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B.TECH ADMISSION LATERAL ENTRY 2026
B.Tech. Lateral Entry Programme is a continuation of technical expertise acquired after completing Diploma programmes and offers an opportunity to Diploma holders to obtain B.Tech Degree in Engineering.
10% of the sanctioned seats in each B.Tech course is allotted for lateral entry admission during the commencement of the third semester.This is in addition to the total seats allotted for each course.
Duration: The duration of Degree programme is 3 years as the candidate will be admitted directly to second year of the regular B. Tech. Program.
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B.TECH PROGRAMMES
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Civil Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security)
Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electronics & Computer Engineering
COLLEGE MERIT
- Academic Eligibility
- Candidates who have passed Minimum three years / two years (Lateral Entry) Diploma (in Engineering/Technology) examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in ANY branch of Engineering and Technology. OR
- Passed B.Sc. Degree from a recognized University as defined by UGC, with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) and passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject. OR
- Passed B.Voc/3-year D.Voc.(Vocational Diploma) stream in the same or allied sector in Engineering /Technology.
- ENTRANCE EXAMINATION:
- The candidate those who wish to apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry program shall qualify the entrance examination for B.Tech Lateral Entry (BLET) conducted by LBS Centre.
- The Institution will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to achieve desired learning outcomes of the programme.
- The students belonging to B.Sc stream shall clear the subject i) Engineering Graphics/ Engineering Drawing and ii) Engineering Mechanics/Algorithmic Thinking with Python (or courses approved by the academic council of the institution) of the First year Engineering programme along with the second year subjects.
- The students belonging to B.Sc / B.Voc stream shall be considered only after filling the supernumerary and the unfilled vacancies of the first year B.Tech with students belonging to the Diploma stream and D.Voc stream.
- Diploma and B.Sc qualified students will be admitted to any branch of B.Tech, subject to having qualified in the respective Lateral Entry Test. The qualifications for an academic year will be revised as per the guidelines issued by AICTE from time to time.
- Candidates who have acquired the diploma/D.Voc eligibility from Board outside Kerala State or Board outside India should submit equivalency certificate from Directorate of Technical Education at the time of admission. No equivalency/ eligibility/ recognition is required upon degrees obtained from institutions recognized by the UGC.
- Age
- Applicants should have completed 18 years of age as on the 31st December 2026. No relaxation in the minimum age will be allowed. However there is no upper age limit.
- Nativity
- Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply in all categories of seats in B.Tech (LET) admission. Candidates seeking admission to the courses will be categorized as Keralites and Non-Keralites. Non-Keralite candidates will not be eligible for any fee concession.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates can apply Online by filling up the application form and pay the fee online. Fee for application form is Rs. 500/-. (Online Payment Charges Extra.)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
ADMISSION ENQUIRY
Admission Officer
+91 8078 925 111
ADMISSION ENQUIRY – HOD’s
- Ms. Ance Mathew (Civil Engineering)+91 9446 459 146
- Dr. Joby P P (Computer Science & Engineering)+91 8281 539 018
- Dr. Arun P (Electronics & Communication Engineering)+91 9895852842
- Ms. Ginu Ann George (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)+91 9562035929
- Dr. Binoy Baby (Mechanical Engineering)+91 9447875050
- Dr. Giby Jose (Electronics & Computer Engineering)+91 94462 73 933
- Dr. Renjith Thomas (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)+91 9446115817
- Dr. Praseetha V M Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)+91 9447603338
- Dr. SRUTHY S (Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security))+91 7907757129
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- 1. Certificate to prove Nationality
- Certificate to prove Nativity
- Certificate to prove date of birth
- SSLC / Class X Certificate
- Plus Two / Class XII Mark list, if applicable
- Diploma / Degree Certificate of the qualifying examination
- Mark list of the qualifying examination
- Admit Card of the Entrance Examination (BLET)
- Score sheet of BLET 2026
- Allotment memo issued by the LBS, if applicable
- Receipt of fee remitted to the Director, LBS Centre, if applicable
- Transfer certificate from the institution where the candidate studied last
- Conduct certificate from the institution where the candidate studied last
- Physical fitness certificate from an approved medical practitioner in the prescribed format given in Annexure 2
- Migration certificate if applicable
- Eligibility Certificate, if applicable
- Equivalency certificate, if applicable
- Non-Creamy layer certificate and Community certificate in the prescribed format for SEBC/OEC/SC/ST students, if applicable
- Applicant who is employed or a trainee in Government service, Scheduled Bank etc. should produce, at the time of admission, a relieving order and a certificate of good conduct from the Head of the office where the applicant is employed
- Any other documents required in the allotment Memo/Notification
- One Copy each of X, XII / Plus Two and Diploma/Degree Mark Sheet
- Two copies of passport size photograph of the candidate
- All original documents uploaded at the time of BLET registration
All certificates as listed above must be produced for verification at the time of admission. Candidates will not be given any chance to produce the original documents / certificates asked for, on a subsequent occasion.
FEE STRUCTURE
| No. | Fee Head | fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Admission Fee | 500 |
| 2 | Caution Deposit (Refundable) | 10000 |
| 3 | Tuition Fee* | 50250 |
| 4 | Special Fee* | 10000 |
| 5 | KTU student Administration Fee** | 1050 |
| 6 | KTU Student Affiliation Fee** | 790 |
| 7 | KTU Arts and Sports Fee** | 530 |
| 8 | Examination Fee | 2625 |
* May vary as per Kerala Govt. norms
** May vary as per APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University norms