Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The B.Tech {Lateral} (Mining Engineering) at CTAE, Udaipur is a 3-year full-time undergraduate programme offered under Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT). It is designed for diploma holders in Mining, Mechanical, or related engineering streams seeking direct entry into the second year (3rd semester) of the B.Tech Mining Engineering programme. The total fees for the course is Rs. 2.76 Lakhs for the 3-year duration. Admission is through the Rajasthan LEEP (Lateral Entry in Engineering Programme) process. CTAE is one of the few institutions in Rajasthan offering Mining Engineering, making this lateral entry programme particularly sought after by diploma holders from the mining sector in the mineral-rich Rajasthan region.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are upcoming. Based on the 2025-26 cycle, LEEP applications typically open in August. The LEEP 2026 application process is expected to begin tentatively in August 2026. The 2025-26 LEEP admission process has been completed and the batch has commenced.

Key Points

CTAE is one of the very few government engineering colleges in Rajasthan offering B.Tech Mining Engineering with lateral entry.
The Mining Engineering department at CTAE is NBA-accredited, reflecting high academic quality.
The programme is affiliated with MPUAT and approved by AICTE.
Rajasthan is a major mining state (marble, zinc, lead, limestone), making Mining Engineering graduates highly employable locally.
Admission is purely merit-based on diploma marks; no separate entrance exam is required.
The department has dedicated labs and a strong industry connect with mining companies in the region.

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CTAE B.Tech {Lateral} (Mining Engineering) Fees

The total fees for B.Tech {Lateral} (Mining Engineering) at CTAE Udaipur is Rs. 2.76 Lakhs for the entire 3-year duration. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 92,000 per year. Hostel accommodation is available at an additional cost of Rs. 33,850 per year (not mandatory). The fee structure is uniform across all B.Tech {Lateral} specialisations at CTAE.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per year)	92,000
Registration Fee (per semester)	800
Exam Fee (per semester)	2,600
Development Fee (per year)	Included in tuition
Caution Money (one-time, refundable)	7,500
Prospectus Fee (one-time)	1,500
Enrollment & Eligibility Fee (one-time)	750
CLSU/CSU Membership (per year)	1,200
Group Insurance (per year)	150
NSO/Yoga/Scout (per year)	500
Total Fees (3 Years, excluding hostel)	2,76,000
Hostel Fee (per year, optional)	33,850

Caution Money of Rs. 7,500 is refundable at the time of leaving the institution.
SC/ST category students are eligible for full tuition fee waiver under the Rajasthan government scholarship scheme.
TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme) seats are available in select branches; eligible students pay only Rs. 12,000 per year.
Fees are paid semester-wise.
No EMI facility is officially offered; however, students may avail education loans from banks.

CTAE B.Tech {Lateral} (Mining Engineering) Admission 2026

Admissions to B.Tech {Lateral} (Mining Engineering) at CTAE Udaipur are conducted through the Rajasthan LEEP (Lateral Entry in Engineering Programme), managed by the Centre for Electronic Governance (CEG), Rajasthan. The process is merit-based on diploma marks, with no written entrance exam. For 2026-27, the LEEP application process is expected to open in August 2026, based on the 2025-26 cycle.

CTAE Admission Dates

Event	Date (Tentative)
LEEP 2026 Online Application Opens	August 2026
Last Date to Apply for LEEP 2026	August-September 2026
Merit List / Seat Allotment	September 2026
Document Verification & Reporting	September-October 2026
Batch Commencement (3rd Semester)	October-November 2026

Exam Dates

No separate entrance exam is required for LEEP admission. Admission is based on diploma marks merit list.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidate must have passed a Diploma in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related streams from an AICTE-approved institution.
Minimum 45% marks in diploma (40% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/SBC-NCL candidates of Rajasthan).
Candidate must be a bonafide resident of Rajasthan or have completed diploma from a Rajasthan-based institution.

