Actually, yes, it is. At the Polytechnic in Automobile Engineering College in Sonepat, students who have completed 10+2 in Science or Vocational streams or those who hold an ITI certificate in a relevant trade are eligible for direct second-year admission through the lateral entry scheme.
This means that instead of completing the full three years of the diploma, eligible students can directly join from the second year, saving both time and money. For example, a student who has done ITI in Motor Mechanic, Fitter, or Electronics can enter straight into the second year of the automobile diploma. Similarly, students with a 12th Science or Vocational education background can also take this route.
The advantage of lateral entry is that it recognizes your previous knowledge and skills and allows you to fast-track your diploma without repeating the basics. Colleges in Sonepat offering this diploma make sure that lateral entry students get proper orientation and academic support so they can smoothly adjust to the course.