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Where do I get information (Exam Dates, Syllabus) on Lateral Entry Entrance Exams for Diploma Holders for admission to Engineering Colleges in Karnataka, directly to the 3rd Semester?
Vasanth

Diploma holders could apply for direct admission to the third semester (second year) of the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) programs in Karnataka.

Under the lateral entry scheme, diploma holders who have completed their diploma programs in relevant disciplines can apply for admission to engineering colleges.
The eligibility criteria and admission process may vary from college to college, so it is important to check with the specific institutions for their requirements and procedures.

Candidates applying for lateral entry need to fulfill certain criteria, such as having a minimum percentage of marks in their diploma program and meeting specific subject requirements.
They may also have to appear for an entrance exam conducted by the respective colleges or the state government.

Yes, Karnataka lateral entry diploma holders can be admitted to engineering colleges directly in the 3rd semester. The Karnataka government has made this change in the rules for engineering diploma admissions in order to provide diploma holders with a faster track to completing their engineering degrees.

To be eligible for lateral entry into the 3rd semester of an engineering degree, diploma holders must meet the following criteria:

* They must have a diploma in engineering from a recognized institution.
* They must have secured a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in their diploma.
* They must have passed the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET).

Once they have been admitted to an engineering college, lateral entry students will be required to complete the remaining 3 semesters of the degree program. They will also be required to take a bridge course in order to cover the material that they missed in the first 2 semesters of the program.

The lateral entry scheme is a great opportunity for diploma holders to complete their engineering degrees more quickly. It also allows them to gain access to the same resources and facilities as regular engineering students. If you are a diploma holder who is interested in pursuing an engineering degree, I encourage you to explore the lateral entry option.

Here are some of the benefits of lateral entry for diploma holders:

* It can save you time and money.
* You will be able to start your career sooner.
* You will have the same opportunities as regular engineering students.

The Karnataka government had implemented a lateral entry scheme for diploma holders to gain admission directly into the third semester of engineering colleges. This scheme is known as the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET), conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

Under this scheme, diploma holders in engineering and technology fields can apply for lateral entry admission to the second year or third semester of undergraduate engineering courses in Karnataka. The candidates are required to appear for the DCET examination, which tests their knowledge in subjects related to their diploma course.

Based on the performance in the DCET examination and the availability of seats, candidates can secure admission to engineering colleges for the third semester.