Ramchandra Chandravansi University B.Tech Lateral Entry (Civil Engineering) Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee + Exam Fee (Year 1, = 2nd Year B.Tech)	INR 76,000
Prospectus Fee (one-time)	INR 1,000
Admission Fee (one-time)	INR 2,000
Registration Fee (one-time)	INR 3,000
Tuition Fee + Exam Fee (Year 2, = 3rd Year B.Tech)	INR 76,000
Tuition Fee + Exam Fee (Year 3, = 4th Year B.Tech)	INR 76,000
Total Fees (3 Years Lateral Entry)	INR 2,34,000

Annual tuition fee is INR 72,000 per year and examination fee is INR 2,000 per semester (INR 4,000 per year) as per the official fee structure at RCU.

One-time charges payable in the first enrolled year include a prospectus fee of INR 1,000, admission fee of INR 2,000, and registration fee of INR 3,000.

Total fees for the three-year B.Tech Lateral Entry programme amount to INR 2,34,000. No branch-wise fee differential applies.

Ramchandra Chandravansi University B.Tech Lateral Entry (Civil Engineering) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Opens	June 2026
Application Deadline	July 2026
Merit List Publication	July 2026
Document Verification and Counselling	August 2026
Classes Commence (2nd Year)	August 2026

Admission is merit-based on diploma marks; candidates may also appear for JCECEB lateral entry counselling conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board.

Candidates must apply online at rcu.edu.in and upload diploma certificates, mark sheets, and other required documents for verification.

Students in the final year of the qualifying diploma programme may apply provisionally, subject to furnishing the final mark sheet before enrolment is confirmed.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering (or closely allied branch such as Construction Technology, Architecture Assistantship, or Environmental Engineering) from a recognised polytechnic with a minimum of 45 percent marks (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC).

Diploma holders in related infrastructure or survey engineering disciplines may be considered as per AICTE and university norms.

Students in the final year of the qualifying diploma examination may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria at the time of admission.

Admission Process

Visit rcu.edu.in and fill the online application form for B.Tech Lateral Entry, selecting the relevant specialisation.

Upload scanned copies of diploma mark sheets, provisional degree certificate, photograph, and signature.

Pay the application fee online as indicated on the portal.

Await the merit list; shortlisted candidates must attend document verification on the notified date with original certificates.

Pay the first-year fees to confirm enrolment; report to RCIT campus in Palamu for commencement of the 2nd year.

Ramchandra Chandravansi University B.Tech Lateral Entry (Civil Engineering) Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post Matric Scholarship (Jharkhand Govt.)	As per government norms	SC/ST/OBC students from Jharkhand; applied via National Scholarship Portal
Central Sector Scholarship	As per government norms	Merit-cum-means basis; family income below specified limit
University Merit Scholarship	Merit-based award	Students with outstanding diploma marks; amount as notified by RCU

Government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students are processed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in; apply before the notified deadlines.

Scholarship eligibility and amounts are subject to annual government notifications and university approvals; students should apply within the first month of the academic year.

Ramchandra Chandravansi University B.Tech Lateral Entry (Civil Engineering) FAQs

Ques. Who is eligible for B.Tech Lateral Entry in Civil Engineering at RCU?

Ans. Diploma holders in Civil Engineering or closely allied branches (Construction Technology, Architecture Assistantship, Environmental Engineering) from a recognised polytechnic with at least 45 percent marks (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC) are eligible. Final-year diploma students may apply provisionally.

Ques. What is the total fee for the three-year B.Tech Lateral Entry Civil programme at RCU?

Ans. The total fee for the three-year B.Tech Lateral Entry (Civil Engineering) at RCU is INR 2,34,000. This covers annual tuition of INR 72,000, semester exam fees, and one-time admission charges of INR 6,000 payable in the first year.

Ques. Is admission merit-based or is there an entrance exam for B.Tech Lateral at RCU?

Ans. Admission is primarily merit-based on diploma marks. Candidates may also participate in JCECEB lateral entry counselling conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board. There is no separate RCU-conducted entrance exam for lateral entry.

Ques. What subjects are covered in B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry at RCU?

Ans. The programme covers advanced civil engineering subjects including structural analysis, reinforced concrete design, geotechnical engineering, fluid mechanics, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and construction project management across three years.

Ques. Can I pursue M.Tech after completing B.Tech Lateral Entry Civil Engineering at RCU?

Ans. Yes. Graduates of the B.Tech Lateral Entry programme hold a full B.Tech degree equivalent to regular B.Tech graduates and are eligible to apply for M.Tech programmes through GATE or university-level entrance exams at RCU or other universities.

Ques. Are hostels available for B.Tech Civil Engineering students at RCU?

Ans. Yes. RCU provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls on campus at Bishampur, Palamu. The hostels offer accommodation with basic amenities, a cafeteria, and 24x7 healthcare access on campus.

RCU Palamu B.Tech {Lateral} Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ramchandra Chandravansi University B.Tech Lateral Entry (Civil Engineering) Fees

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