Hello Aspirant,

In West Bengal, specifically Durgapur, the 3-year B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry course fees in private colleges typically range from 1.8 Lakhs to 3.15 Lakhs for the entire course. For instance, Bengal College of Engineering and Technology lists it around 2.67 Lakhs. Government colleges offering lateral entry, like Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College, have significantly lower fees, often below 1 Lakh for the full duration. These fees usually exclude hostel and other charges.

Good afternoon here’s a breakdown of B.Tech Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) fees across different colleges in India for 2025:

Fee Structure Comparison

Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth    Faridabad    3 years    85,000 – 1,00,000 per year

SVU School of Engineering    UP    3 years    42,500/semester

Manav Rachna International Institute    Haryana    3 years   1.2 -1.5 lakh per year

DTU (Delhi Technological University)    Delhi    3 years    2.68 lakh (1st year)

Notes

Government colleges typically charge 50,000 – 1.5 lakh total.

Private universities may offer flexible schedules but charge higher fees.

Some colleges offer installment plans or scholarships for lateral entry students.