The Bachelor of Technology B.Tech Lateral Entry in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Government Engineering College Barton Hill (GEC Barton Hill), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a 3-year lateral entry programme for diploma holders, with an intake of 6 seats. Lateral entry students join the second year (third semester) of the regular B.Tech programme and complete their degree in three years. GEC Barton Hill is a government institution under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Kerala, affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). The programme covers electrical machines, power systems, power electronics, control systems, digital electronics, instrumentation, and electrical drives. Admission is through the Kerala B.Tech Lateral Entry Test (LET) 2026 conducted by LBS Centre for Science and Technology.
📋 Admission Status: B.Tech Lateral Entry 2026-27 admissions at GEC Barton Hill are through the Kerala B.Tech Lateral Entry Test (LET) 2026. The LET 2026 entrance exam is scheduled for June 13, 2026. Hall tickets are available for download from June 3, 2026 at lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in. Allotment and admission are expected in July-August 2026. Monitor gecbh.ac.in for updates.
Key Points
- Programme: B.Tech Lateral EEE, 3 Years (Lateral Entry to 2nd Year), Full Time
- Intake: 6 seats (lateral entry quota)
- Total Fees: INR 32,425 for 3 Years (Hostel charges separate)
Government Engineering College, Barton Hill B.Tech Lateral EEE Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (3 Years) | INR 18,000 |
| Exam Fees (3 Years) | INR 10,200 |
| Admission Fee | INR 225 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | INR 1,000 |
| Miscellaneous Charges | INR 3,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel charges separate) | INR 32,425 |
- Total 3-year fee: INR 32,425; hostel charges are separate.
- Uniform fee across all branches; INR 1,000 caution deposit is refundable.
- Reserved category students may qualify for state scholarship; check gecbh.ac.in.
- Verify 2026-27 fee with GEC Barton Hill before admission.
Government Engineering College, Barton Hill B.Tech Lateral EEE Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Kerala B.Tech LET 2026 Hall Ticket | June 3, 2026 (available at lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in) |
| Kerala B.Tech LET 2026 Exam | June 13, 2026 |
| Rank List Publication | June-July 2026 (expected); confirm at lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in |
| Allotment / Admission | July-August 2026 (expected) |
| Reporting to GEC Barton Hill | As per DTE Kerala allotment schedule |
| Commencement of Classes | August-September 2026 (expected); confirm at gecbh.ac.in |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| Kerala B.Tech Lateral Entry Test (LET) 2026 | Exam: June 13, 2026; Hall Ticket: June 3, 2026 | lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in |
- Apply at lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in for Kerala B.Tech LET 2026.
- LET 2026: exam June 13; hall ticket from June 3.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed a 3-year Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent 3-year diploma from a State Board of Technical Education or equivalent, with minimum 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- Must have a valid Kerala B.Tech Lateral Entry Test (LET) 2026 score for admission through the DTE Kerala allotment process.
- Lateral entry students join the second year (third semester) of the B.Tech programme directly.
- Check lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in for category-specific eligibility, branch-wise eligibility, and document requirements for 2026 admission.
Admission Process
- Ensure you have applied for the Kerala B.Tech Lateral Entry Test (LET) 2026 at lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in; registration closed June 1, 2026.
- Download the hall ticket from lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in from June 3, 2026 using your registration credentials.
- Appear for the Kerala B.Tech LET 2026 written exam on June 13, 2026 at the allotted centre; bring valid photo ID and hall ticket.
- Check the rank list (expected June-July 2026) on lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in; register for allotment within the notified window.
- Fill college-branch preferences during allotment option entry; accept the allotted seat at GEC Barton Hill within the specified deadline.
- Report to GEC Barton Hill with the allotment memo, original diploma certificates (all semesters), identity proof, and fee payment receipt to complete admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- Kerala diploma holders in Electrical seeking KTU 3-year lateral B.Tech
- Fee-sensitive students: 3-year total INR 32,425
- Diploma holders planning Kerala PSC technical service exams
- Diploma holders wanting KTU degree via lateral route
✗ Skip if
- Without 3-year diploma in relevant engineering branch
- Seeking NIT-level placements or pan-India campus drives
- Non-Kerala students not eligible for Kerala LET allotment
- Needing a larger batch: only 6 lateral seats here
Government Engineering College, Barton Hill B.Tech Lateral EEE Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Government of Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/OEC) | As per government norms | Kerala domicile SC/ST/OBC/OEC students; apply via scholarships.kerala.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | As per government norms | Merit-based; eligible students apply via National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) |
| EWS/Income-based Scholarship (Govt. of Kerala) | As per government norms | Students with family income within prescribed limits; apply through Kerala state scholarship portal |
- SC/ST/OBC/OEC: apply for state scholarship after admission.
- Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.
- Confirm scholarship eligibility with GEC Barton Hill before applying.
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