Choosing the right college for your engineering studies is one of the most important decisions that an aspiring technologist can make. KIET Group of Institutions (Now known as KIET Deemed-to-be University) is one of the leading institutes offering private engineering courses in Northern India. Located on the Ghaziabad-Meerut Highway, it offers rigorous academic training.
Kiet has been renowned for providing quality education and preparing students for the corporate world. A lot of students dream of studying in KIET’s B.Tech course.
In this detailed guide, we will cover all the aspects of B.Tech admission at KIET Ghaziabad to ensure you get into your dream college. This 2000 word guide will help you understand the admission process, eligibility criteria, entrance exam, counselling, fee structure, branch selection and more.
1. About KIET Group of Institutions
KIET was established in the year 1998 by Shri Krishna Educational Society. It has been transformed into a self-governing institute and has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and has received an ‘A+’ grade. It also offers various courses which are accredited by NBA.
KIET is spread across a lush green campus. This institute offers a great blend of traditional education coupled with modern futuristic labs such as Mercedes-Benz Lab, AI & IoT Centre. KIET offers a variety of courses for students aspiring to pursue engineering. It offers different branches at the undergraduate level.
B.Tech courses offered:
Traditional Branches:
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Mechanical
Mechatronics and Automation
Computing Branches:
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
CSE(Data Science)
CSE(Cyber Security)
Information Technology (IT)
Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
2. Eligibility Criteria
Before appearing for entrance exams, you must check whether you are eligible for admissions.
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have cleared the 12 th grade (Intermediate) examination from a recognised board (CBSE/ISC/State Boards).
Subjects: Candidates must have studied Physics, Mathematics and anyone of the following as optional subjects: Chemistry/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Technical Vocational.
Minimum Marks: General candidates must score a minimum of 45% marks in the mandatory subjects. Reserved candidates (SC/ST) must score minimum 40% in the mandatory subjects.
3. How to get admission in B.Tech?
KIET offers admission via centralised state level counselling.
Option 1: UPTAC (JEE Main Based)
The most popular option to get admission in B.Tech at KIET is via UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling), conducted by Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow.
The candidate must write JEE Main.
Register for UPTAC on the official website (uptac.samarth.edu.in) and select your options. The candidate will be allocated a seat depending on his/her AIR via multiple rounds of centralised counselling.
Option 2: Direct/Management Quota
A certain percentage of seats will be filled via Direct admission or based on criteria set by the institute. Candidates must still score the minimum marks in PCM at 10+2. Candidates must apply for direct admission via the official KIET admissions page.
Option 3: Lateral Entry For Diploma/B.Sc students
Candidates wishing to join 2 nd year (3 rd semester) must:
Eligibility: Must have passed any 3 year engineering diploma (minimum 45%) from an approved institute or B.Sc (with Maths).
Admission: Admission will be done via lateral entry process or merit guidelines.
4. How to Get Admitted via UPTAC?
Here is step-by-step how you can get admitted to KIET.
Step 1: Write JEE Main
Firstly, you must write the JEE Main examination. To get into top branches like CSE and AI/ML you must score a good rank. Try to score better marks in class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Step 2: Register on UPTAC
Once you’ve received your JEE Main results and rank card you can begin registration.
Login to the portal using your JEE Main application details.
Pay the counselling fee.
Upload your documents (10 th and 12 th mark sheets, category certificate, domicile certificate etc.)
Step 3: Select Options
This is the most important part of the admission process. Candidates must select their preferred colleges and branch.
Pro Tip: If KIET is your top private choice under AKTU then place your desired branches (CSE/IT/ CSE-AI) at the top of your option list. Don’t waste your higher options on branches you do not intend to take.
Step 4: Seat Allocation
There will be multiple rounds of seat allocation (Round 1 to Round 4). There will also be special rounds for special vacancies.
If you have been allocated a seat at KIET you can choose to either Freeze your seat or Float/Float cum Upgrade. You can pay the seat confirmation/token fee online.
Step 5: Report to College
Once you’ve selected your seat you will need to report to KIET Ghaziabad.
5. Understanding Cutoffs
Every year cutoffs change depending on the number of students who have appeared for the exam, difficulty of the paper and change in seat matrix. Based on previous trends here are the closing ranks for general candidates (Home State – Uttar Pradesh).
Branch Name Approximate General (Home State) Closing Rank
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) 1,13,000 to 1,24,000
CSE (AI & ML) 1,38,000 to 1,52,000
CSE (Data Science) 1,59,000 to 1,83,000
Information Technology (IT) 1,82,000 to 2,26,000
Electronics and Communication (ECE) 1,98,000 to 3,26,000
Electrical and Electronics (EEE) 2,90,000 to 7,19,000
Mechanical 4,00,000 to 13,26,000
Note: AI quota candidates and Reserved candidates (EWS/OBC/SC/ST) will have different cutoffs. Reserved candidates will have relaxed cutoffs.
6. Fee Structure
It is very important to understand the fee structure for the 4 year engineering course. The fee structure includes:
Tuition Fees:
The total tuition fees and Academic Fees for CSE related courses (CSE/IT/AI/ML/Data Science) will cost approximately INR 13.59 Lakhs.
The total tuition fees and Academic Fees for core engineering branch courses (ECE/EEE/Mechanical/Mechatronics) will cost approximately INR 12.79 Lakhs.
One time fees: Candidates generally pay caution money (refundable) and small exam and enrolment fees.
Hostel Fees: KIET provides well maintained hostel facilities for both male and female students. Triple occupancy hostel accommodation will cost varying prices dependant on if it’s AIR-conditioned/non-AIR conditioned (Non-AIR conditioned hostel accommodation will generally cost around INR 1.40 Lakhs per year).
7. Scholarships
KIET recognises students who have performed well academically and offer scholarships for students in need.
Institute Merit Scholarships: Scholarships are available for students with high JEE Main scores or high percentage at 12 th grade. Students must maintain good CGPA throughout the course.
Government Scholarships: Students from SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Minority backgrounds whose families earn within the guidelines set by the state can apply for the Uttar Pradesh Post Matric Scholarship on the official UP Scholarship site.
8. Documents Required
Ensure you have a folder containing copies of the following documents:
10 th Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth)
12 th Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
JEE Main Scorecard and Admit Card
UPTAC Seat Allocation Letter
Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS if applicable) Issued by competent authority.
Domicile Certificate (If applicable).
Character Certificate and TC/Migration Certificate from last attending institution.
Aadhaar Card.
Passport size colour photograph.
9. Why KIET Ghaziabad? Placements
A thorough admission process will lead to a great career. KIET has an amazing placement cell and regularly receives tier 1 multinational companies, product companies and core engineering companies.
Placement: In recent years hundreds of companies have visited KIET offering thousands of jobs. Overall placements have been extremely high with over 85%-90% of students placed.
Companies: Top companies such as IT Service providers, product companies, core companies and FinTech companies regularly visit KIET to recruit.
Investment: KIET has excellent training cells, coding clubs, hackathons and soft skills training from the very first year. Graduates leave KIET as industry ready professionals.
Checklist
[ ] Ensure you have a good understanding of PCM to score a good rank in JEE Main.
[ ] Register on UPTAC as soon as possible.
[ ] Ensure you select your options wisely.
[ ] Ensure you have all your documents ready.
[ ] Only use the official KIET (kiet.edu) and UPTAC websites.
Starting your B.Tech journey at KIET Ghaziabad will lead to a great career in engineering. Plan ahead and get informed.