GNIT B.Tech {Lateral} Electronics & Communication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for BE Electronics & Communication Engineering Lateral Entry at University Institute of Technology (UIT), Burdwan, is INR 1,99,600 for the three-year programme. This includes a one-time admission fee of INR 5,000 and refundable caution money of INR 2,000, with a per-semester fee of INR 32,100 for six semesters. Candidates should verify the current fee structure at uit.buruniv.ac.in. Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately.

Ans. Admission to BE Lateral Entry at University Institute of Technology (UIT), Burdwan, is through WBJEE JELET (Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test) conducted by WBJEEB. Qualifying candidates participate in WBJEEB centralised counselling and select UIT Burdwan as their preferred college. Seat allotment is based on JELET rank and available lateral entry seats.

Ans. Candidates must hold a three-year Diploma in Electronics or ECE diploma or B.Sc Physics or a B.Sc degree with Mathematics from a recognised institution with at least 45 percent aggregate. A valid WBJEE JELET 2026 rank is required for BE Lateral admission at UIT Burdwan. Reserved category candidates may have relaxed eligibility as per West Bengal government norms.

Ans. Yes, University Institute of Technology (UIT) is a government engineering institute and a constituent faculty of The University of Burdwan, a state university in West Bengal. UIT is AICTE-approved and NAAC A accredited. It ranks 434 in Collegedunia’s 2025 Engineering Colleges list and offers BE programmes across multiple disciplines.

Ans. Graduates can work as electronics engineer, communication engineer, VLSI design engineer, and embedded systems developer. Opportunities exist in manufacturing, IT, infrastructure, and public sector organisations across India. M.Tech in ECE via GATE is an option for higher studies. UIT Burdwan’s government status and university affiliation aid in campus placements and government job eligibility.

Ans. WBJEE JELET (Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test) is the state-level entrance examination conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) for lateral entry admission to the second year (third semester) of BE, B.Tech, and B.Pharm programmes in West Bengal. JELET 2026 was held on June 13, 2026. A valid JELET rank is required for BE Lateral admission at UIT Burdwan.