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Lateral entry in polytechnic Admission in Polytechnic course for an ITI holder?

Yes, it is possible for an ITI holder to get admission in a Polytechnic course through lateral entry.
The eligibility criteria for lateral entry into Polytechnic courses vary from state to state.

The candidate must have passed the ITI examination with a minimum of 50% marks.
The candidate must have completed the ITI course in a relevant trade.
The candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 45% marks.

The application process for lateral entry into Polytechnic courses is usually conducted online. The candidate must submit the application form along with the required documents, such as the ITI certificate, the 10+2 certificate, and the mark sheets.

The lateral entry admission process is usually conducted in two phases:

* The first phase is the screening of applications. In this phase, the applications are screened based on the eligibility criteria.
* The second phase is the interview. In this phase, the shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel of experts.

The candidates who are successful in the interview are admitted to the Polytechnic course.