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The B.Tech Lateral Entry in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) at PIET, Panipat is a 3-year full-time undergraduate programme that allows diploma holders and B.Sc graduates to directly enter the second year of the B.Tech programme. Approved by AICTE and affiliated to Kurukshetra University, the course covers core ECE subjects including analog and digital electronics, signals and systems, communication systems, VLSI design, microprocessors, embedded systems, and antenna theory. The total fees for the programme are Rs. 5,40,000 for the entire 3-year duration, with an annual fee of Rs. 1,80,000. Admission is through the OCET (Online Common Entrance Test) conducted by HSTES, Haryana, and the programme offers seats under the lateral entry quota (up to 10% of sanctioned intake of 60 seats, i.e., approximately 6 seats).

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are expected to open tentatively in June 2026, based on the previous year's schedule. For 2025, HSTES conducted OCET between July 8-11, 2025, with counselling completed by early August 2025. The programme is a preferred choice for diploma holders in ECE, Electrical, or allied branches from Haryana and neighbouring states who want to complete their B.Tech degree in a shorter duration from a NAAC A+ accredited institution.

Key Points

PIET is NAAC A+ accredited and AICTE approved, ensuring the B.Tech Lateral Entry degree is recognised for employment and higher studies.
The lateral entry route saves one year compared to a regular B.Tech, allowing diploma holders to complete their degree in just 3 years.
The ECE department at PIET is equipped with modern labs including electronics, communication, microprocessor, and embedded systems labs.
PIET's autonomous status ensures the curriculum is regularly updated with industry-relevant content and emerging technologies.
Students are eligible for all campus placement drives and institutional scholarships from the time they join PIET.
The college has a dedicated Centre of Well-being and active student societies, providing a holistic campus experience.

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11 May, 2026 PIET B.Tech {Lateral} Electronics & Communication Engineering Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 5.4 Lakhs.

PIET B.Tech Lateral ECE Fees

The B.Tech Lateral Entry (ECE) programme at PIET carries an annual fee of Rs. 1,80,000, comprising tuition fees of Rs. 1,36,000 and other charges of Rs. 44,000 per year. The total programme fee over 3 years amounts to Rs. 5,40,000. Hostel facility is optional and available on a first-come-first-serve basis, with charges varying by room type.

Programme Fee Structure

Fee Component	Per Year (Rs.)	Total for 3 Years (Rs.)
Tuition Fee	1,36,000	4,08,000
Other Charges	44,000	1,32,000
Total Fees (excluding hostel)	1,80,000	5,40,000

Hostel Fees (Optional, per year)

Room Type	Standard Room (Rs.)	AC Room (Rs.)
Four Sharing	80,000	90,000
Three Sharing	90,000	1,05,000
Two Sharing	1,10,000	1,40,000

Fees are payable in two equal instalments of Rs. 90,000 each: 1st semester and November/December per year.
Hostel is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
For girls hostel, an additional Rs. 8,000 is charged for rooms with attached bathroom.
Hostel charges are subject to change.
All figures are as per the official PIET Fee Structure 2026-27.
Transport facility is available from various locations at additional charges ranging from Rs. 13,500 to Rs. 47,000 per year depending on the route.

PIET B.Tech Lateral ECE Admission 2026

Admission to B.Tech Lateral Entry (ECE) at PIET is conducted through HSTES via the OCET (Online Common Entrance Test). The process involves online registration, appearing for OCET, and participating in centralised online counselling for seat allotment. 75% of seats are filled through HSTES counselling and 25% through institute-level management quota. For the 2026-27 session, the schedule is expected to follow the same timeline as 2025.

PIET B.Tech Lateral Entry (ECE) Admission Dates

Event	2025 Dates (Actual)	2026 Dates (Tentative)
Online Admission Brochure Available	June 9, 2025	June 2026
OCET Online Registration Opens	June 12, 2025	May 31, 2026
OCET Online Registration Closes	July 2, 2025	July 3, 2026
Admit Card Release	July 4, 2025	July 2026
OCET Exam	July 8-11, 2025	July 2026
OCET Result / Inter-se Rank Display	July 14, 2025	July 8, 2026
1st Counselling - Choice Filling	July 14-17, 2025	July 2026
1st Counselling - Seat Allotment Result	July 18, 2025	July 2026
1st Counselling - Reporting at Institute	July 21-23, 2025	July 2026
2nd Counselling - Choice Filling	July 25-29, 2025	July 2026
2nd Counselling - Seat Allotment Result	July 30, 2025	July 2026
2nd Counselling - Reporting at Institute	August 1-2, 2025	August 2026
Final Cut-off Date for All Admissions	August 14, 2025	August 2026

Exam-Specific Dates (OCET - HSTES)

Exam	Conducting Body	Purpose	2026 Tentative Dates
OCET (Online Common Entrance Test)	HSTES, Haryana	Lateral Entry to B.Tech 2nd Year in Haryana	Registration: May 31 - July 3, 2026; Result: July 8, 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed minimum 3-year / 2-year (Lateral Entry) Diploma in any branch of Engineering and Technology with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates).
OR passed B.Sc Degree from a recognised university with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category) and passed 10+2 with Mathematics as a subject.
OR passed B.Voc / 3-year D.Voc in the same or allied sector.
Kashmiri Migrants (KM) are eligible for up to 10% relaxation in cut-off percentage, subject to minimum eligibility.

