Yes. Many Polytechnic in Civil Engineering Colleges in Delhi offer a lateral entry option, allowing eligible students to directly join the second year of the diploma program. This pathway is designed for students who already have some technical or academic background and are ready to skip the first year.
You can apply for lateral entry if you have:
Completed 12th grade with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Completed an ITI in a relevant technical trade such as Draftsman, Surveyor, Civil, or similar fields
Lateral entry gives you the advantage of saving one full year while still earning the same recognised diploma. The curriculum for lateral entry students is structured in a way that helps them quickly catch up with core engineering basics and move smoothly into advanced civil engineering topics.
This option is great for students who want to enter the engineering field faster, strengthen their technical skills, and start their career or higher studies earlier.