Haldia Institute of Technology (HIT), Haldia, offers B.Tech Lateral Entry across 14 specializations, including CSE, AI and ML, Civil, Electrical, Food Technology, and Agricultural Engineering.
The three-year full-time programme at HIT Haldia admits diploma holders directly into the second year.
Total fees are INR 4,62,650 across specializations. Admission is through JELET conducted by WBJEEB.
HIT Haldia is NAAC Grade A accredited (CGPA 3.31) and MAKAUT affiliated with NBA accreditation for select branches.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins July 2026.
Key Points
- 14 specializations including Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Cyber Security, and Electronics and Instrumentation not common at most private engineering colleges.
- 89% placement rate in 2024-25, highest package INR 45 LPA, average INR 5 LPA across B.Tech programmes.
- Admission only through JELET centralised counselling by WBJEEB, no direct enrolment at HIT Haldia.
Haldia Institute of Technology B.Tech Lateral Fees 2026
B.Tech Lateral specializations at HIT Haldia carry a uniform total fee for the three-year programme. All specializations are full-time and admit students into the second year of the four-year B.Tech. Students can check HIT Haldia Fees for B.Tech (Lateral) year wise in the table below-
| Fee Component |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
4th Year |
| Tuition Fee |
₹1,21,000 |
₹1,21,000 |
₹1,21,000 |
| Development Fee |
₹18,000 |
₹18,000 |
₹18,000 |
| Industrial Training / Skill Development |
₹8,000 |
₹8,000 |
— |
| Library & E-Resources |
₹1,500 |
₹1,500 |
₹1,500 |
| Students' Welfare & Sports |
₹1,000 |
₹1,000 |
₹1,000 |
| Admission Fee (One-time) |
₹10,000 |
— |
— |
| Prospectus / ID Card / Admission Form (One-time) |
₹5,000 |
— |
— |
| University Registration Fee |
₹500 |
— |
— |
| University Development Fee |
₹1,650 |
— |
— |
| Refundable Caution Money |
₹5,000 |
— |
— |
| Total |
₹1,71,650 |
₹1,49,500 |
₹1,41,500 |
- Fee confirmed for all specializations from Haldia IT source data.
- Hostel and transport charges are payable separately.
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
Haldia Institute of Technology B.Tech (Lateral) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event |
Dates |
| JELET 2026 Registration |
March 19 to April 11, 2026 (closed) |
| JELET 2026 Exam |
June 13, 2026 (conducted) |
| JELET 2026 Result Declaration |
Expected early July 2026 |
| JELET Centralised Counselling |
July to August 2026 |
| Classes Begin at HIT Haldia |
October 2026 |
- JELET 2026 registration and exam are complete for this cycle.
- Register for WBJEEB counselling and select HIT Haldia as a preference.
- Carry diploma mark sheets and original documents on reporting day.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
HIT Haldia B.Tech (Lateral) Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma in Engineering or Technology from an AICTE or State Board of Technical Education recognised institution.
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying diploma (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
- Valid JELET 2026 rank issued by WBJEEB is mandatory for centralised counselling participation.
HIT Haldia B.Tech (Lateral) Admission Process
- Appear in JELET 2026 conducted by WBJEEB to obtain a valid rank.
- Register for JELET centralised counselling after result declaration in July 2026.
- Fill HIT Haldia as preference during online counselling at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in.
- Download seat allotment letter and report to HIT Haldia with original documents.
- Complete document verification and pay the admission fee to confirm enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- WB diploma holders wanting MAKAUT B.Tech at an NBA-accredited Haldia industrial campus
- Students targeting petrochemical, manufacturing, or industrial sector roles in East India
- Diploma holders in Agricultural or Food Technology wanting a B.Tech lateral path
- Those planning GATE and M.Tech after lateral B.Tech at HIT Haldia
✗ Skip if
- Students without a three-year engineering diploma from a recognised board
- Those needing IIT or NIT-tier brand recognition for target company placements
- Candidates expecting average campus package consistently above INR 10 LPA
- Students outside West Bengal preferring their home-state lateral entry institutions
HIT Haldia B.Tech Lateral Placement 2025
B.Tech graduates from HIT Haldia recorded an 89% placement rate in 2024-25, with a highest package of INR 45 LPA and an average package of INR 5 LPA. A total of 1,211 students were eligible across all B.Tech programmes. Regular campus recruiters include Amazon, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Accenture, Wipro, EY, Infosys, and Tata Steel.
| Metric |
Values (2024-25) |
| Highest Package |
INR 45 LPA |
| Average Package |
INR 5 LPA |
| Placement Rate |
89% |
| Students Eligible |
1,211 |
| Top Recruiters |
Amazon, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Accenture, Wipro, EY, Infosys, Tata Steel |
HIT Haldia B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026
B.Tech Lateral students at HIT Haldia can apply for state and central government scholarships as well as AICTE-funded schemes based on category and financial eligibility.
| Scholarship |
Amount |
Eligibility |
| West Bengal SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship |
Variable |
SC/ST students from West Bengal |
| West Bengal OBC-A/OBC-B Post-Matric Scholarship |
Variable |
OBC-A or OBC-B students from West Bengal |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship |
INR 50,000/yr |
Women students, family income below INR 8 LPA |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship |
INR 50,000/yr |
Differently-abled students, family income below INR 8 LPA |
| Central Sector Scheme (NSP) |
INR 12,000/yr |
12th pass, family income below INR 4.5 LPA |
- Apply via the National Scholarship Portal for central government schemes.
- Scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria may change each academic year.
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No, hostel fee is not included in the course fee. You need to pay hostel fee seperately to the authority.