Admission after diploma will be directly admitted to the second year of engineering. As per UGC and AICTE norms, you can get admission in second year of degree engineering based on your performance in Diploma Engineering (Polytechnic).
Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma in Engineering: 3-year diploma in engineering from a recognized polytechnic or technical institute .
- Percentage: 45%-60% marks in the diploma program.
- Relevant Stream: Diploma should be in a field which is compatible with the B.Tech specialization you are pursuing. For example, a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering allows entry into a Mechanical B.Tech program.
Entrance Exams
| Entrance Exam | Conducting Body | Applicable States/Universities |
|---|---|---|
| LEET (Lateral Entry Entrance Test) | Various state-level conducting bodies | Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and others |
| JELET (Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry) | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) | West Bengal |
| AP ECET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test) | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur | Andhra Pradesh |
| TS ECET (Telangana State Engineering Common Entrance Test) | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad | Telangana |
| IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) | Delhi |
| UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination) | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) | Uttar Pradesh |
| TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) Lateral Entry | Anna University | Tamil Nadu |
| KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) | Karnataka |
| OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination) | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee | Odisha |
| HPCET (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test) | Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) | Himachal Pradesh |
| KIITEE (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Exam) | KIIT University | Odisha |
| VITEEE (VIT Engineering Entrance Exam) – Lateral Entry | Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | Tamil Nadu (VIT campuses) |
Application Process
- Register for Entrance Test: Apply for the relevant Lateral Entry Entrance Test as per University or State requirements.
- Prepare for the exam: The entrance exam syllabus is usually based on diploma-level subjects and may include basic maths, science and general aptitude.
- Appear for counselling: After clearing the exam, join the counseling process, where you can choose colleges and branches based on your rank and availability.
Documents Required
- Diploma Certificate and Mark Sheet
- Proof of age (Admit card, birth certificate)
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Entrance Test Scorecard
Admission Process
- After counseling complete the admission process in the allotted college.
- Pay the required fees and submit the required documents.
Advantages
- Time-Saving: You save an entire year by directly entering the second year of the B.Tech program.
- Cost-Effective: Since you skip the first year, you save on tuition fees and other academic expenses.
- Industry-oriented: A diploma gives you practical skills that are valuable during the B.Tech course.
- Improved Career Opportunities: A B.Tech degree opens up more advanced career opportunities than a diploma, with higher salaries and the possibility of more roles in the industry.
Top Colleges Offering Lateral Entry
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| College/University Name | Location | Entrance Exam/Admission Process |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Technological University (DTU) | Delhi | Lateral Entry Test (DTU LEET) |
| Punjab Technical University (PTU) | Punjab | PTU Lateral Entry Admissions |
| Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) | Delhi | University-Specific Lateral Entry Exam |
| Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology | Punjab | Based on Diploma Marks/Entrance Test |
| Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | Tamil Nadu | VITEEE (Lateral Entry) |
| KIIT University | Odisha | KIITEE (Lateral Entry) |
| Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) | Karnataka | Based on Diploma Marks |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Tamil Nadu | SRMJEEE (Lateral Entry) |
| Lovely Professional University (LPU) | Punjab | LPUNEST (Lateral Entry) |
| BMS College of Engineering | Karnataka | KCET (Lateral Entry) |
| Anna University | Tamil Nadu | TNEA (Lateral Entry) Admission |
| Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | Tamil Nadu | HITSEEE (Lateral Entry) |
| Chandigarh University | Punjab | CUCET (Lateral Entry) |
| SRM Institute of Technology | Andhra Pradesh | SRMJEEE (Lateral Entry) |
| MIT World Peace University | Maharashtra | Based on Diploma Marks/University Test |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Based on Diploma Marks/Direct Admission |
| Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Entrance Exam/Direct Admission |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Tamil Nadu | Based on Diploma Marks/Direct Admission |
| National Institute of Technology (NITs) | Various locations across India | Through JELET/State-Level Lateral Entry Tests |
| Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) | Uttar Pradesh | UPSEE (Lateral Entry) |
Career Opportunities After B.Tech
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B.Tech degree significantly increases your job prospects compared to just having a diploma.
Some career options include
- Engineering Jobs: You can work as a design engineer, production engineer, software developer, quality analyst or other technical roles.
- Higher Studies: After completing B.Tech, you can pursue M.Tech or MBA for advanced studies.
- Government Jobs: Many Public Sector Companies (PSUs) and Government Organizations like BHEL, ISRO, DRDO, and Railways hire B.Tech graduates.
A great chance for students looking to progress in their engineering careers is lateral entry into a B.Tech program following a diploma. You can gain more knowledge and better job prospects in the engineering field by forgoing the first year of the degree, saving both money and time.
It’s simple to go from a diploma to a B.Tech degree and position yourself for success in the engineering field by studying hard for the entrance exam and selecting the best college.
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