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Amount (INR)

Total Fees (3 Years)

INR 4,63,000

RCCIIT Kolkata B.Tech Lateral AI and ML Admission 2026

Event	Date
JELET 2026 Exam Date	June 13, 2026
WBJEEB Counselling (Tentative)	August to September 2026
JELET 2026 Registration End	April 11
JELET 2026 Result	Early July
B.Tech Lateral AI and ML Classes Begin (Tentative)	November 2026

Register for JELET 2026 on the WBJEEB portal by the deadline.

Appear in JELET 2026 and collect the rank card.

Register for WBJEEB lateral counselling after result declaration.

Choose RCCIIT in WBJEEB counselling for B.Tech Lateral AI and ML.

Pay fees and confirm admission at RCCIIT Kolkata.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline from an AICTE-approved or state board polytechnic with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B as per MAKAUT norms). Alternatively, B.Sc graduates with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 50% aggregate from a recognised university are eligible. A valid JELET 2026 rank is mandatory for admission through WBJEEB centralised counselling.

Admission Process

Appear in JELET 2026 on June 13, 2026 and collect the rank card.

Fill institute preferences and select RCCIIT Kolkata B.Tech Lateral AI and ML.

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

Pay fees to confirm admission for 2026-27.

✓ Opt for this if

Diploma holders in relevant engineering seeking B.Tech degree upgrade
WB lateral entry candidates targeting JELET-based RCCIIT admission
Students who completed polytechnic wanting to join 2nd year B.Tech
Budget-conscious candidates preferring government-aided RCCIIT
Kolkata-based candidates preferring NAAC B++ college for lateral entry

✗ Skip if

Students wanting a fresh 4-year B.Tech from the first year
Candidates preferring NITs or IITs for B.Tech lateral entry
Those without a Diploma in a relevant engineering branch
Students from non-engineering backgrounds not eligible for JELET

Metric

Value

Highest Package (2024-25)

INR 14 LPA

Average Package (UG 2024)

INR 4.5 LPA

Top Recruiters

TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, Tech Mahindra, Ericsson, PwC India

RCCIIT Kolkata B.Tech Lateral AI and ML 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 with prescribed income limit, apply via oasis.gov.in
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 in AICTE-approved programmes
Central Sector Scheme (NSP)	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in 12th board, family income below INR 8 LPA

WB state scholarships applied through oasis.gov.in each academic year.

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

Confirm scholarship eligibility with the RCCIIT admissions office.

RCCIIT Kolkata B.Tech Lateral AI and ML FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Lateral AI and ML at RCCIIT Kolkata?

Ans. The total fee for Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Lateral in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) at RCCIIT Kolkata is INR 4,63,000 for the three-year lateral entry programme. RCCIIT is a government-aided institute, and fees are uniform across all branches. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm the fee schedule with RCCIIT admissions before joining.

Ques. What entrance exam is required for B.Tech Lateral AI and ML at RCCIIT?

Ans. Admission to B.Tech Lateral AI and ML at RCCIIT Kolkata is through JELET 2026 (Joint Entrance for Lateral Entry to Technology, West Bengal) conducted by WBJEEB. JELET 2026 was held on June 13, 2026 and results are expected in Early July. WBJEEB conducts centralised counselling after results.

Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Tech Lateral AI and ML at RCCIIT Kolkata?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering in a relevant discipline from an AICTE-approved polytechnic with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B as per MAKAUT norms). B.Sc graduates with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 50% aggregate are also eligible. A valid JELET 2026 rank is required for WBJEEB counselling.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Tech Lateral AI and ML from RCCIIT?

Ans. B.Tech Lateral CSE AI and ML graduates from RCCIIT work as ML engineers, AI developers, and data analysts in IT services, fintech, and e-commerce. TCS, Cognizant, and IBM are among the campus hirers. M.Tech in AI or Data Science via GATE at NITs is a natural postgraduate pathway.

Ques. What is the NAAC grade and ranking of RCCIIT Kolkata?

Ans. RCC Institute of Information Technology (RCCIIT) holds NAAC B++ Grade (accreditation period 2022-2027) and is AICTE-approved, affiliated to MAKAUT. RCCIIT ranks 401 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list. The institute is a government-aided institution established in 1999 at Beliaghata, Kolkata, as a joint venture of NIC (MeitY, GoI) and the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal.

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