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B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate
Duration 3 Years
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Programme Overview

The B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) programme accepts diploma holders who want to join the second year directly. The syllabus includes vital mechanical engineering 2nd year topics which follow the authorized b tech mechanical engineering lateral entry syllabus while focusing on main subjects including Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing Technology, and Applied Mechanics.

The department also offers specialisation in Electric Vehicle Technology and plans to introduce a Drone Technology course in the future. Advanced learning is supported through software tools like AutoCAD, CATIA, CREO, and MATLAB. The programme is taught by experienced faculty and prepares students for roles in design, manufacturing, and system-based industries.

Specialisations

The B.Tech program in Mechanical Engineering with Electric Vehicle Specialization teaches students about basic electrical vehicle principles and modern developments.

The curriculum includes battery systems and electric vehicle power units as well as charging facilities and environmentally friendly vehicle development methods to train learners for future electric vehicle markets.

Course Name: B. Tech Mechanical Engineering– Lateral Entry(Regular)

Course Level: PG

Duration: 3 years (6 Semesters)

The curriculum offers academic flexibility with 42 out of 160 credits or 62 out of 180 credits allocated for Discipline Electives, Interdisciplinary Electives, and Open Electives. Industry-oriented training is integrated into the programme through mandatory internships after the 2nd semester (2 weeks, 1 credit), 4th semester (4–6 weeks, 2 credits), 6th semester (4–6 weeks, 2 credits), and a minimum 20-week internship in the 8th semester (10 credits).

Students gain hands-on experience through 15 core laboratory courses and integrated laboratory courses in core/discipline electives carrying 16 credits. The curriculum includes training on contemporary mechanical engineering software such as AutoCAD, Pro-E Catia, and MATLAB.

A structured “Design Thinking and Innovation” sequence runs from the 3rd to the 5th semester (4 credits), covering plagiarism checks, feasibility of start-up ideas, and documentation of outcomes including research papers, patents, products, start-ups, or copyrights.

Project work is conducted in two phases—Phase I in the 6th semester (1 credit) and Phase II in the 7th semester (4 credits), with a focus on achieving defined qualitative and quantitative research outcomes. Additionally, computer proficiency and programming skills are developed through dedicated courses (6 credits). Quality Assurance and Process Development (QAPD) is introduced from the 1st semester, and foreign language courses are offered in the 5th and 6th semesters (4 credits).

Key Educational Benefit

Manav Rachna offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry partnerships to equip students with the skills needed for real-world success.

41,000+

Alumni Imprints Globally

2800+

Published Research Papers

600+

MNC's & Indian Corporate Recruit

250+

Patents (Filed/Granted)

120+

Global Academic Collaborations

80+

Alumni & In-Campus Startups

60+

Countries with Footprints

60 LPA

Highest CTC Offered

Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) lateral entry require students to possess either a three-year diploma in any engineering discipline from a recognized State Board of Technical Education or a B.Sc. degree from a recognized university with minimum 50% marks.

Admission Criteria

The admission process requires candidates to fulfill all specified academic and examination standards.

Educational Background: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognised board.

Minimum Marks: At least 45% in the 10+2 examination or equivalent.

Entrance Exams:

JEE Main
MRNAT (Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test)
Other state-level engineering entrance exams such as HSTES may also be considered, depending on the programme and admission cycle.

Nationality

Kindly contact the Office of International Admissions, MRIIRS.

Selection Criteria

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Scholarship Programme

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Scholarship

Programme Highlights

Academic Flexibility Embedded in the Curriculum: The curriculum allows students to select 62 credits from Discipline Electives Interdisciplinary Electives and Open Elective courses to achieve a flexible educational path.

Industry-Ready Students through Structured Training: The curriculum incorporates Industrial Training at different periods throughout students' academic journey starting with a 2-week training at the end of 2nd Semester and 4–6 week training at 4th and 6th Semesters followed by a 20-week minimum major internship at 8th Semester for 10 credits.

Hands-on Experience through Core Laboratory Courses: The curriculum features 15 core laboratory courses together with integrated lab activities in core and discipline elective courses which total 16 credits of practical skill development.

Training in Industry-Relevant Mechanical Engineering Software: The program includes industry-standard software training for mechanical engineering students using AutoCAD SolidWorks CATIA ANSYS MATLAB and related simulation platforms.

