The B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering Lateral Entry at Bengal College of Engineering and Technology (BCET), Durgapur, is a three-year programme for diploma and B.Sc holders entering Semester 3. The curriculum covers digital circuits, VLSI design, signal processing, microcontrollers, and communication systems. BCET holds NBA accreditation and is AICTE-approved, MAKAUT-affiliated. The 2024 batch saw 413 students placed at TCS, Cognizant, Capgemini, Accenture, and Amazon.
📋 Admission Status: BCET Durgapur B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry) admissions for 2026-27 are in progress. JELET 2026 was held June 13, 2026. Results are expected in early July. Apply via WBJEEB or MAKAUT counselling portal.
Key Points
- Three-year B.Tech Lateral ECE at BCET Durgapur
- Admission via JELET 2026, WB lateral entry exam
- Total fees INR 1,80,000 for three years
- MAKAUT-affiliated, AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited
- 413 students placed in 2024 at TCS and Amazon
BCET Durgapur B.Tech Lateral ECE Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Semester 3 Fee | INR 35,000 |
| Semester 4 Fee | INR 29,000 |
| Semester 5 Fee | INR 29,000 |
| Semester 6 Fee | INR 29,000 |
| Semester 7 Fee | INR 29,000 |
| Semester 8 Fee | INR 29,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 1,80,000 |
- Confirm current fees at bcetdgp.ac.in before applying.
- Semesters 5 to 8 are estimated from 2023-24 batch patterns.
- Hostel is optional and charged separately from tuition.
- Late payment attracts INR 100 penalty per day.
- Fees are payable semester-wise via the college portal.
BCET Durgapur B.Tech Lateral ECE Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|
| JELET 2026 Registration End | April 11, 2026 |
| JELET 2026 Exam | June 13, 2026 |
| JELET 2026 Result | Early July 2026 (Tentative) |
| BCET Durgapur Counselling and Document Verification | July to August 2026 |
| Classes Commence (Semester 3) | August 2026 |
- JELET 2026 was held on June 13, 2026.
- JELET 2026 results are expected in early July 2026.
- The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant or an allied branch from an AICTE-approved polytechnic with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks (45 per cent for reserved category candidates).
- Candidates with a B.Sc degree that includes Mathematics as a core subject, with at least 50 per cent aggregate from a recognised university and who have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level, are also eligible for lateral entry to B.Tech.
- Admission is through JELET 2026 (Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test) conducted by WBJEEB. JELET 2026 was held June 13, 2026. Results are expected in early July 2026.
- Lateral entry seats at BCET are capped at 20 per cent of sanctioned intake per branch, as per state government and MAKAUT norms.
Admission Process
- Qualify JELET 2026 (held June 13, 2026) conducted by WBJEEB at wbjeeb.nic.in.
- Register on the WBJEEB or MAKAUT lateral entry counselling portal once JELET 2026 results are declared (expected early July 2026).
- Fill in preferences and choose BCET Durgapur with the relevant branch during the counselling round.
- Report to BCET Durgapur for document verification with originals: diploma mark sheets (or B.Sc transcripts), JELET scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, and identity proof.
- Pay the Semester 3 fee to confirm the seat. Payment is due semester-wise via the college’s online portal at bcetdgp.ac.in.
- Complete enrolment formalities and attend the departmental orientation. Lateral entry students join in Semester 3 alongside the second-year regular batch.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma holders in relevant branch seeking lateral B.Tech
- JELET qualifiers targeting Durgapur industrial placements
- West Bengal students wanting NBA-accredited engineering degree
- Cost-sensitive students: ECE, Mechanical, Civil fees under INR 2 lakh
✗ Skip if
- Students wanting regular four-year B.Tech from Class 12
- Candidates needing placement outside West Bengal
- Students seeking NIRF-ranked or premier engineering institution
BCET Durgapur B.Tech Lateral ECE Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) | Up to INR 5,000 per month (engineering courses) | WB domicile, family income below INR 2.5 lakh per annum, merit in qualifying exam |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | As per West Bengal government norms | Students from reserved categories enrolled in an eligible institution |
| Central Sector Scholarship of Excellence | INR 12,000 per year (UG) | Top 20 percentile of the qualifying exam via the National Scholarship Portal |
| NSP Minority Scholarship | As per scheme norms | Minority community students with family income below INR 2 lakh per annum |
- Apply for SVMCM via the West Bengal state scholarship portal.
- SC, ST, OBC, EWS candidates apply via West Bengal state portals.
- Central Sector and NSP scholarships are available at scholarships.gov.in.
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