HRIET Diploma Mechanical Lateral Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Course Fee (2-year programme)	INR 45,000
Hostel Fee (optional)	INR 65,000 to INR 98,800 per year
Total Fees (Hostel charges separate)	INR 45,000

INR 45,000 covers the complete 2-year lateral entry diploma programme fee at HRIET Ghaziabad.

Hostel is available for male and female students at INR 65,000 to INR 98,800 per year, charged separately from course fees.

HRIET Diploma Mechanical Lateral Admission 2026

Event	Date
JEECUP Registration Closing	April 30, 2026
JEECUP Exam	May 15 to 22, 2026
JEECUP Result	May 30, 2026
JEECUP Special Round Counselling	August 21 to 25, 2026

Admission is based on JEECUP Group K rank specifically for ITI certificate holders seeking diploma lateral entry.

Special rounds fill remaining seats after the main counselling rounds are completed.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

ITI certificate in Mechanical Engineering or a related trade from a recognised institute after completing Class 10

10+2 candidates with vocational or technical subjects related to the mechanical trade may also be eligible as per JEECUP norms

Admission is through JEECUP Group K counselling for direct entry to the second year of the 3-year diploma programme

Admission Process

Qualify JEECUP (Group K) for lateral entry to polytechnic diploma programmes in Uttar Pradesh

Fill and lock college and branch preferences for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at HRIET Ghaziabad

Accept the seat allotment result and pay the seat acceptance fee within the stipulated period

Report to HRIET Ghaziabad with original ITI certificate and Class 10 mark sheets on the specified reporting date

✓ Opt for this if

ITI Mechanical trade holder wanting to upgrade to a diploma in less time
Total fee of INR 45,000 fits the budget for a 2-year programme
You want to study near Ghaziabad without relocating far from Delhi-NCR
Planning to pursue B.Tech Lateral Entry after completing this diploma

✗ Skip if

No ITI mechanical trade background to meet JEECUP Group K eligibility
You want to enrol from the first year of a full 3-year diploma
A degree-level qualification is required rather than a diploma credential
Targeting large automotive or manufacturing company placements post-diploma

HRIET Diploma Mechanical Lateral Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Merit Scholarship	As per college norms	Based on academic performance in qualifying examination
UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship	As per state norms	SC/ST/OBC candidates from Uttar Pradesh
NSP Central Sector Scholarship	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income below INR 8 lakh

UP state scholarships are available via scholarship.up.gov.in for UP domicile students.

Central government scholarships can be applied for at the National Scholarship Portal scholarships.gov.in.

HRIET Diploma Mechanical Lateral FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between regular and lateral entry Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at HRIET?

Ans. The regular Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is a 3-year programme that starts from the first year and is open to Class 10 pass candidates. The Lateral Entry variant at HRIET admits ITI certificate holders directly to the second year, making it a 2-year programme. This saves one academic year for students who already hold an ITI qualification. Total fees for the lateral entry are INR 45,000 for the 2-year duration.

Ques. Which ITI trades qualify for the Mechanical Engineering Lateral Diploma at HRIET?

Ans. Candidates holding ITI certificates in trades related to Mechanical Engineering such as Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder, Tool and Die Maker, or Sheet Metal Worker from a recognised institute are generally eligible for lateral entry under JEECUP Group K. Candidates should verify the exact list of eligible trades on the official JEECUP portal before applying, as eligibility may vary based on the specific diploma branch chosen.

Ques. How does JEECUP Group K admission work for diploma lateral entry?

Ans. JEECUP Group K is the specific group under the Joint Entrance Examination Council of Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) for ITI certificate holders seeking lateral entry to the second year of polytechnic diploma programmes. Candidates register online at jeecup.admissions.nic.in and are allotted seats through counselling rounds based on rank. They fill college and branch preferences and are allotted seats as per rank and availability in each round.

Ques. Are hostel facilities available for diploma lateral entry students at HRIET?

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

Ques. Can Diploma Mechanical Lateral graduates from HRIET apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry later?

Ans. Yes, after completing the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) from HRIET, diploma holders are eligible to apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry in Uttar Pradesh. UPTAC conducts lateral entry counselling for B.Tech second-year seats at AKTU-affiliated colleges. Candidates must meet the minimum percentage requirement as per AKTU norms and may use the diploma from HRIET to qualify for B.Tech lateral entry admission in the relevant engineering branch.

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