Lateral entry admission 2027 lets you join a course directly in its second year instead of starting from the first. Diploma holders and B.Sc graduates can enter the 2nd year (3rd semester) of B.E. or B.Tech, D.Pharm holders can enter the 2nd year of B.Pharm, and students with Class 12 Science or an ITI certificate can enter the 2nd year of a polytechnic diploma.
Most states run their own lateral entry test or merit-based counselling, so the right route depends on where you want to study. This page explains each route, eligibility, the documents you need and how counselling works. The list of exams, open applications and dates below update automatically for the 2027 cycle.
List of Lateral Entry Exams and Admissions 2027
The list covers B.Tech and diploma lateral entry tests we track, state by state. Use the filters to switch between UG and PG, National and State, or to pick your state.
| Exam | Level | Next date | Quick links |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB JELET 2027WBJEEB | UGWest Bengal | Information bulletinMarch 2027 Expected | SyllabusPapersAdmit CardResult |
| PULEET 2027Panjab University | UGChandigarh | Prospectus and online formApril 2027 Expected | SyllabusPapersAdmit CardResult |
| AP ECET 2027APSCHE | UGAndhra Pradesh | NotificationFebruary 2027 Expected | SyllabusPapersAdmit CardResult |
| Assam JLEE 2027ASTU | UGAssam | JLEE 2027 notificationMay 2027 Expected | SyllabusPapersAdmit CardResult |
| BCECE LE 2027BCECEB | UGBihar | BCECE [LE] 2027 advertisementApril 2027 Expected | SyllabusAdmit CardResult |
| DDCET 2027ACPC Gujarat | UGGujarat | DDCET 2027 online registrationFebruary 2027 Expected | Result |
| DECE LE 2027BCECEB | UGBihar | Advertisement and prospectusMarch 2027 Expected | SyllabusAdmit CardResult |
| HP LEET 2027HPTSB | UGHimachal Pradesh | NotificationMarch 2027 Expected | SyllabusPapersAdmit CardResult |
| JCECE LE 2027JCECEB | UGJharkhand | Prospectus and noticeMarch 2027 Expected | SyllabusPapersAdmit CardResult |
| Jharkhand DECE LE 2027JCECEB | UGJharkhand | Indicative noticeMay 2027 Expected | SyllabusPapersAdmit CardResult |
| Karnataka DCET 2027KEA | UGKarnataka | Online applicationMarch 2027 Expected | SyllabusPapersAdmit CardResult |
| TG ECET 2027TGCHE | UGTelangana | NotificationFebruary 2027 Expected | SyllabusPapersAdmit CardResult |
| TG LPCET 2027SBTET Telangana | UGTelangana | LPCET-2027 notificationMarch 2027 Expected | SyllabusAdmit CardResult |
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Upcoming Lateral Entry Dates
Expected and confirmed dates for the 2027 cycle appear here as soon as each board or university announces them.
No confirmed dates in the next 90 days. These are the next expected dates, based on previous cycles:
- Feb2027AP ECET 2027Notification · February 2027
- Feb2027DDCET 2027DDCET 2027 online registration · February 2027
- Feb2027TG ECET 2027Notification · February 2027
- Mar2027WB JELET 2027Information bulletin · March 2027
- Mar2027DECE LE 2027Advertisement and prospectus · March 2027
- Mar2027HP LEET 2027Notification · March 2027
- Mar2027JCECE LE 2027Prospectus and notice · March 2027
- Mar2027Karnataka DCET 2027Online application · March 2027
- Mar2027TG LPCET 2027LPCET-2027 notification · March 2027
- Apr2027PULEET 2027Prospectus and online form · April 2027
What Is Lateral Entry Admission?
Lateral entry means admission to the second year of a course on the strength of a qualification you already hold. A three-year diploma covers much of the first year of engineering, so diploma holders can finish a B.Tech in three years instead of four. In the same way, Class 12 or ITI students can finish a polytechnic diploma in two years instead of three.
There are two main types:
- Degree lateral entry (LEET): diploma in engineering, or B.Sc, to the 2nd year of B.E./B.Tech; D.Pharm to the 2nd year of B.Pharm.
- Diploma lateral entry: Class 12 (Science) or ITI to the 2nd year of a polytechnic diploma.
