Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) at Jai Prakash Vishwavidyala Chapra

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) at Jai Prakash Vishwavidyala Chapra in Siwan, Bihar is a 3-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.98 lakh (roughly ₹66,000 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.

Jai Prakash Vishwavidyala Chapra is a other institute, founded in 1990. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Jai Prakash Vishwavidyala Chapra — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Jai Prakash Vishwavidyala Chapra before you pay anything.

For admission to Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (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 Jai Prakash Vishwavidyala Chapra's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 Jai Prakash Vishwavidyala Chapra on its website (www.mhdcollege.com) 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.

Jai Prakash Vishwavidyala Chapra runs 5 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹1.98 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 Jai Prakash Vishwavidyala Chapra compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Siwan?