B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science and Analytics) 

at IIIT Sonepat, Sonepat

No, B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering is not offered by IIIT, Sonepatas. As of now only two specialisatipons are offered:- 

• CSE (Computer Science and Engineering)
• IT (Information Technology)

These two are the only options available for undrgraduate and PhD programme. 

The first semester of the IIIT Sonepat BTech programme commences in the last week of July and ends by the last week of November. The second semester starts in the first week of January and ends in the first week of May. Candidates who are interested in IIIT Sonepat admissions can apply online.

To be eligible for the BTech programme at IIIT Sonepat, candidates must have passed their 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or any technical vocational subject. Additionally, they must have secured a minimum of 75% aggregate marks (or 65% for SC/ST candidates) in the above-mentioned subjects. Candidates must also have qualified for the JEE Main exam with a valid score. However, meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee admission, as admission is highly competitive and based on the JEE Main score and performance in the JoSAA counseling process.

The total fee of the IIIT Sonepat BTech course is INR 7.2 lakh. Moreover, the PhD fee is around INR 1.4 lakh. The eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of national-level entrance exams such as JEE main, DASA, GATE, UGC NET, and CSIR NET. Additionally, IIIT Sonepat offers BTech course in two specialisations. These specialisations include Computer Science and Technology and Information Technology.

Yes, IIIT Sonepat BTech application process is completely online. Candidates are required to fill the JEE Main online application form by visiting the JEE official website. Also candidates are required to register for the JoSAA counsellingand finally the Institution has its own application form, which candidates have to fill out once the admission portal is open.

IIIT Sonepat fees for the offered courses in 2025 is mentioned below. The fee payment procedure is entirely online and made convenient with a detailed step-by-step process in the fee payment guideline. 

Courses	Tuition Fees
BTech	INR 7.2 lakh
PhD	INR 1.4 lakh

 

Candidates who want to pursue course from IIIT Sonepat must meet the eligibility criteria and appear for the entrance exams as prescribed by the institute. Students can check BTech and PhD common eligibility and selection criteria from the table presented below:

Course Name	Common Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 75% from a recognised board	JEE Main + DASA/ JoSAA
PhD	Master’s Degree- MTech/ME in Computer Science/CSE/Information Technology/ Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)/relevant disciplines from a recognised university	GATE/ UGC/ NET/ CSIR NET

 

NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

Category	JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff
Common Rank List	90-91
Gen-EWS	75-76
OBC-NCL	73-74
SC	51-52
ST	37-38
PwD	0.0013527

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Placement Cell Effectiveness

* Limited Placement Opportunities: According to students, only 12 students out of 120 got placed on-campus, and the rest had to look for off-campus placements. This suggests that the placement cell may not be effective in securing jobs for students.
* Low Package Offers: The highest package offered was INR52 LPA, and the lowest package was INR6.4 LPA. This indicates that the placement cell may not be attracting high-paying companies.
* Self-Sourced Internships: Students mentioned that they have to arrange their own internships, suggesting that the placement cell may not be actively involved in facilitating internship opportunities.
* Unreliable Information: Some students reported receiving inconsistent or unreliable information about the placement cell, which may affect trust and confidence in the institution.
* Lack of Company Recruitment: Companies reportedly refuse to recruit students from the current campus location, which may impact the effectiveness of the placement cell.
* Average Salary Packages: The average salary package offered was INR16.51 LPA, which may indicate that the placement cell could improve in terms of securing higher paying jobs for students.

In summary, while IIIT Sonepat claims to have a decent placement record, student feedback suggests that the placement cell faces challenges in securing employment for students, offering low packages, and arranging internships. To improve the effectiveness of the placement cell, the institution may consider strengthening its relationships with industries, improving communication with students, and developing targeted recruitment strategies.