Manipal University allow diploma and degree holders to pursue engineering degree through lateral entry scheme. As students are admitted to the second year of the academic degree course, they need not do the 1st year of the same. The candidate has to attend online entrance examination carried out by the University to get admitted in to the lateral entry course. The score obtained in the entrance test acts as the prime criteria for admission to the course. Top scorers in the entrance test can expect admission to the Civil Engineering course in the University campus itself.

Eligibility for B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry in Manipal University

The aspirants who have passed diploma course in Civil engineering or allied subjects are eligible to seek lateral entry admissions in the University. The diploma course must be completed with in the time duration of 3 years. The same should be approved by the Board of Technical Examination. The students who have finished their graduation in Science stream are also eligible to apply for the course. The degree course must include Mathematics as one of the subject with an aggregate of 60% marks. The degree holders can apply to any stream in engineering irrespective of their subject. However, diploma holders can only apply to the related area of engineering.

Reservation for Lateral Entry in Manipal University

Manipal University offers reservations for certain group of candidates. Those belonging to the category of Non Resident Indians (NRI), NRI Sponsored Students and foreign students are offered with the same. The selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the score acquired in the qualifying examination.  There is no need for such students to attend the online entrance examination.

Applying for B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry in Manipal University

There exist several methods by which one can apply for B.Tech Civil Engineering course through lateral entry scheme under Manipal University. The application forms can be obtained from the selected branches of banks. The same can be obtained from the office of Manipal University by sending a request or by directly approaching the office. Another option is to collect the application form from the official website of the University. Online application is also possible.

Advantages for Lateral Entry Students in B.Tech Civil Engineering

Through this admission scheme, students can get direct admission in to the second year of the academic program. The students, who get admitted to the course through this scheme, can understand the topics of study with out difficulty. Another main attraction of the scheme is its cost effectiveness.