Admission Process:

Register on the official CEG Rajasthan portal (cegrajasthan.in) and fill the LEEP application form.
Upload required documents: diploma mark sheets, Class 10/12 mark sheets, domicile/residence proof, caste certificate (if applicable).
Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,180 (Rs. 1,000 + 18% GST) online.
Fill college and branch preferences (choice filling).
Seat allotment is done based on merit rank and choices filled.
Report to CTAE with original documents for verification and fee payment.
CTAE also accepts direct admissions for vacant seats after LEEP rounds; candidates can apply directly at the institute level with a registration fee of Rs. 1,200.

CTAE B.Tech {Lateral} (Mining Engineering) Scholarships 2026

CTAE Udaipur offers and facilitates multiple scholarship options for B.Tech {Lateral} students. The college is a government institution under MPUAT, making students eligible for state and central government scholarships. SC/ST students receive full tuition fee waivers, and general category students can benefit from TFWS seats and merit-based scholarships.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount
Rajasthan SJE Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS)	SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS category students with valid domicile	Up to Rs. 62,300 per year
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)	Merit-based; available in select branches	Tuition fee reduced to Rs. 12,000 per year
NSP PM-USP Scholarship	80% in qualifying exam, parental income up to Rs. 4.5 Lakhs, AICTE-approved UG course	Up to Rs. 82,000 per year
Reliance Foundation Scholarship	Merit-based, open to all categories	Varies (covers semester fees)
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls)	Female students in AICTE-approved institutions, family income up to Rs. 8 Lakhs	Rs. 50,000 per year

SJE scholarship requires annual renewal with minimum 50% marks and 75% attendance.
TFWS seats are limited and allotted during LEEP counselling based on merit.
NSP scholarships must be applied for on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the stipulated deadline each year.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship is exclusively for female students.

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CTAE B.Tech {Lateral} (Mining Engineering) FAQs

Ques. Is Mining Engineering a good career choice for lateral entry students at CTAE?

Ans. Yes. Rajasthan is one of India's richest states in mineral resources (zinc, lead, marble, limestone, granite). CTAE's Mining Engineering department is NBA-accredited and has strong industry connections with companies like Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta, and various marble and stone mining companies in the region. Lateral entry students complete the degree in 3 years and are well-positioned for industry roles.

Ques. What diploma branches are eligible for lateral entry into B.Tech Mining Engineering at CTAE?

Ans. As per LEEP branch-wise eligibility, diploma holders in Mining Engineering, Mechanical (all specialities), Metallurgy, Production and Industrial Engineering, and Mechatronics are eligible for lateral entry into B.Tech Mining Engineering.

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for LEEP admission at CTAE?

Ans. No. There is no written entrance exam for LEEP. Admission is purely merit-based on the aggregate marks obtained in the diploma programme. The merit list is prepared by CEG Rajasthan based on diploma marks.

Ques. How many lateral entry seats are available in B.Tech Mining Engineering at CTAE?

Ans. As per the official CTAE seat matrix, 2 lateral entry seats (from Diploma) are sanctioned in the Mining Engineering department per year, in addition to 2 EWS seats. The total sanctioned strength for B.Tech Mining Engineering is 20 + 2 (TFWS) + 2 (Lateral Entry) + 2 (EWS).

Ques. What are the job prospects after B.Tech Mining Engineering from CTAE?

Ans. Graduates can work in mining companies, mineral processing plants, government departments (Geological Survey of India, MECL), and PSUs like Coal India, NMDC, and Hindustan Zinc. The average package for CTAE engineering graduates is around Rs. 5 LPA, with the highest package reaching Rs. 12 LPA in 2025.

Ques. Can I pursue M.Tech Mining Engineering at CTAE after completing B.Tech {Lateral}?

Ans. Yes. CTAE offers M.Tech in Mine Planning (2 years, 8 seats). After completing B.Tech Mining Engineering (including lateral entry), students are eligible to apply for M.Tech admission through GATE score-based counselling conducted by CTAE/MPUAT.