Admission Process

Register on the HSTES portal (www.techadmissionshry.gov.in) and pay the registration fee (Rs. 1,000 for General; Rs. 700 for reserved categories).
Download admit card and appear for OCET at designated centres.
Check inter-se rank on the HSTES portal after result declaration.
Fill and lock choices during online centralised counselling.
Report to the allotted institute (PIET) with original documents within the stipulated dates.
Pay the first semester fee at the institute to confirm admission.
25% management quota seats are filled through institute-level counselling based on entrance exam merit / academic merit.

PIET B.Tech Lateral ECE Scholarships 2026

PIET offers a wide range of institutional scholarships applicable to all programmes including B.Tech Lateral Entry (ECE). Scholarships cover merit-based, competition-based, and social criteria categories, with tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100%. Students can avail up to 100% tuition fee waiver through the PIET Quest competition or for wards of defence martyrs. Only one institutional scholarship can be availed at a time.

Institutional Scholarships

Scholarship / Scheme	Criteria	Tuition Fee Waiver
Merit-Based (B.Tech LEET - PCM)	Above 85% in qualifying exam	50%
Merit-Based (B.Tech LEET - PCM)	80-85%	40%
Merit-Based (B.Tech LEET - PCM)	75-80%	30%
Merit-Based (B.Tech LEET - PCM)	70-75%	20%
Merit-Based (B.Tech LEET - PCM)	65-70%	10%
PIET Quest - 1st Position	Quiz competition winner	100%
PIET Quest - 2nd Position	Quiz competition winner	50%
PIET Quest - 3rd Position	Quiz competition winner	25%
PIET Quest - 4th to 6th Position	Quiz competition winner	10%
P-KAT / Super-30 Batch	Aptitude test + extracurricular	35% (tuition + development charges)
Wards of Defence Martyrs	Defence background	100%
Wards of War Disabled/Injured	Defence background	50%
Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel	Defence background	10%
Only Girl Child	Social criteria	20%
Single Parent / Fatherless Child	Social criteria	20%
UdayanShalini Fellowship (Girls only)	As per Udayan Care Foundation	Up to full tuition fee
PIET Alumni (Diploma/BCA/BBA to B.Tech)	PIET pass-out seeking higher degree	10% (1st year only)
Special Financial Assistance	Financial need-based	Up to Rs. 10,000
Haryana Domicile	Haryana state domicile	Rs. 1,000 per year

A student eligible for more than one scholarship must choose only one institutional scholarship at a time.
Scholarships are subject to continued good conduct and academic performance.
External scholarships (state/central government) can be availed in addition to institutional scholarships.
PIET Admission Test (PAT) is also conducted for scholarship up to 100% tuition fee waiver.

PIET B.Tech Lateral ECE Placement 2026

PIET's Training and Placement Cell facilitates campus placements for all B.Tech branches including ECE. The ECE branch at PIET has a placement percentage of approximately 51.61% (2023-24 batch), with recruiters from electronics, telecom, IT, and manufacturing sectors. Companies like Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics, Accenture, Academor, BBros Mobility, Allstar Welding Machines, and others have recruited ECE graduates from PIET. Lateral entry students are eligible for all placement activities from their 2nd year at PIET onwards.

B.Tech ECE Placement Statistics (2023-24)

Placement Statistic	B.Tech ECE (2023-24)
Placement Percentage	51.61%
Package Range	Rs. 3 LPA - Rs. 5.8 LPA
Top Recruiters	Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics, Accenture, Academor, BBros Mobility, Allstar Welding Machines, UPC Instruments

Placement data is for the overall B.Tech ECE batch.
Course-exclusive lateral entry placement data is not separately published by PIET.
Lateral entry students participate in the same placement drives as regular B.Tech students.

PIET B.Tech Lateral ECE FAQs

Ques. Is B.Tech Lateral Entry in ECE available at PIET, and what is the seat intake?

Ans. Yes, PIET offers B.Tech Lateral Entry in Electronics & Communication Engineering. As per AICTE norms, lateral entry seats are capped at 10% of the sanctioned intake of 60 seats for ECE, which means approximately 6 seats are available under the lateral entry quota. Admission is through OCET conducted by HSTES.

Ques. Can a diploma holder in Electrical Engineering apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry in ECE at PIET?

Ans. Yes, as per HSTES and AICTE guidelines, diploma holders from any branch of Engineering and Technology are eligible to apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry in ECE. The university may offer bridge courses to help students from non-ECE diploma backgrounds adapt to the ECE curriculum.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry (ECE) at PIET, and how is it paid?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry (ECE) programme at PIET is Rs. 5,40,000. The annual fee of Rs. 1,80,000 is payable in two equal instalments of Rs. 90,000 each - at the start of each semester (1st semester and November/December).

Ques. What career options are available after completing B.Tech Lateral Entry in ECE from PIET?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in electronics design, embedded systems, telecommunications, VLSI design, IoT, and IT sectors. Companies in manufacturing, defence electronics, telecom, and IT regularly recruit ECE graduates. Higher studies options include M.Tech, MBA, or government competitive exams like GATE, ESE, and PSU recruitments.

Ques. How does the OCET exam work for B.Tech Lateral Entry admission in Haryana?

Ans. OCET (Online Common Entrance Test) is conducted by HSTES, Haryana, typically in July. Candidates register online on the HSTES portal, pay the registration fee, download the admit card, and appear for the online test at designated centres. Based on the inter-se rank obtained in OCET, candidates participate in centralised online counselling for seat allotment to colleges including PIET.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for B.Tech Lateral Entry students at PIET?

Ans. Yes, PIET provides hostel accommodation for both boys and girls on a first-come-first-serve basis. Hostel charges range from Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 per year depending on the room type (standard or AC) and sharing arrangement (2, 3, or 4 sharing). Hostel is not mandatory and is separate from the course fees.

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