Planning to study Engineering? Here's all you need to know about BTech program at Amity University Lucknow

In an exclusive interaction with Shiksha.com, the experts at Amity University- Lucknow talk in detail about their new-age BTech programme that offers a range of specialisations to students that cater to all core areas of Engineering. They elaborate on the admission process along with the selection parameters, fee, scholarships and accommodation facilities at the university campus. Talking about the placements, students at Amity University Lucknow received the highest package of Rs 27 LPA in the cent placement drive. The University has also been ranked 3 by ‘The Week’ in the category of Private Universities in North India and 16 in the category of Private Universities across India.

Read the complete interview below:

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for admission to BTech programme at Amity University Lucknow?

A: To be eligible for admission to BTech programme at Amity University Lucknow, the applicant must have a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent in Class 12.

Applicants must also have a valid score of JEE Main or any other state-level engineering qualifying exam to be eligible for admission.

Q: What is the admission process? And, on the basis of what parameters the final selections are made?

A: The first and the foremost step in the admission process is to fill up the online application form. All eligible applicants need to fill up the online application form on the University’s official website by paying a nominal fee of Rs 1,100. Due to the global pandemic across the globe, the University has decided to waive off the application fee charges for all for 2020 admissions.

All students, who have appeared for JEE Main or any other state-level engineering qualifying exam, need to upload their respective scores along with a one-minute Statement of Purpose (SOP) video with the application form. And, students who have not been able to appear for any qualifying exam may get themselves enrol for Amity Common Admission Test (AMCAT) 2020 post which there will also be a Personal Interview round.

The final selection will be made on the basis of the overall profile of the students which includes their merit performance, scores in the qualifying exam or AMCAT and Personal Interview round (if applicable).

AMCAT 2020 is an MCQ-based exam with 30 minutes of duration. It will have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics questions.

Q: What are the various specialisation options available to BTech aspirants?

A: Amity University is a new-age university that aims at keeping its students at par with the current industry standards. Thus, the university offers all specialisations that cater to all core areas of Engineering along with the ones that are in high demand today. It includes:

• Civil Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Computer Science Engineering
• Internet of Things
• Mechanical Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Aerospace Engineering
• Information Technology

The curriculum is all industry-embedded and is also updated regularly as per the latest trends and practices in the industry.

Q: What is the total cost of the four-year BTech programme at Amity University, Lucknow?

A: The cost of the four-year BTech programme at Amity University, Lucknow is Rs 1.12 lakh per semester and for the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) specialisation, the cost is Rs 1.18 lakh per semester.

For students willing to opt for accommodation benefits on campus, there is an additional cost associated that varies as per the students’ requirements. The cost is Rs 65,000 for a non-air-conditioned room while for an air-conditioned room, the cost is Rs 1.1 lakh. There is a one-time security deposit of Rs 10,000 which is refundable at the end of the curriculum.

The mess charges are charged on an actual basis which is approximately Rs 4,000 per month.

Q: Does University offer any financial assistance or scholarships to students?

A: At Amity University, we encourage the meritorious students by providing them scholarships on the basis of their Class 12 scores. Below are the details of the same

The scholarships mentioned are applicable to those who have passed Class 12 between 2018 and 2020 from any recognised board across India.

Q: Can you please share some of the recent placement statistics?

A: Talking off the placements, it is one of the most crucial factors that help students’ evaluate the university’s performance. Placements play the role of ROI of students' time and money that they invest in the university or any educational institute for a specific tenure.

Amity University has a track record of almost all leading and renowned recruiters participating in the placements session every year. It includes Microsoft, SAP Labs, Google, GO JEK India, Capgemini, Infosys, WIPRO, TCS, HCL, NIIT, Facebook, Aditya Birla Group, Hinduja Group, Prism Johnson, Ashok Leyland, Honda, Cleartax, Bluestar, Tech Mahindra, Ken Research, Impetus, Agelent Technologies, Ultratech Cement, Ashiana Housing, TVS, Uber, PayTM and Havells.

In the 2020 placement session, Go JEK India offered the highest salary package of worth Rs 27 lakh to students while the average salary package stood at Rs 5 lakh.