Design Thinking and Innovation” Sequence: Students in the third to fifth semester follow a specific innovation sequence which dedicates 4 credits to teaching design thinking and innovation concepts and practical methods for startup feasibility assessment and results in research papers patents and products or copyrights.

Capstone Projects with Defined Research Outcomes: The program requires students to complete Capstone Projects during their 6th and 7th Semesters which result in research or industrial solutions based on contemporary techniques.

Computer Proficiency and Programming Skills: The coursework includes six credit units dedicated to programming and computational tools together with data handling methods which enhance technical computing abilities.

Quality Assurance and Personality Development (QAPD) & Foreign Languages: The QAPD modules begin in the first semester and foreign language courses run during the fifth and sixth semesters with four credits to improve worldwide employment possibilities.

Honours Degree Option in B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Students who want to obtain a B.Tech (Hons.) degree in Smart Manufacturing or Electric Vehicles must complete 18 to 20 extra credits in addition to their standard B.Tech (Hons) program.

Curriculum

Semester 3

ENGINEERING MECHANICS 5.0ME100C00

THERMODYNAMICS 5.0ME101C01

Students will grasp the fundamental thermodynamics principles which include system properties and work and First Law applications to energy analysis.
The First and Second Laws of thermodynamics enable students to resolve engineering issues that involve energy transitions as well as internal energy and enthalpy and gas and pure substance behavior.
Thermodynamic process analysis together with entropy assessment and irreversibility evaluation enables students to assess energy conversion system and cycle performance and efficiency.
Evaluate the practical significance of thermodynamic principles in engineering applications, including assessment of energy systems and property relations.

FLUID MECHANICS AND MACHINES 5.0ME102C01

MANUFACTURING PROCESS 5.0ME103C01

ENGINEERING MECHANICS LAB 5.0ME151C00

FLUID MECHANICS AND MACHINES LAB 5.0ME152C01

CAD LAB 5.0ME153C01

DESIGN THINKING AND INNOVATION - I 5.0SET100C05

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE 5.0CDC151C05

SUMMER INTERNSHIP - I 5.0ME154C01

BASICS OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING 5.0ME104C01

BASICS OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING LAB 5.0ME155C01

Semester 4

APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS (5.0ME200C01)

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (5.0ME201C01)

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (5.0ME202C01)

MATERIAL SCIENCE (5.0ME203C01)

THERMAL ENGINEERING LAB (5.0ME251C01)

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LAB (5.0ME252C01)

WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY LAB (5.0ME253C01)

MACHINE DRAWING (5.0ME254C01)

QAPD-II (5.0CDC251C05)

DESIGN THINKING AND INNOVATION-II (5.0SET200C05)

FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES (5.0EE203C01)

ELECTRIC VEHICLE SAFETY AND STANDARDS (5.0ME204C01)

Semester 5

THEORY OF MACHINES

QAPD-II

SUMMER INTERNSHIP-II

MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS AND CONTROL

THEORY OF MACHINES LAB

FRENCH-I

GERMAN-I

SPANISH-I

DESIGN ARCHITECTURE AND CONTROL OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE

ELECTRIC VEHICLE SIMULATION LAB

DESIGN, THINKING AND INNOVATION-III

Semester 6

HEAT TRANSFER

MACHINE DESIGN

HEAT TRANSFER LAB

PROJECT PHASE-I

QAPD-IV

FRENCH-II

The process of greeting and introducing oneself requires appropriate use of formal or informal expressions.
Use vocabulary for everyday life and routines; express likes/dislikes.
The ability to discuss daily routines and express preferences about everyday life requires appropriate vocabulary selection.
The identification of important audio elements together with the ability to describe common subjects through simple language functions as.
Justify opinions and compare cultural aspects of French-speaking and native cultures.

