Lateral B.Tech or Lateral Entry in B.Tech is an undergraduate engineering programme designed for students who have completed a diploma in engineering or a related field and want to pursue a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree. The programme is also suitable for students who have completed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
The duration of Lateral B.Tech programmes in India is typically three years, as opposed to the traditional four-year B.Tech programmes. The curriculum of the programme includes core courses in engineering along with advanced courses in the chosen field of specialization.
Admission to Lateral B.Tech programmes in India is generally through a national or state-level entrance examination. The eligibility criteria require students to have completed a three-year diploma in engineering or a related field with a minimum percentage of marks, or a B.Sc degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
