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Yes, you can get direct BTech admission in Chemical Engineering after completing your diploma through the lateral entry route.

Admission Criteria

• Eligibility:

  • You must have finished a 3-year diploma in Chemical Engineering or a related branch from a recognized institute (AICTE/State/Central Government) (https://mitwpu.edu.in/programme/btech-2nd-year-lateral-entry-after-3-years-of-diploma-in-engineering) (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/btech-chemical-engineering-chp) (https://www.shiksha.com/college/college-of-engineering-bharati-vidyapeeth-pune-satara-road-pune-26570/course-b-tech-in-chemical-engineering-lateral-entry-294970) .

  • Usually, you need at least 50-60% marks in your diploma (some colleges give relaxation for reserved categories) (https://mitwpu.edu.in/programme/btech-2nd-year-lateral-entry-after-3-years-of-diploma-in-engineering) (https://www.shiksha.com/college/college-of-engineering-bharati-vidyapeeth-pune-satara-road-pune-26570/course-b-tech-in-chemical-engineering-lateral-entry-294970) .

• Admission Process:

  • Direct Second Year Admission: You will join BTech Chemical Engineering directly in the 2nd year (also called "lateral entry") (https://www.lpu.in/programmes/engineering/b-tech-chemical-lateral-entry) (https://manipal.edu/mit/program-list/btech/btech-lateral-entry.html) (https://mitwpu.edu.in/programme/btech-2nd-year-lateral-entry-after-3-years-of-diploma-in-engineering) (https://www.shiksha.com/college/college-of-engineering-bharati-vidyapeeth-pune-satara-road-pune-26570/course-b-tech-in-chemical-engineering-lateral-entry-294970) .

  • Entrance Exam: Some colleges may require an entrance test (like BVU CET, or their own test), but many private colleges offer admission based on your diploma marks only (https://mitwpu.edu.in/programme/btech-2nd-year-lateral-entry-after-3-years-of-diploma-in-engineering) (https://www.shiksha.com/college/college-of-engineering-bharati-vidyapeeth-pune-satara-road-pune-26570/course-b-tech-in-chemical-engineering-lateral-entry-294970) .

  • Application: Apply online or visit the college for the application form.

Fees Structure

• Private Colleges:

  • 1 lakh to 2 lakh per year is common (https://www.collegedekho.com/courses/btech-chemical-engineering) (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/colleges/b-tech-in-chemical-engineering-colleges-india) .

  • Example:

    • MIT-WPU Pune: About 3.15 lakh per year for BTech Chemical Engineering (lateral entry) (https://mitwpu.edu.in/programme/btech-2nd-year-lateral-entry-after-3-years-of-diploma-in-engineering) .

    • LPU: Around 1.6 lakh to 2 lakh per year (https://www.lpu.in/programmes/engineering/b-tech-chemical-lateral-entry) (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/colleges/b-tech-in-chemical-engineering-colleges-india) .

    • Parul University: 4.8–6.4 lakh total for the course (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/colleges/b-tech-in-chemical-engineering-colleges-india) .

• Government Colleges:

  • 50,000 to 1 lakh per year (much cheaper) (https://www.collegedekho.com/courses/btech-chemical-engineering) (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/colleges/b-tech-in-chemical-engineering-colleges-india) .

  • Example:

    • Andhra University, Assam Engineering College: Less than 1 lakh per yea 8 (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/colleges/b-tech-in-chemical-engineering-colleges-india) .

Summary Table

What To Do Next?

1. Choose colleges (government or private) that offer BTech Chemical Engineering (lateral entry).

2. Check their websites for application dates and process.

3. Apply with your diploma marks and required documents.

4. Prepare for entrance test if the college asks for it.

In short:

• Yes, you can join BTech Chemical Engineering directly in 2nd year after diploma.

• Admission is usually based on diploma marks; some colleges may have an entrance test.

• Fees: 50,000–2 lakh per year (government colleges are cheaper).

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