NIET Noida B.Tech {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, NIET Greater Noida offers B.Tech Lateral Entry in Mechanical Engineering as a full-time, on-campus programme. The regular B.Tech Mechanical Engineering programme has an intake of 60 seats; lateral entry seats are a subset of this intake, typically around 10% of the approved intake as per AKTU norms. The programme is affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow, and is AICTE-approved.

Ans. The total programme fee for the 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry (Mechanical Engineering) at NIET is Rs. 4,02,300. The first year fee is Rs. 1,48,500 (which includes one-time charges like security deposit, registration, student welfare, and TBL fees). From the 2nd year onwards, the annual fee is Rs. 1,26,900. The security deposit of Rs. 5,000 is refundable at the time of leaving the institution.

Ans. Candidates who have completed a 3-year diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or other relevant allied branches are generally eligible for lateral entry into B.Tech Mechanical Engineering. The exact branch eligibility is governed by AKTU/UPTAC norms. Candidates should verify their diploma branch eligibility on the UPTAC information brochure available at uptac.admissions.nic.in before applying.

Ans. UPTAC (UP Technical Admission Counselling) conducts lateral entry counselling for B.Tech 2nd year admissions in UP. Candidates register on the UPTAC portal, pay the registration fee, upload documents, and fill in their college and branch preferences. Seat allotment is based on diploma percentage and category. After allotment, candidates must physically report to NIET with original documents and the required fee demand draft. NIET fills 85% of its lateral entry seats through UPTAC counselling, and the remaining 15% through direct/management quota.

Ans. Graduates of B.Tech Mechanical Engineering from NIET can pursue careers as Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Quality Engineers, Project Engineers, Automotive Engineers, and Robotics Engineers, among others. NIET has strong industry connections with companies in the manufacturing, automotive, and engineering sectors. The college's placement cell actively facilitates campus placements, and students can also pursue higher studies (M.Tech/MBA) or government sector jobs through GATE/PSU exams.

Ans. Yes, candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh can apply for the 15% direct/management quota seats at NIET by applying directly through the college's admission portal at applynow.niet.co.in. The UPTAC counselling route (85% seats) is restricted to candidates who have passed their qualifying diploma from an institution in UP and whose parents are UP domiciles. The eligibility criteria (minimum 45% in diploma) remain the same for both routes. Candidates from outside UP are advised to contact NIET's admission office directly for guidance on the direct admission process.