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B.Tech {Lateral} (Food Technology) at Amal Jyothi College of Engineering (AJCE), Kanjirappally, is a 3-year full-time undergraduate engineering programme affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), Kerala. The Lateral Entry programme admits Diploma/D.Voc/B.Sc holders directly into the 3rd semester, effectively completing the degree in 3 years instead of 4. The programme covers food processing, preservation, packaging, food safety, quality control, and food engineering, preparing students for roles in India's rapidly growing food processing industry. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 1,05,525 with a total programme fee of approximately Rs. 3,58,755 (excluding hostel), and the course has a seat intake of 60 for the regular B.Tech Food Technology programme (lateral entry seats are a subset of this). Admission is through the Kerala B.Tech Lateral Entry Test (Kerala LET) conducted by LBS Centre for Science and Technology, and the course is popular for its strong industry linkages, NAAC-accredited campus, and placement support in the food and beverage sector.

Admission for the 2026-27 academic year is upcoming. Based on the 2025 schedule, the Kerala LET 2026 application process is expected to open around April 2026, with the exam likely in June 2026 and allotments/joining in June-July 2026. The 2025 cycle saw registration close on June 3, 2025, exam on June 15, 2025, and college joining by July 2, 2025.

Key Points

The B.Tech {Lateral} programme admits students directly into the 3rd semester (2nd year), saving one year compared to the regular 4-year B.Tech.
The Food Technology department was established in 2019 and offers major-minor degree combinations with AI & Data Science, CSE, Chemical Engineering, and ECE.
AJCE is the first engineering college in Kerala to secure NAAC 'A' grade and is an autonomous institution under KTU.
The department has 6 well-equipped laboratories and strong industry tie-ups with food processing companies, government bodies like FSSAI, ICAR, and BARC.
Students can pursue entrepreneurship through the college's Technology Business Incubator (Startups Valley AJCE TBI).

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AJCE B.Tech {Lateral} (Food Technology) Fees

The B.Tech Lateral Entry (Food Technology) programme at AJCE follows the fee structure applicable to all B.Tech Lateral Entry students for 2026-27. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 1,05,525, applicable for all categories (Government allotted, Management, and NRI seats). Over the 3-year programme duration, the total fee (excluding hostel) amounts to approximately Rs. 3,58,755. A 5% annual fee increment is applicable as per Government order.

Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	Amount (Per Year)	Total (3 Years)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 1,05,525	Rs. 3,16,575
Value Added Courses & Special Facilities	Rs. 10,000	Rs. 30,000
Arts & Sports Fee	Rs. 530	Rs. 1,590
ID Card, Insurance & Handbook	Rs. 250	Rs. 750
Admission Fee (One-time)	Rs. 500	Rs. 500
Caution Deposit (One-time, Refundable)	Rs. 7,500	Rs. 7,500
KTU Student Administration Fee (One-time)	Rs. 1,050	Rs. 1,050
KTU Affiliation Fee (One-time)	Rs. 790	Rs. 790
Total Fees		Rs. 3,58,755

Hostel Fees (Optional, not included in Total above)

Hostel	Annual Fee (B.Tech)
Santhom (Boys)	Rs. 45,000 per year
Amala (Girls)	Rs. 45,000 per year

Caution Deposit of Rs. 7,500 is refundable at the time of leaving the college.
A 5% annual fee increment shall be applicable as per Government order.
SC, OEC, and ST category students pay the same fees to the college; the Government refunds the amount to their bank account.
Hostel fee includes room rent (triple room: Rs. 20,500/year), caution deposit (Rs. 3,000), admission fee (Rs. 1,500), mess advance (Rs. 5,000), laundry (Rs. 9,000), and package (Rs. 6,000).
Hostel is optional.
Uniform cost: Boys - Rs. 4,500 (3 sets), Girls - Rs. 6,900 (3 sets) approximately.

AJCE B.Tech {Lateral} (Food Technology) Admission 2026

Admission to B.Tech {Lateral} (Food Technology) at AJCE is through the Kerala B.Tech Lateral Entry Test (Kerala LET), conducted by LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram. The 2026-27 admission cycle is upcoming; based on the 2025 schedule, the process is expected to follow a similar timeline. The LET exam is a state-level entrance test for Diploma/D.Voc/B.Sc holders seeking direct admission to the 3rd semester of B.Tech programmes in Kerala.

College Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date (2026)
Kerala LET Application Form Release	April 2026 (approx.)
Last Date to Submit Application	June 2026 (approx.)
Admit Card Release	June 2026 (approx.)
Kerala LET Exam	June 2026 (approx.)
Result Declaration	June 2026 (approx.)
Online Option Filling / Counselling	June-July 2026 (approx.)
First Allotment	June-July 2026 (approx.)
College Joining	July 2026 (approx.)

Entrance Exam Dates

Event	2025 Actual Date	2026 Tentative Date
Application Form Release	April 10, 2025	April 2026 (approx.)
Last Date to Apply	June 3, 2025	June 2026 (approx.)
Admit Card	June 9, 2025	June 2026 (approx.)
Exam Date	June 15, 2025	June 2026 (approx.)
Result	June 25, 2025	June 2026 (approx.)
First Allotment	June 25, 2025	June-July 2026 (approx.)
College Joining	June 30 - July 2, 2025	July 2026 (approx.)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology (relevant branch) with at least 45% marks (40% for SEBC/SC/ST) from a recognized State Board of Technical Education or Institution under Government of India.
Candidates who have passed B.Sc in Mathematics with at least 45% marks (40% for SEBC/SC/ST) from a recognized university are also eligible.
Candidates must have attained the age of 18 years as of December 31 of the admission year.

