MCKVIE B.Tech {Lateral} Automobile Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fees for B.Tech Lateral Entry AUE at MCKVIE Howrah for the three-year programme are INR 3,15,000 as per the 2026-27 fee schedule. This figure includes a refundable caution deposit of INR 5,000. University Registration, Examination fees, and Uniform costs are borne separately. Hostel charges are optional and additional.

Ans. To apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry AUE at MCKVIE Howrah, candidates must hold a Diploma in Automobile Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate (40 percent for reserved categories). Admission is through WB JELET and WBJEEB centralised counselling.

Ans. WB JELET is the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry to B.Tech, conducted by WBJEEB for Diploma holders seeking direct admission to the second year. Candidates shortlisted by JELET rank participate in centralised WBJEEB counselling where they choose MCKVIE Howrah and their preferred branch. JELET 2026 exam is expected around June 13, 2026.

Ans. B.Tech Lateral AUE graduates from MCKVIE Howrah are eligible for the college’s campus placement programme. MCKVIE’s 2024 placement drive recorded a 92 percent placement rate with 380 of 414 students placed, an average CTC of 5.2 LPA, and a highest CTC of 66 LPA. Top recruiters hire AUE graduates for roles in automotive design, vehicle manufacturing, automobile R&D, and transportation technology.

Ans. Yes, MCKV Institute of Engineering is NAAC Grade A accredited and holds NBA programme-level accreditation for its engineering programmes. MCKVIE features in the NIRF 2024 Engineering band 201-250. The B.Tech programme, including the lateral entry route, is AICTE-approved and affiliated to MAKAUT, ensuring a nationally recognised degree.