HR Institute of Engineering and Technology Ghaziabad Lateral Polytechnic Automobile Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The regular Diploma in Automobile Engineering at HRIET is a 3-year programme open to Class 10 pass candidates who enrol from the first year. The Lateral Entry variant is a 2-year programme that admits ITI certificate holders directly to the second year of the diploma. This saves one academic year for students who already hold an ITI qualification in an automobile or related trade. Total fees for the 2-year lateral entry at HRIET are INR 45,000.

Ans. ITI certificate holders in trades such as Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Tractor Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Mechanic Auto Body Repair, or related automobile trades are generally eligible for JEECUP Group K lateral entry to the Diploma in Automobile Engineering. Candidates must verify the exact list of eligible trades in the official JEECUP notification for the current admission cycle before applying, as BTE Uttar Pradesh may revise the trade-to-branch mapping each year.

Ans. The Diploma in Automobile Engineering under the BTE Uttar Pradesh syllabus covers engine technology, vehicle dynamics, automotive electronics and electricals, transmission systems, fuel injection systems, chassis and suspension, vehicle maintenance and servicing, computer-aided design for automotive components, and emerging topics in electric vehicle technology. Lateral entry students enter the second year and study all advanced subjects over 4 semesters including lab and workshop sessions.

Ans. Yes, HRIET Ghaziabad provides hostel accommodation for both male and female diploma students. The hostel fee ranges from INR 65,000 to INR 98,800 per year and is charged separately from the 2-year diploma course fee of INR 45,000. Students from the Ghaziabad or Delhi-NCR region may choose to commute as day scholars and are not required to use the hostel facility during the 2-year programme.

Ans. Yes, after completing the Diploma in Automobile Engineering (Lateral Entry) from HRIET, diploma holders are eligible to apply for B.Tech Mechanical or Automobile Engineering through UPTAC lateral entry counselling at AKTU-affiliated colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates must meet the minimum aggregate percentage requirement set by AKTU for lateral entry. The HRIET diploma certificate is the qualifying credential for B.Tech lateral admission in the relevant branch.