how many years degree course duration for diploma holders?
Hi Sajid
For a diploma holder, the degree duration is 1 year less than for non-diploma holders. This means that you will complete your engineering degree in 3 years as you will take admission directly through lateral entry in the 2nd year of engineering. The non-diploma holders will have 4 years to complete their degree as they take admission after 10+2.




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