Swami Vivekananda University Kolkata Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the two-year Diploma Lateral Entry in Mechanical Engineering at SVU Kolkata is INR 1,21,300 per the official 2026-27 fee structure. This includes one-time charges of INR 15,000 admission fee, INR 6,500 skill development fee, INR 5,800 kit fee, and INR 4,000 registration fee, plus four semester fees of INR 22,500 each. An exam fee of INR 1,000 per semester is charged separately.

Ans. Students who have completed the first year (two semesters) of a Diploma in Engineering from a recognised polytechnic in the relevant or allied branch with a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate marks are eligible. The lateral entry route allows students to join the second year of the SVU Diploma programme and complete the remaining two years to earn a full Diploma in Engineering.

Ans. Yes. After successfully completing the SVU Diploma programme, graduates are eligible to apply for the B.Tech Lateral Entry route in the relevant branch, entering directly into Semester 3 of the B.Tech programme. This creates a clear progression pathway from a polytechnic diploma to a full engineering degree via the SVU lateral entry route.

Ans. Swami Vivekananda University has offered Diploma Lateral Entry in Civil Engineering alongside Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Candidates should verify intake availability for 2026-27 at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in, as seat availability in specific branches may vary each academic year.

Ans. West Bengal domicile students in the SVU Diploma Lateral programme can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) from the WB government. SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates can apply for post-matric scholarships through state portals. Central Sector Scholarships and NSP minority scholarships are available through scholarships.gov.in for eligible candidates.