SLIET Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET) in Punjab is a central government institution under the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Admissions are through the SLIET Entrance Test (SET) usually held in May. The institute is known for its qualified faculty, many with IIT and NIT backgrounds, particularly in the Mechanical Engineering department. SLIET offers affordable education, with B.Tech programs costing 4 to 5 lakhs, much lower than the 8 to 10 lakhs at private institutions.

The semester fee, including hostel charges, is 26,000 INR, with a monthly mess fee of about 2,300 INR. The ICD program costs 9,800 INR per semester, while the UG program is 25,000 INR, and the diploma is 11,000 INR per semester. Placement rates are decent, with 192 offers received, and the CSE department has an 80% placement rate. Average salaries are around INR 4,20,000, reaching up to INR 12,50,000, though some reports suggest a maximum of INR 23,00,000.

Approximately 42-45% of students are placed annually. Renowned companies such as Mahindra, Yamaha, and Infosys visit for recruitment. Scholarships are available for economically disadvantaged and minority students, including a tuition fee waiver for top performers. The total course cost ranges from 3 to 4 lakhs, with hostel and mess fees included.