Modern Institute of Engineering and Technology Hooghly B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry Computer Science and Engineering programme at MIET Hooghly is INR 2,45,000 for the complete 6-semester programme as per the 2025-26 fee schedule. Semester 1 costs INR 45,000 (including a one-time other fees component of INR 5,000) and each of the remaining five semesters costs INR 40,000.

Ans. Candidates must have passed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology from an AICTE-approved institute with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks, or 40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD candidates. Candidates with a B.Sc or B.Voc degree with Mathematics at Class 12 from a recognised institution with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) are also eligible for JELET 2026.

Ans. After obtaining a JELET 2026 rank, candidates register for WBJEEB centralised counselling at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in during August 2026, fill in institute and branch preferences, and check seat allotment results. If MIET Hooghly is allotted, they pay the seat acceptance fee and report to the MIET campus in Bandel, Hooghly, with original diploma marksheets, JELET rank card, and other required documents for verification and enrolment.

Ans. Students at MIET Hooghly can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) at svmcm.wbhed.gov.in, the Aikyashree Scholarship for minority students at aikyashree.wb.gov.in, and the Kanyashree Scheme for female students at kanyashree.gov.in. The AICTE Pragati scholarship offers INR 50,000 per year to women with family income below INR 8 LPA, and the AICTE Saksham scholarship offers the same amount to differently-abled students with 40% or more disability.

Ans. Graduates of B.Tech Lateral Entry Computer Science and Engineering from MIET Hooghly can pursue careers as software developers, systems engineers, data analysts, and backend engineers. The MAKAUT-affiliated B.Tech degree is recognised for higher studies via GATE and for employment in the public and private sectors. Key recruiters at MAKAUT-affiliated colleges include TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, and Capgemini, among others in the eastern India IT market.