B.Tech lateral entry admission in NIT Patna?

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