Lateral entry seats are mostly in state government, aided and private engineering colleges and polytechnics, plus some state and private universities. IITs and NITs do not admit students through state lateral entry tests. The degree you get is the same B.E./B.Tech that regular students receive.
State-Wise Lateral Entry Admission 2027
Each state has its own process. The table shows the main routes with pages on this site. Open an exam page for its notification, syllabus, admit card, answer key and result.
| State | 2nd Year B.E./B.Tech (and B.Pharm) | 2nd Year Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | AP ECET | Check the state polytechnic board |
| Telangana | TG ECET | TG LPCET |
| West Bengal | WB JELET | Check the state council portal |
| Bihar | BCECE LE | DECE LE |
| Jharkhand | JCECE LE (Engineering) | Jharkhand DECE LE |
| Chandigarh (Panjab University) | PULEET | Not applicable |
| Himachal Pradesh | Check the state notification | HP LEET |
| Haryana | Haryana LEET | Check HSTES |
| Karnataka | Karnataka DCET | Check the state notification |
| Odisha | OJEE (lateral entry categories) | Check the state notification |
| Assam | Assam JLEE | Check the state notification |
| Gujarat | ACPC Diploma to Degree (merit based) | Check ACPC |
Degree Lateral Entry Tests in Brief
AP ECET (held for APSCHE) and TG ECET (held for TGCHE) admit diploma holders, and B.Sc graduates with Mathematics, to the 2nd year of B.E./B.Tech, and pharmacy diploma holders to B.Pharm. WB JELET is conducted by WBJEEB for 2nd-year B.E., B.Tech and B.Pharm seats across West Bengal. PULEET is Panjab University’s test for 2nd-year B.E. at its engineering institutes in Chandigarh and Hoshiarpur. In Bihar and Jharkhand, the state combined entrance boards (BCECEB and JCECEB) hold separate lateral entry tests. In Haryana, HSTES admits B.Tech lateral entry students by entrance test rank and centralised counselling.
Diploma Lateral Entry Tests in Brief
DECE LE (BCECEB, Bihar), Jharkhand DECE LE (JCECEB), TG LPCET (SBTET Telangana) and HP LEET (Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board) admit students to the 2nd year (3rd semester) of polytechnic diplomas in their states. These are the main options after 12th or after ITI if you want a diploma in two years.
Eligibility for Lateral Entry Admission
Every state sets its own rules within AICTE norms, so always read the 2027 notification. The broad pattern is:
- B.E./B.Tech lateral entry: a diploma in engineering or technology, usually in a branch related to the course you want. AICTE’s general norm is at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories), though states can set their own cut-offs and domicile rules.
- B.Sc graduates: a B.Sc degree with Mathematics in Class 12, under similar marks rules. Not every state or college accepts B.Sc graduates, and some universities ask them to clear extra first-year subjects.
- B.Pharm lateral entry: a D.Pharm from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.
- Diploma lateral entry: Class 12 with Science subjects (usually Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics), or Class 10 plus a two-year ITI certificate in a relevant trade.
Final-year diploma students can often apply and show the pass certificate at counselling. Check each exam page for the exact rules.
Documents Required for Lateral Entry Counselling
- Class 10 certificate (for date of birth) and marksheet
- Diploma, B.Sc, D.Pharm, Class 12 or ITI marksheets and pass certificate
- Admit card and rank card or scorecard of the entrance test
- Domicile or residence certificate, if the state asks for it
- Category, EWS or disability certificate, if claiming a reservation
- Transfer and migration certificates, photographs and a photo ID
Lateral Entry Without Entrance Exam
Not every state holds a test. Some admit lateral entry students on merit, which usually means diploma or qualifying exam marks. Gujarat’s ACPC Diploma to Degree admission to 2nd-year B.E., B.Tech and B.Pharm is based on qualifying exam marks. Maharashtra’s Direct Second Year (DSE) engineering admission and Tamil Nadu’s engineering lateral entry admission have also worked on diploma marks in recent cycles; confirm the 2027 rules on the official portals.
Private and deemed universities often hold their own lateral entry test or admit on diploma marks for their own seats. Management quota seats exist in many private colleges, but no route guarantees a seat, so apply through the official counselling of your state as well.
