Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology is a 2-year diploma programme in the UG Diploma family.

Lateral entry lets diploma holders (and, at many colleges, B.Sc. graduates) join directly in the second year, so the degree takes a year less. The subjects are the same as the regular programme from the second year on.

Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology is a private institute, founded in 2008. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology has not published a fee for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 2 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology runs 2 UGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 2 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Bansal Institute of Engineering and Technology compare with other colleges offering UGD?