Lateral entry

Yes, Dr. CV Raman University, Bihar of the AISECT Group of Institutions offer admission to BTech (lateral entry) in the following disciplines -

• BTech lateral entry in mechanical engineering
• BTech lateral entry in computer Science and engineering
• BTech lateral entry in electrical engineering
• BTech lateral entry in civil engineering and 
• BTech lateral entry in electronics and communication engineering. 

Yes, Dr. CV Raman University, Bihar of the AISECT Group of Institutions offer admission to BTech lateral entry through AJEE. The specialisations available are -

• BTech (lateral entry) in Mechanical Engineering
• BTech (lateral entry) in Computer Science and Engineering
• BTech (lateral entry) in Electrical Engineering
• BTech (lateral entry) in Civil Engineering
• BTech (lateral entry) in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Unfortunately, there's no provision of lateral entry for BA in Mass Communication course admission. You'll have to get admission in the very first year and complete all the 3 years of the program. Though you can get admission to Master's courses in the Mass Communication & Media programs. 

Yes, Delhi Technological University (DTU) offers lateral entry admission to its B.Tech programme in Civil Engineering. Candidates who finished their three-year engineering Diploma can directly join B.Tech second year through the lateral entry program.

Yes, Kanpur Institute of Technology also provides B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) for Diploma students. Candidates need to possess a relevant Diploma in engineering with 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST candidates). Admission will be given based on JEECUP rank and according to the UPTAC counseling process. The course permits students to join the course directly in the second year and gives industry-oriented training.

Yes, MSRIT (MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology) in Bangalore provides lateral entry for Diploma students to the second year of BE via the KEA DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) administered by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).

Here's the procedure:
1. Write the KEA DCET exam and get a good rank.
2. Take part in kea counselling and choose msrit as your desired college.
3. Admission is subject to your dcet rank and availability of seats in your desired branch.

All the very best!

Yes, there are some colleges in India that offers provision for lateral entry into PhD in Travel and Tourism Management, to the candidates who have master's degree in the relevant field or significant industry experience.