Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral}

Haldia Institute of Technology (HIT), Haldia, offers B.Tech Lateral Entry across 14 specializations, including CSE, AI and ML, Civil, Electrical, Food Technology, and Agricultural Engineering.

The three-year full-time programme at HIT Haldia admits diploma holders directly into the second year.
Total fees are INR 4,62,650 across specializations. Admission is through JELET conducted by WBJEEB.
HIT Haldia is NAAC Grade A accredited (CGPA 3.31) and MAKAUT affiliated with NBA accreditation for select branches.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins July 2026.

Key Points

• 14 specializations including Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Cyber Security, and Electronics and Instrumentation not common at most private engineering colleges.
• 89% placement rate in 2024-25, highest package INR 45 LPA, average INR 5 LPA across B.Tech programmes.
• Admission only through JELET centralised counselling by WBJEEB, no direct enrolment at HIT Haldia.

Haldia Institute of Technology B.Tech Lateral Fees 2026

B.Tech Lateral specializations at HIT Haldia carry a uniform total fee for the three-year programme. All specializations are full-time and admit students into the second year of the four-year B.Tech. Students can check HIT Haldia Fees for B.Tech (Lateral) year wise in the table below-

Source: @hithaldia.ac.in

• Fee confirmed for all specializations from Haldia IT source data.
• Hostel and transport charges are payable separately.
• Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.

Haldia Institute of Technology B.Tech (Lateral) Admission 2026

Important Dates

• JELET 2026 registration and exam are complete for this cycle.
• Register for WBJEEB counselling and select HIT Haldia as a preference.
• Carry diploma mark sheets and original documents on reporting day.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

HIT Haldia B.Tech (Lateral) Eligibility Criteria

• Diploma in Engineering or Technology from an AICTE or State Board of Technical Education recognised institution.
• Minimum 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying diploma (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
• Valid JELET 2026 rank issued by WBJEEB is mandatory for centralised counselling participation.

HIT Haldia B.Tech (Lateral) Admission Process

• Appear in JELET 2026 conducted by WBJEEB to obtain a valid rank.
• Register for JELET centralised counselling after result declaration in July 2026.
• Fill HIT Haldia as preference during online counselling at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in.
• Download seat allotment letter and report to HIT Haldia with original documents.
• Complete document verification and pay the admission fee to confirm enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

• WB diploma holders wanting MAKAUT B.Tech at an NBA-accredited Haldia industrial campus
• Students targeting petrochemical, manufacturing, or industrial sector roles in East India
• Diploma holders in Agricultural or Food Technology wanting a B.Tech lateral path
• Those planning GATE and M.Tech after lateral B.Tech at HIT Haldia

✗ Skip if

• Students without a three-year engineering diploma from a recognised board
• Those needing IIT or NIT-tier brand recognition for target company placements
• Candidates expecting average campus package consistently above INR 10 LPA
• Students outside West Bengal preferring their home-state lateral entry institutions

HIT Haldia B.Tech Lateral Placement 2025

B.Tech graduates from HIT Haldia recorded an 89% placement rate in 2024-25, with a highest package of INR 45 LPA and an average package of INR 5 LPA. A total of 1,211 students were eligible across all B.Tech programmes. Regular campus recruiters include Amazon, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Accenture, Wipro, EY, Infosys, and Tata Steel.

HIT Haldia B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026

B.Tech Lateral students at HIT Haldia can apply for state and central government scholarships as well as AICTE-funded schemes based on category and financial eligibility.

• Apply via the National Scholarship Portal for central government schemes.
• Scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria may change each academic year.

HIT Haldia B.Tech Lateral FAQs

Ques. What is B.Tech Lateral Entry at HIT Haldia and who is eligible to apply?

Ans. B.Tech Lateral Entry at HIT Haldia is a three-year programme that allows diploma holders in Engineering or Technology to join the second year directly. Candidates need at least 45% aggregate in their diploma (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) and a valid JELET 2026 rank to participate in WBJEEB counselling.

Ques. How does JELET admission work for B.Tech Lateral at HIT Haldia?

Ans. JELET 2026 registration closed April 11 and the exam was held June 13, 2026. Results are expected in early July 2026. Students must register for centralized counselling at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in and select HIT Haldia as a preferred institution to receive a seat allotment.

Ques. What specializations are available in B.Tech Lateral at HIT Haldia?

Ans. HIT Haldia offers 14 B.Tech Lateral specializations: Agricultural Engineering, AI and Machine Learning, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, CSE, Cyber Security, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Food Technology, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Lateral at Haldia Institute of Technology?

Ans. The total fee for B.Tech Lateral at HIT Haldia is INR 4,62,650 for the three-year programme. This fee applies uniformly across all 14 specializations. Hostel and transport charges are separate and payable directly to the institute.

Ques. What are the placement highlights for B.Tech graduates from HIT Haldia?

Ans. In 2024-25, HIT Haldia achieved an 89% placement rate with a highest package of INR 45 LPA and an average of INR 5 LPA across 1,211 eligible students. Top recruiters include Amazon, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Accenture, Wipro, EY, Infosys, and Tata Steel.