Lingayas Institute of Management and Technology Vijayawada B.Tech {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at LIMAT Vijayawada is INR 1,60,000. Candidates should verify the current fee with LIMAT admissions at limat.edu.in before confirming admission. Hostel charges are not included.

Ans. Admission to B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at LIMAT Vijayawada is based on AP ECET 2026 rank through APSCHE centralised counselling at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET. AP ECET 2026 results were declared on May 7, 2026; counselling is expected in July 2026. Management quota seats are filled directly by the institution.

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related Diploma branch with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks (40 percent for SC/ST AP domicile). A valid AP ECET 2026 rank is required for government quota allotment through APSCHE counselling.

Ans. The B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at LIMAT Vijayawada follows the JNTUK curriculum and covers engineering thermodynamics, strength of materials, manufacturing technology, fluid mechanics, machine design, heat and mass transfer, metrology, CAD/CAM, industrial engineering, and project management across 6 semesters (years 2, 3, and 4 of the B.Tech programme), with practical lab sessions and a final-year project.

Ans. Graduates of B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) from LIMAT Vijayawada are prepared for roles as mechanical engineer, production engineer, design engineer, plant maintenance engineer, quality control engineer, and PSU technical officer. LIMAT’s placement cell supports campus recruitment; the institute also offers M.Tech programmes for graduates who wish to pursue higher studies. Graduates may appear for GATE (ME (Mechanical Engineering) paper) for M.Tech admission.