The B.Tech Lateral Entry programme at Narula Institute of Technology (NIT Agarpara), Kolkata, is a 3-year full-time programme for diploma holders affiliated to MAKAUT and approved by AICTE. Accredited NAAC Grade A, NIT Agarpara ranks 473 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list and offers 11 specialisations including CSE, ECE, IT, AI and ML, and Data Science. Total fees range from INR 3,16,000 to INR 5,57,000. Admission is through JELET 2026 via WBJEEB.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026.
Key Points
- Highest placement package of INR 47.88 LPA and average of INR 6.25 LPA recorded in the 2024 batch.
- Lateral entry allows diploma holders to complete B.Tech in three years instead of four.
- Management quota direct admission is available alongside JELET counselling at NIT Agarpara.
NIT Agarpara B.Tech Lateral Fees 2026
Fees for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry programme at NIT Agarpara vary by specialisation, ranging from INR 3,16,000 for Civil and Electrical Engineering to INR 5,57,000 for CSE, ECE, and IT. Hostel charges of INR 1,23,000 for the full programme are billed separately.
- Hostel charges of INR 1,23,000 for the full programme are billed separately.
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with NIT Agarpara admissions before joining.
NIT Agarpara B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| JELET 2026 Registration End | 11 April 2026 |
| JELET 2026 Exam | 13 June 2026 |
| JELET 2026 Result | Early July 2026 |
| WBJEEB Lateral Entry Counselling | August 2026 |
| B.Tech Classes Begin | October 2026 |
- JELET 2026 registration closed on 11 April 2026 and the exam was held on 13 June 2026.
- JELET 2026 result is expected in Early July 2026 at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in.
- Register for WBJEEB lateral entry counselling and select NIT Agarpara as a preference.
- Submit original Diploma mark sheets and pay fees at NIT Agarpara to confirm admission.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Three-year Polytechnic Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline from an AICTE-approved institution with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
- A valid JELET 2026 rank is mandatory for WBJEEB centralised lateral entry counselling.
- Candidates must be Indian nationals as defined by WBJEEB eligibility rules.
Admission Process
- Register for JELET 2026 at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in and appear on 13 June 2026.
- Check the JELET 2026 result in Early July 2026 at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in.
- Register for WBJEEB lateral entry centralised counselling starting August 2026.
- Fill college preferences and include NIT Agarpara during online choice filling.
- Download the seat allotment letter and report to NIT Agarpara with original Diploma documents.
- Complete document verification and pay the first semester fees to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- West Bengal diploma holders seeking MAKAUT B.Tech lateral entry in Kolkata.
- Students targeting IT and tech sector jobs in eastern India after graduation.
- Budget-conscious diploma holders looking for NAAC A AICTE-approved programme.
- Candidates planning M.Tech via GATE after completing B.Tech at NIT Agarpara.
✗ Skip if
- Students who need a Tier-1 NIT or IIT brand for engineering placements.
- Candidates targeting core engineering roles outside West Bengal consistently.
- Those requiring research-focused infrastructure or NIRF-ranked institutions.
- Applicants expecting placement packages significantly above the 6 LPA average.
NIT Agarpara B.Tech Lateral Placement 2025
NIT Agarpara B.Tech Lateral graduates from the 2024 batch recorded a highest package of INR 47.88 LPA and an average package of INR 6.25 LPA.
| Metric | 2024 Batch |
|---|
| Highest Package | INR 47.88 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 6.25 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 6.00 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | TCS, Cognizant, Accenture, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, IBM, Amazon |
- Placement data reflects the most recent available graduating batch outcomes.
NIT Agarpara B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026
B.Tech Lateral Entry students at NIT Agarpara are eligible for state and central government scholarships based on category, income, and academic standing.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship | As per WB government norms | SC/ST students domiciled in West Bengal |
| WB OBC-A/OBC-B Scholarship | As per WB government norms | OBC-A/OBC-B students with prescribed income limit |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | INR 50,000 per year | Women in AICTE-approved programmes with family income below INR 8 LPA |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | INR 50,000 per year | Differently-abled students in AICTE-approved programmes |
| Central Sector Scheme | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20 percentile in 12th board with family income below INR 8 LPA |
- WB state scholarships are applied through oasis.gov.in each academic year.
- AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships are applied through scholarships.gov.in.
- Confirm scholarship eligibility with the NIT Agarpara admissions office.
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