Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology (GKCIET), Malda, runs 5 B.Tech programmes, 5 diploma programmes, and multiple skill-based certificate courses in engineering and technology. B.Tech Electrical Engineering is its flagship programme, and the first-year fee is INR 52,773.

B.Tech applicants need at least 50% marks in Class 12, or 45% marks for reserved categories. Selection is through JEE Main or WBJEE, followed by JoSAA or WBJEEB counselling. Diploma admission considers JEXPO or the GKCIET Entrance Test (GET), while diploma holders can apply for B.Tech lateral entry through JELET.

Applications are submitted through the GKCIET website, JoSAA portal, WBJEEB portal, or WBSCT&VE&SD portal, depending on the programme and admission route.

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GKCIET UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, GKCIET offers B.Tech in 5 specialisations. The regular programme lasts 4 years and is affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT). Applicants must have passed Class 12 with an aggregate score of 50%. Admission is based on JEE Main or WBJEE scores and the related JoSAA or WBJEEB counselling process.

Diploma holders may enter the second year of B.Tech through the lateral entry route. These applicants must qualify through JELET.

Course First-Year Fees Eligibility
B.Tech INR 52,773 Class 12 and WBJEE
B.Tech (Lateral) INR 52,773 Diploma and JELET

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

For regular B.Tech seats, 50% are filled through WBJEE for candidates from West Bengal. Another 25% are allotted through JEE Main to applicants from Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland, and Sikkim. The remaining 25% are available through JEE Main to candidates from other states under JoSAA or CSAB counselling.

GKCIET Diploma and Certificate Admission 2026

GKCIET conducts its diploma programmes in regular mode over 3 years. They are affiliated with the West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCT&VE&SD). West Bengal applicants are selected through JEXPO, while candidates from other states take GET.

For diploma admission, students must have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks. The minimum is 45% marks for reserved categories. Lateral Polytechnic admission requires Class 12 and VOCLET.

Course First-Year Fees Eligibility
Polytechnic INR 2,340 Class 10 and JEXPO
Diploma in Food Processing INR 2,340 Class 10 and JEXPO
Lateral Polytechnic INR 2,340 Class 12 and VOCLET

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

Certificate courses focus on skill development. Entry to these programmes is decided through a merit list rather than an entrance examination.

GKCIET Admission Process 2026

Entrance examination scores decide admission to B.Tech and diploma programmes, while certificate applicants are selected on merit. GKCIET accepts JEE Main, WBJEE, JELET, JEXPO, and GET for the relevant courses. Applications are completed online through the institute website or the applicable counselling portal.

The application fee is INR 1,000 for B.Tech. Diploma and certificate applicants pay INR 500.

How to Apply for GKCIET Malda

  • Open the GKCIET website or the relevant JoSAA, WBJEEB, or WBSCT&VE&SD portal.
  • Enter the required personal information to register and generate a login ID.
  • Complete the application form, then choose the preferred programme and specialisation.
  • Upload the Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, entrance examination scorecard, category certificate, and passport-size photograph.
  • Pay the fee online: INR 1,000 for B.Tech or INR 500 for a diploma or certificate course.
  • Submit the completed form and take part in counselling for seat allotment.

Documents Required for Registration

  • A signed, scanned passport-size photograph
  • Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
  • JEE Main, WBJEE, JEXPO, or GET scorecard, as applicable
  • Category certificate, where applicable
  • A self-attested income certificate, which is compulsory when applying for a scholarship
  • Domicile certificate for candidates from West Bengal or the North-Eastern states

GKCIET Admission Cutoff 2026

GKCIET uses JEE Main and WBJEE ranks for regular B.Tech admission. JELET closing ranks apply to B.Tech lateral entry.

GKCIET JEE Main Cutoff 2025

The General category Round 1 closing rank in 2025 was 110055 for B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and 156355 for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering. The complete Round 1 and Round 2 closing ranks are listed below.

Course Round 1 Closing Rank Round 2 Closing Rank
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 110055 119572
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 156355 217008
B.Tech Electrical Engineering 164368 182770
B.Tech Civil & Environmental Engineering 204687 264506
B.Tech Food Technology 237344 313570

GKCIET WBJEE Cutoff Trend

The course-wise WBJEE cutoff figures for 2024 and 2023 are given below, with the latest year first.

Course 2024 2023
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 9572 106683
B.Tech Electrical Engineering 14228 169517
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 18223 168002
B.Tech Food Technology 23701 412420
B.Tech Civil & Environmental Engineering 24208 350657

GKCIET JELET Cutoff 2024

The following table shows the course-wise Round 1 and Round 2 closing ranks for the JELET 2024 examination.

Course Round 1 Closing Rank Round 2 Closing Rank
B.Tech (Lateral) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 1060 1295
B.Tech (Lateral) Electrical Engineering 1499 2235
B.Tech (Lateral) Mechanical Engineering 1602 2464
B.Tech (Lateral) Civil & Environmental Engineering 2350 3974
B.Tech (Lateral) Food Technology 3669 6208

GKCIET Admission Scholarship 2026

GKCIET students can apply for merit-based and need-based financial support. The available schemes include the following scholarships.

Scholarship Agency Benefit and Eligibility
Aikashree West Bengal Minority Dev. Corp. Full fee waiver for minority students with income below INR 2 lakhs
Oasis Backwards Classes Welfare Dept. Variable financial assistance for SC, ST, and OBC students
Kanyashree West Bengal Govt. INR 25,000 as a one-time benefit for unmarried girls with income below INR 1.2 lakhs
Swami Vivekananda MCM West Bengal Govt. Up to INR 8,000 per month for meritorious students

GKCIET Admission FAQs

Ques. What must a student do to secure a regular B.Tech seat at GKCIET Malda?

Ans. A student must pass Class 12 with at least 50% marks and qualify through JEE Main or WBJEE. The next steps include registration on the JoSAA or WBJEEB portal, entering course choices, and attending counselling. WBJEE is used for 50% of the seats reserved for West Bengal candidates. JEE Main is used for 25% of the seats for North-Eastern state candidates and the other 25% for applicants from the remaining states.

Ques. Can an engineering diploma holder join the second year of B.Tech at GKCIET?

Ans: Yes. A candidate who has earned an engineering diploma from a recognised institution may seek lateral entry into the second year of B.Tech. Admission generally depends on JELET or institute-level counselling. The diploma requirement is usually 45% to 50%, although the seat matrix, minimum marks, and other conditions may change each year. Applicants should follow the institute's admission notices for the applicable rules.

Ques. Which reservation rules apply during GKCIET admissions?

Ans. GKCIET follows the reservation directions issued by the Central and State Governments. All India Quota seats filled through JEE Main provide reservation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates under Central rules. Certain seats are also assigned to persons with disabilities and female candidates in specified categories. Students must present valid, current category documents during verification. An unsupported claim may be cancelled, or the seat may be considered under the General category.

Ques. In which months does GKCIET generally conduct its admission activities?

Ans. The admission cycle usually begins in April or May after entrance examination schedules are announced. JoSAA and WBJEE counselling for B.Tech commonly starts in June or July, while the JEXPO-based diploma process may begin earlier or during the same period. Registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting are completed before classes normally start in August or early September. Exact timings may change because of examination calendars, result announcements, counselling notices, or administrative decisions.