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Yes, BMS College of Engineering in Bangalore does offer lateral entry admission to diploma holders who have completed a diploma in the relevant field of engineering and wish to join the second year of the B.E. in Civil Engineering program.
To be eligible for lateral entry admission to BMS College of Engineering, you need to meet the following criteria:
You should have completed a three-year Diploma program in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline from a recognized institute.
You should have scored at least 45% marks in your Diploma program.
The admission process for lateral entry admission to BMS College of Engineering involves an entrance examination conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). Interested candidates can apply through the online application portal, and the admission process typically starts in July.
The fee structure for lateral entry admission to the B.E. in Civil Engineering program at BMS College of Engineering may vary from year to year. It's recommended that you check the official website of the college or contact their admission office for the latest information on the admission process and fees for the lateral entry B.E. program in Civil Engineering.
Overall, BMS College of Engineering is a well-regarded engineering college in Bangalore that offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including lateral entry admission to diploma holders.

Qualifying DegreeQualifying Degree / ExaminationDescription of Eligible Candidates:
1. B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Pharma. Bachelors degree holders in Engineering/ Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering/ Technology)Currently in the final year or already completed
2. B.Arch. Bachelors degree holders of Architecture (5 years course)Currently in the final year or already completed
3. B.Sc. (Research)/ B. S. Bachelors degree in Science (Post-Diploma/ 4 years after 10+2)Currently in the 4th year or already completed
4. M.Sc. / M.A. /MCA or equivalentMasters degree in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalentCurrently in the final year or already completed
5. Int. M.E. / M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc. )Post-B.Sc Integrated Masters degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (4 years programme)Currently in the 2nd/ 3rd/4th year or already completed
6. Int. M.E. / M.Tech. Or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)Integrated Masters degree programme or Dual Degree programme in Engineering/ Technology (5 years programme)Currently in the 4th/5th year or already completed
7. Int. M.Sc. / Int. B. S. -M. S. Integrated M.Sc. Or 5 years integrated B. S. -M. S. programCurrently in the final year or already completed
8. Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. )B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. Equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognised by MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE (e. g. , AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India)Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses
Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India: I) must have completed or are in the final year of their Bachelors degree (duration: at least 4 years) in Engineering/Technology or; ii) must have completed or are in the final year of their Post Graduate (Masters) degree (duration: at least 2 years) in any relevant subjects in Science. Note: If a candidate is pursuing any higher degree or has already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in the above table, the candidate should select the minimum required qualifying degree while filling the application form.

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