Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology (SLIET), Longowal, established by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, offers a unique non-conventional modular education system. The institute caters to technical education at all levels—ranging from entry-level certificate and diploma courses to undergraduate degrees, postgraduation, and doctoral research.

Academic Programs Offered

SLIET operates a tier-based academic structure that accommodates candidates at various stages of their education:

• Integrated Certificate-Diploma (ICD): A 3-year modular program combining certificate and diploma certifications.
• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.): 4-year regular undergraduate programs, along with 3-year Lateral Entry programs for diploma holders.
• Master of Technology (M.Tech): 2-year postgraduate engineering specialization.
• Master of Science (M.Sc) & MBA: 2-year postgraduate science and management streams.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Advanced research tracks across engineering, basic sciences, and humanities.

Admission Process

Admissions at SLIET are governed either through national-level centralized counselling bodies or via the SLIET Entrance Test (SET) conducted annually by the institute.

B.E. (4-Year Regular Program)

Admission to the first year of the 4-year B.E. program is based on merit in JEE Main. Seat allocation and document verification are processed centrally through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) and CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board).

B.E. (3-Year Lateral Entry)

Diploma holders and SLIET ICD graduates enter directly into the 2nd year (3rd semester) of B.E. through performance in SET-III.

Integrated Certificate-Diploma (ICD)

Fresh 10th-standard pass-outs are admitted into the ICD program through SET-I. Vertical promotion rules allow top-performing ICD students internal entry into the B.E. degree stream.

M.Tech Programs

Primary admissions are routed through CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan) based on valid GATE scores. Vacant seats and non-GATE applicants are considered via SET-VII.

M.Sc & MBA Programs

M.Sc admissions are conducted via CCMN (based on IIT-JAM scores) or through SET-VI. MBA admissions consider national management entrance scores (CAT, CMAT, GATE) or SET-IV followed by personal interviews.

Ph.D. Programs

Doctoral candidates are screened through the SET-V entrance examination followed by a departmental interview. GATE/NET qualified candidates may be exempted from the written test as per institutional norms.

Eligibility Criteria

Important Dates 2026

The table below outlines the admission and entrance examination schedule at SLIET for the 2026 academic cycle:

Application Fees

Application fees for the SLIET Entrance Test (SET) are paid online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card during the online form submission:

Required Documents

During physical reporting and document verification at the SLIET campus, candidates must produce original copies along with self-attested photocopies of the following credentials:

• Rank Card / Scorecard (JEE Main, GATE, IIT-JAM, CAT, or SET).
• Provisional Seat Allotment Letter (from JoSAA/CSAB/CCMT/CCMN or SET portal).
• Class 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth).
• Class 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate (for B.E. / M.Sc).
• Diploma Marksheets and Graduation Degree (for LEET, M.Tech, MBA, Ph.D. candidates).
• Character Certificate from the last attended institution.
• Migration Certificate and Transfer Certificate (TC).
• Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) issued in the prescribed Central Government format.
• Medical Fitness Certificate signed by an authorized government medical practitioner.
• Aadhaar Card or valid Government Photo ID proof.
• Gap Affidavit (if applicable, for any gap period between academic degrees).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is there a Punjab state quota for admissions at SLIET Longowal?

Yes. As a Centrally Funded Technical Institute located in Punjab, SLIET allocates 50% of total seats to candidates qualifying from schools/institutes within the state of Punjab (Punjab Quota) and 50% to candidates from all other Indian states (Other States Quota).

2. Can diploma holders get direct admission into the second year of B.E. at SLIET?

Yes. Candidates holding a 3-year recognized engineering diploma (or SLIET ICD qualification) are eligible for lateral entry admission into the 2nd year (3rd semester) of B.E. programs via the SET-III entrance test.

3. Is GATE mandatory for seeking admission to M.Tech at SLIET?

GATE-qualified candidates are given primary preference and admitted through central CCMT counselling. However, if seats remain vacant post-CCMT rounds, non-GATE applicants can seek admission by appearing in the SET-VII entrance exam conducted by SLIET.

4. How does the vertical promotion scheme work for ICD students at SLIET?

SLIET offers a modular system where students who join the 3-year Integrated Certificate-Diploma (ICD) program can seek direct vertical promotion into the 2nd year of the B.E. degree program based on institutional merit and clear performance in their ICD coursework, subject to seat availability.

5. What is the fee refund policy if a candidate decides to withdraw an allotted seat?

Seat acceptance fees paid during counselling rounds are refundable according to standard MoE/UGC guidelines if withdrawal is requested within the stipulated deadline before the close of official counselling rounds. Specific processing charges may be deducted as notified in the SET admission brochure.