Polytechnic Scope

Yes, you can do B.Tech after completing a Polytechnic Diploma. There are two ways to get admission into a B.Tech programme after Polytechnic:
Lateral Entry: Most engineering colleges in India offer lateral entry admission to Diploma holders in engineering programs. Under the lateral entry scheme, candidates can get direct admission into the second year of the B.Tech programme. The admission criteria may vary from college to college, and some may require you to clear an entrance exam for lateral entry admission. Admission through Regular Entry: You can also apply for admission to the first year of the B.Tech programme after completing your Polytechnic Diploma. In this case, you need to appear for the relevant entrance exam, such as JEE Main BITSAT or state-level entrance exams, and meet the eligibility criteria for admission. The eligibility criteria for B.Tech admission may vary across colleges and universities. Generally, candidates must have completed their 10+2 with Physics Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects, and should have scored the minimum qualifying marks in the relevant entrance exam. Therefore, if you have completed your Polytechnic Diploma and want to pursue a B.Tech programme, you can check the admission criteria of the colleges where you want to apply and prepare accordingly. You can also seek guidance from experienced teachers or mentors to understand the admission process and prepare effectively for the entrance exam.

No, it is not necessary to appear for the JEE Main exam to get admission to a B.Tech in Civil Engineering course after completing a Polytechnic Diploma in the same field. You can apply for lateral entry admission to the second year of the B.Tech in Civil Engineering programme through the state-level entrance exam or directly to the college, depending on the institution's admission policy. Each state in India conducts its entrance exam for lateral entry admission, and the eligibility criteria for admission may vary across states and institutions. Therefore, it is important to check the admission requirements of the college where you want to apply. Some colleges may require you to have a specific percentage or CGPA in your Polytechnic Diploma or may conduct their entrance exam for lateral entry admission. Others may offer admission based on your performance in the Polytechnic Diploma or interview, and some colleges may even offer direct admission. Therefore, it is recommended that you check the admission policy of the college where you want to apply and prepare accordingly. Additionally, you can also seek guidance from experienced teachers or mentors to understand the admission process and prepare effectively for the lateral entry exam or interview.