Can I do B.Tech from LPU after Diploma and what is the eligibility criteria after Diploma?

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    Sapan Sapan | Guide-Level 12

    5 years ago
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    Yes if you have 60% in your diploma you can get lateral entry in the second year of BTech.
    Choose a stream with care and a college too which would give you the bests.
    LPU offers a complete package of quality teaching, intuitive learning aided with hands on practical training. It also offers good scholarship slabs based on various categories. It has also started the covid scholarship to aid education at such grim times. The updated labs and the expertise of the faculty have given good results that today LPU is a name to reckon.LPU students are guided on niche technologies like Google, SAP and Oracle. Possessing such skill sets separate
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    Ruchi bhardwaj | Contributor-Level 7

    a year ago

    Hello,

    Yes, you can pursue a B.Tech degree from Lovely Professional University (LPU) after completing a diploma. LPU offers a B.Tech lateral entry program specifically designed for diploma holders, allowing them to enter directly into the second year of the B.Tech course. This program is available for those who have completed a three-year diploma in any engineering stream after the 10th standard or equivalent qualifications such as B.Sc. in Computer Science or BCA.

    The B.Tech lateral entry program spans three years, comprising six semesters, and provides students with the same quality of education as regular B.Tech students, with daily a

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    Shweta kumari | Contributor-Level 8

    a year ago

    Hello readers. I hope all are good. Yes, you can pursue B.Tech from LPU (Lovely Professional University) after completing a Diploma in a relevant field. LPU offers Lateral Entry to the B.Tech program for students with a Diploma in Engineering. This allows you to join directly in the 2nd year (3rd semester) of the B.Tech program.

    Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech Lateral Entry:

    1. Educational Qualification: You must have completed a Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognized institution.

      • The minimum percentage required in your diploma should be 60% (may vary slightly depending on the specific program).
      • The diploma must be in a rele
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    Atharv | Contributor-Level 9

    a year ago

    Yes, directly after diploma you can take admission in B.Tech programme in LPU. Lateral entry is provided by LPU to the B.Tech program for diploma holders. The minimum requirements for admission into the program are a diploma in an appropriate engineering discipline from a recognised institution with a minimum of 60% marks (this can however vary with the particular program offered). It is also remains the condition that the candidate fulfills the prerequisite courses in the particular program. In this case, LPU provides a proper and organized Diploma to B.Tech program through its curriculum, practical session and, industry linkages to m

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    Mahi Gupta | Contributor-Level 8

    a year ago

    Yes, diploma holders can pursue a B.Tech at Lovely Professional University (LPU) through the lateral entry option, which allows them to join directly in the second year of the program. To be eligible, candidates must have completed a three-year diploma in a relevant engineering field from a recognized institution, generally with a minimum of 60% marks. Admissions may also consider performance in LPU's own entrance exam (LPUNEST) or the diploma's final grades. This pathway shortens the study duration to three years, enabling diploma graduates to deepen their engineering knowledge and skills and improve career prospects in fields like me

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    Akshay | Contributor-Level 7

    a year ago

    Yes, you can pursue a B.Tech degree at Lovely Professional University (LPU) after completing a Diploma in Engineering. LPU offers a lateral entry option, allowing diploma holders to directly join the second year of the B.Tech program. This pathway provides a streamlined transition for students aiming to enhance their technical knowledge and career prospects.

    Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech (Lateral Entry)

    To qualify for lateral entry admission, candidates must meet specific academic and age-related requirements. Applicants should hold a Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognized institution in a relevant discipline, ensuring ali

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    Sunil Singh | Contributor-Level 8

    a year ago

    Yes, you can pursue B.Tech from Lovely Professional University (LPU) after completing a Diploma in Engineering. LPU offers Direct Admission to the second year of the B.Tech program for students who have completed a Diploma in Engineering. This is a lateral entry option, which allows you to continue your education directly into the B.Tech program without needing to repeat the first year.

    Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech (Lateral Entry) after Diploma:

    1. Educational Qualification:

      • You should have completed a Diploma in Engineering/Technology (from a recognized institution) in a relevant discipline.
      • Typically, you must have secured a minimum 60%
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    Anmol Sharma

    7 months ago

    Yes, you can use Lovely Professional University's (LPU) lateral entry program to pursue a B.Tech degree after earning your diploma in engineering. This reduces the total time to three years by enabling diploma holders to enroll directly in the second year (third semester) of the B.Tech program.

    A minimum of 60% in your three-year engineering diploma (after tenth grade or two years after ten+2 non-medical) is usually required to meet the eligibility requirements. You must also pass the Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test, or LPUNEST, to be eligible. You may also be eligible for significant scholarships i

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    Rishab Khanna | Contributor-Level 7

    a year ago

    Hi! 

    Yes, you can pursue a B.Tech degree from LPU (Lovely Professional University) after completing a diploma in engineering. LPU offers direct admission to the second year of the B.Tech program for students who have completed a diploma in a relevant field, through its Lateral Entry option. This pathway allows diploma holders to continue their education and earn a full-fledged B.Tech degree in a streamlined manner.

    The eligibility criteria for B.Tech lateral entry at LPU are as follows:

    1. Eligibility Criteria
       

      Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (Engg.) (any stream) 3 years after 10th Or 2 years a

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    Shehnaz

    6 months ago

    Yes, You can do B.Tech from LPU after Diploma.

    Eligibility criteria is that you should have passed with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (Engg.) (any stream) 3 years after 10th Or 2 years after 10+2.

     

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