Admission Process

Register and apply online at lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in within the stipulated dates.
Pay the application fee: Rs. 1,000 (General), Rs. 500 (SC/ST).
Upload required documents including diploma certificates, community certificate, and photo/signature.
Appear for the Kerala LET exam (offline, OMR-based, 120 marks, 2 hours).
Based on merit rank, fill options online for preferred colleges and branches.
Receive seat allotment; pay fees and join the allotted college within the stipulated date.
Report to AJCE with original documents for admission confirmation.

AJCE B.Tech {Lateral} (Food Technology) Scholarships 2026

AJCE offers a wide range of scholarships and endowments for meritorious and financially needy students. Students admitted through Government quota (SC/OEC/ST) are eligible for fee reimbursement from the Kerala Government. Additionally, the college and various donors provide merit-based and need-based scholarships. The Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) is also available for eligible students.

Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship / Scheme	Eligibility / Details
AJCE Faculty Scholarships	For meritorious students across all departments
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Based on academic merit and financial need
AJCE Scholarships (KEAM/LET merit)	For top-performing students based on entrance rank
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)	As per AICTE/Government norms for eligible students
Central Sector Scholarship	For students with family income below Rs. 8 lakh; merit-based
Scholarships to Minority Community Students	For students from minority communities
SC/ST/OEC Fee Reimbursement	Government of Kerala reimburses tuition fees to eligible reserved category students
Annamma & Mathew Vattakkunnel Memorial Scholarship	Endowment-based, for deserving students
Linsa Anie Abraham Memorial Scholarship	Endowment-based
Lukes Joy Memorial Scholarship	Endowment-based
Balu S. Pillai Memorial Scholarship	Endowment-based
Rev. Fr. Mathew Vadakkemuriyil Memorial Scholarship	Endowment-based
Diocesan Cash Incentives	For top-performing students
Award of Excellence from M/s Sunny Diamonds	For outstanding academic performance

SC/ST/OEC students must pay fees to the college; the Government refunds the amount directly to their bank account.
Central Sector Scholarship requires students to be in the top 20 percentile of their qualifying exam and have family income below Rs. 8 lakh per annum.
Application deadlines for most scholarships are announced at the beginning of each academic year.
TFWS seats are limited and allotted as per AICTE guidelines.

AJCE B.Tech {Lateral} (Food Technology) Placement 2026

Placement Details

Sector	Organizations
Government	BARC, DFRL, FSSAI, FCI, ICAR, NABARD
Private	dairy, edible oil, sugar, fruit and vegetable processing, packaged food, beverage, and baked goods industries

Food Technology graduates from AJCE are placed in both government and private sector organizations. The department actively supports placements through its Career Enhancement Cell.

AJCE B.Tech {Lateral} (Food Technology) FAQs

Ques. Is the B.Tech Lateral Entry (Food Technology) at AJCE the same as the regular B.Tech Food Technology?

Ans. Yes, the degree awarded is the same - B.Tech in Food Technology from APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). The only difference is that lateral entry students join directly in the 3rd semester (2nd year), completing the degree in 3 years instead of 4. The curriculum from 3rd semester onwards is identical to the regular programme.

Ques. What Diploma branches are eligible for lateral entry into B.Tech Food Technology at AJCE?

Ans. Candidates with a Diploma in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Technology are typically eligible for lateral entry into Food Technology (as per KTU/LBS equivalency norms). Candidates with B.Sc in Mathematics may also be eligible. It is advisable to check the latest LBS prospectus for the exact branch equivalency list.

Ques. How many lateral entry seats are available in B.Tech Food Technology at AJCE?

Ans. As per the 2025 LBS seat vacancy data, AJCE had 3 lateral entry seats available in Food Technology under the centralized allotment. The total regular intake for B.Tech Food Technology is 60 seats.

Ques. What is the placement scenario for Food Technology graduates from AJCE?

Ans. Food Technology graduates from AJCE are placed in both government and private sector organizations. Government placements include BARC, DFRL, FSSAI, FCI, ICAR, and NABARD. Private sector placements span dairy, edible oil, sugar, fruit and vegetable processing, packaged food, beverage, and baked goods industries. The department actively supports placements through its Career Enhancement Cell.

Ques. Can I apply for the AJCE Food Technology lateral entry programme from outside Kerala?

Ans. Yes, non-Keralite candidates are eligible to apply for Kerala LET. However, non-Keralites are considered only for State Merit seats under Government quota and Management Quota seats. They are not eligible for seats reserved exclusively for Keralites.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation guaranteed for lateral entry students at AJCE?

Ans. Hostel accommodation at AJCE (Santhom for boys, Amala for girls) is available but subject to availability. Students need to apply for hostel admission along with their college admission. The hostel fee for B.Tech students is Rs. 45,000 per year (inclusive of room rent, mess advance, laundry, and other charges). It is advisable to apply early as seats are limited.