University of Lucknow B.Tech {Lateral} Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates who have completed a 3-year diploma in Civil Engineering or a related branch from a recognised polytechnic are eligible. A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in the diploma is required for General and OBC candidates, and 40% for SC and ST candidates. Admission is through UPTAC 2026 counselling, which allots seats based on diploma merit rank across UP state colleges and universities.

Ans. The total course fee for B.Tech Lateral Civil Engineering at University of Lucknow is INR 3,67,000 for 3 years. This includes tuition of INR 3,61,000, a refundable caution fee of INR 5,000, and other charges of INR 1,000. The first-year fee payable at the time of admission is INR 1,26,000. The caution fee of INR 5,000 is returned at the end of the programme upon clearance of dues.

Ans. UPTAC is the state-level online counselling through which lateral entry B.Tech seats are filled in Uttar Pradesh. Eligible diploma holders register on the UPTAC portal, upload documents, and fill college and branch preferences. Seats are allotted based on diploma percentage rank in multiple rounds. Candidates who are allotted a seat at Lucknow University must report to the IET campus with original documents within the stipulated time.

Ans. The B.Tech Lateral Civil Engineering programme at University of Lucknow is a 3-year full-time degree. Diploma holders enter directly into the second year of the regular 4-year B.Tech programme, skipping the first year. The degree awarded upon completion is a standard B.Tech in Civil Engineering and holds the same recognition as a regular 4-year B.Tech from a UGC-recognised university.

Ans. Graduates can apply for Junior Engineer roles in government organisations such as PWD, CPWD, NHAI, and irrigation departments through UP-JE and SSC-JE examinations. Private sector opportunities in construction, infrastructure, and project management firms are also available. Graduates may also pursue M.Tech Civil Engineering through GATE for research and senior engineering positions. The B.Tech degree also makes graduates eligible for UPSC Engineering Services examinations.

Ans. Female students enrolled in this AICTE-approved programme can apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship, which provides INR 50,000 per year to women from families with income below INR 8 Lakhs. All students can apply for the Central Sector Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal. UP domicile students from SC, ST, OBC, and General EWS categories can avail the UP Post-Matric Scholarship through the state welfare portal.