B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at BRCM College of Engineering and Technology

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry), BRCM College of Engineering and Technology runs it as a 3-4 year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 12 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹2.97 lakh – ₹3.6 lakh.

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.

BRCM College of Engineering and Technology is a private institute, founded in 1999. This page brings together what is on record for this course at BRCM College of Engineering and Technology — 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 BRCM College of Engineering and Technology as a group.

4000

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with BRCM College of Engineering and Technology 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 BRCM College of Engineering and Technology'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 BRCM College of Engineering and Technology 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.

BRCM College of Engineering and Technology runs 10 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 Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)

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 3-4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹2.97 lakh – ₹3.6 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 BRCM College of Engineering and Technology compare with other colleges offering B.Tech?