I have completed Diploma. Can I get lateral entry to 2nd year for B.Tech in civil engineering?
Yes, you can get lateral entry to the 2nd year of B.Tech in Civil Engineering if you have completed a Diploma in a relevant branch of engineering. To be eligible for the lateral entry programme at Chandigarh University, you need to have completed a three-year Diploma with at least 50% marks in any b

Don't stress! Yes, you can definitely get lateral entry into the second year. One such university where this is possible is Chandigarh University. They have an awesome programme for students like you who have completed a diploma. The lateral entry programme saves you an entire year of study and fees
Definitely yes, after completing Diploma student can get directly admitted into second year, which is also called as DSY (DIRECT SECOND YEAR) students
Yes, there are many students who complete their Diploma and joins the college.
Yes, you can take admission in second-year BTech Civil Engineering.
Lateral entry to second-year B.Tech in Civil Engineering can be done after completing a Diploma from Chandigarh University. Chandigarh University's Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) - Lateral Entry programme for Diploma holders and B.Sc. graduates. A 3-year Diploma in any branch of Enginee
Yes, on successful completion of Diploma in Civil Engineering, you can join B.Tech Second year direct in Civil Engineering. This learning path enables Diploma holders to study for their B.Tech degree in three years rather than four.
Eligibility Criteria:
Diploma Qualification: You should have done a D
Yes you can because in my college itself there are lateral entries who are pursuing their B.Tech after their diploma
Yes, ofcourse! If you have the completed your diploma, then you can surely take admission directly in second year of B.Tech. Some of my batchmates persued B Tech like this only.
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