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Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology (GKCIET), Malda, offers 5 B.Tech programs and 5 diploma courses, as well as multiple certificate courses in engineering and technology..
GKCIET Malda's flagship course is B.Tech Electrical Engineering, whose admissions for 2025 are highly competitive. The first-year fee for the program is INR 52,773. Admission is given based on 10+2 with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) in JEE Main or WBJEE and JoSAA or WBJEEB counseling, respectively.
Diploma admission is based on JEXPO or GKCIET entrance test (GET), with 50% marks in 10th. GKCIET Malda also provides lateral entry into B.Tech via JELET and certificate courses for skill development.
GKCIET Admission Highlights 2026
Below are the key GKCIET admission highlights for 2025.
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Name of Institute | Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology (GKCIET) |
| Courses Offered | B.Tech, Diploma, Certificate |
| Flagship Course | B.Tech in Electrical Engineering |
| Application Mode | Online (JoSAA, WBJEEB, GKCIET website) |
| Entrance Exams | JEE Main, WBJEE, JELET, JEXPO, GET |
| Scholarship | Yes |
GKCIET Important Dates 2026
The GKCIET Important dates 2026 are:
WBJEE Exam Dates 2026
WBJEE Counselling Date (Engineering) 2026
GKCIET UG Admission 2026
The GKCIET Malda offers B.Tech courses in five specializations, with admissions based on marks in JEE Main or WBJEE, followed by counseling by JoSAA or WBJEEB. Candidates need to be 10+2 passed with 50% marks in aggregate. Lateral entry for B.Tech is admitted through JELET for diploma holders. The B.Tech programs are affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) and are of 4 years duration in the regular mode.
| Course | Fees(1st Year Fees) | Eligibility | Application Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | INR 52,773 | 10+2 + WBJEE | 22 Jan - 23 Feb 2025 |
| B.Tech {Lateral} | INR 52,773 | Diploma + JELET | - |
GKCIET Diploma Admission 2026
GKCIET offers 3-year diploma programs affiliated with the West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCT&VE&SD). Admissions are granted on the basis of JEXPO for students from West Bengal or GET for other states. 10th pass with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) is a basic requisite. The mode of instructional delivery is regular.
| Course | Fees(1st Year Fees) | Eligibility | Application Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polytechnic | INR 2,340 | 10th + JEXPO | - |
| Diploma in Food Processing | INR 2,340 | 10th + JEXPO | - |
| Lateral Polytechnic | INR 2,340 | 10+2 + VOCLET | - |
GKCIET Admission 2026
Admission to GKCIET Malda for the B.Tech and diploma programs is based on entrance examinations, while certificate courses follow merit list-based admission. For B.Tech admissions, 50% of the seats are filled through WBJEE for candidates from West Bengal, 25% through JEE Main from the North-Eastern states (Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim), and 25% through JEE Main for candidates of other states through counselling under JoSAA/CSAB. Meanwhile, diploma admissions use JEXPO for West Bengal candidates and GET for all other candidates, conducted by the WBSCT&VE&SD. The candidate applies online through the institute's website or the counseling portals. The application fee for B.Tech is INR 1,000, whereas for diploma/certificate, it is INR 500.
How to Apply for GKCIET Malda:
- Go to https://www.gkciet.ac.in, josaa.nic.in, wbjeeb.in, wbscte.ac.in.
- Register with your personal details and create a login ID.
- Fill in the application form and select the course and specialization of choice.
- Upload documents: 10th/12th marksheets, entrance scorecard, category certificate, passport size photo.
- Pay the application fee through the net (INR 1,000 for B.Tech, INR 500 for diploma/certificate).
- Submit the form and appear for counseling to get a seat allocation.
Documents Needed for Registration:
- Scanned copy of passport-sized photograph (signed)
- 10th and 12th marksheets
- JEE Main/WBJEE/JEXPO/GET scorecard
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Self-attested income certificate (mandatory in case of scholarships)
- Domicile certificate (only for West Bengal/North-Eastern candidates)
GKCIET Admission Cutoff 2026
B.Tech cutoffs are based on JEE Main and WBJEE ranks. The cutoffs for different exams according to their respective courses are mentioned below in the tables.
GKCIET JEE Main Cutoff 2025
GKCIET JEE Main Cutoff 2025 has been released. The Round 1 cutoff for B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in 2025 is 110055 while for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering it is 156355.
