Of course, there are options to enroll in a B.Tech in Information Technology (IT) after doing a Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). This is made possible through lateral entry admission regime whereby Diploma holders get admission into the second year of B.Tech program.
Requirement for Lateral Entry into B.Tech IT Program
Diploma in Engineering: You must have finished a 3-year Diploma in any related engineering field: electrical and computer engineering is relevant.
Minimum Marks: In other words, the colleges/universities that you will be applying to call for at least 50%–60% average mark on your Diploma program.
Entrance Exam (if applicable):
Some states/universities conduct lateral entry entrance exams like:
LEET (Lateral Entry Entrance Test) conducted in the state of Haryana.
JELET in West Bengal.
AP ECET in Andhra Pradesh.
TS ECET in Telangana.
DTE Kerala LET in Kerala.
Other universities may admit students on the basis of Diploma marks that is, on a merit basis.
Action Plan for B.Tech IT After Diploma in ECE
Choose the College/University:
Find out colleges that accept transfer students into the B.Tech IT program.
Verify which of their eligibility requirement is relevant to the Diploma holders.
Prepare for Entrance Exam (if required):
Learn the syllabus of the Diploma and such subjects as computer Science and IT related topics.
Bring along reasoning and general aptitude because some tests comprise these parts.
Apply for Admission:
Complete filled form of lateral entry during the admission period.
Documents such as the mark sheets of the diploma, migration certificate, and ID proof, may be needed.
Join the Program:
If given a chance, you will be admitted right into the second year (Third semester to be precise) of B.Tech Information Technology program.
Advantages of Changing from ECE to IT
Broader Career Options: IT creates prospects in software engineering, analytics, IT security and the following.
Leverage ECE Knowledge: This is particularly relevant to IT hardware fields such as IoT and systems embedded hardware.
Growing IT Industry: Increased demand for IT professionals provide a better job opportunity and growth.
By making this decision, you can easily move to the IT field and explore diverse career opportunities.
You are eligible for lateral entry into B.Tech IT after Diploma in ECE.