RKMGEC Purulia B.Tech Mechanical Lateral Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry (3 years)	INR 18,000
Total Fees (Hostel charges separate)	INR 18,000

Fees cover tuition only. Hostel and examination fees are payable separately.

Confirm the current fee structure at rkmgec.ac.in before applying.

MAKAUT university examination fees are charged per semester.

RKMGEC Purulia B.Tech Mechanical Lateral Admission 2026

Event	Date
JELET 2026 Exam	June 13, 2026
RKMGEC Purulia Lateral Counselling	July to August 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Confirmation	August 2026 (Tentative)
JELET 2026 Registration End	April 11
JELET 2026 Result	Early July

Apply for JELET 2026 through WBJEEB and appear for the exam.

Download the JELET rank card after result declaration.

Participate in WBJEEB centralised counselling for lateral entry seats.

Select RKMGEC Purulia and the preferred branch during choice filling.

Report with diploma marksheets, rank card, and relevant certificates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant branch from an AICTE-approved polytechnic with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates as per WB government norms). A valid JELET 2026 rank is required for admission to RKMGEC Purulia. Students from other states with a diploma and JELET rank are also eligible. Final-year diploma students may apply provisionally subject to meeting the eligibility criteria at the time of admission.

Admission Process

Download the JELET 2026 rank card after result declaration in July 2026.

Fill in choices and select RKMGEC Purulia with the preferred branch.

Check seat allotment result and accept the allotted seat online.

Report to RKMGEC Purulia for document verification and fee payment to confirm admission.

✓ Opt for this if

WB diploma Civil holder seeking MAKAUT B.Tech degree
Very low fee govt lateral entry in Civil Engineering
Planning government job after degree in WB region
JELET qualified preferring Purulia district campus

✗ Skip if

Needing placement record in infra or construction sector
Wanting metro city college for PWD or MNC exposure
Preferring NIT for GATE and higher education pathway
Seeking private college with stronger alumni network

RKMGEC Purulia B.Tech Mechanical Lateral Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	As per WB government norms	SC/ST students domiciled in West Bengal, apply via oasis.gov.in
WB OBC-A/OBC-B Scholarship	As per WB government norms	OBC-A/OBC-B students domiciled in West Bengal with prescribed income limit
Central Sector Scheme (NSP)	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in 12th board, family income below INR 8 LPA, apply via scholarships.gov.in
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Women in AICTE-approved programmes, family income below INR 8 LPA
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Differently-abled students, family income below INR 8 LPA
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	As per government norms	Minority community students, apply via scholarships.gov.in

WB government scholarships applied through oasis.gov.in portal.

Central Sector Scheme and AICTE scholarships through scholarships.gov.in.

Income and caste certificates required for most state and central scholarships.

Confirm scholarship eligibility and deadlines with RKMGEC before applying.

RKMGEC Purulia B.Tech Mechanical Lateral FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry at RKMGEC Purulia?

Ans. The total tuition fee for the three-year B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry at Ramkrishna Mahato Government Engineering College, Purulia, is INR 18,000. This covers the six-semester programme. Hostel charges, examination fees, and MAKAUT registration fees are payable separately. Confirm the current fee schedule at rkmgec.ac.in before applying.

Ques. How is admission done for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry at RKMGEC?

Ans. Admission to the B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry programme at RKMGEC Purulia is through JELET 2026 (West Bengal Joint Entrance for Lateral Entry to B.Tech), conducted by WBJEEB. Diploma holders register for JELET, appear for the exam, and participate in centralised counselling to obtain seat allotment at RKMGEC Purulia.

Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry at RKMGEC Purulia?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant branch from an AICTE-approved institution with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST as per WB norms). A valid JELET 2026 rank is mandatory. Final-year diploma students may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the marks criterion at the time of document verification.

Ques. Is RKMGEC Purulia B.Tech Lateral Entry affiliated to a recognised university?

Ans. Yes, the B.Tech Lateral Entry programme at RKMGEC Purulia is affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal (formerly WBUT). The programme is approved by AICTE. RKMGEC is a state government engineering college under the Government of West Bengal, established in 2016.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Lateral from RKMGEC?

Ans. Graduates of the B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry programme from RKMGEC Purulia can pursue roles as mechanical engineer, design engineer, production engineer, maintenance engineer, and plant engineer. The MAKAUT-affiliated degree is recognised by government and private employers in West Bengal and beyond. Graduates may also opt for M.Tech Mechanical Engineering via GATE at institutions across India.

Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Tech Lateral students at RKMGEC Purulia?

Ans. Students can apply for WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarships and WB OBC-A/OBC-B Scholarships through oasis.gov.in. The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships and Post-Matric Scholarships for Minorities are available through scholarships.gov.in. AICTE Pragati Scholarship is available for eligible women candidates, and AICTE Saksham Scholarship covers differently-abled students.

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