Veer Kunwar Institute of Technology Bijnor B.Tech {Lateral} Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry in Civil Engineering at VKIT, Bijnor is INR 1,83,600 for the full programme. This is the all-inclusive programme fee as per the AKTU-approved fee structure. Hostel and other ancillary charges are billed separately and are not part of this total. Students should confirm the latest fees with the VKIT admissions office as AKTU may revise approved fees periodically.

Ans. No separate entrance exam is required for B.Tech Lateral Entry at VKIT, Bijnor or any AKTU-affiliated college. Admission is merit-based through UPTAC (UP Technical Admissions Counselling). Candidates are ranked based on their diploma aggregate marks. Eligible diploma holders register on the UPTAC portal, fill in college and branch preferences in order of priority, and receive seat allotment through a centralised multi-round counselling process. No written test or interview is conducted.

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related branch from BTEUP or an AICTE-recognised board with minimum 45% aggregate marks. SC/ST, OBC, and PwD candidates require 40% aggregate. There is no age bar for lateral entry. Qualifying diploma holders are admitted directly to the 2nd year (3rd semester) of the B.Tech in Civil Engineering at VKIT, Bijnor, without having to complete the first year of the programme.

Ans. B.Tech Lateral Civil Engineering graduates from VKIT, Bijnor can pursue careers in structural design, site supervision, construction project management, and infrastructure development. Opportunities exist with government bodies such as UP PWD, CPWD, irrigation departments, and municipal corporations, as well as with private construction and real estate firms. The degree also enables graduates to appear for GATE and pursue M.Tech in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related civil engineering disciplines.

Ans. UPTAC manages B.Tech Lateral Entry counselling for all AKTU-affiliated colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates register on the UPTAC portal, upload diploma documents, and fill in their preferred colleges and branches. Seat allotment is merit-based on diploma aggregate marks, taking reserved categories into account. Multiple main rounds and special rounds are conducted. After receiving an allotment, candidates accept their seat online, pay the confirmation fee, and then report to VKIT, Bijnor for physical document verification and formal enrolment.