Regent Education and Research Foundation Kolkata B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering Lateral at RERF is INR 2,63,000 for the 3-year programme. Students may apply for WB government scholarships such as SVMCM (for students with 60 per cent or more marks) and OASIS (for SC/ST/OBC students) to reduce the net cost. Contact the RERF admissions office to confirm the current fee schedule before applying for 2026-27 admission.

Ans. Admission to B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering Lateral at RERF requires a valid JELET (Joint Entrance for Lateral Entry Test) score. JELET is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Diploma holders in Computer Science and Engineering or related branches with 45 per cent marks are eligible to appear. Counselling and seat allotment follow the WBJEEB schedule after result declaration.

Ans. Graduates of B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering Lateral from RERF can pursue careers in software development, web engineering, cloud computing, and data engineering. Companies from the manufacturing, IT, and infrastructure sectors recruit from RERF regularly. Graduates may also pursue higher studies through GATE for M.Tech admission at MAKAUT or other state universities across India after completing the degree.

Ans. RERF is accredited by NAAC with a B++ grade and is affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal. All B.Tech programmes, including lateral entry, are approved by AICTE. The institution has been operational since 2009 and has a track record of campus placements with over 30 companies visiting for annual recruitment drives.

Ans. The B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering Lateral programme at RERF is a 3-year course for diploma holders, offering direct entry into the 2nd year of the B.Tech programme via JELET. The regular 4-year B.Tech is for Class 12 PCM students admitted through WBJEE or JEE Main. Both programmes lead to the same MAKAUT-awarded B.Tech degree with equivalent recognition for employment and higher studies.

Ans. Lateral B.Tech students at RERF may apply for WB government scholarships including the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM) for students with 60 per cent or more marks, the OASIS scheme for SC/ST/OBC students, and AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships for eligible candidates. Applications are submitted through the respective government portals after admission to RERF.