GNIT B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry in Computer Science and Engineering at GNIT Kolkata is INR 4,09,200 for the three-year programme, as per the official 2025-2026 fee circular. Hostel charges of INR 6,500 per month are payable separately.

Ans. GNIT Kolkata accepts JELET (West Bengal Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test) scores for B.Tech Lateral Entry. JELET is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) for diploma holders seeking direct entry into the second year of B.Tech.

Ans. Diploma holders in Engineering or Technology from AICTE or State Board of Technical Education recognised institutions with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories) are eligible for GNIT’s B.Tech Lateral Entry programme.

Ans. Yes, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT) Kolkata holds NAAC A+ accreditation (CGPA 3.32), making it the first private engineering college in West Bengal to receive this grade. It is affiliated to MAKAUT and approved by AICTE.

Ans. The B.Tech degree at GNIT Kolkata is awarded by MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology), West Bengal. The degree is a nationally recognised engineering qualification.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as software engineer, backend developer, data engineer, and cloud architect. Further study options include M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering via GATE.

Ans. GNIT Kolkata recorded a highest package of INR 26.5 LPA and an average package of INR 4.8 LPA in 2024, with 87.3% of eligible students placed. Top recruiters include Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Capgemini, Deloitte, Tech Mahindra, and Cognizant.