Kali Charan Nigam Institute of Technology Banda Lateral Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the two-year Diploma Lateral Entry in Mechanical Engineering at KCNIT Banda is INR 67,200. This covers the complete programme fee for the two remaining years of the three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Hostel charges of INR 45,000 per year are optional and are not included in this total. Candidates from SC/ST/OBC and Minority categories can apply for NSP and UP state scholarship schemes to reduce the effective fee outgo.

Ans. JEECUP Group K is the entrance examination for lateral entry into the second year of polytechnic Diploma programmes in Uttar Pradesh. It is conducted by the Joint Entrance Examination Council of Uttar Pradesh. Class 12 students with PCM subjects and at least 35% aggregate marks are eligible. JEECUP 2026 was held from May 15 to 22, 2026, with results declared on May 30, 2026. Candidates use their JEECUP Group K rank for UP Polytechnic Lateral counselling to select institute and branch preferences.

Ans. The Diploma Lateral Entry in Mechanical Engineering at KCNIT Banda is a two-year programme. Candidates are admitted directly into the second year of the three-year Diploma, completing two years of study in total covering the second and third years of the Diploma curriculum. The programme is affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow and is approved by AICTE. After the Diploma Lateral, graduates may pursue B.Tech Lateral entry through JEECUP.

Ans. The Diploma Lateral Mechanical programme at KCNIT Banda covers manufacturing processes, machine tool technology, workshop practice, applied thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, engineering drawing, industrial safety, and quality control as per the AKTU polytechnic curriculum. The programme includes practical laboratory sessions, industrial training, and a final project on a mechanical engineering application. Subjects in the third year focus on advanced manufacturing, production planning, and industrial engineering topics.

Ans. Yes, after completing the Diploma Lateral in Mechanical Engineering from KCNIT Banda, candidates can apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry through JEECUP in the relevant group. A valid JEECUP score and at least 50% marks in the qualifying Diploma allow candidates to seek admission to B.Tech Mechanical or related branches at AKTU-affiliated colleges through UPTAC lateral counselling. The B.Tech Lateral programme takes three years and provides a full engineering degree.

Ans. Diploma Lateral students at KCNIT Banda can apply for the NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students, UP Government fee reimbursement for UP domicile students, and AKTU merit scholarships for top performers. Nationalised banks also offer education loans for eligible students. All scholarship applications should be submitted via the National Scholarship Portal and the UP state scholarship portal within the annual deadline each academic year.