Institute of Technology and Management Meerut Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at ITM Meerut is INR 90,450 for the complete programme. This fee is payable semester-wise as per the BTEUP schedule. The low total fee makes this one of the more affordable mechanical diploma options for students in Meerut and the surrounding western Uttar Pradesh region who wish to enter the industrial workforce quickly.

Ans. Admission to the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at ITM Meerut is through JEECUP (Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh). Qualified candidates register on the JEECUP portal and participate in centralised UP polytechnic counselling. The exam covers topics from Class 10 level Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. No separate institute-level entrance test is conducted for this diploma programme.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10 (SSC or Matric) from a recognised board with a minimum of 35% aggregate marks. A valid JEECUP score for the current admission cycle is required to participate in UP polytechnic counselling and secure a seat at ITM Meerut. There is no upper age limit specified by BTEUP for polytechnic diploma admissions. Candidates from reserved categories may be eligible for relaxation in the minimum marks criterion as per UP government norms.

Ans. Yes, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering holders are eligible for lateral entry to the second year of B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at AKTU-affiliated institutes including ITM Meerut, subject to UPTAC lateral entry counselling. Lateral entry seats are allotted based on diploma percentage in a separate merit list. Students aiming for lateral entry should maintain strong academic performance throughout the diploma programme.

Ans. Yes, the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at ITM Meerut is affiliated to the Board of Technical Education Uttar Pradesh (BTEUP), Lucknow. The diploma certificate is awarded by BTEUP on successful completion of all six semesters and is recognised for government technical recruitment, private industrial employment, and lateral entry into B.Tech programmes at AKTU-affiliated institutions across Uttar Pradesh.

Ans. Yes, SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh can apply for the UP Post Matric Scholarship through the state scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in. Students from families with income below INR 4.5 LPA can apply for the NSP PM-USP Yojana through the National Scholarship Portal. Both schemes provide financial assistance that can substantially offset the annual diploma fee.