B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at PP Savani University

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry), PP Savani University in Surat runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹2.93 lakh, which works out to about ₹98,000 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.

PP Savani University is a other institute, founded in 2016. This page brings together what is on record for this course at PP Savani University — 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 PP Savani University 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 PP Savani University'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 PP Savani University on its website (www.ppsu.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.

PP Savani University runs 18 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Cyber Security)
• B.Tech. in Computer Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology & Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (ML and AI)
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering
• B.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in IT Engineering
• B.Tech. in Data Science and Data Analytics
• Integrated B.Tech. + MBA
• B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Information Technology and 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 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹2.93 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 PP Savani University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Surat?