is there a criteria for taking admission in direct 2nd year b.tech after diploma?

Hi Pratik, To get into second year of a B.Tech programme after Diploma i.e. to get into a lateral entry programme you need to appear for Entrance Examination. Some Institutes admit students through the All India level or state level Entrance Examination, whereas, others will have a separate Examina

Ya U can take Admission in 2nd yr in B.Tech After Diploma But for this u have to Clear the Entrance of the respective University for Whom u r Applying........