Can I do B.Tech from LPU after Diploma and what is the eligibility criteria after Diploma?
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Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17
5 years agoHi Nomanjee, Yes, you can proceed further with B.Tech (LE) Programme after Diploma Engineering. The duration for the stated programme is going to be 3 Year (6 Semester). The eligibility criteria for the same is 60% marks in your qualifying examination I. e. Diploma in your case. Relaxation is provided to the following students category:
* 5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants
* 10% relaxation to outstanding Sports Persons (I. e. A/A+ category as per Sports Scholarship), Subject to verification from Selection committee* of the University. Hope this infor...more -
Yes you can, provided you are eligible with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma. The B.Tech programs available are as follows:
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Biotechnology (BT)
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
ME-Mechatronics
Food Technology
Information Technology (IT)
Automobile Engineering (AE)
Biomedical Engineering (BE)
Electrical Engineering (EE)
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering (CHE)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Civil Engineering (CE)
Petroleum Engineering
All the programs are developed with extensive industry consultations and feedback, include the training on the latest so...more -
Hello Nomanjee
The eligibility criteria for the same are 60% marks in your qualifying examination I. e. Diploma in your case. Relaxation is provided to the following student's category:
* 5% relaxation to North-East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants
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Certainly, you can, in fact, pursue B.Tech after completing a Diploma from LPU. LPU offers a path for Diploma holders by allowing them lateral entry into B.Tech in the second year. The criteria for eligibility include:
1. A Diploma in the appropriate stream with at least 60% marks from a recognised college/institution acknowledged by any Indian University.
2. Age Limit: There is no specific age limit.
3. LPUNEST: You might need to take the LPUNEST (LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test) or must pass the Diploma with the necessary percentage for direct admission.By facilitating a seamless transition from the Diploma course into the
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Hi there,
Yes, you can definitely pursue a B.Tech from LPU after completing a Diploma in engineering. LPU offers a Lateral Entry option for Diploma holders, allowing them to directly join the second year (3rd semester) of the B.Tech program. This is a great opportunity for students who have completed a Diploma in engineering and wish to further their studies to earn a full-fledged B.Tech degree.
The eligibility criteria for lateral entry into B.Tech after a Diploma typically include:
Diploma Qualification: You should have completed a 3-year Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognised institution with at least 60% marks
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Of course you can, in fact you can go for B.Tech after doing a Diploma from the LPU. LPU provides the opportunity of salvation for Diploma holders by providing them lateral entry into B.Tech in the second year. The eligibility criteria include:
1. A Diploma in the relevant stream with a minimum of 60% mark from a recognised college/institution recognised by any Indian University.
2. Age Limit: No specific age limit.
3. LPUNEST: You may have to write the LPUNEST (LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test) or have to clear the Diploma with the required percentage to take direct admission.By offering a smooth transition from the Diploma pro
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Hello!
If you have completed your Diploma you can look for Lateral Entry in B Tech Civil Engineering. Eligibility for admission is Pass with 60% in Diploma (engineering. ). (any stream) (3yrs. After 10th or 2 years after 10+2 (Non-Medical). Choosing LPU for engineering is good choice. Few of the major features that make LPU stands high from others are :
#Great Infrastructure 9 storey library, Huge AC classrooms, gigantic auditoriums, Facilitated hostels, lush green lawns, sports complex and lot more in the complete 600+ acres campus. #Highly Qualified and Experienced faculty members, who are not just faculty members but mentors to studen...more -
After completing Diploma the eligibility criteria for B.Tech lateral entry programme is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (engineering. ). (any stream) (3 years after 10th or 2 years after 10+2 (Non Medical) or B.Sc. (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or BCA or equivalent. LPU is a well renowned university, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live pr...more
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Hi, Yes, you can do B.Tech from LPU after Diploma. The eligibility for the same is a pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (engineering. ). (any stream) 3 years after 10th or 2 years after 10+2 (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or BCA or equivalent. (5% relaxation to North-East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants). Moreover, LPU offers different types of scholarships on the basis of marks in either of the last two qualifications, LPU NEST Sports, Defence, need-based scholarship, and many more. If you are eligible for more than one scholarship,...more
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As per my knowledge, yes you can B.Tech through lateral entry programme, The duration for the stated programme is going to be 3 Year (6 Semester). The eligibility criteria for the same is 60% marks in your qualifying examination I. e. Diploma in your case. Relaxation is provided to the following students category:
* 5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants
* 10% relaxation to outstanding Sports Persons (I. e. A/A+ category as per Sports Scholarship), Subject to verification from Selection committee* of the University.
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