Today, in the context of academic discipline the significance and the career scope of engineering education have enhanced manifold. Today, engineering degree (B.Tech) is one of the most sought programmes among students (who have PCM/PCB in 10+2). Generally, students who have completed 10+2 in PCB/ PCM, they are eligible for B.Tech admission, in this case, the duration of B. Tech programme is four years. Apart from that, there is another way of B.Tech admission is B.Tech Lateral Entry admission. Many students are still not aware of B.Tech lateral entry programme and want to know about it. This post aims to shed light on B.Tech Lateral Entry, its eligibility, its advantages, and career scope.
According to the course curriculum and career scope, there is no difference between B.Tech lateral entry and regular B.Tech programme. There is difference in time duration and eligibility criteria. Generally, the duration of regular B. Tech programme is four years and students get admission in the first year of the programme. In the case of B.Tech lateral entry admission, the duration of engineering programme becomes three years and students get admission in the second year of the programme.
In the context of career scope, B.Tech Lateral entry programmes are equally significant as regular B.Tech programmes. Upon completion of the programme candidates can find employment opportunities in numerous sectors including government and private organizations, big MNCs.
When it comes to higher studies, then there is equal opportunity for B.Tech lateral entry students for higher studies like MBA, M. Tech, MCA. In addition, they can appear in various competitive examinations like UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, etc.