Diploma in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Universal Group of Institutions

If you are looking at Diploma in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry), Universal Group of Institutions in Mohali runs it as a 2-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 36 seats 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.

Universal Group of Institutions is a private institute, founded in 2009. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Universal Group of Institutions — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Universal Group of Institutions has not published a fee for Diploma in Civil 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.

To be considered for Diploma in Civil 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 Universal Group of Institutions'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 Universal Group of Institutions on its website (www.ugi.ac.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.

Universal Group of Institutions runs 7 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Discontinued (Apr 2024) Diploma in Elementary Teacher Training (ETT)
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery (ANM)

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

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Civil 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 Universal Group of Institutions compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Mohali?