New Delhi [India], July 15: Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune, a leader in innovation-focused engineering education, invites applications for its Direct Second-Year (Lateral Entry) B.Tech Programme 2025. Aspiring engineers can accelerate their careers through this exclusive pathway, gaining access to SIT Pune’s dynamic academic environment, renowned for its ₹50 LPA highest domestic package secured, ₹9.3 LPA average placement, and recruitment from over 180 top-tier companies, including Microsoft, Nvidia, and MG Motors.

Diploma holders applying through the lateral entry can choose from a wide range of specialized B.Tech programmes at SIT Pune, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics and Automation. The programme commences tentatively on August 1, 2025, with registrations closing on July 31, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates seeking admission through the lateral entry must meet the following criteria:

Passed Minimum THREE years/ TWO years (Lateral Entry) Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in ANY branch of

Engineering and Technology. OR Passed B.Sc. Degree from a recognised University as defined by UGC, with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) and passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject. OR Passed B. Voc/3/3-year D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector.  (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to achieve the desired learning outcomes of the program)

We are offering direct second-year admission along with M.Tech to working professionals from 2024 onwards. Eligibility for Direct Second Year B.Tech Working Professionals:

  • The basic eligibility will be the same as a DSY candidate, including Diploma, BSc., Vocational, and Migration categories
  • Minimum 1 year of experience
  • The industry you are working in lies within a 75 KM radius of Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune

Subject to AICTE guidelines.

Registration Process:

Eligible candidates, including those who have appeared or are appearing for the final year of Diploma/B.Sc./Migration Courses or are working professionals after migration, can register online through the official portal. The process is as follows:

  1. Click on the Register button.
  2. Accept the Terms and Conditions by clicking ‘I Agree’
  3. Fill in the required details on the registration page.
  4. Choose a password and set a hint question for recovery, then click ‘Save and Continue’.
  5. Your SIT Pune Direct Second Year 2025 ID will be generated and shared via email.

Candidates should use this ID for all future correspondence and to log into the application portal for form submission or edits.

Once registered, candidates can proceed to make the application fee payment of ₹1500, which is non-refundable. Payment can be made through various online modes, including credit card, debit card, internet banking, and UPI. The last date for completing the online registration process is July 31, 2025. The programme is tentatively scheduled to commence on August 1, 2025.

SIT Pune’s Direct Second-Year B.Tech Programme presents a unique opportunity for lateral entry students to join a community that is committed to academic excellence and professional growth. This is a chance for aspiring engineers to integrate into a future-focused academic environment and access opportunities that accelerate their career growth. 

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For more details and to register, applicants can visit: https://dm.sitpune.edu.in/admission/btechsecondyear/