University College of Engineering and Technology (UCET) in Hazaribagh is part of Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) and admits students to B.Tech through an online process. Regular admission uses JEE Main or JCECE scores, while entry into the second year is based on JCECE (Lateral Entry).

UCET offers regular and lateral B.Tech programmes with first-year fees of INR 74,000. Admission depends on the entrance exam rank and the required academic qualifications.

UCET Hazaribagh B.Tech Admission

UCET Hazaribagh provides B.Tech admission through regular first-year entry and lateral entry into the second year. The available branches are Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Information Technology.

Course 1st Year Fees Eligibility Specialisations
B.Tech INR 74,000 10+2 with 50% + JCECE Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology
B.Tech (Lateral) INR 74,000 10+3 with 50% + JCECE Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

For regular B.Tech entry, applicants must pass Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics. Their third subject must be Chemistry, Computer Science, or Biology. A minimum of 45% marks in these subjects is required, while SC and ST applicants need at least 40% marks. Students must also appear for JEE Main, a national-level engineering test, or JCECE, a state-level entrance test.

Applications are submitted online through the UCET or VBU website. Students enter their personal information and entrance exam scores in the form. UCET prepares the selection based on JEE Main or JCECE ranks. Selected applicants must complete document verification and pay the required fees to secure their seats.

Second-year lateral admission requires a 3-year engineering diploma and a valid JCECE (Lateral Entry) score. Diploma holders must have at least 50% marks, although the minimum for reserved-category applicants is 40%. The form is completed online, and the JCECE score decides selection. Those selected must submit their documents and pay the fees.

The combined B.Tech intake is 210 seats across Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, and Electronics and Communication.

UCET Hazaribagh Cutoff

The JCECE and JEE Main closing ranks from 2024 and 2023 show the admission levels recorded for UCET Hazaribagh before 2025.

UCET VBU JCECE Cutoff 2024

For the General category, the overall JCECE cutoff range in 2024 was 1494 to 3246. The round-wise closing ranks were as follows.

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 2 (Closing rank) Round 3 (Closing rank)
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 1494 1695 2084
B.Tech Information Technology 2132 2349 2941
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 2513 3040 4547
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 3246 3810 5683

UCET VBU JCECE Cutoff 2023

The General-category JCECE cutoff in 2023 covered an overall rank range of 1039 to 2403. Closing ranks for each course and round are listed below.

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 2 (Closing rank) Round 3 (Closing rank)
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 1039 1179 1336
B.Tech Information Technology 1368 1739 1943
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 1738 2326 4246
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 2403 3378 4293

UCET VBU JEE Main Cutoff 2024

UCET VBU recorded an overall JEE Main cutoff range of 194737 to 469639 for General-category admission in 2024.

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 2 (Closing rank) Round 3 (Closing rank)
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 194737 214860 258641
B.Tech Information Technology 277327 300336 390777
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 339802 414672 710819
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 469639 565492 1134892

UCET VBU JEE Main Cutoff 2023

For General-category students, the overall JEE Main cutoff range in 2023 was 134095 to 305411.

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 2 (Closing rank) Round 3 (Closing rank)
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 134095 147753 160357
B.Tech Information Technology 162886 207224 237917
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 207203 294617 948069
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 305411 535478 1013512

UCET Hazaribagh Admission FAQs

Ques. How should I choose between JCECE and JEE Main for UCET Hazaribagh B.Tech admission?

Ans. UCET Hazaribagh considers both JCECE and JEE Main scores for B.Tech admission. JCECE is a Jharkhand state-level examination that focuses on local quotas and generally gives state residents a more direct route. JEE Main is a more difficult national-level examination, has wider recognition, and also allows students from outside Jharkhand to apply. Both tests cover Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. The suitable option depends on where you live and how you have prepared. Jharkhand residents may prefer JCECE for state access, while students also targeting colleges across India may choose JEE Main.

Ques. Which UCET Hazaribagh B.Tech branches may be available at a JEE Main rank of 250,000?

Ans. The B.Tech choices at UCET Hazaribagh are Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. A JEE Main rank of 250,000 may meet the admission range because General-category cutoffs at UCET are often above 200,000, although they change each year. Mechanical Engineering or Information Technology may be easier to secure than the more highly demanded Computer Science branch. Students should compare their rank with the course-wise and round-wise cutoff tables above.