Can my son get admission through lateral entry in B.Tech civil engineering in LPU?
Asked about Lovely Professional University, Admission Office - B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
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Hello there,
Yes, your son can get admission to the B.Tech in Civil Engineering at Lovely Professional University (LPU) through lateral entry, provided he meets the eligibility criteria. LPU offers a 3-year B.Tech program for students entering directly into the second year, which is a great option for those who have completed a relevant diploma. To be eligible, students must have completed a 3-year diploma in Engineering (any stream) after 10th grade or a 2-year diploma after 10+2 (Non-Medical) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. Alternatively, students with a B.Sc. (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Computer Science) degree are also eligible i
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Greetings!!!
Yes, students with diploma as last qualification in engineering can tak admission in btech lateral entry in lpu.under lateral entry student joins directly to the second year of btech program thereby its duration becomes 3 years i.e. 6 semesters .
Please refer below the Eligibility criteria :--
Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)
Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (Engg.) (any stream) 3 years after 10th Or 2 years after 10+2 (Non-Medical) Or Diploma in Architectural Assistantship Or B.Sc. (Non-Medical) Or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or equivalent, subject to qual
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Hi,
Yes, of course. LPU is the best to pursue civil engineering. LPU has ranked among top-100 in the Overall as well as University category by NIRF-2020 rankings.LPU ranks amongst the Top 200 universities globally as per the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021, which assess universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
LPU has its student organization known as "bridge," which conducts various events and competitions to bring forth creativity and to award the best engineer in the making. The consortium of former LPU alumni and an active group of engineering professionals with a sound c...more -
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Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17
5 years agoHi Arshad,
Yeah sure, why not, definitely your son can get admission in B.Tech (Lateral Entry) civil engineering in Lovely Professional University. And eligibility criteria to take admission in this program is is that candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in Diploma Engineering and English must be started as a subject.
With remarkable placements record Lovely Professional University is considered as one of the best and premium institute of India. If you are studying in Lovely Professional University you do not need to worry about placement because as per their "Think Big" vision they provide 100% placement opportunities to all the Elig...more -
LPU has a great academic policy of lateral entry for benefit of students who have studied diplomas after their matriculation. Lateral entries are supported in LPU but in few specific areas like Engineering, Management and commerce etc. LPU is an outstanding place to pursue your studies. Large number of students avail this opportunity to get top notch UG programs of LPU.
LPU provides the beautiful infrastructure and all required resources to students and staff. I will highly recommended that if you really want to make your career with good level of education then you should go for LPU. The Eligibility of B.tech Civil Lateral Entry is Pa...more -
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Group Captain Vinayak Deodhar La vie est faite pour vivre pas pour stresser | Scholar-Level 18
8 years agoHello Arshad,
I think the time is over for seeking admission in current academic year. Now you need to wait till next year. -
There is a minimum requirement of 60 percentage marks in the class 12th and a good GPA in the first year and no character default. One should also have a genuine reason for leaving the older institution. -
LPU floats more than 250 programmes including diploma, lateral entry and degree courses.
B.Tech. Civil lateral entry is 3 years of duration with eligibility as: 60% in Diploma (Engg. - any stream) i.e. 3yrs. after 10th or 2 yrs after 10+2 (Non-Medical) or B.Sc (Non- medical)/ B.Sc(Computer Science) or equivalent.*
One of my friend's brother took admission in LPU and appreciated the efforts of the staff of University .
It will be the right place for you.
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yes, students with diploma as last qualification in engineering can tak admission in btech lateral entry in lpu.
under lateral entry student joins directly to the second year of btech program thereby its duration becomes 3 years i.e. 6 semesters .
minimum 60%/ marks are required to be eligible for admission along with this lpunest exam has to be qualified.
lpunest marks as an entry path as well as scholarship pathway and it is conducted online .
for more deatils , please follow the profile or connect to lpu counsellor
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