Yes. Many Polytechnics in Automobile Engineering Colleges in Delhi NCR offer a lateral entry option, which allows eligible students to join directly in the second year of the diploma. This pathway is designed for students who have already studied relevant subjects or completed technical training, so they don’t have to repeat the basics.
If you have passed 12th grade with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM), you can apply for lateral entry. Similarly, students who have completed a 2-year ITI (Industrial Training Institute) course in a relevant trade are also eligible. This saves you an entire year, making the diploma just two years long instead of three.
This option is especially useful for students who want to save time and enter the job market faster. By skipping the first year, you can directly focus on core automobile engineering subjects like automobile engines, vehicle dynamics, electrical systems, and manufacturing processes.
Additionally, completing the diploma through lateral entry does not reduce its value. The certificate remains AICTE-approved and recognized by the State Board of Technical Education, Haryana, so you’ll still have access to the same opportunities for jobs or higher studies like B.Tech through lateral entry into the second year of engineering as well.