Lateral entry

The Lateral Entry admission route for the BTech programme is designed for candidates with prior learning and technical experience to convert their Diploma into a full-fledged degree with this accelerated route requiring students to have a Diploma in Engineering/ Relevant discipline for admission to the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). 

Yes, Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology BTech courses are open for lateral entry in academic year 2026. However, BTech in Electronics & Comm. Engineering and Electronics & Computer Engineering are not available for latral entry at the institute.

BTech lateral entry dates at Maharaja Agrasen College of Engineering and Technology often follow the Diploma result schedule. These students usually apply a bit later than the regular first-year aspirants. You should check the college notice board in June for the exact dates. This ensures you don't miss the entry window.

Yes, Maharaja Agrasen College of Engineering and Technology reserves extra seats for BTech lateral entry. These are for students who have already completed a three-year diploma. They join the course directly in the second year. The number of these seats depends on the current vacancy in each branch.

MPSTME Mumbai offers Lateral Entry or Direct Second-Year admissions for its BTech course  for candidates who have completed a Diploma or post-graduate Diploma in Engineering.

Candidates can apply on the university page under the Admissions tab by selecting 'Direct second year Admission for B.Tech. & Tech Management (Batch-2026)' and registering there.

The Amity University Gurugram offers Lateral Entry admissions for its BTech course for candidates who have completed a Diploma or post-graduate Diploma in Engineering.

Candidates can apply to transfer into the 3rd or 5th semester of the programme by applying though the Lateral Admission portal and selecting the Gurugram campus while applying.

Candidates must pass Diploma in Engineering/ Technology is relevant discipline or BSc with Mathematics at Class 12 level with at least 45% aggregate for General/ OBC (40% aggregate for reserved category) to apply for BTech (lateral entry) at Dronacharya College of Engineering.

If you have a three-year diploma, you can join BE course at East West College of Engineering in the second year. This path is specifically for students who want to continue their technical education. You skip the first year of general classes and go straight to your chosen engineering branch. You must meet the college's grade requirements to qualify for this.