Can you share the list of colleges in Kerala that offer admission through lateral entry after Diploma?
In Kerala, several colleges offer lateral entry admissions into B.Tech programs for students who have completed a Diploma. Some of these institutions include:
- Government Engineering College, Kozhikode
- TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
- Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kochi
- Federal Institute

For students exploring short-term courses after 10th, pursuing a Diploma can be a practical and strategic choice. At Lovely Professional University, this pathway is designed to provide a smooth transition from a Diploma to a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree.
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The following is a list of well-known engineering institutes in Kerala that allow Diploma holders to apply for admission through lateral entry:
1. Kozhikode's Government Engineering College
2. Barton Hill Government Engineering College, Thiruvananthapuram
3. The Kochi-based Rajagiri School of Engineeri
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