Lateral entry Programmes allow students to join directly second year or third semester, bypassing the initial year of a UG degree programme.This path saves time and provides an efficient way to pursue the degree. It also provides the opportunity for those who belong to a Vocational training background and who want to pursue higher education.

Importance of Lateral Entry Programmes

MIT-WPU Lateral Entry Programmes are extremely important to accelerate education, to enable the graduates to enter the workforce, and to provide a faster route to career growth. Some of the benefits of Lateral Entry are as follows:

• Hands-on experience: Diploma holders often have practical and real-world experience of the subject, which may provide a smooth transition into higher-level studies.
• Enhanced Career Opportunities: They get similar job opportunities such as a degree holder as compared to what they get as diploma holders.

MIT-WPU Lateral Entry

MIT-WPU offers a B.Tech (2nd year lateral entry) programme for Diploma holders. It allows them to enter the second year directly. Similarly, the university provides a B. Pharm (2nd year lateral entry) programme for those with a two-year diploma in Pharmacy.

B.Tech Lateral Entry -

Programme Overview: MIT-WPU’s B.Tech (2nd year lateral entry) programme provides students with an opportunity to complete their course in just three years. This programme builds on the practical foundation and, at the same time, introduces modern theoretical concepts in Engineering. The programme bridges the gap between Diploma and Degree-level Engineering seamlessly.

Curriculum and Specialisations: The following specialisations are covered in this programme.

• B.Tech Engineering
• B.Tech Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech Civil Engineering
• B.Tech Civil Engineering (Smart Infrastructure and Construction)
• B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)
• B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Cloud Computing)
• B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security and Forensics)
• B.Tech Electrical and Computer Engineering
• B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning)
• B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech Material Science and Engineering
• 13. B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Robotics and Automation)
• B.Tech Petroleum Engineering

Eligibility Criteria: A minimum of 60% marks in a Diploma in Engineering and Technology in the relevant branch, obtained in the academic years 2025-26, 2024-25, or 2023-24, from an AICTE-approved or Central/State Government approved Institution/Board or its equivalent. (Minimum 55% aggregate marks for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category from Maharashtra State)

Career Opportunities: After completing the programme, the degree holders can pursue a career in any of the following fields.

• Software Developer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Electronics Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Project Manager
• Design Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Manufacturing Engineer

B.Pharm Lateral Entry-

Programme Overview: The B.Pharm (2nd Year Lateral Entry) Programme at MIT-WPU provides an opportunity for Diploma holders to directly enrol in the second year of the B. Pharm programme. This programme allows the students to advance their skills and knowledge without repeating the introductory programmes.

Curriculum and Specialisations: The following specialisations are covered in this programme.

• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Clinical Pharmacy

Eligibility Criteria: A Minimum 50% aggregate marks in a Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India or in an equivalent examination.