The eligibility criteria which the candidates must fulfil for lateral entry to Diploma in Engineering are:

• The candidate must have passed class 12th from a recognised board. The candidate must have attained an overall aggregate of 50% (45% for the reserved candidates) in the qualifying exam. OR
•  The candidate must have passed a degree in ITI (technical field) from a recognized institute. OR
• The candidate must have acquired a vocational qualification or a certification course in Technical Field after completing 10th/ 12th from a recognised board.