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

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related engineering branch with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories). A valid JEECUP (Group K) score is required for admission through AKTU UPTAC Lateral Entry counselling. Candidates holding a B.Sc degree with Mathematics are also eligible under AKTU lateral entry norms for the B.Tech programme.

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry in ECE at KNMIET is INR 3,05,280, paid as INR 1,01,760 per year over three years. Education loans are available through nationalised banks. Girl students can apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship of INR 50,000 per year. SC/ST/OBC and minority students can apply for UP state and NSP scholarship schemes to reduce the effective cost of the programme.

Ans. Admission is through JEECUP (Group K), conducted by BTEUP. Candidates register at jeecup.admissions.nic.in, appear for the exam in May, and then register for UPTAC Lateral Entry counselling at uptac.samarth.edu.in. After seat allotment, students report to KNMIET, Modinagar with original diploma documents, JEECUP scorecard, and the remaining course fee to complete admission. The UPTAC Special Round is on August 18, 2026.

Ans. B.Tech ECE graduates from KNMIET can pursue roles in electronics manufacturing, telecom operations, embedded systems, and IT support in companies across the Delhi NCR corridor, which is accessible from Modinagar. They can also appear for GATE to pursue M.Tech at AKTU-affiliated or NIT-level institutions. Government technical recruitment through SSC JE or UP state engineering services is another pathway for ECE graduates with a valid B.Tech degree.

Ans. UPTAC conducts multiple rounds including the Special Round for lateral entry seats. The Special Round 1 allotment is scheduled for August 18, 2026. Candidates who are not allotted in regular rounds should monitor the UPTAC website at uptac.samarth.edu.in for additional special rounds that may be announced to fill remaining vacant seats. Physical reporting for the August 18 allotment is from August 19 to 21, 2026 at KNMIET, Modinagar.