Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral}

OmDayal Group of Institutions (OGI), Howrah, West Bengal, offers a three-year full-time B.Tech Lateral Entry programme across four specialisations: AI and Machine Learning, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Affiliated to MAKAUT and approved by AICTE, the programme admits diploma holders directly into Semester III. Total institutional fee is INR 1,80,000 for all specialisations, payable at INR 30,000 per semester.

Admission Status: JELET 2026 was conducted by WBJEEB. Lateral entry counselling for 2026-27 is expected between August and September 2026. Candidates should monitor the WBJEEB portal for counselling schedule and allotment round notifications.

Key Points

• All admissions are through WBJEEB lateral entry counselling based on JELET rank, and OGI conducts no separate entrance test.
• MAKAUT charges registration, examination, and development fees per semester over and above OGI’s institutional tuition.
• Programme covers both technology branches (AI and Machine Learning, CSE) and core engineering branches (Electrical, Mechanical) under one lateral entry intake.

OGI B.Tech Lateral Fees 2026

All four B.Tech Lateral Entry specialisations at OGI carry a uniform institutional tuition fee of INR 1,80,000, payable at INR 30,000 per semester over six semesters.

• MAKAUT university fees (registration, examination, development) are charged separately each semester.
• Hostel charges are billed separately and are not included above.
• Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

OGI B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026

Admission to all B.Tech Lateral Entry specialisations at OGI is through JELET conducted by WBJEEB. JELET 2026 was conducted earlier this year and lateral entry counselling is expected in August to September 2026.

Important Dates

• Register on WBJEEB portal for lateral counselling after JELET 2026 results are published.
• Lateral entry students are admitted directly into Semester III.
• Documents required: diploma mark sheets, JELET score card, domicile and category certificates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a Diploma from an AICTE-approved institution in the relevant engineering branch with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
• A valid JELET rank from WBJEEB is mandatory for admission through WBJEEB lateral entry counselling.
• Relevant diploma branches: CS or IT for AI and Machine Learning or CSE; Electrical for Electrical Engineering; Mechanical for Mechanical Engineering.

Admission Process

• Appear for JELET conducted by WBJEEB and obtain a valid rank.
• Register on the WBJEEB portal for lateral entry counselling after JELET results are published.
• Select OGI, Howrah, and the preferred B.Tech Lateral specialisation during WBJEEB online counselling.
• Report to OGI upon allotment with original diploma mark sheets, JELET score card, and category certificates.
• Pay the Semester III fee at the OGI accounts office to confirm admission and obtain the student identity card.

✓ Opt for this if

• WB diploma holder seeking a MAKAUT B.Tech degree at low institutional cost
• Targeting government or PSU jobs in West Bengal where MAKAUT degrees are accepted
• Prefer transparent WBJEEB counselling over private-college direct admission processes
• Need to complete B.Tech in three years while staying in Howrah or Kolkata

✗ Skip if

• Seeking campus placements with MNC or pan-India recruiters
• Need a nationally ranked institution brand for higher studies or research abroad
• Diploma is from outside West Bengal and JELET eligibility is uncertain

OGI B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026

OGI students can apply for an institutional merit scholarship and multiple WB state and central government schemes. Government scholarships are applied for through their respective portals after admission.

• Apply for SVMCM, Aikyashree, and OASIS through respective WB government portals after admission.
• Apply for the Viswakarma Scholarship at the OGI admissions office after admission.

OGI B.Tech Lateral FAQs

Ques. Which specialisations are available under B.Tech Lateral Entry at OGI Howrah?

Ans. OGI offers four B.Tech Lateral Entry specialisations: AI and Machine Learning, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. All are three-year programmes affiliated to MAKAUT with the same fee structure and JELET-based admission route.

Ques. Is there a management quota for B.Tech Lateral Entry at OGI outside WBJEEB counselling?

Ans. No confirmed management quota route exists for B.Tech Lateral Entry at OGI outside WBJEEB centralised counselling. All allotments are made through the WBJEEB lateral entry counselling process based on JELET rank.

Ques. How much do MAKAUT university fees add to the total cost at OGI?

Ans. MAKAUT charges university registration, examination, and development fees separately each semester at OGI, payable in addition to the institutional tuition. The exact MAKAUT fee amounts should be confirmed at the OGI accounts office at the time of admission.

Ques. Can a diploma holder from outside West Bengal apply for B.Tech Lateral at OGI?

Ans. Admission to B.Tech Lateral Entry at OGI is through WBJEEB lateral entry counselling, which is primarily for candidates with a valid JELET rank. Diploma holders from outside West Bengal should verify JELET eligibility criteria on the WBJEEB portal before applying.

Ques. What is the value of a MAKAUT B.Tech Lateral degree in the West Bengal job market?

Ans. The MAKAUT B.Tech degree earned through lateral entry is identical in nomenclature to a regular B.Tech from MAKAUT-affiliated institutions. Government employers and PSUs in West Bengal recognise MAKAUT degrees. Candidates seeking placements with MNC or pan-India recruiters should research OGI’s current placement record before deciding.