GERMAN-II

SPANISH-II

ENERGY STORAGE AND BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND VALIDATION LAB

Semester 7

PROJECT PHASE-II / INDUSTRIAL PROJECT PROJ-ME-700

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH 6.0ME100C01

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of Total Quality Management (TQM), Lean Manufacturing, and work system design statistical quality control.
Apply TQM and Lean Manufacturing principles to practical scenarios, employing work measurement techniques and job costing methods to optimize work systems and efficiently manage costs.
Examine the various methods of statistical quality control; assess the relevance of materials management strategies, inventory control models, and project management approaches.
Evaluate the application of linear programming, queuing systems, and simulation models, taking into account their advantages, constraints, and real-world implications.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING AND INFRASTRUCTURE 6.0ME101C01

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION LAB 6.0ME153C01

Semester 8

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Internship & Placement Opportunities

Students will undergo internships in different Odd Semesters (III / V / VII) and VIII Semester (22 - 24 Weeks) in any domain of civil engineering with any of the following option

Software based Internships
Manufacturing Based Internships

Placements for the students can be provided by either absorbing the students from Internships or Campus Placement or Off - Campus Placement.

Industry Exposure

MRIIRS Department of Mechanical Engineering uses different structured initiatives to connect academic learning with industrial experience. Students experience direct manufacturing plant and R&D centre and industrial process operations through scheduled industrial visits every semester. These visits help translate theoretical knowledge into practical understanding.

The institute promotes industry-institute interaction through multiple activities such as expert discussions and field excursions and practical workshops and internship programs. The implemented activities enable students to learn about modern industry methods and upcoming technologies and various career paths.

The department gains additional benefits from partnerships with major mechanical and automotive companies. These partnerships enable students to participate in research collaborations while receiving industrial training and practical experiences which build their confidence to meet industry standards.

The department maintains official agreements with i-FEVA and Honda Motorcycle through signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). These partnerships enable students to work on live projects and develop their skills through immediate real-world applications.

Why Pursue

The B.Tech Mechanical Engineering program delivers industry-aligned educational content combined with modern laboratory facilities and strong industrial partnerships. The research-based learning environment under expert faculty mentorship in this program delivers optimal placement services to students pursuing mechanical engineering.

Placement Support

Mechanical Engineering students at MRIIRS receive comprehensive placement assistance through campus recruitment events and internship pre-placement offers and off-campus job guidance. The department regularly attracts famous companies for student recruitment which creates strong professional prospects for its graduates.

Capstone Project & Research

The department encourages students to attend international conferences which allows them to gain exposure and build networks and receive better opportunities for internships and projects and placements and higher education pursuits. The curriculum incorporates research-based initiatives which drive students to develop innovative solutions through practical problem-solving approaches.

Student Support Services

Through its structured vertical and horizontal Mentor-Mentee system the program provides students with complete support for academic and professional and personal development across their entire course of study.

Placement Statistics

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at MRIIRS maintains a consistent track record of its students securing job offers from reputed companies through on-campus recruitment events and pre-placement offers from internships as well as off-campus placement assistance.

The following companies regularly recruit B.Tech Mechanical Engineering graduates from MRIIRS:

Honda Motorcycle
Maruti Suzuki
Sonalika Tractors
Renault Nissan (Renault)
Siemens Ltd.
Tata Technologies
Tata Steel
Intellipaat
LG
Plasser India (Larsen & Toubro)
Bosch
Uno Minda
JTEKT
VIVO
Saint Gobain
Amazon
Wipro
Cognizant
Victora Tools
Polymedicure
HCL
Accenture
Indigo
Pravav (Pranav) Vikas
Frick India
Dyson

Global Exposure

The institution encourages students to join international conferences and seminars to participate. Through these international experiences students build stronger network connections while accessing internship possibilities and research opportunities and foreign educational programs and job markets.

Fee Details for B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Mechanical Engineering

Course Fee (Annual): INR 2,00,500 US $ 4000
Duration: 3 Years
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Modes of Payment

Online Payment: Via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI through the university's official payment portal.
Bank Transfer: NEFT/RTGS to the university’s designated bank account.
Demand Draft (DD): In favor of “Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies”, payable at Faridabad/New Delhi
Cash Payment: At the Accounts Office on campus (subject to limits as per government regulations).
Education Loan: Through tie-ups with banks like PNB, SBI, HDFC, and ICICI, offering easy financing options.

Residential Facilities & Transport

We at Manav Rachna offer generous residential facilities and convenient transportation services so that each student, including those studying Manav Rachna, gets to enjoy a safe, comfortable, and fulfilling campus life.

