Component

Amount (INR)

B.Tech Electrical Engineering Lateral Entry (3 years)

INR 1,36,000

Total Fees (Hostel charges separate)

INR 1,36,000

GKCIET Malda B.Tech Electrical Lateral Admission 2026

Event	Date
JELET 2026 Exam	June 13, 2026
JELET Registration End	June 13, 2026
GKCIET Lateral Entry Counselling	July to August 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Confirmation	August 2026 (Tentative)
JELET 2026 Registration End	April 11
JELET 2026 Result	Early July
JELET Exam Date	April 11
JELET Result	Early July

Register and appear for JELET 2026 at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in.

Download the JELET scorecard after result declaration.

Participate in JELET counselling and select GKCIET Malda.

Report for document verification with diploma mark sheets.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Three-year diploma in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from a recognised polytechnic with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). A valid JELET 2026 rank is required for admission. Candidates currently in the final year of their diploma may apply provisionally.

Admission Process

Obtain the JELET scorecard and participate in centralised counselling.

Fill choices during counselling and select GKCIET Malda and the preferred branch.

Report to GKCIET Malda campus for document verification after seat allotment.

Pay the admission fee and complete enrolment formalities to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

Diploma holders seeking low-cost central government B.Tech
West Bengal ITI or diploma holders targeting NAAC A++ college
Students from North Bengal seeking affordable engineering degree
Candidates prioritising PSU and government sector eligibility
Those comfortable with Malda location and MAKAUT affiliation

✗ Skip if

Students seeking pan-India brand recognition or NIT-level campus
Candidates targeting metropolitan city placements outside WB
Those needing strong corporate placement infrastructure
Students preferring autonomous or deemed university affiliation

GKCIET Malda B.Tech Electrical Lateral Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	As per WB government norms	SC/ST students domiciled in West Bengal, apply via oasis.gov.in
WB OBC-A/OBC-B Scholarship	As per WB government norms	OBC-A/OBC-B students domiciled in West Bengal with prescribed income limit
Central Sector Scheme (NSP)	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in 12th board, family income below INR 8 LPA, apply via scholarships.gov.in
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
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	As per government norms	Minority community students, apply via scholarships.gov.in

WB government scholarships applied through oasis.gov.in portal.

Central Sector Scheme and AICTE scholarships through scholarships.gov.in.

Income and caste certificates required for most state and central scholarships.

CFTI status makes students eligible for centrally funded scholarship schemes.

GKCIET Malda B.Tech Electrical Lateral FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for B.Tech Electrical Engineering Lateral Entry at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. The total fee for the three-year B.Tech Electrical Engineering Lateral Entry at GKCIET Malda is INR 1,36,000. As a Central Government Funded Technical Institute, fees are subsidised. Hostel charges are separate. Verify the current fee structure at gkciet.ac.in.

Ques. How is admission done for B.Tech Lateral Entry at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. Admission is through JELET 2026 (West Bengal Joint Entrance for Lateral Entry to B.Tech), conducted by WBJEEB. Diploma holders register at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in, appear for the exam, and participate in centralised counselling for seat allotment to second year of B.Tech.

Ques. Who is eligible for B.Tech Lateral Entry at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. Candidates who have completed a three-year diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognised polytechnic with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) are eligible. A valid JELET 2026 rank is required for admission through counselling.

Ques. What is the duration of B.Tech Lateral Entry at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. B.Tech Lateral Entry at GKCIET Malda is a three-year programme. Diploma holders are admitted directly into the second year of the four-year B.Tech programme, completing three years (second, third, and fourth year) to earn the MAKAUT degree.

Ques. What careers are available after B.Tech Electrical Engineering Lateral from GKCIET?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as electrical engineer, power systems engineer, and energy sector professional. They are also eligible for GATE-based PSU recruitment and further studies through M.Tech Electrical Engineering via GATE. Being a CFTI alumnus supports eligibility for central government sector roles.

Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Tech Lateral students at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. Students can apply for WB government scholarships (SC/ST/OBC) through oasis.gov.in, the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships through scholarships.gov.in, and AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships for eligible women and differently-abled students respectively.

GKCIET B.Tech {Lateral} Electrical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

GKCIET Malda B.Tech Electrical Lateral Fees 2026

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