Lateral entry

Yes, you can get lateral entry to the MCA program's 3rd semester, if you have a PGDCA or PGDIT degree from a recognised university. It will save you 1 year and you'll get admission directly to the 2nd year. 

Candidateds who want to secure lateral entry admission into the third semester of undergraduate Engineering Technology or Pharmacy programs of West Bengal must sit for the Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry (JELET) which is organized by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB).

Important Dates for JELET 2025:

Application Form Release: Expected on February 8, 2025.
Application Deadline: To be announced.
Examination Date: Scheduled for June 29, 2025.

You can surely get admission through lateral entry after you complete your 3 year Diploma in BME or a related field. There are many colleges that offer this facility where you can directly enter the 2nd academic year of BTech BME course. You should have at least 50% marks in your Diploma final exams and clear relevant lateral entry admission tests. 

Yes, you can get lateral entry to an MSc in IT. It will be a two-semester program. The eligibility requirements for MSc IT lateral entry will be the same. However, some colleges may require you to have certain work experience. The syllabus and curriculum are also the same for lateral entry students.

Yes, you can get lateral admission for BTech at ICFAI University Jharkhand. Aspirants need to clear the preset admission criteria for seat allotment. The basic eligibility requires students to pass a 3-year Diploma with a minimum of 45% aggregate. Eligible students may apply online or offline. To know  more about the lateral admissions, students may reach out to the admission help desk of the university.

Yes, the Lateral School of Creative Learning in Pune, India offers lateral entry for B.E. programs. You can check the school's website for details on fees and other course information. Fees must be approximately 2 lacs.

Yes, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) allows lateral entry to the second year of the B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) course. 

Eligibility

Candidates must have passed a diploma program from a government board that is recognized by RGUHS 

Candidates must be medically fit 

Candidates can only take admission in the same subject they studied in the diploma program 

No, according to the Bar Council of India (BCI), there is no scope of "Lateral Entry" in LLB courses, that means you cannot join through mid ways. You need to start from the begining, i.e. first year and complete the full course.