Budge Budge Institute of Technology Kolkata B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral CSE at BBIT Kolkata is INR 3,91,000 for three years. All lateral B.Tech branches carry the same fee. MAKAUT examination fees are charged separately each semester. Hostel charges are billed separately.

Ans. Admission requires a valid JELET 2026 score. JELET is conducted by WBJEEB and is the mandatory lateral entry test for B.Tech at all MAKAUT-affiliated colleges in West Bengal. After JELET results, candidates participate in MAKAUT centralised counselling at makautwb.ac.in.

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering or a related discipline from a recognised polytechnic with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST). Candidates with B.Sc. (Physics and Mathematics) may also be eligible under MAKAUT norms. A valid JELET 2026 score is mandatory.

Ans. The B.Tech programme at BBIT Kolkata is affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal and is AICTE-approved. BBIT holds NBA accreditation for CSE, EE, ECE, and ME programmes, and NAAC B+ grade. Graduates receive a MAKAUT B.Tech degree.

Ans. B.Tech CSE graduates from BBIT are prepared for careers in software development, IT services, data analytics, and product engineering. The MAKAUT-affiliated B.Tech degree also qualifies graduates for M.Tech programmes through GATE and for PSU recruitment examinations.

Ans. Yes, JELET (Joint Entrance for Lateral Entry to Technology) is mandatory for B.Tech lateral entry at all MAKAUT-affiliated institutions in West Bengal, including BBIT Kolkata. Candidates must secure a valid JELET 2026 score and participate in MAKAUT centralised counselling to obtain a seat.