
Yes, lateral entry is available in several programmes at LPU. For example, options include B.Tech, BCA, BBA, B.Pharm and some design and healthcare courses. The duration is usually shorter because eligible students can join beyond the first year. The exact eligibility depends on the programme and pr

Yes — Lovely Professional University supports lateral entry into various undergraduate programmes like B.Tech (CSE, IT, Mechanical, ECE, etc.) and other UG courses. Students with a 3-year engineering Diploma after 10th, a 2-year Diploma after +2, or a relevant B.Sc/BCA can join directly into the sec
Yes Lovely Professional University (LPU) supports lateral entry admissions, allowing eligible Diploma holders to directly join the second year of undergraduate programs like B.Tech, BCA, or other applicable courses, subject to meeting the university's eligibility criteria and completing the admissio
LPU provides extensive lateral entry admissions for B.Tech and BE and Diploma programs as well as selected PG programs which include MBA and MCA. The admission process allows Diploma holders who completed their studies after 10th or 12th grade and B.Sc. or BCA graduates with 60%+ marks to enter the


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There are ~414 seats in Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology for BE/ BTech lateral entry courses. Candidates are admitted as per sanctioned intake and merit in qualifying exam. The mentioned intake is as per official sources, but is still subject to change. Hence, is indicative.
To be eligible for GGSIPU BTech (lateral) admissions, candidates need to clear the BSc course with a minimum aggregate of 60%. Candidates must clear a BSc course with Mathematics as a mandatory subject as well to apply for BTech (lateral) at GGSIPU.
The tuition fees for the BTech (lateral entry) corses at GGSIPU is INR 5.6 Lacs in 2026. This fees contains the tuition fees for 2026, 2027 and 2028. Candidates will be paying the installments of other fee components for the above mentioned years with the BTech (lateral entry) tuition fees.
BTech (lateral) eligibility criteria at GGSIPU requires candidates to clear a Diploma course with a minimum duration of three years from the respective engineering or technology field. Some of the Diploma course fields accepted for BTech (lateral entry) admissions are as follows:
- Computer Engineering
Yes, students can get direct/ lateral admission in second year of B.E. To apply, students have to meet the basic eligibility. The requirements are as below:
- Diploma in Engineering and Technology with a minimum of 45% (40% for reserved category) from recognised institution/ board
- OR BSc degree with Mat
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