Admission Open 2025-26 | Diploma Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)

The Diploma Civil Engineering lateral entry is a focused two-year course. Offered under the Faculty of Engineering & Applied Sciences, this course allows you to directly join the second year of the diploma program. This accelerated path helps you complete your studies faster and earn your qualification sooner than the traditional three-year route.

The program stresses depth of knowledge in different areas of civil engineering. The program is designed to impart both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for careers in the very broad fields of civil engineering and civil engineering technology.

Usha Martin University (UMU) has established a strong reputation in engineering education through industry-relevant curricula, experienced faculty, and practical training. Its focus on innovation, research, and skill development ensures students are well-equipped for today’s competitive job market, making UMU a credible choice for aspiring engineers seeking quality education and growth.

If you are willing to apply for the Diploma Civil Engineering lateral entry course, then you need to fulfil certain eligibility criteria, which help us select the right students for the course.

The following is the eligibility criteria –

• If you have completed ITI or a 1-year/2-year certificate course from any recognised board or council, you are eligible for Engineering Diploma lateral entry admission.

• Time and Cost Efficiency – Diploma Civil Engineering lateral entry allows eligible students to skip the first year and directly join the second year of the program, saving both time and tuition fees.
• Practical and Industry-Oriented Training – Diploma lateral entry courses emphasize hands-on learning, including laboratory work, project management, and real-world construction practices.
• Career Advancement and Employability – Students are well-prepared for a variety of job opportunities in government, private construction companies, consultancies, infrastructure projects, and more.
• Save Tuition Fee – By skipping the first year, you save on tuition and living expenses, making lateral entry a cost-effective way to earn your diploma or degree.

The Engineering courses lateral entry opens a wide range of career opportunities. This pathway is especially attractive for those who have completed ITI or a 1-year/2-year certificate course and want to fast-track their technical education and enter the workforce with practical skills.

• Site Engineer/Site Supervisor – Oversee construction activities, manage on-site teams, ensure compliance with design specifications, and maintain safety and quality standards.
• Civil Engineer – Work on planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, and water supply systems.
• Structural Engineer – Specialize in designing and analyzing the structural integrity of buildings and infrastructure, ensuring safety and stability.
• Construction Engineer – Manage construction projects, develop project plans, oversee development, and ensure timely completion and compliance with regulations.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer – Conduct site inspections, monitor quality standards, and ensure that construction work meets required specifications and codes.
• Billing/Estimation Engineer – Handle project costing, billing, and quantity surveying for construction projects.

You will receive strong placement support when you enroll in the Diploma Civil Engineering lateral entry course. A dedicated placement cell actively works to enhance your employability through career guidance, resume building, and interview preparation workshops. With strong industry connections, you’ll have access to excellent job opportunities.

Students benefit from the university’s track record of placements with reputed organizations across sectors. The placement cell also facilitates campus recruitment drives, career counselling sessions, and skill development programs to ensure students are well-prepared for the job market. TATA Power, TATA Projects, Power Grid Corporation of India, Indian Railways, Larsen & Toubro, and Military Engineering Services, are some of the major recruiters.

The Diploma lateral entry admission process is a seamless and straightforward process. The admission process ensures that deserving candidates can easily apply and begin their journey toward enhancing their engineering skills and career prospects. The 1st step is to apply for the course. This process includes filling out an online application, uploading the necessary documents, and paying an application fee.

You need to visit the official website: https://www.umu.ac.in/ if you choose the online way. On the website, you need to fill out the application form, upload the necessary documents, and pay the application fee online. But if you choose the offline way, you need to collect the application form from the university, fill it out, and send it via registered post or courier along with Xerox copies of the necessary documents and DD of the application fee.

You will be chosen based on the quality of your qualifying exam. If you’re accepted, you’ll be given an admission offer. Upon receipt of the offer, you have to pay the fees as scheduled and also complete the joining formalities to get the admission to the Diploma course under lateral entry.