{"id":7487,"date":"2023-03-31T10:58:22","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T10:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/?p=7487"},"modified":"2023-10-20T14:01:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T14:01:54","slug":"centac-lateral-entry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/centac-lateral-entry\/","title":{"rendered":"CENTAC Lateral Entry – Exam Date, Syllabus, Registration, Latest News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee) is an admission committee established by the Government of Puducherry for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by the colleges of Puducherry. Every year, CENTAC conducts an entrance exam for admission to the lateral entry program of various undergraduate courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CENTAC Lateral Entry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CENTAC Lateral Entry is conducted for admission to UG Lateral Entry Engineering courses (B.Tech. Lateral Entry<\/strong>) in Puducherry region Government colleges and Government Quota seats in Self-financing colleges for the Academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CENTAC Lateral Entry Important Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Event<\/strong><\/td>Imp.<\/strong> Dates<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Submission of Online Application<\/td>As per CENTAC<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Last date to online Submission of Application Form<\/td>As per CENTAC<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Release of admit card<\/td>As per CENTAC<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
CENTAC lateral entry exam date<\/td>As per CENTAC<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Declaration of result<\/td>As per CENTAC<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
CENTAC Lateral Entry Important Dates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CENTAC Lateral Entry An Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Aspects<\/strong><\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
State<\/td>UT of Puducherry<\/td><\/tr>
Course<\/td>B.Tech. Lateral Entry<\/td><\/tr>
Details Here<\/td>CENTAC Lateral Entry<\/td><\/tr>
Mode of Admission<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Official Body<\/td>CENTAC<\/td><\/tr>
CENTAC Full Form<\/td>Centralised Admission Committee<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td>centacpuducherry.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
CENTAC Lateral Entry An Overview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The eligibility criteria for CENTAC lateral entry are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The candidate should have a diploma in the relevant branch of engineering\/technology awarded by the State Board of Technical Education or any other recognized board.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The candidate should have obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved categories) in the final year of diploma examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The candidate should have completed the diploma program in a government recognized institution located in the Union Territory of Puducherry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Application Fee (in Rupees) (Non Refundable)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Type of Quota applied for<\/th>All (except
    SC\/ST\/PwD)<\/th>    		SC\/ST\/PwD<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Govt. Quota
    (Puducherry Residents only)<\/td>    		Rs. 1000 \/-<\/td>Rs. 500 \/-<\/td><\/tr>
    Management Quota (All)<\/td>Rs. 2000 \/-<\/td>Rs. 1000 \/-<\/td><\/tr>
    NRI \/ NRI Sponsored \/ FN \/ OCI \/ PIO<\/td>Rs. 5000 \/-<\/td>Rs. 5000 \/-<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
    Application Fee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Application Process:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The application process for CENTAC 2023 lateral entry is entirely online. Candidates can follow the steps given below to apply for the exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Visit the official website of CENTAC (www.centacpuducherry.in<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Click on the link ‘CENTAC lateral entry application form’.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Fill in all the required details, such as personal information, educational qualification, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Pay the application fee through online mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Submit the application form.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The exam pattern for CENTAC lateral entry is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. The exam will be conducted in offline mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. The duration of the exam will be 2 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. The exam will consist of multiple-choice questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. The total number of questions will be 100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Each correct answer will be awarded one mark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. There will be no negative marking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Syllabus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        The syllabus for CENTAC 2023 lateral entry will cover the following topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Physics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. English Communication Skills<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          CENTAC Selection Procedure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          The selection of the candidate shall only be based on the marks obtained in the 2nd and 3rd-year examination (4 semesters) in the Diploma course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n