Anand Engineering College Agra B.Tech {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering or an allied engineering branch from a recognised polytechnic with minimum 45% aggregate are eligible. B.Sc graduates with PCM from a recognised university may also apply. Reserved category candidates require a minimum of 40% aggregate. A valid JEECUP rank is mandatory to participate in UPTAC counselling for a seat at AEC Agra.

Ans. Admission is through JEECUP, the Joint Entrance Exam for UP Polytechnic Lateral, conducted by JEECUP Board, Lucknow. Candidates register on the UPTAC portal using their JEECUP rank, fill in choices of branch and college, and participate in counselling rounds. AEC Agra (AKTU Code 001) seat allotment is done based on JEECUP merit rank in UPTAC rounds.

Ans. The total programme fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry in Mechanical Engineering is INR 4,00,000 covering all six semesters. SC/ST, Minority, and EWS students with family income below INR 2 Lakhs can apply for UP Government Scholarship. Girl students may additionally avail the Vidushi Scholarship of INR 10,000 credited against first-semester fee upon joining.

Ans. B.Tech Mechanical graduates from AEC can work in manufacturing, automobile, production engineering, and HVAC sectors. Companies such as Hero Honda, Tata Motors, and Ashok Leyland hire Mechanical graduates for production and maintenance roles. Graduates may also appear for GATE to pursue M.Tech or for SSC JE and other state-level engineering services examinations for government sector opportunities.

Ans. For the 2024 batch, AEC Agra reported a highest package of 24 LPA and an average package of 4.91 LPA across all engineering branches. The placement rate was 85%, with more than 170 companies visiting campus. Mechanical graduates are placed in manufacturing, automobile, and IT sectors, with companies like Hero Honda, TCS, and Tech Mahindra recruiting from AEC.

Ans. Yes. The B.Tech Mechanical Engineering programme at AEC Agra is AICTE approved and affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow. The college holds NAAC A grade accreditation and NBA approval for its engineering departments. The degree is fully recognised for higher studies, public sector employment, and professional licensing throughout India. AKTU Code for AEC is 001, making it one of the earliest affiliated colleges in the region.