Dr Kedar Nath Modi Institute of Engineering and Technology Modinagar B.Tech {Lateral} Electrical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry Electrical Engineering programme at KNMIET is INR 3,05,280, payable at INR 1,01,760 per year. Hostel accommodation is optional at up to INR 65,000 per year and is not included in this total. Scholarship options such as UP Post-Matric and AICTE Pragati are available to reduce net expenses.

Ans. Admission to B.Tech Lateral Entry Electrical Engineering at KNMIET requires a valid JEECUP Group K score. Candidates registered and appeared for JEECUP at jeecup.admissions.nic.in, with the exam held May 15 to 22, 2026. After the result, candidates register for UPTAC Lateral Entry counselling to fill college and branch preferences for KNMIET Modinagar.

Ans. Candidates who have passed a 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering branch with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) are eligible. Additionally, B.Sc graduates with Mathematics as a subject qualify for lateral entry under AKTU norms. All candidates must have a valid JEECUP Group K score to participate in UPTAC Lateral Entry counselling.

Ans. After JEECUP results are declared, candidates register for UPTAC Lateral Entry counselling at uptac.samarth.edu.in, pay the registration fee, and upload documents including Diploma mark sheets. They fill college and branch preferences, and seat allotment is based on JEECUP rank. The Special Round 1 allotment was released on August 18, 2026, with physical reporting at KNMIET on August 19 to 21, 2026.

Ans. B.Tech regular entry is a 4-year programme from the first year, requiring JEE Main and UPTAC counselling. B.Tech Lateral Entry is a 3-year programme starting from the second year, designed for diploma holders or B.Sc graduates with Maths. The lateral route allows polytechnic graduates to earn an AKTU B.Tech degree without repeating the first year. Fees are also lower at INR 3,05,280 versus INR 4,07,040 for regular B.Tech.

Ans. Yes, hostel facilities for boys and girls are available at KNMIET Modinagar at up to INR 65,000 per year, optional and separate from the tuition fee. For scholarships, lateral entry B.Tech students are eligible for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship, the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girl students (INR 50,000 per year), and the NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for minority students. Applications for UP and NSP scholarships generally open in October.