Veer Kunwar Institute of Technology Bijnor Lateral Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Diploma Lateral Entry in Mechanical Engineering at VKIT, Bijnor is INR 45,000 for the full programme. This is the BTEUP-approved programme fee. Hostel and other ancillary charges are not included and are billed separately where applicable. Students should confirm the current fee structure with the VKIT admissions office before applying, as BTEUP may revise fees periodically.

Ans. Admission to the Diploma Lateral Entry in Mechanical Engineering at VKIT, Bijnor is through JEECUP (Joint Entrance Examination for UP Polytechnic). ITI certificate holders apply through the JEECUP lateral entry group. Registration for JEECUP 2026 opened on January 15, 2026 and closed on April 30, 2026, with the exam held in May 2026 and results declared on May 30, 2026. Seat allotment is done through BTEUP counselling based on JEECUP rank and preferences.

Ans. Candidates must hold an ITI certificate in a Mechanical Engineering related trade from an NCVT or SCVT-recognised institution with minimum 45% aggregate marks. SC/ST candidates are eligible with 40%. Class 10 pass students with Science and Mathematics may also be eligible for certain trades. Qualifying candidates are admitted directly to the 2nd year (3rd semester) of the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme, bypassing the first year entirely.

Ans. Diploma Lateral Mechanical Engineering holders from VKIT, Bijnor can work as junior engineers, maintenance technicians, production supervisors, and quality control assistants in manufacturing, automotive, and fabrication industries across Uttar Pradesh and the NCR region. The diploma also serves as a pathway to B.Tech Lateral Entry at AKTU-affiliated colleges for those who wish to upgrade further to a full engineering degree. Government technical posts under BTEUP-affiliated recruitment also become accessible with this diploma.

Ans. JEECUP lateral entry counselling is conducted by BTEUP for admission to the 2nd year of diploma programmes at UP polytechnic colleges. After JEECUP results are declared, candidates register for the counselling portal, fill in college and branch preferences in order of priority, and receive seat allotment based on rank and reserved category. Multiple counselling rounds are conducted. Candidates who receive an allotment must accept the seat online within the deadline, pay the confirmation fee, and then report to VKIT, Bijnor with original ITI certificates and other required documents for verification and formal enrolment into the programme.