My Son Stydying in Thapar Patiala in BTech 5th Semester , Earliar , his Branch was CoE but now its changed to Electronics & Instrumentation. He doesnt want to continue in that branch. Is there a lateral entry Programe for Btech 2nd year for CSE branch in Delhi.

If your son is currently studying BTech at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, and is already in the 5th semester, then moving to another university in Delhi through lateral entry into the 2nd year of CSE is unfortunately not a practical option at this stage. Lateral entry admissions in BTech are generally meant only for candidates who have completed a diploma or BSc and are seeking admission directly into the 2nd year, or for students who have completed only the first year of engineering. Most universities and colleges in Delhi, including DTU, NSUT, IIIT-Delhi and IP University–affiliated colleges, do not allow branch change or lateral migration from a private university to CSE after multiple semesters have already been completed elsewhere.

Additionally, Delhi universities do not offer an inter-university transfer route for students who are already in the third year or beyond. Admissions to CSE in these institutions are strictly regulated through entrance exams like JEE Main or CET-based counselling at the first-year level, and lateral entry seats are very limited and governed by specific eligibility rules. Since your son has already crossed the lateral entry window and his original branch has been changed internally at Thapar, external lateral entry into CSE in Delhi is not permitted.

At this point, more realistic alternatives would be to continue and complete the current BTech degree and then shift focus towards a career transition through higher studies such as MTech in CSE-related specialisations, data science, AI, or electronics-software integrated fields, provided he builds the required coding and computer science foundation. Another option is to work on programming skills, certifications and internships alongside his current branch to move into software or IT roles during placements. These paths are commonly taken by students from non-CSE branches and are generally more feasible than attempting a late lateral transfer.

You may still check directly with individual universities for confirmation, but based on current admission rules, lateral entry into BTech CSE in Delhi after the 5th semester is not available.

In most cases, lateral entry into the 2nd year of BTech in CSE in Delhi-based universities is limited and highly competitive, especially for students coming from private universities like Thapar Institute. Central universities and government colleges in Delhi such as DTU, NSUT, and IIIT Delhi generally do not allow lateral entry into CSE from other institutions or branches. These institutes either allow branch change internally within the same institute (usually after the first year) or admit students strictly through JEE-based counselling at the first-year level.

Since your son is already in the 5th semester, branch change options become even more restricted. Most branch change or internal sliding policies are applicable only after the first year and depend on very high CGPA, availability of seats, and institute-specific rules. External lateral entry into CSE in Delhi colleges after completing multiple semesters elsewhere is usually not permitted, particularly in highly sought-after branches like Computer Science.

That said, some private universities in Delhi-NCR may offer credit transfer or lateral admission into allied branches such as CSE, IT, or Data Science, but this often involves academic loss, additional semesters, or repeating a year. Another practical option is for your son to complete his current BTech degree and simultaneously build strong programming and software skills through certifications, internships, and projects, which can still open doors to software roles. Many companies value skills over branch, especially if the student has good coding ability.

Alternatively, after completing BTech, he can consider pursuing an MTech or MS in Computer Science through GATE or other entrance exams, which is a more structured and widely accepted pathway into the CSE domain. Overall, direct lateral entry into 2nd year CSE in reputed Delhi colleges is highly unlikely, so focusing on skill-building or postgraduate pathways would be the more realistic and beneficial approach at this stage.