The Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] Lateral Entry (Electronics & Communication Engineering) programme at Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is a three-year full-time degree affiliated to the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. Diploma holders enter directly into the second year of the B.Tech, covering advanced electronics and communication systems, signal processing, VLSI design, microprocessors, and wireless communication. Admission is through UPTAC centralised counselling based on Diploma aggregate marks. Total fees over three years are INR 3,43,604.
UPTAC 2026 lateral entry counselling registrations are expected to open in June 2026, with seat allotment rounds in July to August 2026. Candidates should register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) and complete document verification as per the counselling schedule.
Key Points
- Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology offers B.Tech Lateral Entry (Electronics & Communication Engineering) affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, with a three-year total fee of INR 3,43,604.
- Admission is through UPTAC centralised counselling based on Diploma aggregate marks, with no separate entrance exam required.
BBDNIIT Lucknow B.Tech Lateral Entry (Electronics & Communication Engineering) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| First Year Fee (includes one-time charges) | INR 1,18,868 |
| Second Year Fee | INR 1,12,368 |
| Third Year Fee | INR 1,12,368 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 3,43,604 |
- Total fees for the three-year B.Tech Lateral Entry (Electronics & Communication Engineering) programme are INR 3,43,604. First-year fee includes a one-time Admission Fee of INR 1,000 and a refundable Security Deposit of INR 5,000 (excluded from Total above).
- Fees are set by the AKTU Fee Fixation Committee. Annual tuition fee is INR 97,803 and is uniform across all engineering branches.
- AKTU examination and enrolment fee (INR 7,865 per year) is included in the figures above.
- Optional charges (insurance, personality development) are not included in the total above.
- Total Fees (Hostel charges separate).
- Students admitted to Electronics & Communication Engineering are eligible for a 25 per cent scholarship on the annual tuition fee component under the college’s branch merit scholarship scheme.
BBDNIIT Lucknow B.Tech Lateral Entry (Electronics & Communication Engineering) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| UPTAC 2026 Registration (Expected) | June 2026 |
| UPTAC Lateral Entry Counselling (Expected) | July to August 2026 |
| Seat Allotment and Reporting (Expected) | August 2026 |
| Classes Commence (Expected) | August to September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| UPTAC Lateral Entry Counselling | July to August 2026 | Merit-based on Diploma aggregate; no separate entrance test |
- B.Tech Lateral Entry (Electronics & Communication Engineering) admission at Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology is through UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admissions Centralised) counselling conducted by AKTU. There is no separate entrance test; merit is based on Diploma aggregate marks.
- Register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in), fill in branch and college preferences, and participate in the seat allotment process.
- On receiving an allotment letter, report to the college with original certificates for document verification and fee payment.
- Management quota seats are also available directly through the college’s admission office for candidates not covered under UPTAC.
- The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
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Admission Process
- Register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) during the notified window and upload Diploma marksheets and required documents.
- Fill in preferences including BBDNIIT Lucknow (Electronics & Communication Engineering) and participate in seat allotment rounds.
- On allotment, pay the provisional seat acceptance fee and report to BBDNIIT Lucknow with original certificates.
- Complete admission formalities, pay the first-year fee, and apply for scholarships after joining.
BBDNIIT Lucknow B.Tech Lateral Entry (Electronics & Communication Engineering) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Branch Merit Scholarship (ECE/ME/Civil) | 25% discount on annual tuition fee | Students admitted to ECE, EE, ME, or Civil branches; applied automatically |
| UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | As per UP Government norms | SC/ST students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh; apply via pfms.nic.in |
| OBC Post-Matric Scholarship (UP Government) | As per UP Government norms | OBC students with family income below prescribed limit; UP e-scholarship portal |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | As per central government norms | Merit-based; apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission |
| AKTU Merit Scholarship | As per AKTU norms | Top-performing students in AKTU examinations; details at aktu.ac.in |
- Students admitted to ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil branches automatically receive a 25 per cent discount on the tuition fee component under the college’s branch scholarship scheme.
- SC/ST, OBC, and EWS students should apply for Uttar Pradesh government post-matric scholarships through the state scholarship portal after admission.
- All scholarship applications require proof of caste/income certificate and UP domicile where applicable. Maintain the prescribed attendance percentage to continue receiving benefits.
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