The Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), Agra College offers a four-year Bachelor of Technology in mechanical engineering, affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. FET Agra College is part of the historic Agra College campus established in 1823 and is approved by AICTE. The programme covers engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing technology, machine design, CAD/CAM, industrial engineering, and heat transfer. Admission is through JEE Main 2026 followed by UPTAC counselling. Total fees for the four-year programme are ₹2,34,000.
Admissions for the 2026-27 session are through UPTAC 2026 counselling after JEE Main. UPTAC registration is expected in May-June 2026. Classes for the new batch are expected to begin in August 2026.
Key Points
- Four-year B.Tech in mechanical engineering affiliated with AKTU, Lucknow; AICTE-approved
- FET Agra College is part of the historic Agra College campus established in 1823
- Total programme fees: ₹2,34,000 (Year I: ₹67,500; Years II-IV: ₹55,500 each)
- Admission via JEE Main 2026 + UPTAC counselling; 270 total seats across all branches
- Mechanical Engineering graduates from AKTU-affiliated colleges are eligible for BHEL, NTPC, SAIL, ONGC, and state PSU recruitments through GATE, and also for UP PWD Junior Engineer examinations.
Agra College B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Fees
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year I (Tuition + Registration + Counselling Fee) | ₹67,500 |
| Year II Annual Fee | ₹55,500 |
| Year III Annual Fee | ₹55,500 |
| Year IV Annual Fee | ₹55,500 |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | ₹2,34,000 |
- Fees are as per the official FET Agra College fee structure for 2025-26; Year I is higher due to one-time caution money and counselling charges included in the first-year payment.
- Hostel accommodation is available at ₹22,000 per year (including a refundable caution deposit of ₹5,000); hostel fees are not included in the Total Fees above.
- The college reserves the right to revise fees; students will pay the revised fees if any change is notified.
Agra College B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| JEE Main Session 2 Registration Closed | February 25, 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 Exam | April 2 - 9, 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 Result | April 20, 2026 |
| UPTAC 2026 Registration Opens | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| UPTAC Choice Filling and Counselling | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allotment and Fee Payment | June - July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Commencement of Classes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| JEE Main (Session 2) | February 25, 2026 | April 2 - 9, 2026 | April 20, 2026 |
- Admission is through UPTAC counselling after JEE Main; the college does not conduct any separate engineering entrance examination.
- FET Agra College is affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow; the B.Tech degree is awarded by AKTU.
- The college has a total intake of 270 seats across all B.Tech branches.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 10+2 from a recognised board with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, plus any one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject.
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST candidates as per UP government norms).
- Must have a valid JEE Main 2026 score; admission is through UPTAC (UP Technical Admission Counselling) conducted by AKTU, Lucknow.
- Lateral entry (direct second-year admission) is available for diploma holders or B.Sc graduates with Mathematics, subject to eligibility norms.
Admission Process
- Appear in JEE Main 2026 (Session 1 or Session 2); download and save your JEE Main scorecard.
- Register on the UPTAC 2026 counselling portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) during the registration window (expected May-June 2026); pay the counselling registration fee.
- Fill college and branch preferences in the UPTAC portal; include Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Agra College (FET Agra) in your choice list.
- Check the UPTAC seat allotment result; if allotted FET Agra College, report with original documents (JEE scorecard, Class 12 marksheet, category certificate, Aadhaar) for document verification.
- Pay the first-year fee of ₹67,500 to the college to confirm the seat and collect the admission confirmation letter.
Agra College B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Scholarships 2026
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC / SC / ST / General-Poor) | Up to full tuition fee reimbursement | UP domicile students with valid community and income certificates; apply via scholarship.up.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (NSP) | ₹12,000/year (first 3 years) | Top 20th percentile in Class 12; family income below ₹8 Lakhs; apply via scholarships.gov.in |
| National Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (DBRAU) | As notified by university | Merit-based; offered by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University to enrolled students each academic year |
| Education Loan (Nationalized Banks) | Up to ₹10 Lakhs | All students; repayment starts after course completion + 12 months; available from SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda |
- UP Post-Matric Scholarships for OBC, SC, ST and General (Economic Basis) students must be pre-registered and renewed each year on the UP Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement Online System (scholarship.up.gov.in).
- The Central Sector Scheme scholarship is disbursed by the Ministry of Education through the National Scholarship Portal; the scholarship.up.gov.in portal is used for state schemes.
- Students are advised to register for applicable scholarships immediately after admission, as the pre-registration deadline for UP scholarships typically falls in October each year.
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