Yes, diploma holders or candidates with relevant qualifications such as 10+2 (with vocational subjects) or a 2-year ITI certificate can apply for lateral entry admission into the second year of the Diploma in Civil Engineering College in Sonepat.
This process is designed to help students who already have technical knowledge or hands-on skills join directly in the second year of the diploma course, saving them one full year of study. It's commonly known as the Lateral Entry Scheme, and it is available in many reputed institutes including Puran Murti Campus.
To be eligible:
You must have completed either 10+2 (Senior Secondary) with Science or Vocational subjects, or
Hold a 2-year ITI certificate in a relevant trade such as draughtsman (civil), surveyor, or other civil engineering-related fields.
Admission through lateral entry may also require you to pass an entrance exam conducted by the institute or state technical board, depending on the college's admission policy.
This pathway is especially beneficial for students who have already developed foundational technical skills and want to earn a formal diploma certification faster. It enhances their chances for better job placements and also makes it easier to pursue higher education, like B.Tech through LEET (Lateral Entry Entrance Test).
So yes, if you are an ITI graduate or have completed 10+2 with technical/vocational background, you can join directly into the second year of the diploma program in civil engineering colleges in Sonepat.