How to Apply and Counselling for Lateral Entry
- Pick your state and course, then open the exam page from the list above.
- Read the official 2027 notification for eligibility, branch mapping and reservation rules.
- Register online on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents and pay the fee shown in the notification.
- Download the admit card and take the test (skip this step in merit-based states).
- Check the answer key and result, then register for counselling.
- Fill choices of colleges and branches, attend document verification and accept your seat allotment.
Counselling is usually centralised and runs in rounds. In many states, your diploma branch decides which B.Tech branches you can choose, so check the eligible branch list before filling choices. Seats left after counselling may be filled by colleges or in spot rounds.
Courses and Which Lateral Entry Route Is Best
B.Tech lateral entry is available in most core branches, including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, and Computer Science or IT, usually matched to your diploma branch. Diploma lateral entry is offered in engineering branches at polytechnics.
| If you have | Consider |
|---|---|
| A diploma in engineering | Your state’s B.Tech lateral entry test or merit admission |
| A B.Sc with Mathematics | Tests that accept B.Sc, such as AP ECET and TG ECET |
| A D.Pharm | B.Pharm lateral entry through tests such as WB JELET or ACPC Diploma to Degree |
| Class 12 Science or an ITI certificate | Diploma lateral entry tests such as DECE LE, TG LPCET or HP LEET |
The best route is the one in the state where you are eligible for domicile seats and where good colleges take part in counselling. After a lateral entry B.Tech you have the same options as any graduate: campus jobs, GATE for M.Tech and PSU jobs, or an MBA. After a lateral entry diploma you can work, or later move to B.Tech through degree lateral entry.
How to Prepare
Most degree lateral entry tests are multiple-choice papers on Mathematics and the core subjects of your diploma branch; B.Sc candidates usually get a separate paper. Start with the official syllabus, revise your diploma textbooks, and solve previous papers and timed mock tests. Use the question papers below for practice.
Lateral Entry Question Papers
Previous year papers of lateral entry tests are the best way to understand the pattern and level.
- WB JELET Question Papers8 years, latest 2025
- PULEET Question Papers8 years, latest 2025
- AP ECET Question Papers9 years, latest 2026
- Assam JLEE Question Papers4 years, latest 2025
- HP LEET Question Papers2 years, latest 2023
- JCECE LE Question Papers1 years, latest 2023
- Jharkhand DECE LE Question Papers3 years, latest 2023
- Karnataka DCET Question Papers5 years, latest 2022
- TG ECET Question Papers6 years, latest 2025
Lateral Entry Admission 2027 FAQs
Lateral entry admission lets you join the 2nd year of a course directly. Diploma holders and B.Sc graduates can join the 2nd year of B.E./B.Tech, D.Pharm holders the 2nd year of B.Pharm, and Class 12 Science or ITI students the 2nd year of a polytechnic diploma.
There is no single national exam. Each state has its own route, such as AP ECET, TG ECET, WB JELET, PULEET, BCECE LE, Karnataka DCET or Haryana LEET, and some states admit on diploma marks. Pick the exam of the state where you want to study.
Yes, in some states. Gujarat’s ACPC Diploma to Degree admission is based on qualifying exam marks, and a few other states admit on diploma marks. Private universities may also admit on marks for their own seats, but always check the official 2027 rules.
Diploma holders in engineering or technology are the main group, and many states also accept B.Sc graduates who studied Mathematics in Class 12. AICTE’s general norm is at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories), but states add their own conditions. Check the exam page for exact rules.
Yes. Class 10 plus a relevant two-year ITI is usually accepted for lateral entry into the 2nd year of a polytechnic diploma through tests such as DECE LE in Bihar, Jharkhand DECE LE, TG LPCET or HP LEET. Direct entry from ITI to B.Tech is not the usual route.
No. IITs and NITs admit to B.Tech through JEE after Class 12 and do not take students through state lateral entry tests. Lateral entry seats are mainly in state government, aided and private colleges and universities.
Yes. You study for three years instead of four, but the degree awarded is the same B.E./B.Tech. You can sit for GATE, apply for jobs and take up higher studies like any other B.Tech graduate.
In recent cycles, most lateral entry notifications have come out between February and May, with tests and counselling in the following months. Expected dates for each exam are shown in the dates section on this page and update as boards announce them.