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Amount (INR)

Total Fees (3 Years)

INR 3,11,000

MSIT Kolkata B.Tech CSE Admission 2026

Event	Date
JELET 2026 Application	March to April 2026 (Tentative)
JELET 2026 Exam	May 2026 (Tentative)
JELET 2026 Result	June 2026 (Tentative)
JELET Counselling	July to August 2026 (Tentative)
B.Tech Lateral Classes Begin	November 2026 (Tentative)

Apply for JELET 2026 at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in.

Complete JELET counselling and select MSIT Kolkata in preferences.

Report with original diploma mark sheets after seat allotment.

Document verification and admission fee payment at MSIT.

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 with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories). Lateral entry is directly into the second year of B.Tech.

Admission Process

Appear in JELET 2026 conducted by WBJEEB and register at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in.

Obtain a valid JELET rank and register for centralised counselling.

Fill college preferences and select MSIT Kolkata in the preference list.

Download the seat allotment letter and report to MSIT with original documents.

Complete document verification and pay the admission fee at MSIT.

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Diploma CS or IT holders seeking B.Tech upgrade near Kolkata
West Bengal lateral candidates targeting software or cloud roles
Fee-conscious families at INR 3.11L for NBA-accredited CSE
Students planning M.Tech CSE via GATE after lateral programme
WB domicile diploma holders eligible for state scholarships

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Students expecting average package above 8 LPA from campus
Candidates needing IIT-tier research exposure in software
Those needing campus placement outside East India
Students requiring AI/ML dedicated specialisation in CSE

Metric

Value

Highest Package (2023-24)

INR 32 LPA

Median Package (2023-24)

INR 4.5 LPA

Placement Rate

70%

Top Recruiters

Amazon, TCS, Microsoft, Infosys, Cognizant, Capgemini, IBM

Metric

Value

Highest Package (2023-24)

INR 32 LPA

Median Package (2023-24)

INR 4.5 LPA

Placement Rate

70%

Top Recruiters

Amazon, TCS, Microsoft, Infosys, Cognizant, Capgemini, IBM

MSIT Kolkata B.Tech CSE Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	As per WB government norms	SC/ST students domiciled in West Bengal, apply via oasis.gov.in
WB OBC-A/OBC-B Scholarship	As per WB government norms	OBC-A/OBC-B students in West Bengal with prescribed income limit
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Women in AICTE-approved programmes, family income below INR 8 LPA
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Differently-abled students, family income below INR 8 LPA
Central Sector Scheme (NSP)	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in 12th board, family income below INR 8 LPA

WB government scholarships applied through oasis.gov.in portal.

AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships through scholarships.gov.in.

Income and caste certificates required for state government scholarships.

MSIT Kolkata B.Tech CSE FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Lateral Computer Science and Engineering at MSIT Kolkata?

Ans. The total fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry in Computer Science and Engineering at MSIT Kolkata is INR 3,11,000 for the three-year programme. Hostel and transport charges are payable separately.

Ques. What entrance exam is required for B.Tech Lateral Entry at MSIT?

Ans. MSIT Kolkata accepts JELET (West Bengal Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test) scores for B.Tech Lateral Entry. JELET is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB).

Ques. Who is eligible for B.Tech Lateral Entry at MSIT Kolkata?

Ans. Diploma holders in Engineering or Technology from AICTE or State Board of Technical Education recognised institutions with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories) are eligible for B.Tech Lateral Entry at MSIT.

Ques. Is MSIT Kolkata NAAC accredited?

Ans. Yes, Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology (MSIT) Kolkata is NAAC accredited and AICTE-approved. The college is affiliated to MAKAUT, West Bengal, and was established in 2001.

Ques. Which university awards the B.Tech degree at MSIT Kolkata?

Ans. The B.Tech degree at MSIT Kolkata is awarded by MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology), West Bengal. The degree is a nationally recognised engineering qualification.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Tech Lateral B.Tech CSE from MSIT?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as software engineer, backend developer, data engineer, and cloud architect. Further study options include M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering via GATE.

Ques. What is the placement record at MSIT Kolkata?

Ans. MSIT recorded a highest package of INR 32 LPA and a median package of INR 4.5 LPA in 2023-24, with around 70% of students placed. Top recruiters include Amazon, TCS, Microsoft, Infosys, Cognizant, Capgemini, and IBM.

Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Tech students at MSIT Kolkata?

Ans. Students at MSIT Kolkata can apply for West Bengal government scholarships (SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B) through oasis.gov.in, AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships through scholarships.gov.in, and the Central Sector Scheme for eligible students.

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