NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology

One can get admission into B.Tech colleges after completing his Diploma through lateral entry. A person who had completed his three years of Diploma can directly enter into 3rd semester B.Tech by writing different entrance exams for different states. Students who enter through lateral entry after Diploma will have the same pattern as that of a normal B.Tech student.
Eligibility for B.Tech after Diploma:
* Students should have completed his 1st-year B.Tech from any recognized university or he should have completed his 3 years of diploma after 10th with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in science and maths.
*Students who are appearing for final year diploma exam can also apply for lateral entry admission but they have to assure to submit provisional certificate at the time of admission.
Exams that offer lateral entry into B.Tech colleges are JECRC, ECET, LEET, etc.
But one cannot enter into IIT's or NIT's after his diploma because entry into these institutions is based on JEE. They do not offer lateral entry.