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How many seats are available for students who enter directly into the second year?

Seat Availability: In programs like B.Tech or B.E. in Maharashtra and many other states, there's a special rule for lateral entry students who start in the second year. They can fill additional seats, usually up to 10% more than the number of first-year students allowed in each branch.

For instance, if a branch has 60 seats for first-year students, there are typically 6 extra seats for lateral entry students in the second year.Some colleges have different rules and might limit this to a maximum of 5 seats per branch, but the 10% guideline is widely used.

~~~ What documents do you need for lateral entry admission? For entering directly into the second year, you usually need:

- Diploma Marksheet & Certificate (or B.Sc. degree marksheet if that's your qualification)

- Provisional/Degree Certificate (if your final certificate isn’t ready yet)

- Class 10 (SSC) Marksheet & Certificate

- Class 12 (HSC) Marksheet & Certificate (if needed)

- Leaving/Transfer Certificate from your last college or school

- Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if you belong to a reserved category, and valid until 31st March 2025)

- EWS Certificate (if you're applying under the EWS category)

- Domicile Certificate (for state quota seats)

- Nationality Certificate or proof that you are Indian

- Migration Certificate (if required)

- Gap Certificate (if you've had a break in your education)

- Passport-size Photographs

- Entrance Exam Scorecard (if your entry is through an exam like MHT CET, AP ECET, TS ECET, etc.)

Note: Different states and colleges might have their own specific requirements. It's always best to check with the college or state CET cell for the most accurate and current list of required documents.

Summary:

- Seats: Normally 10% of the branch’s intake, but can be limited to 5 seats in some colleges.

- Documents: Includes diploma/B.Sc. marksheets, 10th/12th certificates, transfer/leaving certificate, caste/EWS/domicile certificates (when applicable), entrance exam scorecard, and other standard documentation.

Always double-check with the specific college or CET authorities to understand their exact requirements and rules.