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
6 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)

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Ashish Sharma
6 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 : E

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Dharamveer Dheer
6 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%

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Aman Vyas
9 years ago
Yes, after completing Diploma you can directly take admission in 2nd year of B.Tech.

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What is the admission process for lateral entry students?

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9 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: *

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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 Engineerin

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Khushal Arora
6 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 f

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6 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,

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Neetu Singh
6 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 engine

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6 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)

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Vinay kr Pandey
4 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 bot

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