GEC Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram offers a 3-year lateral entry B.Tech for diploma holders across 5 specialisations: Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. Lateral entry students join directly in the second year (third semester) of the KTU B.Tech programme, with 6 seats per branch (30 total) and a uniform 3-year fee of INR 32,425. Admission is through the Kerala B.Tech Lateral Entry Test (LET) 2026.
The Kerala B.Tech LET 2026 hall ticket was made available on June 3, 2026 at lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in. The written exam is scheduled for June 13, 2026. Rank list publication and allotment are expected in June-July 2026 and July-August 2026 respectively.
GEC Barton Hill B.Tech Lateral Fees 2026
All five lateral entry B.Tech specialisations at GEC Barton Hill carry a uniform 3-year fee of INR 32,425, making it one of the lowest-cost KTU B.Tech options in Kerala for diploma holders. Hostel charges are billed separately.
- INR 1,000 caution deposit is refundable on course completion.
- Hostel charges are separate. Verify 2026-27 fee at gecbh.ac.in.
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
GEC Barton Hill B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026
Admission is through the Kerala B.Tech Lateral Entry Test (LET) 2026 conducted by LBS Centre for Science and Technology. The LET exam is scheduled for June 13, 2026. Rank list and allotment through DTE Kerala are expected between June and August 2026. Monitor lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in for updates.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Kerala B.Tech LET 2026 Hall Ticket | June 3, 2026 (released at lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in) |
| Kerala B.Tech LET 2026 Exam | June 13, 2026 |
| Rank List Publication | June to July 2026 (expected) |
| Allotment and Admission | July to August 2026 (expected) |
| Reporting to GEC Barton Hill | As per DTE Kerala allotment schedule |
| Commencement of Classes | August to September 2026 (expected) |
- Monitor lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in for allotment schedule.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a State Board of Technical Education or equivalent, with minimum 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- Valid Kerala B.Tech LET 2026 score required for admission through DTE Kerala allotment.
- Lateral entry students join directly into the second year (third semester) of the B.Tech programme.
- Check lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in for branch-wise diploma eligibility and document requirements.
Admission Process
- Download the hall ticket from lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in (available 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 with valid photo ID and hall ticket.
- Check the rank list (expected June-July 2026) on lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in and register for allotment.
- Fill college-branch preferences during allotment option entry and include GEC Barton Hill under the relevant branch.
- Accept the allotted seat and report to GEC Barton Hill with allotment memo, original diploma certificates, identity proof, and fee payment receipt.
✓ Opt for this if
- Kerala diploma holder seeking a KTU B.Tech degree at minimal cost
- Fee-sensitive students: total 3-year cost is only INR 32,425
- Diploma holders targeting Kerala PSC technical service exams after graduation
- Thiruvananthapuram-based diploma holders preferring a local government institution
- Students who want a KTU-affiliated degree without 4-year regular admission
✗ Skip if
- Not holding a 3-year diploma in a relevant engineering branch
- Expecting NIT-level campus placements or pan-India MNC drives
- Non-Kerala students ineligible for Kerala LET-based allotment
- Needing a large peer batch: only 6 lateral seats per branch here
GEC Barton Hill B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026
Lateral entry students admitted to any B.Tech branch at GEC Barton Hill are eligible for state and central government scholarships based on category and income criteria.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Government of Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship | 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. Apply via National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in |
| EWS/Income-based Scholarship (Govt. of Kerala) | As per government norms | Students within prescribed income limits. Apply via Kerala state scholarship portal |
- SC/ST/OBC/OEC students should apply for state scholarships after joining.
- Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.
- Confirm eligibility with GEC Barton Hill before applying.
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