Academy of Technology (AOT), Hooghly is a MAKAUT-affiliated, AICTE-approved engineering institution in Adisaptagram, Hooghly, West Bengal, established in 2001 and accredited NAAC Grade A. It ranks 467 in Collegedunia's 2025 India Engineering Colleges list and 31st in West Bengal. The Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral} (Computer Science & Engineering) is a three-year programme for diploma holders, covering computer science, software engineering, algorithms, and data systems. Total programme fees are ₹362,000.
Academy of Technology (AOT), Hooghly invites applications for the B.Tech Lateral Entry 2026-27 session. Admission is through JELET 2026 (Joint Entrance for Lateral Entry into Technology programmes), conducted by WBJEEB. JELET 2026 is scheduled for June 13, 2026; counselling and seat allotment will be conducted by WBJEEB in August 2026.
Key Points
- Three-year full-time B.Tech Lateral CSE at Academy of Technology (AOT), Hooghly; MAKAUT affiliated; AICTE approved; NAAC A
- Total fees: ₹362,000 (Year 1: ₹154,000; Year 2: ₹104,000; Year 3: ₹104,000)
- Curriculum: programming and data structures, design and analysis of algorithms, database management systems, operating systems, computer networks, software engineering, web and mobile application development, machine learning fundamentals, cloud computing, and project and industrial training
- Admission via JELET 2026 (June 13, 2026); eligibility: Diploma in Engineering with 45% minimum
- Career paths: software development and IT services, data engineering and analytics, cloud and DevOps roles, government IT departments and PSU technical roles (GATE/PSU), startup technology roles, and postgraduate studies (M.Tech/ME in CSE or MCA)
Academy of Technology (AOT), Hooghly B.Tech Lateral CSE Fees
B.Tech Lateral CSE Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year 1 (2nd year of B.Tech) | ₹154,000 |
| Year 2 (3rd year of B.Tech) | ₹104,000 |
| Year 3 (4th year of B.Tech) | ₹104,000 |
| Total Fees (3-year Lateral B.Tech programme) | ₹362,000 |
- Total fees of ₹362,000 cover three years of the B.Tech Lateral Entry programme at Academy of Technology (AOT), Hooghly; fees are subject to revision by MAKAUT and the college for 2026-27.
- Hostel fees (₹38,000 per year, as published) are applicable separately and are not included in the Total Fees above.
Academy of Technology (AOT), Hooghly B.Tech Lateral CSE Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| JELET 2026 Exam | June 13, 2026 |
| JELET 2026 Result | August 2026 (tentative) |
| WBJEEB Counselling / Seat Allotment | August 2026 (tentative) |
| Classes Commence | August to September 2026 (tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| JELET 2026 | June 13, 2026 | August 2026 (tentative) |
- Admission to B.Tech Lateral Entry at AOT is entirely through JELET 2026 conducted by WBJEEB; no separate college-level entrance test is held.
- JELET application was open from March to April 2026 via the WBJEEB portal (wbjeeb.nic.in); check the portal for counselling and seat-allotment schedule in August 2026.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognised polytechnic with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD candidates).
- Alternatively, B.Sc graduates with a minimum of 45% and having passed 10+2 with Mathematics may apply, subject to seat availability after diploma-holder candidates.
- Candidates must hold a valid JELET 2026 rank issued by WBJEEB.
Admission Process
- Appear for JELET 2026 on June 13, 2026 (conducted by WBJEEB); registration was held at wbjeeb.nic.in.
- Await JELET 2026 result (tentatively August 2026) and merit rank from WBJEEB.
- Register for WBJEEB counselling once the schedule is announced; fill institute and branch choices including AOT and the preferred branch.
- After seat allotment at Academy of Technology (AOT), Hooghly, report to the college with original documents (Diploma mark sheets, JELET rank card, identity proof) within the stipulated deadline.
- Pay the first-year fee (₹154,000) at the college accounts office to confirm enrolment.
Academy of Technology (AOT), Hooghly B.Tech Lateral CSE Scholarships 2026
B.Tech Lateral CSE Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| SVMCM (Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship) | As per state norms | WB domicile students; family income below ₹2.5 Lakhs p.a.; merit-based |
| Oasis Portal Scholarship (WB SC/ST/OBC) | Fee reimbursement | WB domicile SC/ST/OBC students; apply on oasis.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship | As per government norms | Merit-cum-means; family income below ₹4.5 Lakhs p.a. |
| NSP Pre/Post-Matric Scholarship | As per NSP norms | Various categories via National Scholarship Portal; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
- Scholarship eligibility and amounts are subject to revision by respective state and central government authorities for 2026-27.
- West Bengal domicile students should apply on the SVMCM portal (svmcm.wbhed.gov.in) and Oasis portal (oasis.gov.in) within the prescribed deadlines.
- Students must apply on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) for central government scholarships within the notified deadlines.
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