BPPIMT Kolkata B.Tech Lateral CSE FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Lateral in Computer Science and Engineering at BPPIMT Kolkata?
Ans. The total fee for the B.Tech Lateral Entry programme in Computer Science and Engineering at BPPIMT Kolkata is INR 3,03,000 for three years as per the official BPPIMT fee schedule. The initial payment of INR 75,500 for Semester 3 includes all one-time charges (admission, library, sports, and kit fees). Semesters 4 to 8 are charged at INR 45,500 per semester. A separate MAKAUT University Development and Registration Fee of INR 2,700 applies at registration. Confirm fees at bppimt.ac.in before applying.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for B.Tech Lateral admission at BPPIMT?
Ans. Admission to B.Tech Lateral Entry at BPPIMT Kolkata is through JELET (Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test) conducted by WBJEEB. JELET 2026 was held on June 13, 2026, and results are expected in early July 2026. Candidates are shortlisted based on their JELET rank. Diploma holders in an engineering branch and B.Sc graduates with Mathematics are eligible to appear for JELET.
Ques. In which semester do lateral entry students join B.Tech at BPPIMT?
Ans. Lateral entry students at BPPIMT join directly into Semester 3 of the B.Tech programme, skipping the first two semesters of the regular route. They complete six semesters (Semesters 3 through 8) in three years and receive the same MAKAUT-affiliated B.Tech degree as students who joined through regular four-year admission.
Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Tech Lateral Entry at BPPIMT Kolkata?
Ans. Candidates need a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant or allied branch from an AICTE-approved polytechnic with at least 45 per cent aggregate marks. B.Sc graduates with Mathematics as a core subject and at least 45 per cent aggregate from a recognised university are also eligible. A valid JELET score is required for admission.
Ques. Is government scholarship available for B.Tech Lateral students at BPPIMT?
Ans. West Bengal domicile students can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM), providing up to INR 5,000 per month for engineering students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh per annum. SC, ST, OBC, and EWS students can apply for post-matric state scholarships. Central Sector and NSP minority scholarships are also accessible through scholarships.gov.in.
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