JUET Guna offers B.Tech Lateral Entry across 9 specialisations — AI and Machine Learning, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, and VLSI Design System — as a 3-year full-time programme for diploma holders at a NAAC A+ accredited private university in Guna, Madhya Pradesh. Total fee is INR 7,51,000 for all branches, with admission purely on diploma merit.
📋 Admission Status: Lateral entry applications for 2026 are currently open at juet.ac.in and close on June 28, 2026. Offer letters will be issued on July 2, 2026.
Key Points
- Direct lateral entry into second year of B.Tech, reducing programme duration from 4 years to 3 years
- No entrance exam required — admission is purely on qualifying diploma marks or CGPA, with no JEE or GATE score needed
- Same B.Tech degree awarded as regular students, with equal access to campus placement drives at JUET
JUET B.Tech Lateral Fees 2026
All nine B.Tech Lateral Entry specialisations at JUET Guna carry a uniform total fee of INR 7,51,000 over three years, comprising annual academic fees for three years plus a one-time non-refundable counselling charge. Hostel is billed separately at INR 84,000 per semester.
| Specialisation | Total Fees (3 Years) |
|---|
| B.Tech Lateral AI and Machine Learning | INR 7,51,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral Chemical Engineering | INR 7,51,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral Civil Engineering | INR 7,51,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral Computer Science and Engineering | INR 7,51,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral Data Science | INR 7,51,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 7,51,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering | INR 7,51,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral Mechatronics | INR 7,51,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral VLSI Design System | INR 7,51,000 |
- Annual academic fee: tuition INR 2,06,000 plus development INR 36,000 per year.
- Counselling charge INR 25,000 is non-refundable and due at admission.
- Caution money INR 20,000 is refundable and excluded from the total above.
- Fees subject to change. Verify with official sources before taking admission.
JUET B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026
Admission to B.Tech Lateral Entry at JUET Guna is merit-based on qualifying diploma CGPA or aggregate marks. No entrance exam is required. Applications are currently open and close on June 28, 2026 at juet.ac.in.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Last Date (Lateral Entry) | June 28, 2026 |
| Offer Letters to be Issued | July 2, 2026 |
| Reporting and Registration | July 2026 onward |
- No entrance exam. Merit list is based on qualifying diploma CGPA or marks.
- Initial deposit of INR 60,000 adjusted against first-semester fees.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (or any engineering branch for most specialisations) from a recognised institution with minimum 45 percent aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA (40 percent for SC/ST candidates).
- Alternatively, candidates who have cleared B.Tech first year from a recognised university in the same branch with minimum 45 percent marks are also eligible.
- No GATE, JEE Main, or other entrance exam is required for lateral entry admission at JUET.
Admission Process
- Apply online at juet.ac.in under the B.Tech Lateral Entry category and pay the application fee of INR 1,200 by June 28, 2026.
- Upload diploma marksheets for all semesters, community certificate if applicable, and a valid photo ID.
- JUET draws the merit list on diploma CGPA or marks and issues offer letters on July 2, 2026.
- Deposit INR 60,000 within the time given in the offer letter to confirm the seat.
- Report to JUET Guna campus on the notified date with original certificates for document verification and registration.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma holders in MP or Rajasthan wanting a NAAC A+ B.Tech at under INR 7.5L
- Candidates who want to skip a year and complete B.Tech in 3 years via lateral entry
- Students with no JEE score who qualify purely on diploma merit
- Diploma holders targeting specialised branches like Mechatronics or VLSI Design System
✗ Skip if
- Need a government university or NIT degree for PSU or GATE score-based eligibility
- Diploma holders targeting Tamil Nadu TNEA or other state-specific lateral counselling
- Cannot relocate to Guna, Madhya Pradesh for on-campus residential study
JUET B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026
JUET Guna offers the same scholarship schemes to lateral entry students as regular B.Tech students. SC/ST candidates receive a 30% tuition fee concession automatically at admission.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| JUET Merit Scholarship (SC/ST) | 30% tuition fee concession | SC/ST candidates, automatic at admission |
| JUET Wards of War Widows | Additional 5% tuition concession | Wards of war widows or ex-servicemen, automatic at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | As per government norms | Merit-based, family income below INR 8 lakh, apply via scholarships.gov.in in September-October |
| Madhya Pradesh State Scholarship | As per MP government norms | SC/ST/OBC/EWS students domiciled in MP, apply via MP scholarship portal after joining |
- Verify scholarship amounts with the JUET admissions office at juet.ac.in.
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