Can Diploma Holders appear for JEE Main?

Yes, diploma holders can appear for the JEE Main exam, but there’s a catch:

• Eligibility for B.E./B.Tech: Diploma holders are eligible to sit for the JEE Main exam for B.E./B.Tech courses. This means they can take the test and use their scores to apply to various engineering colleges.
• Not Eligible for Admission to IITs/NITs through JEE Main: However, diploma holders are not eligible for admission to the undergraduate programs in the IITs and NITs through the JEE Main. These institutes usually require candidates to have completed their 12th standard or equivalent.
• Lateral Entry: Many engineering colleges offer lateral entry admissions for diploma holders directly into the second year of the B.E./B.Tech programs. The eligibility for these lateral entry programs varies from college to college and often involves a separate entrance exam or admission process.