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Hi aspirant,

The cost of a B.Tech lateral entry program after finishing a diploma varies greatly across India , mostly dependent on the type of institution (government or private) , the specific engineering branch , and the university's reputation .

1. The overall tuition expense for the three-year lateral entry B.Tech degree usually ranges between INR 1.5 lakhs and INR 8 lakhs or more .
2. Private colleges and universities typically charge higher tuition , ranging from INR 2.5 lakhs to INR 5 lakhs per year, but government colleges are normally less expensive , with yearly fees ranging from INR 30,000 to INR 1.5 lakhs.
3. Some colleges may give scholarships based on academic merit from the diploma .
4. Furthermore, the fees typically include tuition , lab fees , and library access .

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Hello,

Yes, Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Medical Librarianship is available in many Indian Institutions. The duration of the course is typically 1 year. Two good institutions for this course are Santosh Deemed to be University, Ghaziabad, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore.

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With a MET rank of 7,299, securing admission to Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal campus is unlikely based on previous years' cutoffs.

Previous Year ECE Cutoffs at MIT Manipal

In the 2024 admission cycle, the closing ranks for ECE at MIT Manipal were:

Round 1: 5,909

Round 2: 6,349

Your rank of 7,299 exceeds these cutoffs, indicating that admission to ECE at the Manipal campus may not be feasible

With an 8.9k MET rank, there's a good chance you can get into the B.Tech IT program at Manipal University Bangalore, but it depends on the specific cutoff for that program and your category (if applicable).

The expected cutoff for MIT Manipal can be between 5k to 35k.

Get more information here:-

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/met-cutoff

If you take a diploma after 10th and then do B.Tech through lateral entry, a 2-year gap won’t create big problems in placements. Many students follow this path successfully. What matters most is your skills, knowledge, and attitude during college. Work hard, learn well, and do internships to improve your chances. Just stay confident and focused. Employers care more about what you can do than small gaps in education.

If you did not write the POLYCET exam, it is not possible to get admission in government diploma colleges. But don’t worry — you can still join some private diploma colleges without POLYCET. Many private colleges give admission through management quota. Visit nearby private colleges, ask about direct admission, and choose a good course like D-Pharmacy, Agriculture, or Veterinary if you are from the MBiPC stream. Also, think about repeating POLYCET next year if you want a better option.

After completing 10th, I wrote the POLYCET exam and got a rank of 3171 in the MBIPC stream. I am happy with my rank because it gives me a good chance to get admission in a diploma course. Now, I am excited to start my diploma studies and learn new skills in my chosen field. This diploma will help me build a strong foundation for my future career and open up better opportunities for higher education and jobs.

Yes, you can join a Diploma in Cardiology after 12th (Science stream). This course is usually 2–3 years long and helps you become a cardiac technician. Colleges like RUHS in Jaipur, Parul University in Vadodara, and SCOPE College in Mumbai offer this course. After completing the diploma, you can work in hospitals, clinics, or diagnostic centers. It’s a good option if you are interested in working in the heart care field and helping patients.

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A non-attending diploma in Mechanical Engineering (also known as part-time, distance, or correspondence diploma) is designed for working professionals or ITI graduates who wish to continue their education without attending regular full-time classes. After completing ITI in a relevant trade (such as Fitter, Turner, or Machinist), you are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of the diploma course through part-time mode, usually offered by state technical education boards or institutions like IGNOU, NIOS, or recognized polytechnics.

The fee structure for such programs is relatively affordable, usually ranging from Rs 8,000 to Rs 25,000 per year, depending on the college and state. Government polytechnics charge lower fees, while private institutes may have slightly higher costs. In total, students can expect to spend around Rs 20,000 to Rs 60,000 for the entire course.

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Hello,

No, this will not be considered a gap year.

Since you graduated from Delhi University in 2024 and simultaneously enrolled in a one-year online diploma course with IGNOU (June 2024 – July 2025), you were engaged in academic learning during that period. Even though the course is online, it is recognized by a central university (IGNOU), and this counts as an educational activity—not a break in your academic timeline.

So, when you apply for PG in MA English from DU, this period will be seen as a continuous academic engagement, not a gap year. Just be sure to mention your IGNOU diploma enrollment in your application or CV, if required.

Hope this helps. All the best!