Colleges

• Higher Secondary Examination of (10 + 2) Curriculum (Academic Stream) prescribed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
• Any examination of any other University or authority accepted by the JNTUK as equivalent thereto.
• Diploma in Engineering / Technology awarded by the State Board of Technical Education, Andhra Pradesh or any other authority accepted by the syndicate of the University as equivalent thereto.
• The candidates who possess the Diploma in Engineering / Technology awarded by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, are eligible for admission to the third semester of the B.E. / B. Tech, Degree Programs in affiliated colleges through lateral entry system.
• The eligibility criteria such as marks, number of attempts and physical fitness and the mode of admission shall be as prescribed by the University from time to time.

Pass 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistries or Bio-Technology or Biology. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together

For Lateral Entry to the Second year - 

• Passed Diploma examination from an approved institution with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserve category) in appropriate branch of Engineering/Technology
• Passed B.Sc. from a recognized University as recognized by UGC with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserve category) and passed class 12th standard with Physics and Mathematics as subjects