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Amount (INR)

Total Fees (3 Years)

INR 4,63,000

BCREC Durgapur B.Tech IT Lateral Admission 2026

Event	Date
JELET 2026 Exam	June 13, 2026
JELET 2026 Registration	March to April 2026
JELET 2026 Counselling	July to August 2026 (Tentative)
JELET 2026 Result	Early July
BCREC B.Tech Lateral Classes Begin	November 2026 (Tentative)

Register and apply for JELET 2026 at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in.

Complete JELET counselling and select BCREC Durgapur in preferences.

Report with diploma mark sheets and original documents.

Complete document verification and pay the admission fee at BCREC.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Diploma in Engineering/Technology from an AICTE or State Board of Technical Education recognised institution, with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories). Candidates with a B.Sc. degree (Mathematics or Science stream) from a recognised university may also be eligible under MAKAUT lateral entry norms.

Admission Process

Appear in JELET 2026 at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in and obtain a valid rank.

Fill college preferences, selecting BCREC Durgapur.

Download seat allotment letter and report to BCREC with diploma documents.

Complete document verification and pay the admission fee at BCREC.

✓ Opt for this if

WB diploma holders seeking lateral B.Tech in IT.
Students targeting IT roles near Durgapur in WB industrial zone.
Candidates preferring MAKAUT degree for WB job market.
Those seeking WB state scholarship-eligible programmes.
Students entering second year to save one academic year.

✗ Skip if

Diploma holders targeting top-ranked colleges via GATE.
Students expecting packages above 15 LPA at graduation.
Those needing strong brand presence outside West Bengal.
Candidates preferring large metropolitan campus in Kolkata.
Students needing specialised labs beyond standard curriculum.

Metric

Value

Top Recruiters

TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant

Approved By

AICTE and MAKAUT, NBA-accredited programmes

BCREC Durgapur B.Tech IT Lateral Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	As per WB government norms	SC/ST students domiciled in West Bengal, apply via oasis.gov.in
WB OBC-A/OBC-B Scholarship	As per WB government norms	OBC-A/OBC-B students domiciled in West Bengal with prescribed income limit
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Women in AICTE-approved programmes, family income below INR 8 LPA
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Differently-abled students, family income below INR 8 LPA
Central Sector Scheme (NSP)	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in 12th board, family income below INR 8 LPA

WB government scholarships applied through oasis.gov.in portal.

AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships through scholarships.gov.in.

Income certificate and caste certificate required for state scholarships.

BCREC Durgapur B.Tech IT Lateral FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech IT Lateral at BCREC Durgapur?

Ans. The total fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry in Information Technology at BCREC Durgapur is INR 4,63,000 for the three-year programme (second year onwards). Hostel charges are payable separately.

Ques. What is JELET and who conducts it?

Ans. JELET (West Bengal Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test) is conducted by WBJEEB for lateral entry into the second year of B.Tech programmes in West Bengal. Diploma holders in Engineering and Technology are eligible. The JELET rank is used for centralised counselling across MAKAUT-affiliated colleges.

Ques. Who is eligible for B.Tech Lateral Entry at BCREC?

Ans. Diploma holders in Engineering or Technology from an AICTE or State Board of Technical Education recognised institution with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories) are eligible for B.Tech Lateral Entry at BCREC Durgapur.

Ques. Is BCREC Durgapur NAAC accredited?

Ans. Yes, BCREC Durgapur holds NAAC B+ accreditation and is approved by AICTE. The college is affiliated to MAKAUT, West Bengal, and has multiple NBA-accredited engineering programmes. BCREC was established in 2000 and offers AICTE-approved B.Tech and M.Tech programmes.

Ques. Which university awards the B.Tech degree at BCREC?

Ans. The B.Tech degree at BCREC is awarded by MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology), West Bengal, formerly known as WBUT. The degree is recognised by employers and higher education institutions across India.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Tech IT Lateral from BCREC?

Ans. Graduates can work as software developer, network engineer, cloud architect, and IT consultant. Information Technology engineers are in demand in West Bengal’s industrial zones around Durgapur and Asansol and across India. Further study options include M.Tech in Information Technology via GATE.

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