DNS College of Engineering and Technology Jyotiba Phule Nagar B.Tech {Lateral} Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry programme in Civil Engineering at DNS College, Amroha is INR 1,83,600 for the complete programme duration. This is lower than the regular 4-year B.Tech fee because the lateral entry route covers only three years. UP SC/ST/OBC students may avail themselves of state post-matric scholarships to offset a portion of the fee.

Ans. JEECUP (Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh) is the state polytechnic entrance exam. For B.Tech Lateral Entry, diploma holders must appear in JEECUP Group K. The JEECUP exam was held from May 15 to 22, 2026 and results were declared on May 30, 2026. Based on this score, candidates register for UPTAC Lateral Entry counselling at uptac.samarth.edu.in to secure a seat at DNS College, Amroha.

Ans. Candidates who have passed a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised polytechnic with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories) are eligible. A valid JEECUP Group K score is required. Candidates with a B.Sc degree with Mathematics from a recognised university may also be eligible under AKTU lateral entry norms. Admission is through AKTU UPTAC Lateral Entry centralised counselling.

Ans. The UPTAC Lateral Entry Special Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled for 18 August 2026. Candidates allotted a seat must report physically to DNS College, Amroha between 19 and 21 August 2026 with original diploma certificates, the JEECUP scorecard, and remaining course fee. Class commencement is tentatively set for November 2026. For the latest schedule, refer to uptac.samarth.edu.in.

Ans. B.Tech Lateral Civil students at DNS College, Amroha can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship (for SC/ST/OBC students from UP via scholarship.up.gov.in), the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girl students (INR 50,000 per year for females in AICTE-approved programmes with family income below INR 8 lakh), and the NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for minority community students at scholarships.gov.in. The Central Sector Scheme (INR 12,000 per year) is also available for eligible meritorious students.