Lateral entry

Candidates have to complete Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics or ITI or its equivalent to apply for lateral entry at Shri Bhawani Niketan Polytechnic. Aspirants with any of these qualifications can apply for the course.

Shri Bhawani Niketan Polytechnic offers lateral entry to all the offered Diploma courses. Candidates have to complete Class 12 to get direct entry in the second year of the course. Admissions is merit-based for Diploma courses.

Candidates wishing to take lateral entry in BE/BTech programme at Hirasugar Institute of Technology- HSIT should have passed any Engineering Diploma examination or equivalent examination and obtained an aggregate minimum of 45% marks taken together in all the subjects of the final year (Fifth and Sixth semester) Diploma examination (qualified examination) is eligible for admission to BE/B.Tech Programmes, and 40% of marks in qualified examination in case of SC, ST and Backward Classes of Karnataka candidates.

Chanakya Institute of Polytechnic and Technology offers lateral entry to Diploma programmes. Selected students get direct admission in the second year of the course. Candidates must complete Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate for lateral entry.

The ICFAI University, Jharkhand provides merit scholarship to BTech students who have taken admission through lateral entry. The scholarship amount is given based upon the percentage or CGPA of the qualifying exam. The scholarship is given in the form of concession in the semester fee. The ICFAI University BTech lateral entry scholarship details are as follows:

For B.Tech. (Lateral Entry)

Yes, the BTech courses at Universal SkillTech University are open for lateral entry admissions into the second year of the course. The eligibility criteria for the BTech lateral entry admissions is currently unknown. 

However, candidates are evaluated through the same selection criteria as first year admissions for BTech lateral entry.

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology does offer lateral entry to BTech programme. Students selected for lateral entry get direct admission in the second year of the course. Candidates must pass a three-year Diploma course in Engineering with a minimum of 60% aggregate from State Council of Technical Education of any state or equivalent to apply for BTech (LE).

Yes, LPU offers lateral entry into BTech programs for Diploma holders, allowing direct second-year admission. Candidates need a three-year Diploma after 10th or two-year after 10+2 (non-medical) with at least 60% aggregate marks, or equivalent like B.Sc. non-medical. Admission involves LPUNEST, though high scorers (70%+ in diploma) may qualify directly; multiple specializations like CSE, ECE, and mechanical are available for 2026 intake. This flexible option suits working professionals or Diploma graduates seeking quality engineering education efficiently. 

There is no mention of lateral entry admissions for Jerusalem College of Engineering BTech courses. However, among the listed scholarships available for BTech and BE students at Jerusalem College of Engineering, one of them is offered for lateral entry admissions.

Thus, it can be assumed that the institute does offer lateral entry admissions for BTech and BE courses.

Yes.  It is compulsory to attend all the sections. 20% of the questions will be in English. The candidates must definitely attempt the questions from english.