Vidyasagar Institute of Technical Study Khorda B.Tech {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Lateral Entry B.Tech ME at Vidyasagar Institute, Khorda is a 3-year programme for diploma holders who gain direct entry into the second year of the 4-year B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. Students complete the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years of the degree, earning the same BPUT B.Tech degree as regular students. The total fee for the 3-year lateral programme is INR 1,59,000.

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from a recognised State Board of Technical Education with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks. Alternatively, a BSc degree with Mathematics as a subject from a recognised university with at least 45% marks also qualifies. All candidates must qualify OJEE Lateral Entry for seat allotment through BPUT counselling.

Ans. Admission to Lateral B.Tech ME at Vidyasagar Institute, Khorda is through OJEE Lateral Entry. Candidates register and appear for the OJEE exam, receive a rank, and then participate in OJEE online counselling to select their college and branch of preference. Seat allotment is based on the OJEE rank and submitted preferences. After allotment, candidates report to the college for document verification and enrolment.

Ans. B.Tech ME students at Vidyasagar Institute follow the BPUT Mechanical Engineering curriculum, covering subjects such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing technology, machine design, heat transfer, strength of materials, industrial engineering, CAD, and a final-year project. The programme provides a solid theoretical and practical foundation in core mechanical engineering topics, and the BPUT degree is widely recognised by employers across Odisha and India.

Ans. After completing a BPUT B.Tech ME through lateral entry from Vidyasagar Institute, Khorda, graduates can work as mechanical engineer, production engineer, maintenance engineer, quality control engineer, and plant engineer in manufacturing, steel, mining, and infrastructure sectors. The BPUT B.Tech ME degree also qualifies graduates for GATE and M.Tech admissions at institutions across India, as well as state PSC and PSU recruitment examinations in Odisha.

Ans. Lateral B.Tech ME students at Vidyasagar Institute, Khorda can apply for the Vidyasagar Merit Scholarship offering up to 100% fee waiver for top academic performers, the Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students, and NSP central scholarships for eligible reserved categories. Odisha state scholarships are applied through the official state scholarship portal and NSP scholarships through scholarships.gov.in.