Jammu and Kashmir Board of Technical Education (JKBOTE) released notification for Lateral Entry admissions 2025. Online applications are invited from eligible applicants for admission in 3rd semester diploma courses under Lateral Entry System.
Introduction
The Jammu & Kashmir Board of Technical Education (JKBOTE) is the governing body responsible for regulating and overseeing technical education across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. It conducts diploma-level examinations, manages polytechnic admissions, and ensures quality education standards in affiliated technical institutions.
JKBOTE 3rd Semester Lateral Entry
JKBOTE offers admission in 3rd semester diploma courses in various Polytechnic colleges in union territory of Jammu & Kashmir and union territory of Ladakh. Students can apply for various courses like Computer Science engineering, Information Technology engineering, Electronics and Communication engineering, Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering and Electrical engineering etc.
JKBOTE Lateral Entry 2025: Important dates
The online applications for lateral entry admissions in J&K and UT Ladakh will start from 4th of July 2025 and the last date for submission of online application will be 21st of July 2025. Students have to submit hard copy of application form along with required documents and last date to submit hard copy is 26th of July 2025. The application fee for lateral entry admissions is ₹500 which can be paid online only.
- Online Applications Start: 04 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 21 July 2025
- Last Date to Submit Hard Copy: 26 July 2025
- Application Fee: ₹500 (online payment only)
Top Polytechnic Colleges in J&K:
Here is the list of most popular and top polytechnics in Jammu and Kashmir
- Kashmir Government Polytechnic, Gogji Bagh, Srinagar
- Government Polytechnic College, Jammu
- Government Polytechnic for Women, Jammu
- Government Women’s Polytechnic College, Srinagar
- Royal Polytechnic College, Gogji Bagh, Srinagar (Private)
JKBOTE Lateral Entry 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, or Technical/Vocational subjects.
OR
10th + 2-Year ITI/Draftsman Certificate in Engineering/Technology.
JKBOTE Lateral Entry 2025: Documents required
- 10th & 12th Mark Sheets (if admission is sought on the basis of 10th+2)
- ITI/Draftsman Certificate (if admission sought on the basis 2 year ITI)
- Domicile Certificate
- Fee Receipt
Check official notification for all details and other important information.
How to apply?
To apply for lateral entry admission in 3rd semester in various polytechnic colleges in Jammu and Kashmir and union territory of Ladakh, follow these steps
- Visit the official portal: http://lateral.jksbotelive.com
- Fill the online form and upload the required documents.
- Select course and fill college choices.
- Submit the printout of the form and documents to the following addresses:
Jammu Office: Government Polytechnic College premises, Bikram Chowk, Jammu(J&K) India-180004
Srinagar Office: Old Secretriat Block A Ist Floor/ Block C, 2nd Floor, Srinagar(J&K) India-190001
Ending Words:
JKBOTE lateral entry admission in 3rd semester is a great opportunity for students who want to get diploma in any engineering course. Applicants can apply on official website of JKBOTE, fill choices and select course and submit application form. The selection will be based on academic probation performance.
