MSIT Kolkata B.Tech {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. MSIT offers B.Tech Lateral Entry in 11 specializations: Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Business Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Data Science, and Internet of Things. All are 3-year full-time programmes for diploma holders entering the 2nd year.

Ans. B.Tech Lateral fees at MSIT are INR 3,11,000 for Civil, CSE, Electrical, ECE, IT, and Mechanical Engineering, and INR 3,71,000 for AI and ML, CSBS, Cyber Security, Data Science, and IoT. Fees cover the 3-year lateral entry programme. Verify current structure with MSIT admissions before applying.

Ans. JELET 2026 admission is conducted by WBJEEB. The exam was held on June 13, 2026 and results are expected in early July 2026. WBJEEB counselling begins in July to August 2026. Candidates select MSIT Kolkata and branch preferences during counselling at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in, and classes begin in November 2026.

Ans. In 2023-24, MSIT B.Tech placements recorded a highest package of INR 32 LPA and a median package of INR 4.5 LPA, with a campus placement rate of 70%. Top recruiters included Amazon, TCS, Microsoft, Infosys, Cognizant, Capgemini, and IBM.

Ans. Yes. MSIT, Kolkata is NBA-accredited and NAAC-accredited, affiliated to MAKAUT and approved by AICTE. These accreditations ensure that the B.Tech Lateral Entry programme meets quality benchmarks recognized by engineering councils, and graduates are eligible for GATE and PSU direct recruitment processes.

Ans. B.Tech Lateral students at MSIT can avail the WB SC/ST Post-Matric and OBC-A/OBC-B scholarships via oasis.gov.in, AICTE Pragati at INR 50,000 per year for women, AICTE Saksham at INR 50,000 per year for differently-abled students, and the Central Sector Scheme at INR 12,000 per year for eligible candidates.