. LEET (Lateral Entry Entrance Test)

LEET is an entrance examination conducted for students seeking admission direct admission to 2nd year of engineering programs offered by various government and private technical Engineering institute LEET is an entrance examination conducted for students seeking admission direct admission to 2nd year of engineering programs offered by various government and private technical Engineering institutes. LEET 20208 is tentatively scheduled for June 05, 2020, till June 08, 2020.

One of the many technical education options in India is B.Tech Lateral Entry (LE). If you are aspiring to become an engineer, you can apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry. The program allows you to pursue B.Tech programs from the second year of the usual B.Tech program at various engineering colleges in India. Students who have completed their engineering diploma program can apply for admission in B.Tech LE. Nowadays, there are various engineering specializations for which lateral entry is considered. Some of the examples are Fire Safety Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering colleges, Software Engineering etc.

The course path for B.Tech LE is different from regular B.Tech, be it the preparation for the course or the admission process. Here you will find all the information about B.Tech LE programs, entrance exams, selection process, curriculum and job opportunities after B.Tech Lateral Entry.

B.Tech Lateral Entry Eligibility Criteria

If you are planning to apply for B.Tech LE then you must have successfully completed a 3 year (most colleges only accept full-time diploma) diploma in engineering. Most of the engineering colleges in India require a 60% aggregate in 3-year diploma (Engineering – any stream) after class 10 board exam.

Doing a diploma in engineering itself has a lot of possibilities. You can either do a 3-year diploma after your class 12 board exams or apply for diploma programs right after giving your class 10 board exams. With this, you can take admission in various industrial training institutes in India like Mechanical Deisel Colleges, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Colleges, Draughtsmanship Colleges in India etc.

It is up to you when and whether you want to pursue your diploma in engineering after class 10 or class 12. However, time constraints must be considered as engineering diploma plus B.Tech lateral entry means six years of rigorous education. Therefore decide carefully when you want to start your diploma course.

B.Tech Lateral Entry Admission Process

Admission in B.Tech Lateral Entry programs offered by engineering institutes is done on the basis of entrance exams. Different institutes consider different entrance exams. Most of the regional government and private colleges take admission on the basis of state entrance exams.

Some deemed universities and autonomous institutes might conduct their own entrance exam for admission to B.Tech LE programs 

Difference Between Regular B.Tech and B.Tech Lateral Entry

There is no significant academic difference between regular B.Tech and B.Tech Lateral Entry. The main difference is highlighted ion the following table:

Parmeter	B.Tech Lateral Admission	B.Tech Regular Admission
Duration	3 years	4 years
Admission Type	Direct Admission to the Second year	Entry in First Year
Eligibility	Diploma in relevant field after Class 10	Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry  and Mathematics as the main subject

As we have discussed above, the entrance exams and career paths are different but the subjects of B.Tech LE and regular B.Tech are the same. According to some career experts, adapting the course line of B.Tech LE is easier as the student has already completed an engineering diploma prior to that.

Which one is better – Regular B.Tech or B.Tech Lateral Entry?

As far as job opportunities are concerned, both the programs are considered equivalent in the market. Students who purser B.Tech LE are offered the same opportunities and positions as regular B.Tech graduates.

Some of the experts say that the practical and core subject knowledge gained in engineering diploma can really help LE students understand machines better. This can sometimes be an added advantage for students who are pursuing B.Tech from trades like Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Subjects and topics included in the LEET 2020 exam pattern for each section:

• Section A: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as well as Communication Skills and General Awareness.
• Section B: Elements of Electrical Engineering, Elements of Electronics Engineering, and Elements of Computer Engineering.
• Section C: Elements of Mechanical Engineering, Elements of Production Engineering/Manufacturing Processes, and Elements of Auto Engineering.
• Section D: Engineering disciplines of Civil, Textile, Chemical/ Printing, Ceramic, Food Technology, and Others including Agriculture, Architecture, Fashion Designing, and Technology.

LEET Exam Pattern Highlights (2020)

Exam Mode: Online

Number of Papers: 1

Number of Sections: 4 (Basic Science, Electronic Stream Courses, Mechanical Stream Courses, and Engineering Streams)

Question Paper Type: Objective Type

LEET 2020 Total Marks: 90 marks

Exam Duration: 90 minutes

Exam Language: English

Marking Schemes for LEET

• For every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.
• No marks will be deducted for incorrect responses
• Marks will not be given or deducted for un-attempted questions.

Plan your education well and take the right entrance exams to secure a seat in either of the good colleges offering B.Tech LE programs. As long as you score well, you will get the best opportunities in the engineering and technical market.

Good luck!