OmDayal Group of Institutions B.Tech {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The B.Tech Mechanical Lateral Entry programme at OmDayal Group of Institutions (OGI), Uluberia, Howrah, is a three-year full-time degree affiliated to MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology) and approved by AICTE, designed for diploma holders seeking direct entry into the second year of B.Tech. Admission is through JELET (the West Bengal lateral entry test) conducted by WBJEEB. Total fees for the programme are INR 1,80,000 (INR 30,000 per semester).

JELET 2026 is conducted annually by WBJEEB for lateral entry into B.Tech programmes. Candidates who have qualified JELET 2026 should monitor the WBJEEB portal for counselling schedule and allotment rounds.

OGI B.Tech Mechanical Lateral Entry Fees

• Total institutional tuition fees for the three-year B.Tech Mechanical Lateral Entry programme are INR 1,80,000 (INR 30,000 per semester).
• MAKAUT university registration, development, and examination fees are charged separately by the university and are not included above.
• Hostel charges, if availed, are billed separately.

OGI B.Tech Mechanical Lateral Entry Admission 2026

Important Dates

• Admission to B.Tech Mechanical Lateral Entry at OGI is through JELET (the West Bengal lateral entry test) conducted by WBJEEB. Qualified candidates participate in WBJEEB lateral entry counselling for seat allotment.
• Lateral entry students are admitted directly into the second year (third semester) of the B.Tech programme.
• Documents required: Diploma mark sheets and certificate, JELET score card, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photographs.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a Diploma from an AICTE-approved institution in a relevant engineering branch with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
• Diploma holders in the relevant branch are eligible for direct entry into the second year (Semester III) of the four-year B.Tech programme.
• A valid rank in JELET (Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test, conducted by WBJEEB) is required for admission.

Admission Process

• Appear for JELET conducted by WBJEEB and obtain a valid rank.
• Register on the WBJEEB portal for lateral entry counselling after JELET results are published.
• Fill college-branch preferences, selecting OGI with the B.Tech Mechanical branch, and participate in allotment rounds.
• Receive the allotment letter and report to OGI, Uluberia, Howrah, for document verification with original diploma and mark sheets.
• Pay Semester III fee (INR 30,000) at the OGI accounts office to confirm admission and obtain the student identity card.

OGI B.Tech Mechanical Lateral Entry Scholarships 2026

• West Bengal government scholarships (SVMCM, Aikyashree, OASIS) are applied for through their respective portals after admission; maintain prescribed attendance to continue receiving benefits.
• The OmDayal Viswakarma Scholarship is an institutional award for 1st-year students based on merit and family income; apply at the college admissions office.
• Scholarship documentation requirements and deadlines should be confirmed at the OGI admissions office at the time of joining.