<p><strong>The admission criteria for KIEM vary depending on the program you&#39;re interested in (B.Tech or Diploma) and whether you&#39;re applying for regular entry or lateral entry. Here&#39;s a general overview:</strong></p>

<p><strong>B.Tech Admission:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Eligibility:</strong>&nbsp;10+2 passed with at least 45% aggregate marks in Physics,&nbsp;Chemistry,&nbsp;and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized board.</li>
	<li><strong>Selection Process:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li><strong>JEE Main/WBJEE Score:</strong>&nbsp;Admission to B.Tech programs is primarily based on your score in either JEE Main or WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination).&nbsp;The institute considers the higher of the two scores.</li>
		<li><strong>Counselling:</strong>&nbsp;Based on your score,&nbsp;you&#39;ll need to participate in the counselling process and choose your preferred program and branch (specialization) based on available seats and your rank.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li>Some reserved seats may be available for candidates from SC/ST/OBC categories with lower cut-off marks.</li>
		<li>KIEM may also consider other factors like Olympiad/National Level Exam scores for shortlisting candidates.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

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<p><strong>Diploma Admission:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Eligibility:</strong>&nbsp;10th passed with at least 35% aggregate marks and minimum 90 marks combined in Mathematics and Physics from a recognized board.</li>
	<li><strong>Selection Process:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li><strong>JEXPO Score:</strong>&nbsp;Admission to Diploma programs is based on your score in JEXPO (Joint Entrance Examination Polytechnic),&nbsp;conducted by the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education.</li>
		<li><strong>Counselling:</strong>&nbsp;After the JEXPO exam,&nbsp;you&#39;ll need to participate in the counselling process to choose your preferred program and institute based on available seats and your rank.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

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<p><strong>Lateral Entry for B.Tech:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Eligibility:</strong>&nbsp;Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc.&nbsp;(Hons.) with at least 60% average marks.</li>
	<li><strong>Selection Process:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li><strong>WBJELET Score:</strong>&nbsp;Admission to the second year of B.Tech programs through lateral entry is based on your score in WBJELET (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination - Lateral Entry Test).</li>
		<li><strong>Counselling:</strong>&nbsp;Based on your WBJELET score,&nbsp;you&#39;ll need to participate in the counselling process to choose your preferred program and branch.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>
