Can I get admission in a college to pursue B.Tech through lateral entry after completing Diploma in mechanical engineering?

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    Priya Mahajan Educationist and Career Consultant since 2010 | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
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    Yes you can opt for a B.Tech in Mechanical after your Diploma in the lateral entry category. He eligibility criteria 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 equivalent. The following exceptions also apply:# 5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defense 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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    Dharamveer Dheer Educator at University | Scholar-Level 18

    5 years ago
    Dear Abhishek, Yes you can. At LPU, the eligibility criteria 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 equivalent. The following exceptions also apply:
    # 5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defense 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
    The programme is curated for following outcomes:
    1 : Effectivel
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    Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    Yes, you can. At LPU, the eligibility criteria 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 equivalent. # The programme is curated for following outcomes:
    1 : Effectively build and communicate the solutions using learnings from basic mechanical engineering, basic sciences, mathematics and computational skills and tools.
    2 : Ability to design using Design of Machine Elements theories and to create prototypes using relevant manufacturing technology.
    3 : Capability of building efficient energy conversio
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    Aman Vyas | Contributor-Level 6

    8 years ago
    Yes, after completing Diploma you can directly take admission in 2nd year of B.Tech.
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    Pavan Kumar T M

    8 years ago
    Yes, after you completing diploma you need to write LEET exam similar to CET based on rank you get a seat.
    Except central government controlled and some few private colleges, all engineering colleges give admission to lateral entry.
    Engineering colleges/universities offering LEET admissions are:
    * Punjab University - Chandigarh
    * IP University - Delhi
    * Delhi Engineering College - Delhi
    * Punjab University - Patiala
    * KIITS University
    * Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology - Patiala
    Government College of Engineering - Pune
    * Punjab Technical University - Jalandhar
    * Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College - Ludhiana
    * Sant Longoval Institute
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    Khushal Arora | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
    Hello,
    Yes, you can get admission in second year after your diploma. This is known as lateral entry. There are many colleges that offer Mechanical Engineering-Lateral Entry. Each and every college has it's own eligibility criteria. I being an Alumnus of LPU will share details about LPU
    Eligibility for admission is : Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (Engg.) (any stream) 3 years after 10th or 2 yrs. after 10+2 (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or equivalent.
    B. Tech Mechanical Engineering is the branch of engineering that involves production, designing, and operations of machines. The course objective
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    Ahana Sharma | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
    Dear Abhishek, The eligibility for B.Tech lateral entry (Mechanical) 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 equivalent. Faculty members are highly qualified, most of the faculty members have done their Ph.D. and others are pursuing, They have at least minimum of 5 years of experience and ample amount of knowledge, both theoretical and practical knowledge. They are cooperative and whenever you need their help they are ready to help you out. Besides a spacious campus, this university is well-equipp
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    N Pathania | Guide-Level 15

    5 years ago
    Hi, Yes, you can opt for a B.Tech in Mechanical after your Diploma in the lateral entry category. He eligibility criteria 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 equivalent. Moreover, LPU offers different types of scholarships on the basis of marks in either of the last two qualifications, LPU NEST Sports, Defence, COVID-19 Frontline Scholarship, and many more. If you are eligible for more than one scholarship, only one scholarship you will get is the maximum one. The best thing is if you get the s
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    Neetu Singh | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
    Dear Abhishek,
    Being a alumni of Lovely Professional University,I can Yes you can take admission in B.Tech Mechanical Engineering after completing Diploma in Mechanical engineering.Lovely Professional University is the best engineering college in India. LPU becomes the best place to pursue an engineering degree with highly qualified teaching staff, best laboratories, and modern technologies. LPU provides abundant opportunities for students to think out of the box.
    The eligibility for B.Tech lateral entry (Mechanical) Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (Engg.) (any stream) 3 years after 10th or 2 yrs. after 10+2 (Non-Medical) or B.
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    Vinay kr Pandey Simple but significant | Scholar-Level 16

    3 years ago
    Dear aspirant, Glad to meet you. Yes, After completing your 3 year Diploma you can get direct admission in B.Tech 2nd year through lateral entry. Almost every college provide admission through lateral entry if you start Diploma just after 10 you will have two Certificate I. e. Diploma and degree both withing a time span of 6 years wheres your friends will end up with degree. Eligibility for Diploma students to get admission through lateral entry.
    1. Candidate must have completed 3 year Diploma course with at least 50% from a recognised board
    2. Admission will be based on state entrance examination or college own examination.
    3. You can
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