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JGEC, Jalpaiguri, a NAAC A, NBA-accredited government engineering college affiliated to MAKAUT, offers a 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry for diploma and B.Sc graduates across 6 specializations. Fees range from INR 28,143 to INR 83,643 based on specialization. Admission is through JELET 2026 conducted by WBJEEB. Placements in 2024 recorded a highest package of 54 LPA and an average of 8.2 LPA. JGEC ranks 238 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. JELET counselling begins July 2026.
Key Points
B.Tech Lateral Entry fees at JGEC vary by specialization and are provisional, subject to revision by the State Government and MAKAUT.
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Lateral Civil Engineering B.Tech Lateral Electrical Engineering B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering | INR 28,143 |
| B.Tech Lateral Computer Science and Engineering B.Tech Lateral Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 46,643 |
| B.Tech Lateral Information Technology | INR 83,643 |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | INR 28,143 to INR 83,643 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JELET 2026 Registration | March 19 to April 11, 2026 |
| JELET 2026 Exam | June 13, 2026 |
| JELET 2026 Result | Early July 2026 |
| JELET Counselling | July to August 2026 |
| Physical Admission at JGEC | September 2026 |
| Decentralised Admission at JGEC (if vacancies remain) | January 2027 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
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B.Tech Lateral Entry students at JGEC are eligible for the same central and state government scholarships as regular B.Tech students.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship | As per WB norms | SC/ST students domiciled in West Bengal |
| WB OBC-A/OBC-B Scholarship | As per WB norms | OBC-A/OBC-B students with prescribed income limit |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | INR 50,000 per year | Women in AICTE-approved programmes, family income below INR 8 LPA |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | INR 50,000 per year | Differently-abled students, family income below INR 8 LPA |
| Central Sector Scheme | INR 12,000 per year | Family income below INR 8 LPA, top academic performance |
| Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means | INR 1,000 to INR 1,500 per month | WB students with family income below INR 2.50 LPA |
According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, JGEC ranks #238 out of 500 colleges in India. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 676/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.
JGEC is ranked by several ranking agencies such as IIRF. Some of these rankings are as follows-
| Ranking Agency | Latest | Previous |
|---|---|---|
 | #293 out of 500 (2026) #9th West Bengal | #238 out of 500 (2025) #13th West Bengal |
 | #144 out of 146 (2026) | #159 out of 160 (2025) #13th West Bengal |
Ques. What specializations are available in B.Tech Lateral Entry at JGEC?
Ans. JGEC offers B.Tech Lateral Entry in six specializations: Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. Lateral entry students are admitted to the 2nd year and complete the degree in 3 years.
Ques. What is the fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry at JGEC Jalpaiguri?
Ans. B.Tech Lateral fees at JGEC range from INR 28,143 for Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering to INR 83,643 for Information Technology. CSE and ECE are priced at INR 46,643. All fees are provisional. Hostel charges of INR 21,250 per semester are separate.
Ques. How is admission done for B.Tech Lateral at JGEC?
Ans. Admission is through JELET 2026, conducted by WBJEEB. The exam was held on June 13, 2026 and results are expected in early July 2026. WBJEEB centralised counselling will follow in July to August 2026, after which successful candidates report for physical admission at JGEC in September 2026.
Ques. Are B.Sc graduates eligible for B.Tech Lateral Entry at JGEC?
Ans. Yes. B.Sc graduates with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are eligible to apply for JELET and seek B.Tech Lateral Entry at JGEC, in addition to diploma holders in relevant engineering disciplines. West Bengal domicile is required for both categories.
Ques. What are the placement outcomes for B.Tech graduates from JGEC?
Ans. JGEC recorded strong placement outcomes in 2024, with a highest package of 54 LPA from Microsoft and an average of 8.2 LPA. Over 240 offers were extended by 100+ companies covering IT, electronics, core engineering, and PSU sectors. GATE-qualified graduates also access PSU direct recruitment.
Ques. What happens if I do not get a seat in JELET centralised counselling?
Ans. If seats remain vacant after WBJEEB centralised counselling rounds, JGEC conducts decentralised admission independently. This is expected in January 2027. Eligible candidates who participated in JELET 2026 can apply directly to JGEC during this window for remaining vacancies in the B.Tech Lateral programme.
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