Lateral entry

Hi, As per the current scenario the global pandemic covid 19 does not seem to be settling down and it is unlikely that the situation around the world will improve in the next 6 to 9 months. Most parents are vary of sending their kids abroad in such times and rightfully so as the safety of ones loved ones is the top priority. However, you don't need to let your education take a back seat this year. Thankfully, there are several options for you to continue with your higher education here in India itself and then take a transfer to a foreign university once the external environment stabilises hopefully by next year. IILM University in Gurgaon provides you with an opportunity to choose a programme the closest to your aspirations and study the initial semester or a year at IILM University and take a transfer to over 40 partners located in Canada, USA, UK and Europe to complete your degree. The time spent with at IILM University will give you and your family the time to adjust to the rigour of college life, complete the foundation years and equip you with the confidence to embark on your own global journey going forward. IIM University's international team will assist you in transferring credits and preparing your application to the partner university of your choice. For more information please visit the IILM University website at www.iilm.edu.in.

Well in my opinion, I will recommend Lovely Professional University. LPU is the best private university to go for B.Tech, it is one of the top 5 universities of India, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. LPU offers more than 200 programmes among them it offers lateral entry programmes also. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum. Instead of using old school books and lectures, LPU has experimented with books, interactive problem-solving interactions and working through real-world applications. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every eligible student to secure good placement with the help of a dedicated Division of Career Services. The university has been ranked high by various outer agencies with regard to placements. LPU is conferred with National Employ-ability Award 2020 by Aspiring Minds for the 7th time in a row for having Most Employable Students and being one among the top colleges and universities in India with one of the highest Employ-ability rates. Companies which recruit from IIT's, Iims also recruit the students of LPU. Companies like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Amazon, Cognizant Technology Solutions, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Amdocs, Capgemini, Verizon, SAP Labs, Qualcomm, Drishti Soft Solutions, L&T Infoetch, Tek Systems, Alight Solutions, Tivo Corporation, Wipro, Interviewbit, LG Soft India, Click Labs, PEGA, Bosch, Samsung, Voltas, Lava, Vodafone, L&T Infoetch and many more visit lpu for placement of students.

On inquiring for my niece from the counsellors of LPU, I came to know that in order to take admission in Lateral entry B.Tech, you need to meet the eligibility. The eligibility is pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (engineering. ). (any stream) 3 years after 10th or 2 years. After 10+2 (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or BCA or equivalent. LPU NEST is not mandatory but still you can appear for the scholarship. LPU do offer scholarship to provide financial assistance to the students:
1. On the basis of marks in previous class
2. LPU conducts Lovely professional university national entrance and scholarship test LPU NEST on the basis of which student can enhance their scholarship
3. Some national level tests like JEE Mains, NATA NEET UCEED CAT XAT MAT CMAT NMAT GPAT GATE etc.
4. Performance on the basis of sports, cultural or co-curricular activities.
5. Board Toppers
6. For Orphan students or person with certain disabilities
7. Defence personnel and central armed police forces (CAPF) dependents
8. LPU has also floated COVID-19 Frontline Scholarship for the survivors of COVID and for their dependents as well. # From the above mentioned scholarships, candidate will get one that too which will be maximum one. Due to COVID-19, remotely proctored online LPU NEST from home will be conducted. You can find Question Paper Pattern, Sample Question and Syllabus which are available on the website which will be very helpful to you. So you need to follow the steps as:
1. Visit www.nest.lpu.in
2. Select the programme in which you wish to seek admission. There is a blue bar with a drop-down list where you can find every information like syllabus, question paper pattern, sample questions. I will advise you to book the seat first and then book LPU NEST. Hope this helps.