Aurora's Scientific & Technological Institute Ghatkesar B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Tech Mechanical Engineering programme at ASTI Ghatkesar is INR 2,61,000. This covers tuition for all eight semesters of the programme. Hostel charges, if availed, are charged separately and are not part of this amount. Fee revisions, if any, are notified as per JNTUH and AICTE guidelines. Students should confirm the current fee schedule with the college before the admission process begins.

Ans. Admission to B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at ASTI Ghatkesar is through TS EAPCET counselling managed by TGCHE. Students must secure a valid TS EAPCET rank, register on the portal at eapcet.tgche.ac.in, complete document verification at the Helpline Centre, and exercise web options. After Phase 1 seat allotment on July 10, 2026, candidates self-report at ASTI and complete enrolment formalities within the stipulated dates.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. A minimum aggregate of 45% in PCM is required (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates). A valid TS EAPCET rank is mandatory for participation in the TGCHE counselling process. Students in the final year of their qualifying examination may also apply provisionally, subject to meeting the percentage requirement at the time of joining.

Ans. Yes, ASTI Ghatkesar is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTUH) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The B.Tech Mechanical Engineering programme follows the JNTUH curriculum and examination framework. Graduates are awarded a JNTUH B.Tech degree after successfully completing all eight semesters and fulfilling the programme requirements.

Ans. ASTI Ghatkesar provides hostel facilities for students, and hostel charges are levied separately from the programme fee. The total B.Tech Mechanical fee of INR 2,61,000 covers only academic charges and does not include hostel or transportation costs. Students requiring on-campus accommodation should contact the ASTI administration directly to check current availability and applicable charges for the 2026-27 academic session.

Ans. Students from SC, ST, BC, EBC, and Disabled categories can apply for the Telangana RTF Scholarship, which provides full tuition fee reimbursement. The Telangana MTF Scholarship offers a monthly maintenance stipend for SC/ST/BC students who maintain a minimum of 75% quarterly attendance. Central government schemes through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in are also available to eligible SC, ST, and OBC-NCL students based on income and category criteria.