Tabulated below are GKCIET JEE Main Cutoff for the General Category.
| Courses | Round 1(Closing rank) | Round 2(Closing rank) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 110055 | 119572 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 156355 | 217008 |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 164368 | 182770 |
| B.Tech Civil & Environmental Engineering | 204687 | 264506 |
| B.Tech Food Technology | 237344 | 313570 |
GKCIET WBJEE Cut off Trend
The table provides the cut-offs with the course names respectively from the years 2024 and 2023 for WBJEE:
| Courses | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 9572 | 106683 |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 14228 | 169517 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 18223 | 168002 |
| B.Tech Food Technology | 23701 | 412420 |
| B.Tech Civil & Environmental Engineering | 24208 | 350657 |
GKCIET JELET Cut Off 2024
The table provides the cut-offs with the course names respectively for JELET Exam 2024.
| Courses | Round 1(Closing rank) | Round 2(Closing rank) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech {Lateral} Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 1060 | 1295 |
| B.Tech (Lateral) Electrical Engineering | 1499 | 2235 |
| B.Tech (Lateral) Mechanical Engineering | 1602 | 2464 |
| B.Tech (Lateral) Civil & Environmental Engineering | 2350 | 3974 |
| B.Tech (Lateral) Food Technology | 3669 | 6208 |
GKCIET Admission Scholarship 2026
GKCIET Malda supports students with scholarships to ease financial burdens, focusing on merit and need-based aid.
| Name of Scholarship | Agency | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aikashree | West Bengal Minority Dev. Corp. | Full fee waiver for minorities, income |
| Oasis | Backwards Classes Welfare Dept. | Variable aid for SC/ST/OBC |
| Kanyashree | West Bengal Govt. | INR 25,000 one-time for unmarried girls, income |
| Swami Vivekananda MCM | West Bengal Govt. | Up to INR 8,000/month for meritorious students |
GKCIET Admission FAQs
Ques. How does the process of admissions take place for acquiring a B.Tech degree at GKCIET Malda?
Ans. The candidate should pass 10+2 with 50% marks and must hold registration through JEE Main or WBJEE. He should register on josaa.nic.in and wbjeeb.in. Simultaneously, fill in his preferences, and attend counseling. West Bengal candidates have 50% seats through WBJEE, while 25% from North-Eastern states, and the remaining 25% from other states through JEE Main.
Ques. Does GKCIET Malda offer lateral entry admission to diploma holders or polytechnic graduates?
Ans: Yes, lateral entry admissions are offered to candidates who have completed a diploma in Engineering from a recognised institution. Generally, lateral entry intake into the second year of B.Tech is carried out through state-level entrance examinations or institute-level counselling. Typical eligibility criteria would include a minimum percentage (usually 45−50%) in the diploma course and passing the entrance test or securing admission through merit. The students opting for this mode of admission must keep checking the notifications by the institute, as the number of seats and eligibility requirements slightly differ from year to year, subject to the seat matrix and other academic policies.
Ques. What reservation policies are being followed during the admission process of GKCIET at Malda?
Ans. Following the instructions of the Central and State Governments, GKCIET policy provides for reserved-category seats. In the admission of All India Quota candidates from JEE Main, the reservations are provided for SCs, STs, OBC-NCLs and EWSs under the Central Act. Persons with disabilities (PwD) and females in some categories are also assigned a particular percentage of seats. Only candidates having valid and updated category certificates are entitled to avail of reservation benefits. Those candidates who fail to provide proper documents during verification may have their reservation cancelled, or the seat may be allotted under the General Category.
Ques. When is the admission season usually held at GKCIET Malda?
Ans. The admission season at GKCIET Malda normally commences around April or May every year, post-announcement of dates for entrance examination processes (like JEE Main, WBJEE, etc.). Depending upon the result, release notifications and counsels, the same regarding the exact timeline can be arranged. Counselling for admissions through JEE Main/WBJEE (JoSAA) usually initiates in June or July. Diploma-level admissions via JEXPO might commence earlier or around the same time. Registration, seat filling, seat allotment, and reporting form part of the entire process. It is said that classes must therefore start by August or early September. However, these timelines are subject to change, depending upon changes in respective academic calendars, delays, either due to national-level examination schedules or administrative decisions.
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