for first two years u can make it without a laptop if u r not in CS branch i hope. Its not compalsry to hav it u can make it at ur labs... U may need it afterwrds as u noe being technical is a need. U can make up for a laptop by ur family savings ... two years r enuf for savings. Or u can contact some1 for a second hand.... But stil dont wory its not a big issue!! Relax :)