Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology (GBPIET) in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, offers a 2-year full-time MCA Lateral programme for BCA and B.Sc. (Computer Science/IT) graduates. Affiliated to Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSBTU), Dehradun, the programme covers software development, database management, networking, and cloud computing, preparing graduates for careers in the IT industry. The total fee is ₹86,960, payable at ₹43,480 per year. Admission is through UTU centralised counselling based on qualifying degree merit. Graduates pursue roles as software developer, systems analyst, and IT professional in technology companies.
Admissions for the 2026-27 MCA Lateral batch are open through UTU centralised counselling. Registration begins 28 May 2026 at uktech.ac.in.
Key Points
- 2-year full-time MCA Lateral programme affiliated to VMSBTU, Dehradun
- NBA-accredited institution; programme open to BCA and B.Sc. (CS/IT) graduates
- Covers software engineering, databases, networking, and cloud computing
- Admission through UTU centralised counselling; no separate written examination
- 60 MCA seats; graduates placed in IT services, software, and technology companies
GBPIET Pauri Garhwal MCA Lateral Fees
MCA Lateral Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | ₹43,480 |
| Total Fees (2 years) | ₹86,960 |
- Fee is payable at ₹43,480 per academic year across the 2-year MCA Lateral programme.
- Hostel accommodation charges are billed separately and are not included in the above fee.
- Fee amounts are as per the 2026 admission cycle; subject to revision by the institution.
GBPIET Pauri Garhwal MCA Lateral Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| UTU 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 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| UTU MCA Counselling | May 28, 2026 | Merit-based allotment | June-July 2026 |
- MCA Lateral admission at GBPIET Pauri Garhwal is through Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU) centralised counselling based on qualifying degree merit.
- Candidates register on the UTU portal at uktech.ac.in, fill preferences, and participate in seat allotment rounds in June and July 2026.
- Around 60 students are admitted to MCA programmes; candidates are advised to confirm the MCA Lateral intake with the college admissions office at gbpiet.ac.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a BCA or B.Sc. (Computer Science / IT) degree from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 55 percent marks and Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 or degree level.
- Alternatively, any graduate degree with Mathematics and a minimum of 55 percent aggregate may be considered as per UTU eligibility norms for MCA Lateral entry.
- Candidates participate in UTU centralised counselling; no separate written entrance examination is required for the 2026-27 cycle.
Admission Process
- Register on the UTU portal at uktech.ac.in from 28 May 2026 and submit the online application with qualifying degree mark sheets.
- Choose GBPIET Pauri Garhwal as a preferred college and MCA as the programme during UTU counselling preference filling.
- Participate in three counselling rounds; seat allotment is based on qualifying degree merit and the college’s intake capacity.
- On allotment, report to GBPIET Pauri Garhwal for document verification and pay the programme fee to confirm admission.
GBPIET Pauri Garhwal MCA Lateral Scholarships 2026
MCA Lateral Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full to partial tuition fee | SC and ST students; annual family income below ₹2,50,000 |
| OBC Post-Matric Scholarship | ₹1,500 to ₹5,000 per year | OBC students; annual family income below ₹1,00,000 |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Award | ₹12,000 to ₹20,000 per year | Merit-based; family income below ₹8,00,000 per annum |
| Uttarakhand Government Merit Scholarship | As per state norms | State domicile students meeting merit and income criteria |
| Education Loan Facility | Up to ₹10 Lakhs | Through nationalised and scheduled banks; covers full programme duration |
- Government scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria are subject to change based on state and central government notifications for the 2026-27 academic year.
- Students are advised to apply through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and Uttarakhand state scholarship portal within the first semester of admission.
- Education loans are available through partnering banks; the college provides supporting documents on request.
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