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

Ans. Diploma holders in Civil Engineering or an allied branch from a recognised polytechnic with minimum 45% aggregate are eligible. B.Sc graduates with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised university may also apply for lateral entry into the second year. Reserved category candidates require a minimum of 40% aggregate. A valid JEECUP rank is mandatory for UPTAC counselling.

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

Ans. The total programme fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry in Civil 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 the UP Government Scholarship. Girl students may additionally avail the Vidushi Scholarship of INR 10,000 credited against the first-semester fee upon joining AEC.

Ans. B.Tech Civil graduates from AEC can pursue careers in construction project management, road and highway engineering, water resources management, and urban infrastructure. Many graduates appear for government engineering services exams such as SSC JE, state PWD, and UPPCL. Private construction companies, EPC contractors, and real estate developers also hire Civil Engineering graduates from AKTU-affiliated colleges for site and design roles.

Ans. AEC Agra has a centralised placement cell with more than 170 companies visiting the campus annually. The highest package for the 2024 batch was 24 LPA and the average was 4.91 LPA across all engineering branches. Civil Engineering graduates are primarily placed in the infrastructure, construction, and IT services sectors, with many also opting for GATE or government exams post-graduation.

Ans. Yes. The B.Tech Lateral Entry programme at AEC Agra is AICTE approved and affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow. The degree is recognised for public sector employment and government engineering services examinations such as SSC JE, GATE, and state PWD exams. AEC holds NAAC A grade accreditation and NBA approval, confirming the quality standards of its Civil Engineering programme.