RCC Institute Of Information Technology B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Lateral in Computer Science and Engineering 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.

Ans. Admission to B.Tech Lateral CSE 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.

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.

Ans. B.Tech Lateral CSE graduates from RCCIIT Kolkata work as software developers, backend engineers, and cloud architects in IT services and product companies. TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, and Wipro are among the top campus hirers. M.Tech in CSE via GATE at NITs is a valued postgraduate pathway.

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.

Ans. Diploma holders can pursue B.Tech Lateral entry at RCCIIT through JELET 2026. The lateral programme allows direct admission to the second year (third semester) of the B.Tech degree, completing the degree in three years instead of four. After B.Tech from RCCIIT, m.tech in cse via gate is the postgraduate path.