Pailan College of Management and Technology Kolkata B.Tech {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. B.Sc graduates are eligible for B.Tech Lateral Entry at PCMT provided they have studied Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the 10+2 (HSC) level and hold a minimum of 45 percent marks in the B.Sc degree from a UGC-recognised university. B.Sc graduates without Mathematics at 10+2 are not eligible regardless of their degree marks. The B.Sc route is an alternative to the Diploma in Engineering route, not a replacement for the PCM requirement.

Ans. Yes. The B.Tech Lateral Entry degree awarded by MAKAUT is equivalent to the regular 4-year B.Tech degree for purposes of employment and higher education. Graduates can appear for GATE and apply for M.Tech programmes at MAKAUT-affiliated institutions. For government jobs and PSU recruitment, the MAKAUT B.Tech degree is recognized. Candidates should verify the specific eligibility clauses in individual government job notifications, as some posts require regular 4-year B.Tech degrees without a lateral entry route.

Ans. The JELET 2026 application window closed on April 11, 2026. The examination is scheduled for June 13, 2026. Candidates who have already registered can download their admit card from the WBJEEB portal. Students who missed the JELET 2026 registration window will need to wait for the next academic cycle. Required documents during registration typically include diploma or degree marksheets, 10+2 certificate, caste certificate if applicable, and a valid photo identity proof.

Ans. For B.Tech Lateral Entry in Computer Science and Engineering at PCMT, the qualifying diploma should typically be in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Applications, or an allied computing stream from an AICTE-approved polytechnic. Diploma holders in Electronics or Electrical streams may also be considered depending on WBJEEB’s branch eligibility matrix. Students should verify the exact permitted diploma branches in the official JELET 2026 information brochure on the WBJEEB website before applying.

Ans. B.Tech Lateral Entry students at MAKAUT-affiliated colleges are enrolled in the same MAKAUT B.Tech degree programme as regular students, and are generally eligible to participate in campus placement activities. For PCMT-specific placement support and whether lateral entry students are included in the placement cell activities, students should confirm directly with the Training and Placement Office at PCMT before taking admission.

Ans. The B.Tech Lateral Entry programme skips the first year of the 4-year B.Tech and begins directly at second year. As a result, students do not study first-year foundation subjects such as Engineering Mathematics 1, Engineering Physics, and the introductory drawing and workshop courses. From the second year onward, the curriculum is identical to regular B.Tech students. The 3-year lateral degree carries the same academic value as the regular 4-year B.Tech from MAKAUT.