LBS Centre For Science and Technology Kerala

About LBS Centre for Science and Technology (LBSCS&T)

LBS Centre for Science and Technology, often searched as LBSCentre or LBS Centre, is an autonomous body set up by the Government of Kerala in 1976 and based in Thiruvananthapuram. If you are looking at LBS courses, this page explains what the Centre offers, how admission works, what the fee looks like and how it is governed, so you can decide with clear facts.

LBS courses and programmes

The Centre is known for computer training, technical consultancy and centralised allotment for professional programmes. Among its academic offerings, the B.Tech Lateral Entry programme is a 3-year route for diploma, D.Voc and B.Sc holders who want an engineering degree. Candidates need a polytechnic diploma or a B.Sc degree with mathematics and at least 45% overall marks, as per the sheet we hold. Programme details can change, so confirm the current list of LBS courses with a counsellor.

Approvals, governance and institutions

• Established in 1976 as an autonomous institution under the Government of Kerala
• NAAC listed as an approval
• Governing Body chaired by the Chief Minister of Kerala, with the Minister for Higher Education as Vice-Chairman
• Runs institutions such as LBS College of Engineering in Kasaragod, LBS Institute of Technology for Women in Thiruvananthapuram, the Centre for Disability Studies and LBS Model Degree College in Malappuram

How admission works at LBSCentre

Admission usually follows an online Centralised Allotment Process. You register on the official website, fill in the application, upload documents, photograph and signature, and pay the application fee online. Selection is merit based and follows government reservation policies. For lateral entry, candidates are enrolled directly into the second year through the state entrance route, as described in the sheet.

Fees and payment

The listed fee for the B.Tech Lateral Entry programme is ₹1,50,000 for the full course, which works out to about ₹50,000 per year over 3 years. The Centre does not offer an official EMI option, and fees are paid in full online or through the banks named during admission.

Learning environment and exams

Facilities mentioned for the Centre include a library, IT infrastructure, laboratories, sports amenities and qualified faculty. Students are assessed through end-of-semester exams, with laboratory work, project engagement, test scores and attendance also considered in the overall evaluation.

Career support

The Centre does not directly run student placements. Learners are guided by faculty and can apply to employers on their own. Companies listed on the sheet include Airtel, Apollo, Bajaj Finserv, Deloitte, Hitachi, Honeywell and India Mart. These are as stated by the institution and are not a placement guarantee.

Explore the programme pages below to compare LBS courses, check eligibility and speak to a CareerBhavan counsellor about admission.