Suryodaya College of Engineering and Technology Nagpur BE {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BE Lateral Entry in Mechanical Engineering at SCET Nagpur is INR 2,91,000, covering the entire programme as per the 2026 fee schedule. Eligible students can apply for Maharashtra government scholarships through the MahaDBT portal to reduce the net cost significantly over the three-year programme duration.

Ans. Candidates who have passed a diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an allied branch from an MSBTE-approved polytechnic with minimum 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra) are eligible. B.Sc. graduates with Mathematics as a compulsory subject are also eligible for lateral entry under DTE Maharashtra norms. No separate entrance exam is required.

Ans. The sanctioned intake for BE Lateral Entry in Mechanical Engineering at SCET Nagpur is 30 seats per academic year. All seats are allocated through the DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) Centralised Admission Process based on diploma aggregate percentage, with reservations as per Maharashtra government norms.

Ans. No separate entrance exam is required for BE Lateral Entry at SCET Nagpur. Admission is entirely merit-based on the diploma aggregate percentage through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP. Candidates simply register on the DSE CAP portal (dse2026.mahacet.org.in), submit required documents, attend document verification, and participate in allotment rounds.

Ans. Graduates from the BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering programme at SCET Nagpur can pursue careers in manufacturing and automotive companies, power generation sector, infrastructure projects, and government mechanical engineering services. Roles include mechanical design engineer, production engineer, quality engineer, and maintenance engineer. GATE preparation for M.Tech admission is a common path after BE Lateral graduation.

Ans. Yes. Lateral entry BE students at SCET Nagpur are eligible for the Maharashtra EBC Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/NT/OBC/SBC students), and the Free Ship Card for SC/ST students. Applications are submitted through the MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in). Scholarship amounts and renewal conditions are governed by annual Maharashtra government notifications.