Kerala B. Tech Lateral Entry 2025-26 – The LBS Center for science and Technology will release online application form for B. Tech. (Lateral Entry) entrance test in the month of May 2025 for academic session 2025-26. The Kerala B. Tech Lateral Entry Admission 2025-26 is a pathway for diploma holders in engineering to gain direct admission into the second year of the B. Tech program in various engineering colleges across Kerala. This exam is Conduct by the LBS Center for Science and Technology. It is a well-established scheme that helps diploma holders advance their careers by obtaining a full-fledged engineering degree.
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Kerala B. Tech Lateral Entry 2025-26: Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Date of Commencement online registration | May 2nd week, 2025 |
| Last date of Online Registration | June 3rd week, 2025 |
Kerala B. Tech Lateral Entry 2025-26: Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for B. Tech Lateral Entry in Kerala, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification – Candidates should have passed a 3 years degree / 2 years diploma in engineering or technology, awarded by the State Board of Technical Education, Kerala, or any equivalent recognized board. The diploma must be in a relevant branch of engineering or technology.
- Minimum Marks -General category candidates must have secured at least 45% marks in their qualifying diploma course, while reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) usually require at least 40%.
- Domicile -The candidate should be a native of Kerala. However, a few seats are open to non-Kerala candidates as well.
- Candidates who are appearing for the final year of Diploma stream/ D. Voc. Stream / B.Sc. Stream Examination and satisfying the above criteria are also eligible to apply.
Kerala B. Tech Lateral Entry 2025-26: Age Limit
- Applicants should have completed 18 years of age as on the 31st December 2024. No relaxation in the minimum age will be allowed.
- There are no upper age limit.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/ST candidates | Rs. 500/- |
Seat Reservation
- 15% of seats under Lateral Entry are reserved as Management seats in Aided Engineering Colleges and remaining 85% will be allotted as Government seats.
- 50% of seats under Lateral Entry will be allotted as Government seats and 50% seats are reserved as Management seats in Self Financing Engineering Colleges.
- The availability of seats will be announced before the ensuing online admission.
How to Apply for Kerala B. Tech Lateral Entry 2025-26
The application for Kerala B. Tech Lateral Entry 2025-26 will be conducted online through the official portal of DTE Kerala. The step-by-step process typically includes:
Step-1: Online Registration – Candidates must first register on the official website by providing their personal and educational details. Official website – https://lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in/
Step-2: Filling the Application Form – After successful registration, candidates can fill out the application form, providing information such as diploma qualification details, choice of branches, and preferred colleges.
Step-3: Uploading Documents – Scanned copies of relevant documents like the diploma certificate, mark sheets, photograph, and signature must be uploaded in the prescribed format.
Step-4: Application Fee – Payment of the application fee (usually around ₹500 for general category and ₹250 for SC/ST candidates) is done through online modes like net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI.
Step-5: Submission -After verifying all details, the application form must be submitted online. Candidates are advised to take a printout of the completed form for future reference.
Entrance Examination
The Kerala B. Tech Lateral Entry 2025-26 admissions are based on the Lateral Entry Entrance Examination (LET), conducted by DTE Kerala. Important aspects of the LET include:
- Exam Pattern – The entrance exam comprises objective-type questions, covering topics from the diploma curriculum of engineering. The test usually consists of multiple sections, including mathematics, engineering mechanics, basic engineering subjects, and general aptitude.
- Total Marks – The exam is typically 120 marks, with each correct answer awarding one mark. There may not be any negative marking.
- Syllabus -The syllabus will be based on the technical subjects from the diploma courses, emphasizing core engineering concepts. The exam also tests basic mathematics and analytical skills.
Examination Centres
Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Thodupuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Sulthan Bathery, Kozhikode, Kannur & Kasaragod.
Admit Card
Once the application process is complete, LBS Centre for science and technology, Kerala will release the admit cards for the LET. Candidates will be able to download the admit card from the official website by logging into their accounts. The admit card will contain important details like the exam date, time, and venue.
Exam Date
The exact exam date for Kerala B. Tech Lateral Entry 2025-26 will be announced in the official notification. Typically, the LET is conducted in the second quarter of the year, around April or May.
Result and Rank List
After the successful completion of the entrance exam, DTE Kerala will declare the results on their official website. The result is published in the form of a rank list, which includes the scores and ranks secured by the candidates.
Counseling Process
The counseling process for Kerala B. Tech Lateral Entry 2025-26 will be conducted based on the ranks obtained in the entrance exam. The steps involved in the counseling process are as follows:
- Candidates must register for counseling by providing their preferences for branches and colleges.
- Candidates will be able to select their preferred B. Tech branches and colleges during the choice-filling process.
- The allotment of seats is done based on the candidate’s rank, preferences, and the availability of seats in the respective colleges.
- After seat allotment, candidates must report to the allotted college with their original documents for verification and complete the admission process.
Documents Required for Admission
During the document verification process, candidates need to produce the following documents:
- Diploma certificate and mark sheets
- Transfer certificate from the previous institution
- Domicile certificate
- Community or caste certificate (for reserved categories)
- Entrance exam scorecard and rank list
- Admit card of the entrance examination
- Any other documents specified by DTE Kerala
Fee Structure (Changeable)
| Fee Component | Amount | Remittance |
| Admission Fee | Rs 240/- | At the time of admission only |
| Tuition Fee | Rs. 3150/- per semester | Beginning of each semester |
| Special Fee (Revenue Rs. 1740/-and P.D Rs.370/-) | Rs.2 110/- per year | Beginning of odd semester |
| University Fee (Administration fee – Rs. I 000/- at the time of admission. Sports and Athletic fee- Rs 500/-at the time of admission Exam fee – Rs. 500/- Subject fee – Rs. 1200/-) | Rs. 3200/- | Rs 1500/-at the time of admission and Rs. 1700/- at the beginning of each semester. |
| Caution deposit | Rs 1000/- | A t the time of admission only |
| Miscellaneous | Rs. 25 | A t the time of admission only |
| total | Rs.9725 /- | – |
Participating Colleges
The B. Tech Lateral Entry admission process allows students to get admission to various government, aided, and private engineering colleges across Kerala. Some of the top colleges include:
- College of Engineering, Trivandrum
- Government Engineering College, Thrissur
- Government Engineering College, Barton Hill, Trivandrum
- Government Engineering College, Kozhikode
- Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RIT), Kottayam
- T.K.M. College of Engineering, Kollam
- N.S.S. College of Engineering, Palakkad
- Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
- S.C.T. College of Engineering, Trivandrum