Dear learner,

Direct from 2nd year engineering admission is called as lateral entry and mainly for students of diploma ,btech lateral and bsc lateral in maths will allow this manner after 3 years of duration in diploma in certain engineer courses.

so the code for manipal for lateral entry is 9.01-9.16 and eligibility is pass in diploma with  45% or passed out in bsc degree maths

first thing to join in manipal ,you have to apply in manipal through online

after written test sortout the merit list which is based on met and next participate in counselling

and there you go with admission process if you are qualified.

All the best.