JCECEB BTech Lateral Entry 2026 Registration Open Apply by June 12

As per the official notification published by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB), online registration for the Engineering Entrance Competitive Examination (Lateral Entry) 2026 commenced on May 19, 2026. The exam is the gateway to direct second-year (third semester) admission to B.Tech programmes at engineering institutions in Jharkhand. Candidates can apply at engglateralcet.jceceb.org.in.

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet any one of the following conditions to apply for JCECEB Lateral Entry 2026:

• Passed a minimum 3-year or 2-year (Lateral Entry) Diploma in any branch of Engineering and Technology with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates).
• Passed a B.Sc. degree from a UGC-recognised university with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories), and passed Class 12 with Mathematics as a subject.
• Passed B.Voc. or a 3-year D.Voc. programme in the same or allied sector.

Application Fee

Candidates from states other than Jharkhand, including female candidates from other states, are treated as General category and must pay Rs 900. Fee payment is accepted only through online mode (credit card, debit card, or net banking). Fees once paid are non-refundable.

Exam Pattern

The written test is conducted in OMR-based offline mode, with MCQ-type questions. The exam is for a total of 150 marks, with 1 mark for each correct answer and a deduction of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. The duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.

How to Apply

1. Visit engglateralcet.jceceb.org.in and click on New Registration.
2. Complete registration. Your Registration Number will be sent via SMS and email. Check spam if not received in the inbox.
3. Log in using the credentials received and complete the application form.
4. Pay the application fee online through credit card, debit card, or net banking.
5. Submit the form before June 12, 2026. Do not share your login credentials with anyone.

For technical queries, contact the JCECEB helpdesk at +91-9263334546 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM) or email jcecebhelpdesk1@gmail.com. For general queries, reach the board at +91-9264473891 or +91-9264473893.