Ramchandra Chandravansi University (RCU), Palamu, Jharkhand, offers a four-year B.Tech programme in Mechanical Engineering approved by AICTE. The programme covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing processes, machine design, and industrial engineering, equipping graduates for careers in automotive, manufacturing, and core engineering sectors. RCU ranks 465 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list and operates as a recognised private university under Jharkhand state.
Admissions to the 2026-27 B.Tech batch are open at Ramchandra Chandravansi University, Palamu; candidates may apply online at rcu.edu.in with classes commencing in August 2026.
Key Points
- AICTE-approved four-year programme covering core mechanical and manufacturing subjects
- Admission through JEE Main, JCECE, or merit on 10+2 PCM marks
- Total programme fee of INR 3,10,000 uniform for all B.Tech specialisations at RCU
- Curriculum spans thermodynamics, machine design, manufacturing, and industrial engineering
- Eligible for Jharkhand Government and central government scholarship schemes
Ramchandra Chandravansi University B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee + Exam Fee (Year 1) | 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) | INR 76,000 |
| Tuition Fee + Exam Fee (Year 3) | INR 76,000 |
| Tuition Fee + Exam Fee (Year 4) | INR 76,000 |
| Total Fees (4 Years) | INR 3,10,000 |
- 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 published by RCU.
- One-time charges payable in the first 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 four-year B.Tech programme amount to INR 3,10,000. All engineering specialisations carry an identical fee structure.
Ramchandra Chandravansi University B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Online Application Opens | May 2026 |
| Application Deadline | June 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | July 2026 |
| Document Verification | July 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| JEE Main (Session 2) | Feb 25, 2026 | Apr 2-9, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| JCECE | May 20, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 (Tentative) |
- Candidates with a valid JEE Main score or JCECE rank are given preference in merit-based admission; direct 10+2 merit applicants are also considered subject to seat availability.
- Candidates must apply online through rcu.edu.in and upload Class 12 mark sheets, JEE Main / JCECE scorecard (if applicable), school leaving certificate, and identity proof.
- Students appearing in the 2026 board examination may apply provisionally; final admission is subject to meeting the eligibility criteria at the time of document verification.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 (PCM) from a recognised board with a minimum of 45 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics combined (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- A valid score in JEE Main or JCECE is accepted; candidates may also be admitted on direct 10+2 merit.
- Students appearing in the Class 12 examination in 2026 may apply provisionally.
Admission Process
- Visit rcu.edu.in and fill the online application form for the B.Tech programme.
- Upload scanned copies of Class 12 mark sheets, JEE Main or JCECE scorecard (if available), school leaving certificate, photograph, and signature.
- Await the merit list; shortlisted candidates must report for document verification on the notified date.
- Pay the first-year fees at the university to confirm enrolment and complete the registration formalities.
Ramchandra Chandravansi University B.Tech Mechanical 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; top students with family income below specified limit |
| University Merit Scholarship | Merit-based award | Students with outstanding academic performance; amount as notified by RCU |
- Government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students are processed through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in; students must apply before the notified deadline each academic year.
- Scholarship eligibility and amounts are subject to annual government notifications and university-level approvals; students should apply within the first month of the academic year.
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