Heritage Institute of Technology (HIT), Kolkata, offers B.Tech Lateral Entry across 13 specializations, including CSE, AI and ML, Civil, Electrical, and Electronics and Communication Engineering. The three-year full-time programme admits diploma holders directly into the second year. Total fees are INR 4,50,200 for all specializations. Admission is through JELET conducted by WBJEEB. HIT is NAAC Grade A accredited and MAKAUT affiliated, ranked 235 by Collegedunia in its 2025 India Engineering Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins July 2026.
Key Points
- 13 specializations spanning core and emerging engineering: AI and ML, Data Science, and IoT and Cyber Security with Blockchain Technology offered alongside traditional branches.
- 86% placement rate in 2024, highest package INR 11.3 LPA, average INR 4.62 LPA across all branches.
- Admission only through JELET centralised counselling, no direct enrolment at Heritage IT independently of WBJEEB.
Heritage IT B.Tech Lateral Fees 2026
All 13 B.Tech Lateral specializations at Heritage IT carry a uniform total fee of INR 4,50,200 for the three-year programme. Year 1 fee is INR 1,72,200, and Years 2 and 3 are INR 1,39,000 each.
- Year 1 fee is INR 1,72,200 for all specializations.
- Years 2 and 3 cost INR 1,39,000 per year each.
- Hostel and transport charges are payable separately.
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
Heritage IT B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| 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 Heritage IT | October 2026 |
- JELET 2026 registration and exam are complete for this cycle.
- Register for WBJEEB counselling and choose Heritage IT Kolkata as preference.
- Carry diploma mark sheets and original documents on reporting day.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
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 centralized counselling participation.
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 Heritage IT Kolkata as preference during online counselling at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in.
- Download seat allotment letter and report to Heritage IT with original documents.
- Complete document verification and pay the admission fee to confirm enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- WB diploma holders seeking MAKAUT-affiliated NAAC Grade A campus near Kolkata
- Students targeting IT services or East India industrial roles after graduation
- Those planning GATE and M.Tech after lateral B.Tech at Heritage IT
- Diploma holders in AI, Data Science, or IoT seeking a lateral B.Tech path
✗ 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 8 LPA
- Students outside West Bengal preferring their home-state lateral entry institutions
Heritage IT B.Tech Lateral Placement 2025
B.Tech graduates from Heritage IT Kolkata recorded an 86% placement rate in 2024, with a highest package of INR 11.3 LPA and an average package of INR 4.62 LPA. Regular campus recruiters include TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, Accenture, IBM, and Tech Mahindra.
| Metric | Result (2024) |
|---|
| Highest Package | INR 11.3 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 4.62 LPA |
| Placement Rate | 86% |
| Top Recruiters | TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, Accenture, IBM, Tech Mahindra |
Heritage IT B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026
B.Tech Lateral students at Heritage IT 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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