B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Biju Patnaik University of Technology: overview

Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Brahmapur, Orissa, offers B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) as a 3-year undergraduate degree. There are 12 seats in each batch. The total fee on record is ₹53,000 – ₹11.6 lakh, which works out to about ₹18,000 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.

Biju Patnaik University of Technology is a other institute, founded in 2003. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Biju Patnaik University of Technology — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) fees at Biju Patnaik University of Technology

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Biju Patnaik University of Technology as a group.

FeeAmount
Total course fee₹53,000 – ₹11.6 lakh
Tuition fee₹36,000 – ₹8.4 lakh
Hostel fee₹16,000 – ₹3 lakh
Approximate cost per year₹18,000

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

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) eligibility

To get into 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 Biju Patnaik University of Technology's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

How to get admission to B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Biju Patnaik University of Technology

In most years, admission follows these steps:

  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 Biju Patnaik University of Technology on its website (www.nist.edu) 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.

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) placements at Biju Patnaik University of Technology

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show an average package of ₹6 lakh and a highest package of ₹10 lakh at Biju Patnaik University of Technology. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Other B.Tech specialisations at Biju Patnaik University of Technology

Biju Patnaik University of Technology runs 59 B.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

Is B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Biju Patnaik University of Technology right for you?

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

  • Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
  • Can you manage ₹53,000 – ₹11.6 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
  • Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
  • How does Biju Patnaik University of Technology compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Brahmapur?

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Biju Patnaik University of Technology: FAQs

What is the fee for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Biju Patnaik University of Technology?

The total fee on record for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Biju Patnaik University of Technology is ₹53,000 – ₹11.6 lakh, about ₹18,000 a year. Hostel and other charges may be extra.

How long is B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Biju Patnaik University of Technology?

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Biju Patnaik University of Technology is a 3-year full-time undergraduate course.

How many seats are there in B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Biju Patnaik University of Technology?

Biju Patnaik University of Technology has 12 seats in B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) each year.

What is the eligibility 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 is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

What are the placements like at Biju Patnaik University of Technology?

In 2023, Biju Patnaik University of Technology recorded an average package of ₹6 lakh and a highest package of ₹10 lakh. These are college-wide figures.

Which other B.Tech specialisations does Biju Patnaik University of Technology offer?

Besides B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry), Biju Patnaik University of Technology offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry), B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, B.Tech. in Textile Engineering, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry), B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) and 50 more.

Is Biju Patnaik University of Technology a government or private college?

Biju Patnaik University of Technology is a other institute, founded in 2003, located in Brahmapur, Orissa.