Is a lateral entry engineering or Diploma course equivalent to full-time Diploma for job opportunities that require 'full-time' candidates?

Lateral Entry Engineering degree awarded to Diploma holder in 3 years is equivalent to 4 years regular B.Tech degree. Similarly lateral entry Diploma awarded to students two join Diploma after 10+2 and complete it in 2 years is equivalent to diploma in engineering done after 10th class done in 3 yea