There are 35 seats for B.Tech. (Lateral Entry) in Civil Engineering at Tezpur University under the lateral entry admission scheme

Admission Mode: Via TUEE (Tezpur University Entrance Exam)

Eligibility: Diploma in engineering disciplines or equivalent
 

No, there is no lateral entry (direct 2nd-year admission) in B.Tech Computer Science or in any other core branches in NIT Patna. Admission to all regular B.Tech courses in NIT Patna is strictly through JEE Main exam, followed by JoSAA counselling, and begins from the first year only.
But yes, with one exception. Lateral entry admission in B.Tech Information Technology (IT) is available in NIT Patna for diploma holders. It is a direct second-year entry course.

 – Course: B.Tech in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)

 – Eligibility: Diploma in the relevant subject with minimum 65% marks

 – Admission Process: Apply through the official website of NIT Patna (online or offline)

 – Availability: For academic year 2025, the program is available

Note: Lateral entry facility is only provided for the IT branch and not Computer Science, ECE, and other core courses.

As NIT Patna doesn't provide lateral entry in CSE, you can opt for State government engineering colleges (through exams like JELET, UPSEE LE, etc.) Or Private universities providing lateral entry in B.Tech CS

Yes, a lateral entry admission at LPU for BTech will be a better option than other private universities. Here are the top reasons why:

• BTech graduates at LPU are offered excellent placements with the highest being INR 54.90 LPA.
• LPU is ranked 50 among the top engineering colleges in India by NIRF 2023. 
• You get the opportunity to avail various scholarships for the tuition fee waiver.
• You get an overall comprehensive idea of the subject in topics like thermodynamics, design knowledge, etc.
• Students are given regular industry visits and lab sessions to instil software skills.

LPU is one of the best universities in India to pursue lateral entry courses. It offers lateral entry to an array of courses in various disciplines. There are many BTech courses in which LPU provide a lateral entry option. You have to clear the LPU LET test which is specially conducted for lateral entry students to get selected. 

The per semester fee for BTech lateral entry is INR 1.40 Lakhs making the total fees to be INR 8.40 Lakhs. With 83% score on your diploma, you can avail up to 18% off on your program fee. LPU offer BTech lateral entry programs in the following specialisations. 

• Automobile Engineering
• Biotechnology 
• Civil Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Electrical Engineering
• Food Technology
• Mechatronics
• Robotics and Automation

Yes, LPU offers lateral entry admission to BTech in Information Technology. The duration of BTech IT course is 3 years. The fee structure for the BTech IT course via lateral entry is INR 8,40,000. If you opt for a hostel, you need to pay the hostel fee of INR 3,00,000.

At LPU, there is no age limit for admission in B.Tech mechanical engineering through lateral entry for a diploma holder. You need to submit the required documents at the time of admission to B.Tech. mechanical engineering at LPU. The gap affidavit (if applicable) duly attested by a notary with a character certificate from the previous organisation is required to be submitted.