Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Sanjivani Group of Institutes

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Sanjivani Group of Institutes is a 2-year diploma programme in the UG Diploma family. Each year's batch has 12 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.61 lakh (roughly ₹81,000 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.

Sanjivani Group of Institutes is a other institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Sanjivani Group of Institutes — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Sanjivani Group of Institutes before you pay anything.

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 Sanjivani Group of Institutes'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 Sanjivani Group of Institutes 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.

Sanjivani Group of Institutes runs 5 UGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Computer Technology (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• 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.
• Can you manage ₹1.61 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 Sanjivani Group of Institutes compare with other colleges offering UGD?