Can I do B.Tech in CSE with 12th 50-55%? If no, then what should I do? I want to become Software Engineer.

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Vibha Gupta | Scholar-Level 17

5 years ago

Well you can proceed with Diploma lateral programme and later on you can apply for B.Tech lateral entry. The eligibility criteria for Diploma lateral entry programme is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in ITI (in Technical field) 1 year/ 2 years Certificate course or 2 years Diploma from SLIET or 10+2

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Lovely Professional University | Scholar-Level 17

8 years ago

Hi, The minimum marks required for taking admission in B.Tech CSE is "60%” with 12th non-medical subject to qualifying of LPUNEST 2018.

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Dharamveer Dheer | Scholar-Level 18

5 years ago

Hi, The eligibility criteria is a pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with Physics, Mathematics, and English) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants) (10% relaxatio

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Ashish Sharma | Scholar-Level 17

5 years ago

Hi Dear Candidate, The eligibility criteria is a pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with Physics, Mathematics, and English) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants)

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Sartaj Cheema | Guide-Level 11

5 years ago

Your motive to become software engineer can be fulfilled and you can get admission at LPU, but you have to follow this pathway/option as the minimum eligibility criteria required in B.Tech CSE is 60% and as you have less than that you cannot be admitted in that programme. But there is definitely an

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N Pathania | Guide-Level 15

5 years ago

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Parul Arora | Guide-Level 11

5 years ago

Dear Student, If you wish to be a software engineer, and your scores are 55% in class 12th, but that won't help you to meet the eligibility criteria for admission in a good reputed university. So, I would suggest you that you can take up Diploma course in CSE and further opt for Dual Degree progra

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Saumya Singh | Contributor-Level 9

8 years ago

Hi, I think you will not get a good college at this percentage but don't get upset. If you are interested to become a software engineer then go for different certification courses on various languages like big data, python, Java, Pearl, etc. to slowly build up a strong resume. I have seen people ex

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5 years ago

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Swayamprava Nayak | Contributor-Level 8

8 years ago

Hi, The eligibility for passing engineering exam is:- 1. Pass 12th with minimum 50% marks from recognized University or Board. 2. For ST/SC candidate minimum 45% marks is require. The age limit for exam is 17-25 year. So yes you can study B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering and can become a s

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Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx | Beginner-Level 5

8 years ago

It feels good to hear that.

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Manish Motwani | Guide-Level 14

8 years ago

The minimum requirement for the admissions for B.Tech is 60 percent, but you can apply for the admissions, also, you can contact the head office and convince them for the same. Unfortunately, if you are unable, you can either take drop for JEE preparations, or else you can talk to some other privat

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