Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry) at Jorhat Engineering College

If you are looking at Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry), Jorhat Engineering College runs it as a 3-4 year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹33,000 – ₹44,000.

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.

Jorhat Engineering College is a public/government institute, founded in 1960. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Jorhat Engineering College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Jorhat Engineering College as a group.

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

To be considered for Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) (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 Jorhat Engineering College's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

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 Jorhat Engineering College 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.

Jorhat Engineering College runs 6 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.E. in Civil Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Electrical Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Instrumentation Engineering

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3-4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹33,000 – ₹44,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Jorhat Engineering College compare with other colleges offering B.Tech?