Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) at Calcutta University

Calcutta University, Kolkata, West Bengal, offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) as a 3-year undergraduate degree. Fees for the full course come to ₹37,520 – ₹49,160 (roughly ₹13,000 a year).

Lateral entry lets diploma holders (and, at many colleges, B.Sc. graduates) join directly in the second year, so the degree takes a year less. The subjects are the same as the regular programme from the second year on.

Calcutta University is a other institute, founded in 1857. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Calcutta University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Calcutta University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Calcutta University before you pay anything.

To get into Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Calcutta University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Calcutta University on its website (www.caluniv.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2022) show a median package of ₹9.2 lakh at Calcutta University. 4,201 of 5,975 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Calcutta University runs 11 B.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refinery Engineering)
• B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Technology
• B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹37,520 – ₹49,160 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Calcutta University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Kolkata?