Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College Garhwal B.Tech {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Content Curator | Updated on - May 27, 2026

Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology (GBPIET), Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand offers a 3-year full-time B.Tech Lateral Entry programme across seven specializations: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Biotechnology, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Mechanical and Automation Engineering. Exclusively for Diploma holders, the programme provides direct entry to the second year. GBPIET is affiliated to Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSBTU), Dehradun. Total fees are INR 1,13,940, payable at INR 37,980 per year, uniform across all specializations. Admission is through UTU centralised lateral entry counselling based on Diploma aggregate marks, with no separate written exam.

B.Tech Lateral admissions at GBPIET are open for 2026. UTU Lateral Entry Counselling registration began on May 28, 2026. Three seat allotment rounds are scheduled through July 2026, with classes commencing in August 2026.

Key Points

Seven B.Tech Lateral specializations including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at GBPIET Pauri Garhwal
Diploma holders join directly in the second year and complete the remaining 3 years to earn the full B.Tech degree from VMSBTU
No separate entrance examination; admission through UTU centralised lateral entry counselling based on Diploma aggregate marks
Uniform total fee of INR 1,13,940 for the 3-year programme across all seven specializations
Candidates with a B.Sc. degree with Mathematics as a subject are also eligible for lateral entry under UTU norms

GBPEC B.Tech Lateral Fees 2026

Fees are uniform across all seven B.Tech Lateral specializations at GBPIET. Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately.

Fee Structure

Course	Total Fees (3 Years)
All B.Tech Lateral Specializations	INR 1,13,940

Fee is payable at INR 37,980 per academic year across the 3-year lateral programme.
Hostel accommodation charges are billed separately and are not included in the above fees.
Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

GBPEC B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026

Admission to GBPIET B.Tech Lateral programmes is through UTU centralised lateral entry counselling. No separate written entrance examination is required. Candidates are ranked based on their Diploma aggregate marks. Three counselling rounds are held and candidates must report to GBPIET with all original documents on receiving a seat allotment.

Important Dates

Event	Date
UTU Lateral Entry Counselling Registration	May 28, 2026
Round I Seat Allotment	June 6, 2026
Round II Seat Allotment	June 20, 2026
Round III Seat Allotment	July 4, 2026
Programme Commencement	August 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

3-year Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline from an AICTE-approved institution with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks
Candidates with a B.Sc. degree with Mathematics as one subject from a recognized university may also apply under lateral entry norms
Admission is through UTU lateral entry counselling; no separate written entrance exam is required

Admission Process

Register on the UTU portal at uktech.ac.in by May 28, 2026 and upload Diploma mark sheets and eligibility documents
Fill college and specialization preferences during the UTU counselling choice-filling period, selecting GBPIET Pauri Garhwal as a preference
Seat allotment is based on Diploma aggregate marks across three counselling rounds
On receiving seat allotment, report to GBPIET with original Diploma certificates for document verification and pay programme fees within the deadline

GBPEC B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	Full to partial tuition fee	SC and ST students with annual family income below INR 2,50,000
OBC Post-Matric Scholarship	INR 1,500 to INR 5,000 per year	OBC students with annual family income below INR 1,00,000
National Scholarship Portal Award	INR 12,000 to INR 20,000 per year	Merit-based with family income below INR 8,00,000 per annum
Uttarakhand Government Merit Scholarship	As per state norms	Uttarakhand domicile students meeting state merit and income criteria

Students are advised to apply through the National Scholarship Portal and the Uttarakhand state scholarship portal within the first semester of admission.

Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College Garhwal B.Tech {Lateral} Ranking

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#55 out of 146 (2026)	#46 out of 160 (2025) #3rd Uttarakhand

GBPEC B.Tech Lateral FAQs

Ques. Can a Diploma holder from any state apply for B.Tech Lateral at GBPIET Garhwal?

Ans. Yes, Diploma holders from any state can apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry at GBPIET through UTU centralised counselling. However, Uttarakhand domicile candidates have priority in state quota seats. All-India quota seats are available as per UTU norms. Candidates from other states should register on the UTU portal at uktech.ac.in and participate in the lateral entry counselling rounds alongside state-domicile applicants.

Ques. What is the minimum Diploma percentage required for B.Tech Lateral at GBPIET?

Ans. Candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in the 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline to be eligible for B.Tech Lateral Entry at GBPIET. This criterion is set by UTU lateral entry counselling norms. Candidates from reserved categories may have a relaxed percentage requirement as per applicable state government norms for Uttarakhand.

Ques. Which year do Diploma holders join in B.Tech Lateral at GBPIET?

Ans. Diploma holders admitted through the B.Tech Lateral Entry programme at GBPIET join directly in the second year (third semester) of B.Tech. They complete the remaining 3 years (6 semesters) and receive the full B.Tech degree from VMSBTU, Dehradun. The total programme duration for lateral entry students is 3 years, and the degree awarded is equivalent to that earned by first-year entrants.

Ques. Is B.Tech Lateral in AI and ML available at GBPIET Garhwal?

Ans. Yes, GBPIET Pauri Garhwal offers B.Tech Lateral Entry in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning among its seven lateral specializations. This programme is for Diploma holders in relevant computing or electronics disciplines and covers machine learning algorithms, deep learning, computer vision, and NLP in the remaining 3 years. The total fee is INR 1,13,940, same as all other lateral specializations at the institute.

Ques. Is there a management quota for B.Tech Lateral admission at GBPIET?

Ans. In addition to UTU centralised counselling, GBPIET may also admit students through direct application under the management quota for B.Tech Lateral Entry. Candidates interested in management quota admission are advised to contact the GBPIET admissions office directly at gbpiet.ac.in or visit the campus for details on seat availability, eligibility, and fee payment procedures during the counselling period.

Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College Garhwal B.Tech {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

GBPEC B.Tech Lateral Fees 2026

Fee Structure

GBPEC B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

GBPEC B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College Garhwal B.Tech {Lateral} Ranking

GBPEC B.Tech Lateral FAQs

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