Mechatronics Engineering

Yes they can Apply. There is separate entrance test for this available. Also u can get direct admission to few colleges if vacant seats are available there.

You are already pursuing B.Tech course then why do you want lateral entry admission?
Lateral entry is only applicable for Diploma qualified students.

Hello Vandan, Mechatronics is the latest branch to catch the fancy of students in engineering studies. There are more than hundred colleges in India offering studies in this branch. I am attaching a list that will give you all the required information about these colleges : admission processes, fees, process etc. https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/colleges/b-tech-in-mechatronics-engineering-colleges-india
Best wishes to you.

This course can be pursued by students who have passed 10th standard as well as 12th. It is a relatively new branch of engineering. After completing Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering programme, You may go for Bachelor's Degree (B.E. /B.Tech. ). InMechatronics Engineering.

Please refer the link to know the cut-off: https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/kcet-exam-cutoff

Hi!
You can refer to this link and click on the individual colleges to see their fee and other information https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/colleges/b-tech-in-mechatronics-engineering-colleges-bangalore.

Hi!
There is no such information on the university's official website. You can contact them directly for the information https://ternaengg.ac.in/.

Hi,
No, they are not. Mechatronics is multidisciplinary between mechanical, electronics and computer engineering.
Robotics, on the other hand, can be considered as a part of mechatronics as it involves these mechanical, electronics and computer engineering fields. The main difference is inputs are "provided" to mechatronics systems whereas robotics systems "acquire" inputs by their own.