Vignan's Lara Institute of Technology & Science Guntur B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Guntur, Andhra PradeshEstd 2007 JNTUK, Kakinada NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 2.80 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
Class of 2024, Mechanical
Cutoff
71,744
AP EAPCET rank, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
74%
Class of 2024 Mechanical placed

About VLITS B.Tech Mechanical

VLITS offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech Mechanical with 120 seats through AP EAPCET. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands Autonomous institute affiliated to JNTUK and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.80 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 6 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through AP EAPCET counselling. The OC male seat closed at rank 71,744 in AP EAPCET 2025. The 2023 to 2024 Mechanical batch placed 98 of 132 students at INR 3 LPA.

VLITS B.Tech Mechanical Fees

The full course costs INR 2.80 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.80 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee every year, four times in all. The college publishes the tuition fee by branch. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over four years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.80 LakhsINR 70,000 a year, 4 years
Hostel and messINR 3.20 LakhsINR 80,000 a year, 4 years
Total, no hostelINR 2.80 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 6 LakhsFull course

VLITS B.Tech Mechanical Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; AP EAPCET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
AP EAPCET registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
AP EAPCET session 1 examJan 2027Tentative
AP EAPCET result and rankFeb 2027Tentative
AP EAPCET web optionsJun 2027Tentative
Phase allotmentsJul 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance feeJul 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

VLITS B.Tech Mechanical Eligibility

You need Intermediate with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. You also need an AP EAPCET rank for Category A seats. You must be 16 by 31 Dec of the admission year.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marksIntermediate pass with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
ExamAP EAPCET rank
Age16 years by 31 Dec of the admission year

VLITS B.Tech Mechanical Admission Process

AP EAPCET counselling allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Write AP EAPCETWrite the engineering paper and keep the rank card
2. Fill web optionsList VLITS Mechanical high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

VLITS B.Tech Mechanical Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 71,744 and the BC seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the APSCHE round 6 closing ranks for Male seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryClosing rank, MaleRound and year
General71,744Round 6, 2025
BC4,300Round 6, 2025
SC2,100Round 6, 2025
ST1,000Round 6, 2025
EWS1,900Round 6, 2025

VLITS B.Tech Mechanical Placements

The 2023 to 2024 Mechanical batch placed 98 of 132 students at a listed average of INR 3 LPA. The branch placement rate is 74%. Core and manufacturing linked companies hire Mechanical students along with IT services firms.

MetricValue
Average payINR 3 LPA, latest published estimate
Batch size132 Mechanical students
Batch placed98 students, 74%
RecruitersCore, manufacturing and IT services firms

VLITS B.Tech Mechanical Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Andhra Pradesh post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 40,000 over the course
EWS fee supportEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
BC post-matric scholarshipBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

VLITS B.Tech Mechanical Ranking

VLITS has AICTE approval, JNTUK affiliation, NBA links and autonomous status. These approvals matter because the degree, fee and course rules follow the recognised college and university system.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
AICTE2026Approved institute
JNTUK2026Affiliated
Autonomous status2026Published by the institute

VLITS B.Tech Mechanical Course Structure

Year 1 has basic sciences, engineering drawing and workshop practice. Core Mechanical subjects start after that, and year 4 ends with project work. Labs matter from the first year.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2Thermodynamics, mechanics and workshop practice
Year 3Design, production, heat transfer and electives
Year 4Electives, project work and placement training

VLITS B.Tech Mechanical Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusCampus at Vadlamudi near Guntur

Should you pick B.Tech Mechanical at VLITS?

This course suits students who want a core engineering job and can live in a Vadlamudi campus near Guntur for four years.

Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Male, so a rank that misses the Female list can still get in.
You want core and manufacturing roles: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four core and services recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: INR 3 LPA pay can cover INR 2.80 Lakhs inside one working year.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: the 2025 close changes by category, so check your exact chip above.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Vadlamudi campus near Guntur, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the AP EAPCET result: the APSCHE choice window closes after the result, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Male rank. If you are Female and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
B.Tech Mechanical Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Pass Intermediate with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Age rule: You must complete 16 years by 31 Dec of the admission year.
Exam needed: AP EAPCET rank decides Category A seats through APSCHE counselling.
Male quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
B.Tech Mechanical Admission Process▾
Write AP EAPCET: The engineering paper is expected around May for the next intake.
Register on APSCHE: APSCHE counselling fills Category A seats by rank and web options.
Fill web options: List VLITS Mechanical high if it is your first pick.
Pay the seat fee: Pay by the AP EAPCET deadline or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

B.Tech Mechanical Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Mar 2027
AP EAPCET registration
Expected from the 2026 schedule; the last date to apply comes before the exam window.
Tentative
Jan 2027
AP EAPCET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
AP EAPCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jul 2027
AP EAPCET web options
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Phase allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: APSCHE AP EAPCET counselling schedule and VLITS admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.

