Overview

O. P. Jindal University offers a 3-year B.Tech program in Metallurgical Engineering (Lateral Entry) for Working Professionals with flexible learning schedules. This program is specifically designed for industry professionals who aspire to upgrade their qualifications without interrupting their careers. The program is approved by AICTE and provides a balanced blend of academic rigor and practical exposure.

Eligible candidates are admitted directly into the second year of the B.Tech program, which spans 6 semesters. The curriculum is industry-oriented, future-focused, and continuously updated to meet the evolving demands of the metallurgical and materials engineering sectors.

To strengthen industry-academia collaboration, OPJU organizes expert lectures, technical talks, and interactive sessions by professionals from steel, mining, and manufacturing industries. The Department is equipped with advanced laboratories and testing facilities to support hands-on learning in areas such as process metallurgy, physical metallurgy, mechanical testing, and materials characterization.

Learners benefit from industry visits, internships (10–12 weeks), industrial training (4 weeks), and capstone projects, enabling them to work on real industrial challenges. The program strongly nurtures critical thinking, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills, which are essential for accelerated career growth.

The program is delivered in a blended learning mode, with theory classes conducted through a combination of offline and online sessions, and laboratory/practical components conducted in physical mode. Flexible options such as weekend, evening, and online classes ensure accessibility for working professionals.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech (Lateral Entry) for Working Professionals program must fulfill the following requirements:
Educational Qualification:

Candidates must have passed any one of the following from a recognized university/institution:

Polytechnic Diploma (with all semester/year DMCs, certificate, and migration), OR
B.Sc. Degree with Mathematics as a subject in 12th standard, OR
B.Voc Degree in a relevant discipline

Minimum Marks:
A minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required.

Work Experience:
Candidates must have at least one year of work experience, supported by an Experience Certificate and/or No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer.

Admission Process

Application Mode: Apply (Online/Offline) for programs at OPJU School of Engineering, School of Management, and School of Science.
Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of ₹1,000 for Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate programs and ₹2,000 for Doctoral programs. Payable via Internet Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI, Bank Transfer, or Demand Draft.
Merit List & Counselling: A merit list will be published for eligible candidates in each round. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for counselling. On fulfillment of all conditions and document verification, a provisional admission offer letter will be issued. Fee must be deposited within the stipulated date.
One-Time Deposit (OTD): ₹15,000 is to be paid for all courses within the timeline mentioned in the offer letter. This will be adjusted against the enrollment fee. In case of admission cancellation by the student, the OTD is non-refundable.
Non-Payment Clause: If the full fee is not paid by the due date, the admission will be deemed cancelled and the seat will be offered in the next round of counselling.
Counselling Rounds: Three rounds of counselling will be conducted. Any unfilled seats will then be filled on a rolling basis (first come, first served).
Right to Cancel: The University reserves the right to cancel admission at any stage without notice if the candidate fails to meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the selected program.

Note: Candidates from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) of Chhattisgarh domicile and Female candidates are exempted from the application fee.

Scholarships

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Program Fee

Rs 1,80,000/- per year

Program Outcomes (PO)

PO-1: Engineering Knowledge –

Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to develop the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO-2: Problem Analysis –

Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development.

PO-3: Design/Development of Solutions –

Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required.

PO-4: Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems –

Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions.

PO-5: Engineering Tool Usage –

Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems.

PO-6: The Engineer and The World –

Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment.

PO-7: Ethics –

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws.

PO-8: Individual and Collaborative Team Work –

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

PO-9: Communication –

Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences.

PO-10: Project Management and Finance –

Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO-11: Life-Long Learning –

Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for (i) independent and life-long learning, (ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies, and (iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Specific Outcome (PSO)

PSO 1: Fundamentals and Processing of Metals & Alloys – Graduates will be able to apply metallurgical principles to develop sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for metal extraction, refining, and manufacturing industries while addressing environmental and economic considerations.

PSO 2: Materials Characterization and Property Evaluation – Graduates will be equipped to analyze structure–property–processing–performance relationships in materials, enabling them to design and improve sustainable, eco-friendly materials with customized properties for various engineering applications.

PSO 3: Advanced Materials and Industrial Applications – Graduates will be capable of optimizing and innovating manufacturing and characterization techniques by designing and implementing advanced material processing and testing methods to address industrial challenges and develop high-performance, reliable, and sustainable materials.

B.Tech. (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) for Working Professionals