Yes, after completing a Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) from a recognized college in Delhi, you absolutely can pursue a B.Tech degree, particularly through the lateral entry route. This is a popular and well-established academic progression path for diploma holders who want to deepen their technical expertise or qualify for more advanced roles in aviation or related engineering fields.
Through lateral entry, diploma students can directly join the second year (3rd semester) of a B.Tech or B.E. program, typically in related disciplines such as:
Aeronautical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (if offered as a degree)
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (depending on prior diploma specialization and college policies)
This means that instead of spending the usual four years to complete B.Tech, you only need to spend three more years—saving both time and cost.
To be eligible for lateral entry, you’ll usually need to:
Have completed your AME diploma from a government-recognized or AICTE-approved institute
Secure at least 50–60% aggregate marks (varies by university)
Qualify for a lateral entry entrance exam, such as LEET (Lateral Entry Entrance Test) in many Indian states or universities like IPU CET, JELET, or private university exams.
Once enrolled in a B.Tech program, your diploma background gives you a strong advantage. You’ve already studied foundational topics like aircraft systems, propulsion, avionics, and maintenance procedures, which means you're well-prepared for advanced B.Tech subjects like:
Jet propulsion
Aerospace materials
Flight dynamics
Structural analysis
Aerodynamics modeling
Computer-aided design (CAD) in aviation
Moreover, pursuing a B.Tech after diploma opens doors to higher-paying roles, research opportunities, and government jobs that may require a degree qualification. It also qualifies you for postgraduate studies (like M.Tech or MBA), teaching positions, or even international aviation careers.
Some universities and private institutions also allow credit transfers or recognize certain practical training from your diploma, which can further ease your transition into B.Tech.