GNIT Lateral Polytechnic Electrical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for Diploma Lateral Entry in Electrical Engineering at GNIT Kolkata is INR 74,900 for the two-year programme (counselling route), as per the official 2025-2026 fee circular. Direct admission carries a fee of INR 82,100. Hostel charges of INR 6,500 per month are payable separately.

Ans. ITI certificate holders in a relevant trade from NCVT or SCVT recognised institutions with at least 35% aggregate marks are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of the diploma programme at GNIT Kolkata. Admission is through WBSCTE state counselling.

Ans. Admission to GNIT’s Diploma Lateral Entry programme is through WBSCTE state counselling. Eligible ITI holders apply through the WBSCTE portal, fill college preferences, and receive seat allotments centrally. Direct admission is also available at the college level.

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. The college was established in 2003 under the JIS Group.

Ans. Diploma graduates can pursue careers as electrical technician, site supervisor, maintenance engineer, and power sector professional. They can also opt for lateral entry into B.Tech second year via JELET for higher qualifications and better career advancement.

Ans. Students at GNIT Kolkata can apply for West Bengal government scholarships for SC/ST and OBC-A/OBC-B categories through oasis.gov.in. AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships are available through scholarships.gov.in for women and differently-abled students enrolled in AICTE-approved programmes.

Ans. Yes, Diploma in Electrical Engineering graduates from GNIT or any other recognised polytechnic can apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry at GNIT Kolkata through JELET conducted by WBJEEB. Lateral entry admits diploma holders directly into the second year of the B.Tech programme.

Ans. The diploma from GNIT Kolkata is awarded by MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology), West Bengal. MAKAUT-affiliated diplomas are recognised for employment and for lateral entry into B.Tech programmes across AICTE-approved institutions in West Bengal.