Sir, is it possible to pursue B.Tech through lateral entry in LPU?
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Dear Reader,
Yes it is possible to get admission into B.Tech through lateral entry.
The admissions for B.Tech through lateral entry the eligibility criteria to seek admission in B.Tech (lateral entry) is Pass with 60% in Diploma (Engg.) (any stream) (3yrs. after 10th or 2 yrs after 10+2(Non-Medical)) or B.Sc (Non-medical)/ B.Sc(Computer Science) or equivalent. -
Hi,
Yes, Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers a B.Tech program through lateral entry for students who have completed a diploma in engineering or an equivalent qualification. This allows students to join the program directly in the second year (3rd semester).
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed a diploma in a relevant engineering field with a minimum aggregate percentage (usually 50% or above, depending on the specialization).
2. Entrance Exam: Admission is based on merit in the LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entr...more -
Yes it is possible to get admission into B.Tech through lateral entry.
At present, the admissions are being done online and the eligibility criteria to seek admission in B.Tech (lateral entry) is Pass with 60% in Diploma (Engg.) (any stream) (3yrs. after 10th or 2 yrs after 10+2(Non-Medical)) or B.Sc (Non-medical)/ B.Sc(Computer Science) or equivalent.
There are also host of scholarships available in different categories and criterion:
# Scholarship on the basis of Percentage in previous two Qualifications including the one of eligibility!
# Scholarship on the basis of LPUNEST
# Scholarship on the basis of National level entrance exams ( fo...more -
Yes, LPU offers various lateral entry programmes, among those there is B.ech lateral entry also.
The eligibility criteria for programme is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (Engg.) (any stream) (3 years after 10th or 2 yrs after 10+2(Non Medical)) or B.Sc.(Non-Medical) or B.Sc.(Computer Science) or equivalent.
LPU is the best private university to go for B.Tech, it is one of the top 5 universities of India, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures o...more -
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Priya Mahajan Educationist and Career Consultant since 2010 | Scholar-Level 16
5 years agoHiEligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)
Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (Engg.) (any stream) 3 years after 10th or 2 yrs. after 10+2 (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or BCA or equivalent.
(5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants)
I would choose LPU which. tends to change instruction through scholastic meticulousness; pragmatic direction and result based education
LPU- Lovely Professional University Punjab has emerged as a global university with boasting distinctive strengths in education and entrepreneurship. As a...more -
Dear Mohoshin,
Yes, it is possible to pursue B.Tech through lateral entry in LPU if you fulfill the eligibility criteria. I recommend you visit the LPU website for eligibility criteria. One of my friends also did BTech(Lateral) in EEE from LPU and got placed in an MNC.
LPU provides very good opportunities to all the students of the EEE department. There are some facts that you would also like about the School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering in LPU.
Placements: LPU has a good placement record for EEE students. Every year more than 500+ companies including national and multinational companies visit LPU for placement. A few of them...more -
Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (Engg.) (any stream) 3 years after 10th Or 2 years after 10+2 (Non-Medical) Or B.Sc. (Non-Medical) Or B.Sc. (Computer Science) Or BCA or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST*.
Yes, Lateral Entry is possible at Lovely Professional University (LPU) for certain programs. Typically, this applies to undergraduate programs, such as B.Tech, where students can enter the second year directly if they have completed a relevant diploma or have other qualifications recognized by the university.
To be eligible for lateral entry, you generally need to meet specific criteria set by the university, such as ha
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Yes, LPU offers B.Tech through lateral entry for students who have completed a diploma in engineering. This option allows diploma holders to join the B.Tech program directly in the second year, bypassing the first year of the standard B.Tech course. This pathway is designed for students who wish to further their technical education and pursue a Bachelor of Technology degree after gaining practical knowledge through a diploma.
To be eligible for lateral entry into the B.Tech program at LPU, students typically need to have a minimum of 60% in their diploma and must meet the LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Sch
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