How to apply for B.Tech through lateral entry?
Asked about DTU - Delhi Technological University - Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry)
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B. Tech. Lateral Entry Program is an innovative program, in which students who have completed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc. degree or equivalent examination with at least 50% marks can take admission and get B.Tech. degree in just three years.LPU offers more than 200+ programmes in various disciplines. B.tech is also offered in LPU in various streams. So, you can plan to join LPU for this programme. Admission in any programme depends on the Eligibility criteria to be qualified for that programme. It also depends on the performance in last qualification and Entrance test if applicable. Performance in Entrance test are conside...more
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Hi,
When you get admission directly in the second year of a course in any college, it is termed as Lateral Entry.
It is for those who do 3 years of diploma (the study of 3 years after class 10th), well approved by Govt. norms, they give Lateral Entry entrance exam for admission into engineering colleges.
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DTU is one of the top universities in India. Delhi Technological University is ranked 66th by NIRF 2024 under the Overall category, 48th by NIRF 2024 under the University category, and 27th by NIRF 2024 under the Engineering category. Delhi Technological University rankings have also been given by QS. The university is ranked 222 by the QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2025 and 701-750 by the QS Asian University Rankings 2025. It is a good university.
The mode of Delhi Technological University course admissions is online. DTU admission 2025 to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. Delhi Technological University (DTU), which is well known for its BTech course, provides admission for BTech based on JEE Main results, JAC Delhi, and others.
Delhi Technological University is ranked 66th by NIRF 2024 under the Overall category, 48th by NIRF 2024 under the University category, and 27th by NIRF 2024 under the Engineering category. Delhi Technological University rankings have also been given by QS. The university is ranked 222 by the QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2025 and 701-750 by the QS Asian University Rankings 2025. The university is generally considered a Tier 1 university. Tier 1 universities usually have government recognitions, are visited by top recruiters, have QS mentioned, and others. 
Yes, you qualify for DTU if you received a 60% in your 12th grade.
However, admission is primarily determined by your JEE Main rank rather than your grades.
You have to attend JAC Delhi counseling after JEE.
Therefore, you can get DTU CSE/IT if your JEE score is high.
If your rank is low, you might have to look at other colleges or get a different branch.
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