University of Lucknow B.Tech {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission is through UPTAC-2026, using CUET-UG 2026 scores. Candidates register on the UPTAC portal, upload documents for online verification, and participate in choice-filling and seat-allotment rounds. After allotment, they must pay the seat confirmation fee within the deadline and report to the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the Second Campus, Jankipuram Extension, with original documents to complete enrollment.

Ans. The total course fee is INR 3,66,930 for six semesters, comprising tuition fee of INR 1,80,000, development fee of INR 1,50,000, examination fee of INR 24,000, and other charges of INR 6,930. A one-time enrollment fee of INR 1,000 (non-refundable) and caution money of INR 5,000 (refundable on leaving) are also payable. The fee structure is as per the 2026-27 notification issued by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

Ans. Candidates must have completed a 3-year diploma in Engineering or Technology from a recognized polytechnic with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates). Candidates who passed the first year of a B.Tech or B.E. program from a recognized university are also eligible. A valid CUET-UG 2026 score is compulsory for admission through UPTAC-2026 at LU.

Ans. Only the CUET-UG 2026 score is accepted for lateral entry B.Tech admission at the University of Lucknow. The official LU notification confirms that for B.Tech Lateral Entry through UPTAC-2026, only CUET-UG will be considered. Candidates who appeared for CUET-UG in May 2026 use their score to register on the UPTAC portal for counselling and seat allotment.

Ans. UPTAC 2026 conducts multiple counselling rounds for B.Tech Lateral Entry across UP universities. Candidates register with their CUET-UG score, verify documents online, fill and lock college preferences, and receive seat allotment results. Round 1 allotment was on 27 June 2026 and Round 2 on 24 July 2026. Additional rounds are expected in August 2026 to fill remaining seats. Allotted candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee within the deadline.

Ans. Yes, students are eligible for several government scholarships. The UP Post-Matric Scholarship covers tuition and maintenance for SC, ST, and OBC domicile students. The Central Sector Scheme provides INR 10,000 per year to general merit students who scored in the top 20 percentile of their Class 12 board. Minority and economically weaker section students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal. All applications are submitted annually through the respective state or central portals.