Can I change my university in 2nd year and get admission in colleges like DTU, HBTI, IIIT or CFTI for engineering?

I am stuck in University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun pursuing B.Tech in CSE. I am a dropper (2015-16). Should I give JEE Mains for the same?

1.4K Views|1 Followers|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Akash Gupta
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Sunil Soni
9 years ago
Provision of lateral entry admission in engineering is only for Diploma holders in engineering and B.Sc students. Students of an engineering college can not seek lateral entry admission in another college. Within a university, the transfer is allowed between colleges. You may appear for JEE Mains ex

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Unfortunately, good engineering colleges do not allow lateral entry admission for existing engineering students because it hits the revenue model of most of the colleges.

Arpit Dongre
6 years ago
Hello, Please use the college predictor tool by Shiksha. It will help you to predict the college according to your rank or percentile. https://www.shiksha.com/college-predictor Good Luck.

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6 years ago
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Yash Gupta
6 years ago
Hi, Kindly predict your college in this college predictor. The rank predicted might not be accurate but it certainly does give an idea to the aspirant. Know your college admission chances based on your JEE Main Rank, Home State, Caste, Gender, etc. Check it below:- https://www.shiksha.com/college-p

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Jyoti  Prajapati
6 years ago
Hello, I suggest you a college predictor this will help you to choose best for you https://www.shiksha.com/college-predictor Thank you.

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6 years ago
Kindly visit this link for detailed information: https://www.shiksha.com/college-predictor

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pradeep bisht
6 years ago
Hello, Please use the college predictor tool by Shiksha. This will help you to predict the college according to your rank/percentile. https://www.shiksha.com/college-predictor Good Luck.

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Yash Singhal
6 years ago
Hi Akash, You can visit this link for the detailed information: https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/resources/jee-mains-college-predictor

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Swapnaneel Bhuiya
7 years ago
Provision of lateral entry admission in engineering is only for Diploma holders in engineering and B.Sc students. Students of an engineering college can not seek lateral entry admission in another college. Within a university, the transfer is allowed between colleges. You may appear for JEE Mains ex

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