The B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Lateral Entry at Bengal College of Engineering and Technology (BCET), Durgapur, is a three-year programme for diploma and B.Sc holders entering Semester 3. The curriculum covers machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and computer vision. BCET holds NBA accreditation and is AICTE-approved, MAKAUT-affiliated. The 2024 batch saw 413 students placed at TCS, Cognizant, Capgemini, Accenture, and Amazon.
📋 Admission Status: BCET Durgapur B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Lateral Entry) admissions for 2026-27 are in progress. JELET 2026 was held June 13, 2026. Results are expected in early July. Apply via WBJEEB or MAKAUT counselling portal.
Key Points
- B.Tech Lateral AI and ML at BCET Durgapur
- Admission via JELET 2026, WB lateral entry exam
- Total fees INR 3,36,900 for three years
- MAKAUT-affiliated, AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited
- 413 students placed in 2024 at TCS and Amazon
BCET Durgapur B.Tech Lateral AI and ML Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Semester 3 Fee | INR 47,300 |
| Semester 4 Fee | INR 47,300 |
| Semester 5 Fee | INR 65,700 |
| Semester 6 Fee | INR 65,700 |
| Semester 7 Fee | INR 55,450 |
| Semester 8 Fee | INR 55,450 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 3,36,900 |
- Confirm current fees at bcetdgp.ac.in before applying.
- Semesters 5 to 8 are estimated from 2023-24 batch patterns.
- Hostel is optional and charged separately from tuition.
- Late payment attracts INR 100 penalty per day.
- Fees are payable semester-wise via the college portal.
BCET Durgapur B.Tech Lateral AI and ML Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|
| JELET 2026 Registration End | April 11, 2026 |
| JELET 2026 Exam | June 13, 2026 |
| JELET 2026 Result | Early July 2026 (Tentative) |
| BCET Durgapur Counselling and Document Verification | July to August 2026 |
| Classes Commence (Semester 3) | August 2026 |
- JELET 2026 was held on June 13, 2026.
- JELET 2026 results are expected in early July 2026.
- The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant or an allied branch from an AICTE-approved polytechnic with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks (45 per cent for reserved category candidates).
- Candidates with a B.Sc degree that includes Mathematics as a core subject, with at least 50 per cent aggregate from a recognised university and who have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level, are also eligible for lateral entry to B.Tech.
- Admission is through JELET 2026 (Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test) conducted by WBJEEB. JELET 2026 was held June 13, 2026. Results are expected in early July 2026.
- Lateral entry seats at BCET are capped at 20 per cent of sanctioned intake per branch, as per state government and MAKAUT norms.
Admission Process
- Qualify JELET 2026 (held June 13, 2026) conducted by WBJEEB at wbjeeb.nic.in.
- Register on the WBJEEB or MAKAUT lateral entry counselling portal once JELET 2026 results are declared (expected early July 2026).
- Fill in preferences and choose BCET Durgapur with the relevant branch during the counselling round.
- Report to BCET Durgapur for document verification with originals: diploma mark sheets (or B.Sc transcripts), JELET scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, and identity proof.
- Pay the Semester 3 fee to confirm the seat. Payment is due semester-wise via the college’s online portal at bcetdgp.ac.in.
- Complete enrolment formalities and attend the departmental orientation. Lateral entry students join in Semester 3 alongside the second-year regular batch.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma holders targeting AI or ML careers in WB
- WB polytechnic graduates seeking BTech with AI focus
- Fee-conscious students: INR 3.36 lakh for 3 years
- Students eligible via JELET 2026 lateral entry route
- Candidates aiming for AI engineering roles in WB IT sector
✗ Skip if
- Freshers without diploma or engineering polytechnic base
- Students needing full 4-year BTech for GATE prep
- Those targeting national AI research or PhD admissions
- Candidates outside West Bengal (JELET is WB-centric)
- Students expecting top AI firm placements via campus drive
BCET Durgapur B.Tech Lateral AI and ML Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) | Up to INR 5,000 per month (engineering courses) | WB domicile, family income below INR 2.5 lakh per annum, merit in qualifying exam |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | As per West Bengal government norms | Students from reserved categories enrolled in an eligible institution |
| Central Sector Scholarship of Excellence | INR 12,000 per year (UG) | Top 20 percentile of the qualifying exam via the National Scholarship Portal |
| NSP Minority Scholarship | As per scheme norms | Minority community students with family income below INR 2 lakh per annum |
- Apply for SVMCM via the West Bengal state scholarship portal.
- SC, ST, OBC, EWS candidates apply via West Bengal state portals.
- Central Sector and NSP scholarships are available at scholarships.gov.in.
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