.

Merit Scholarships Scheme 2024

The ICFAI University, Dehradun offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the UG & PG programs. These scholarships are based on past academic record and semester-wise performance.

A. Based on Past Academic Record

The past academic percentage will be calculated for the eligibility program on the basis of all courses studied during the program. He/ she should not have any backlog (RRA/NC/ RC) in the semester. He/ she should have scored 6 or more GPA in the semester. Students facing any disciplinary action will not be considered for scholarship. Students who have availed fee waiver are not eligible for scholarship.

Note: Students are required to pay complete semester fee on or before the registration date.

The details are presented in the following table:

Merit Scholarships Scheme 2024 for B.Tech. (LE) Programs

 

Program

 

Amount of Scholarship in *

No. of Semesters

Category-I
(≥90%)

Category-II
(≥80% to
<90)

Category-III
(≥70% to
<80)

Category-IV
(≥60% to
<70)

Category V
(≥50% to
<60)

 

B.Tech (LE) (Domicile)

Total Scholarship

 

6

108,000

90,000

72,000

42,000

36,000

Initial Scholarship Offer at the Time of Joining

60,000

54,000

48,000

42,000

36,000

Balance

48,000

36,000

24,000

Nil

Nil

 

B.Tech (LE) (Non- Domicile)

Total Scholarship

 

6

108,000

90,000

72,000

49,000

42,000

Initial Scholarship Offer at the Time of Joining

70,000

63,000

56,000

49,000

42,000

Balance

38,000

27,000

16,000

Nil

Nil

 

Remarks

Balance scholarship given to the student,
if ≥ 8.00 GPA maintained from second semester
onwards

Balance scholarship given to the student,
if ≥ 7.00 GPA maintained from second semester
onwards

Balance scholarship given to the student,
if ≥ 6.00 GPA maintained from second semester
onwards

 

Nil

 

Nil

Balance scholarship amount would be adjusted in the remaining semesters

Note: B.Tech (LE) students are not eligible for any other scholarships offered by the University except scholarships based on Semester wise performance.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I Category II Category II
≥ 9.00 ≥ 8.50 -< 9.00 ≥ 8.00 -< 8.50
Programs No. of Semesters Amount of Scholorship per semester* (In Rs.)
B.Tech. (LE) 6 18,000 13,200 9,000