B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at LDC Institute of Technical Studies

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry), LDC Institute of Technical Studies in Allahabad runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹2 lakh (roughly ₹67,000 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.

LDC Institute of Technical Studies is a private institute, founded in 2007. This page brings together what is on record for this course at LDC Institute of Technical Studies — 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.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with LDC Institute of Technical Studies 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 LDC Institute of Technical Studies'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 LDC Institute of Technical Studies on its website (www.ldcinstitute.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.

LDC Institute of Technical Studies runs 11 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

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

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 ₹2 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 LDC Institute of Technical Studies compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Allahabad?