DiplomaComputer Science & EngineeringFor Working Professionals
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Mode
- Weekend / Blended
- Entry
- 10+2 (PCM/CS) / ITI · Lateral entry
- Awarded by
- HRIT University
Built for professionals who can't hit pause
Designed for 10+2 / ITI candidates already working in an IT or technical role — the format, the entry routes and the schedule all assume you have a job to keep.
Working IT staff
Support, ops and junior tech staff converting hands-on skill into a formal diploma.
Aspiring developers
Those already coding on the job who want the qualification their role rewards.
10+2 / ITI candidates
10+2 (with PCM / Computer Science) or 2-year ITI holders ready for an engineering diploma.
Career starters
Early-career professionals formalising a path into computer science & engineering.
A formal diploma
A recognised CSE diploma from HRIT University — built around your working week.
Keep earning
Stay employed throughout. No career break, no lost income, no relocation.
Lateral entry
Direct admission to the second year for eligible candidates.
Job-ready core
Operating systems, DBMS, networks, web technology and programming in C & Python.
Core focus areas
A single specialisation in Computer Science & Engineering, built around these core focus areas (syllabus as per the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow).
Programming & Data Structures
Computer programming using C, data structures using C and scripting languages (Python).
Operating Systems & DBMS
Operating systems and database management systems, with dedicated laboratories.
Networking & Web Technology
Computer networks and web technology, building the foundations of connected applications.
Software Engineering & Open Source
Software engineering, free & open source software and an introduction to e-governance.
Study without leaving your job
The whole format is engineered around a full-time job. You attend when you're free, catch up when you're not, and never have to choose between your degree and your paycheck.
Weekend & evening classes
Live sessions scheduled around the working week, so weekdays stay yours.
Blended learning
Online theory through the week, focused on-campus and lab sessions when it matters.
Recorded & self-paced
Miss a live class? Catch the recording and learn at your own pace.
Mentor support
Faculty mentors and a peer cohort of fellow professionals keep you on track.
Your background is a head start
Admission is by lateral entry to the second year for eligible candidates — your 10+2 stream or trade certificate gives you a head start.
You hold
10+2 (PCM / Computer Science)
Passed 10+2 with Physics / Maths / Chemistry / Computer Science.
You hold
2-year ITI (after Class 10)
A 2-year ITI certificate after Class 10.
Minimum marks
50% · 45% for SC / ST / PwD
Work experience
Min. 1 year relevant IT / technical experience
Employment
Currently employed (industry / MSME / company / govt)
From enquiry to enrolment
- 1
Apply
Submit the online form with your qualification details.
- 2
Eligibility & credit mapping
We map your qualifications and work experience to the right entry point.
- 3
Counselling
A counsellor walks you through the schedule, fees and mode of study.
- 4
Enroll & begin
Confirm your seat and start with the next weekend cohort.
Turn the diploma into the next step up
A formal diploma opens junior-developer and IT roles — and a clean lateral-entry route into a B.Tech later. Here's where graduates typically head next.
100%
Placement assistance
500+
Recruiting partners
15,000+
Alumni network
Already employed? The diploma is most powerful as a step up — from support and operations into development, and onward to a B.Tech by lateral entry.
Roles you can grow into
- Software Developer / Programmer
- Web Developer
- Database Operator
- Network Technician
- IT Support Engineer
- Junior Software Engineer
- QA / Testing Assistant
- Diploma Engineer (IT)
Frequently asked questions
Computer Science & Engineering, built around programming & data structures, operating systems & DBMS, networking & web technology and software engineering & open source.