VLITS B.Tech Mechanical Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 70,000 a year
INR 2.80 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 80,000 a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.80 Lakhs
4 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 6 Lakhs
4 years · tuition fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 4,721
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
107%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,116
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
50%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: VLITS programmes and fee structure page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you CSE at VLITS?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published AP EAPCET closing ranks.

Category
Gender
OC · Male
50,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
50,001 to 71,744: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 71,744: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OC · Female
1,00,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,00,001 to 1,48,277: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,48,277: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
BC-A · Male
1,10,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,10,001 to 1,49,960: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,49,960: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
BC-A · Female
90,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
90,001 to 1,38,591: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,38,591: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Male
1,20,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,20,001 to 1,61,840: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,61,840: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Female
70,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
70,001 to 80,608: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 80,608: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Male
1,20,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,20,001 to 1,61,425: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,61,425: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Female
1,30,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,30,001 to 1,68,840: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,68,840: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
BC-B · Male
1,20,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,20,001 to 1,57,956: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,57,956: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
BC-B · Female
1,10,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,10,001 to 1,57,956: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,57,956: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The male and female closes are different in the 2025 table. Use your category and gender before you decide.

VLITS B.Tech Mechanical Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Andhra Pradesh post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Andhra Pradesh social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS fee support
INR 1.50 Lakhs
VLITS
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
BC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: BC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.40 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.80 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.40 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 40,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 90,000

VLITS B.Tech Mechanical vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to VLITS. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 2.80 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 2.40 Lakhs
INR 40,000 less
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 40,000 more
INR 2.80 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 3 Lakhs
INR 20,000 more
INR 2.60 Lakhs
INR 20,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 3 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 4 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 3 LPA
Same pay, Class of 2024
INR 3.4 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 3.1 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
74%
Class of 2025
70%
4 points lower
76%
2 points higher
68%
6 points lower, Class of 2024
72%
2 points lower
71%
3 points lower
Closing rankAP EAPCET rank, General
71,744
Round 6, 2025
60,000
11,744 places tougher
85,000
13,256 places easier
95,000
23,256 places easier
80,000
8,256 places easier
90,000
18,256 places easier
Seatsthis branch
120
AP EAPCET
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
107%
on INR 3 LPA
167%
60 points higher
94%
13 points lower
100%
7 points lower
113%
6 points higher
115%
8 points higher
In short
Guntur costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 11,744 places tougher. If your rank clears both, compare branch seats first; if it clears only VLITS, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Guntur places more of its batch but charges INR 40,000 more over four years and pays a little more. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below VLITS in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
KHIT has the same fee and pay but has half the seats. If VLITS gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Guntur costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses VLITS in the early rounds, list Guntur right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
VVIT costs less and is easier to get, but VLITS keeps the Mechanical fee simple. If VLITS allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on VLITS B.Tech Mechanical

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Tech Mechanical at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.80 Lakhs and the listed average pay is INR 3 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year if you get the average pay. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The OC male seat closed at rank 71,744 in AP EAPCET 2025 and it got tougher in the latest AP EAPCET table, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get core, manufacturing or services jobs that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The 2023 to 2024 Mechanical batch placed 98 of 132 students, and the listed average pay is INR 3 LPA. If you want a software heavy job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Vadlamudi campus near Guntur, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher in the latest AP EAPCET table, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 74% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Mechanical if you want a software job and ECE if you want a software heavy job. Mechanical places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Mechanical, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take AP EAPCET and fill VLITS Mechanical in your APSCHE web options. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days APSCHE gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year tuition fee is INR 2.80 Lakhs. With the hostel and mess estimate, the page shows INR 6 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee year by year, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the ask the fee office before the year starts.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the APSCHE exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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