Component

Amount (INR)

Diploma Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry (2 years)

INR 3,930

Total Fees (Hostel charges separate)

INR 3,930

GKCIET Malda Diploma Mechanical Lateral Admission 2026

Event	Date
VOCLET 2026 Registration	February to March 2026 (Tentative)
VOCLET 2026 Exam	April to May 2026 (Tentative)
VOCLET 2026 Result	June 2026 (Tentative)
GKCIET Diploma Lateral Counselling	July 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Confirmation	July to August 2026 (Tentative)

Register and appear for VOCLET 2026 conducted by WBSCT&VE&SD.

Obtain the VOCLET scorecard after result declaration.

Participate in VOCLET counselling and choose GKCIET Malda.

Report for document verification with ITI certificate.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

ITI certificate in Mechanical or a closely related trade from a recognised ITI with at least 40% marks. A valid VOCLET 2026 rank is required for admission. Students currently in the final year of ITI may apply provisionally.

Admission Process

Download the VOCLET scorecard and participate in centralised counselling.

Select GKCIET Malda and the preferred diploma branch during choice filling.

Report to GKCIET Malda for document verification with ITI certificate.

Pay the admission fee and complete enrolment to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

ITI holders seeking lateral entry to diploma at CFTI
Students from Malda and North Bengal with low fee budget
Candidates targeting junior engineering roles in WB government
Diploma pathway to B.Tech via JELET after completion
Applicants seeking heavily subsidised technical education

✗ Skip if

Students seeking degree-level qualification directly
Candidates targeting private sector IT or corporate jobs
Those needing a recognised polytechnic in a metro city
Applicants without ITI certificate in the relevant trade

GKCIET Malda Diploma Mechanical Lateral Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	As per WB government norms	SC/ST students domiciled in West Bengal, apply via oasis.gov.in
WB OBC-A/OBC-B Scholarship	As per WB government norms	OBC-A/OBC-B students domiciled in West Bengal with prescribed income limit
Central Sector Scheme (NSP)	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in 12th board, family income below INR 8 LPA, apply via scholarships.gov.in
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Women in AICTE-approved programmes, family income below INR 8 LPA
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Differently-abled students, family income below INR 8 LPA
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	As per government norms	Minority community students, apply via scholarships.gov.in

WB government scholarships applied through oasis.gov.in portal.

Central Sector Scheme and AICTE scholarships through scholarships.gov.in.

Income and caste certificates required for most state and central scholarships.

CFTI status makes students eligible for centrally funded scholarship schemes.

GKCIET Malda Diploma Mechanical Lateral FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for Diploma Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. The total fee for the two-year Diploma Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry at GKCIET Malda is INR 3,930 (INR 1,965 per year). As a Central Government Funded Technical Institute, fees are heavily subsidised. Hostel charges are separate. Verify the current fee at gkciet.ac.in.

Ques. How is admission done for Diploma Lateral Entry at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. Admission is through VOCLET 2026 (Vocational Lateral Entry Test) conducted by WBSCT&VE&SD, West Bengal. ITI holders register for VOCLET, appear for the test, and participate in centralised counselling for seat allotment to the second year of the diploma programme.

Ques. Who is eligible for Diploma Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry at GKCIET?

Ans. Candidates who have completed an ITI certificate in Mechanical or a closely related trade from a recognised Industrial Training Institute with at least 40% marks are eligible. A valid VOCLET 2026 rank is required for admission.

Ques. What is the duration of Diploma Lateral Entry at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. Diploma Lateral Entry at GKCIET Malda is a two-year programme. ITI certificate holders are admitted directly into the second year of the three-year diploma programme, completing two years (second and third year) to earn the WBSCT&VE&SD diploma certificate.

Ques. What career options are available after Diploma Mechanical Engineering from GKCIET?

Ans. Diploma Mechanical Engineering graduates from GKCIET Malda can work as junior mechanical engineer, maintenance technician, production supervisor, and workshop supervisor. The diploma also serves as a pathway for lateral entry into B.Tech through JELET in West Bengal, opening further career and higher education opportunities.

Ques. What scholarships are available for diploma students at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. Diploma students at GKCIET Malda can apply for WB government scholarships (SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B) through oasis.gov.in, Post-Matric Scholarships for minority students through scholarships.gov.in, and other central government scholarship schemes applicable to polytechnic students.

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