Lateral entry

You can get admission in COEP ( B.Tech lateral entry ) only through Diploma, not through B.Sc.

There is no entrance exam. Admission is based on the marks you have scored in Diploma.

Each state university conduct own entrance exam for lateral entry students. So, appear in that exam. Moreover, some deemed university conduct own entrance exam or also fill seats management seats directly.

Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)
Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (Engineering.) (any stream) 3 years after 10th or 2 yrs. after 10+2(Non-Medical) or B.Sc.(Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST.
(5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim

Examination Fees & yearly Programme Fees (For B.Tech & B.Sc Only) to Indian Maritime University (IMU) to be paid. Application fees of Rs 1000-/ is non-refundable.Fees paid is forfeited, if withdrawn from the Presea courses.Caution Deposits are refundable at the end of Course after adjustment of dama

Hello Shreya,
Normally speaking, process of lateral admission begins after declaration of results of diploma in engineering in the state of MP. Also this process begins normally after completion of admission process of engineering colleges for 1st year has been completed. I am attaching a link that

Yes, you can migrate after your completion of 1st year. For more details please check the LPU website or call at the toll free number 1800 102 4431.

If you have a gap between your studies, then you would have to inquire directly with the institution. In most cases, you would have to restart your studies.

All Government College of engineering in mechanical engineering they are taking Diploma based students in second year and private college are also taking.

B.Tech can't be of distance mode at all. Keep this thing in your mind.