Residential Services

MREI provides on-campus and off-campus hostel facilities for boys and girls with various types of rooms. Students can choose single, double, and triple rooms as per their preference.

Key Points

Room Types: The hostels offer different types of rooms to suit different budgets and preferences:

Air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms
Single-seater, two-seater, three-seater, and five-seater rooms
The rooms can be equipped with attached or common toilets as per the choice of room category.

Fee Structure: The hostel fee is to be paid on the basis of the room category chosen by the student and it can be paid through DD (Demand Draft) or in cash.

Additional Facilities:

Medical services and medical insurance to keep the students fit.
Library facilities for access to study materials and academic inputs.
Laundry facilities as included in the hostel fees, to ease the life of students.

Mess Plan

At Manav Rachna, we offer world-class sports facilities to keep our students fit and active. Our facilities comprise a range of outdoor and indoor games, including:

Sports

Mess plan also comes as part of hostel fee. Healthy food is served through the mess considering the multicultural requirements of different food habits for the students. By providing choices involving vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian options, healthy lifestyle is available for the students enabling them to pursue their studies focusing on programs with full seriousness.

Basketball, volleyball, cricket, soccer, chess, and carom among others.

Notable facilities include:

A 25m shooting range and a 10m air-conditioned indoor shooting range with Olympic-standard SIUS Ascor electronic targets.
Indoor badminton and table tennis stadia with synthetic courts in association with Yonex and Stag.
A Semi-Olympic pool for swimming and a Soccer Academy for students who have sporting interest and passion.
A Sports Fitness Centre to service psychological, physiotherapy, and other aspects of health for students.

The facilities enable students to pursue physical exercises that complement their academic development.

Laundry

Laundry facilities are available at an extra fee in the hostel fees. This saves students from worrying about laundry, so they can focus on their studies, and also allows their clothes to remain properly cleaned.

Parking

There is a vast parking space facility available for students who commute using their own means of transport. It is provided to cater to the requirements of students, so that their travel will be easy and hassle-free.

Transport

Our well-maintained transport facility offers a stress-free, secure, and safe journey for students from Delhi and Gurugram. The GPS-located, contemporary fleet of buses is operated by professionally trained personnel, with onboard support staff to assist students. Our emphasis is on reliability, safety, and convenience, ensuring unproblematic travel to and from the campus.

How to Apply for B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Mechanical Engineering

Manav Rachna offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry partnerships to equip students with the skills needed for real-world success.

1

Go to the Official Website
2

Complete the Online Application Form
3

Upload Mandatory Documents
4

Pay the Application Fee
5

Appear for MRNAT or Submit JEE Score

Step 1 - Go to the Official Website

Step 2 - Complete the Online Application Form

Click on "Apply Now," generate your login credentials, and fill out the form with your personal, educational, and contact information.

Step 3 - Upload Mandatory Documents

Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents, such as:
Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
Aadhaar card
Passport-size photos

Step 4 - Pay the Application Fee

Fill in the application by paying online using net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.

Step 5 - Appear for MRNAT or Submit JEE Score

Get qualified through MRNAT (Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test) or produce a valid JEE Main score for merit-based admission.

PO's and PSO's

Program Outcomes (PO's)

PO1

Engineering knowledge

To apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2

Problem Analysis

Identity, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex Engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3

Design/Development of Solutions

Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate considerations for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations

PO4

Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems

using research-based knowledge and research methods including analysis, interpretation of data and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions

PO5

Modern Tool Usage

Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations

PO6

The Engineer and Society

Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice

PO7

Environment and Sustainability

Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development

PO8

Ethics

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice

PO9

Individual and Team Work

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings

PO10

Communication

Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions

PO11

Project Management and Finance

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments

PO12

Life-long Learning

Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life- long learning in the broadest context of technological change

rogram Specific Outcomes (PSO's)

To develop the ability to understand the basic concepts and principles of mechanical engineering for multidisciplinary projects/fields.

To develop the ability to accept global challenges and apply knowledge of thermal, manufacturing, and design in interdisciplinary fields using the latest software/hardware tools.

To develop an understanding of social awareness and ethical responsibility towards society with insights on industrial management skills/interdisciplinary technologies to be successful entrepreneurs/professionals.