Hello Sanjana,

Yes, you will definitely eligible to apply for Direct Second Year (Lateral Entry) admission in Diploma in Computer Engineering if you have completed HSC (Science stream) with 76%. However, the eligibility may vary somewhat depending on the technical education board of a particular state and so on. Normally, students with Science background with subject such as Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Vocational/Technical subjects can apply. You need to check state or college criteria before applying.