Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT), Port Blair offers Diploma in Engineering Lateral Entry across 6 trade streams: Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. The lateral entry route allows ITI certificate holders and Class 12 science students to join directly into the second year of the 3-year diploma, effectively completing the programme in 2 years. All streams carry a uniform total fee of ₹8,900 for the 2 years, with admission conducted by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration on a merit basis. Classes are scheduled to commence in August 2026.
Admissions for 2026 are upcoming: application forms are expected in May 2026 through the Andaman and Nicobar Administration’s centralised notification, with counselling and seat confirmation in July 2026.
Key Points
- Lateral entry into 6 engineering diploma streams at DBRAIT, a government institute under the Andaman and Nicobar Administration.
- 2-year programme (direct entry to 2nd year of 3-year diploma); total fee of only ₹8,900 across all streams.
- Open to ITI 2-year certificate holders in the relevant trade and Class 12 (PCM) pass-outs from a recognised board.
- Admission is purely merit-based on qualifying exam marks; no separate entrance test required.
- Reserved category candidates from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands receive additional fee concessions per administration norms.
DBRAIT Diploma Lateral Fees 2026
Fee Structure
| Specialisation | Total Fees (2 Years) |
|---|
| Civil / Computer / Electrical / Electronics and Communication / Information Technology / Mechanical Engineering | ₹8,900 |
- Total fee comprises tuition fee of ₹3,700 per year and examination and other charges of ₹640 per year for 2 years; hostel fee of ₹39,996 to ₹79,992 per year is billed separately.
- Reserved category candidates receive additional concessions on tuition and examination charges as per Andaman and Nicobar Administration rules.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
DBRAIT Diploma Lateral Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Form Release | May 2026 |
| Application Last Date | June 2026 |
| Provisional Merit List | July 2026 |
| Claims and Objections Window | July 2026 |
| Final Merit List | July 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | July 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed a 2-year ITI course in the relevant engineering trade from a recognised state board of technical education.
- Alternatively, candidates who have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board are eligible for lateral entry.
- A minimum aggregate of 35 percent in the qualifying examination is required; reserved category candidates receive relaxation per administration rules.
Admission Process
- Watch for the official lateral entry admission notification on dbrait.andaman.gov.in and the Andaman and Nicobar Administration portal.
- Fill the prescribed lateral entry application form and upload the ITI marksheet or Class 12 marksheet, identity proof, and category certificate if applicable.
- Pay the nominal application fee and submit before the June 2026 deadline.
- Check the provisional merit list and submit any claims or objections within the notified window.
- Report to DBRAIT on the counselling date with all original documents for trade choice locking and seat confirmation in the second year of the programme.
DBRAIT Diploma Lateral Scholarships 2026
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Administration Scholarship | Up to ₹15,000 per year | Domiciled candidates with family income within prescribed limits |
| Post Matric Scholarship (SC and ST) | Tuition plus maintenance allowance | SC and ST candidates with valid certificates |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Minorities | Up to ₹20,000 per year | Notified minority community candidates below income limits |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes | Variable | SC, ST, OBC, and minority candidates under central schemes |
- All scholarships are routed through the National Scholarship Portal after the academic session begins.
- Candidates must maintain minimum prescribed attendance and satisfactory academic standing for annual renewal.
- Book grants and uniform allowances may be available to economically weaker candidates through the college Students Aid Fund.
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