B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Amrapali University Haldwani

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry), Amrapali University Haldwani in Haldwani runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹5.17 lakh – ₹8.04 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.72 lakh a year.

Lateral entry lets diploma holders (and, at many colleges, B.Sc. graduates) join directly in the second year, so the degree takes a year less. The subjects are the same as the regular programme from the second year on.

Amrapali University Haldwani is a private institute, founded in 1999. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Amrapali University Haldwani — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Amrapali University Haldwani as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Amrapali University Haldwani before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Amrapali University Haldwani's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Amrapali University Haldwani on its website (www.amrapali.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Amrapali University Haldwani runs 7 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B. Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B. Tech in Computer Science Engineering (Data Science and IoT)
• B. Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹5.17 lakh – ₹8.04 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Amrapali University Haldwani compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Haldwani?