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

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an allied branch such as Production, Industrial, or Automobile Engineering from a recognised polytechnic with a minimum of 45 percent marks (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC). Final-year diploma students may apply provisionally as per AICTE and university norms.

Ans. Annual tuition is INR 72,000 and examination fee is INR 2,000 per semester (INR 4,000 per year). One-time charges in the first enrolled year include a prospectus fee of INR 1,000, admission fee of INR 2,000, and registration fee of INR 3,000. Total fees for the three-year programme amount to INR 2,34,000.

Ans. Admission is merit-based on diploma marks. Candidates may also participate in JCECEB lateral entry counselling. Online applications are submitted at rcu.edu.in with diploma certificates and mark sheets. Shortlisted candidates attend document verification and confirm enrolment by paying first-year fees.

Ans. Graduates work as mechanical engineers, production engineers, maintenance engineers, quality control officers, and CAD/CAM operators in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, construction, and energy companies. Government roles in Railways, CPWD, PWD, and PSUs such as BHEL, SAIL, and NTPC are also accessible through competitive examinations.

Ans. Yes. B.Tech Lateral Entry graduates from RCU are eligible to appear for GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) and apply for M.Tech programmes at NIT, IIT, and other AICTE-approved institutions. They can also pursue MBA in Operations or pursue research programmes after fulfilling the eligibility criteria of the admitting institution.