Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at CT Group of Institutions (South Campus)

If you are looking at Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry), CT Group of Institutions (South Campus) in Jalandhar runs it as a 2-year, full-time diploma course. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.22 lakh – ₹1.65 lakh (roughly ₹61,000 a year).

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.

CT Group of Institutions (South Campus) is a private institute, founded in 1997. This page brings together what is on record for this course at CT Group of Institutions (South Campus) — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at CT Group of Institutions (South Campus) as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with CT Group of Institutions (South Campus) before you pay anything.

To be considered for 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 CT Group of Institutions (South Campus)'s prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

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 CT Group of Institutions (South Campus) on its website (www.ctgroup.in) 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.

CT Group of Institutions (South Campus) runs 9 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Craftmanship Course in Food Production and Patisserie
• Diploma in Computer Science Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Automobile Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 2 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹1.22 lakh – ₹1.65 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does CT Group of Institutions (South Campus) compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Jalandhar?