Varu Institute of Professional Studies Lucknow Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at VIPS Lucknow is INR 90,450 for the complete duration. SC/ST and OBC-NCL students with a family income below INR 2 lakh per year may receive full tuition fee reimbursement under the UP Post Matric Scholarship. Students should apply at scholarship.up.gov.in well before the annual notified deadline to secure this benefit throughout their studies.

Ans. Admission is through JEECUP (Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh). Candidates must register on jeecup.admissions.nic.in, appear for the entrance examination at the allotted centre, and secure a rank to participate in online counselling for seat allotment. The counselling process involves multiple rounds and candidates must remain available during all allotment phases to confirm their seat at VIPS Lucknow.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board with at least 35% aggregate marks to be eligible for JEECUP. There is no upper age restriction for general category candidates. A higher JEECUP rank increases the probability of securing the Mechanical Engineering branch at VIPS Lucknow during multiple counselling rounds conducted each year.

Ans. Yes. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering holders from BTEUP-affiliated polytechnics are eligible for lateral entry to the second year of B.Tech Mechanical at AKTU-affiliated colleges through the JEECUP lateral entry group. This route saves one year compared to the standard B.Tech programme and is a popular pathway among VIPS diploma graduates seeking a full engineering degree and better employment prospects.

Ans. The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at VIPS Lucknow covers engineering mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and workshop technology. The BTEUP-aligned curriculum includes practical sessions in machine shop, welding, fitting, and computer-aided design to develop technical skills required in automotive, manufacturing, and maintenance industries across Uttar Pradesh.

Ans. Graduates can work as fitters, machinists, machine operators, maintenance technicians, or junior engineers in automotive plants, manufacturing facilities, and public works departments across Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states. Those who pursue B.Tech Mechanical via lateral entry at AKTU colleges access higher-grade engineering positions and eligibility for state and central government technical recruitment examinations such as UPPSC AE and UPPCL.