VTU norm put diplomma student in a fix.

Courtesy: Times of India 20th October,2008.

Diploma students who got admitted to BE degree courses through lateral entry, are in a fix following the latest rule of VTU,Belgaum. Following an amendment to OB 6.2 rule of the curiculum, the duration of course has been reduced to 6 years from existing 8 years, according to Diploma Students Forum.
This amendment was brought on September 26th.Hence, diploma students who got admitted in 2003-2004 have to complete their B.E degree by 2008-09.
Most of the diploma students are unaware of this amendment so please spread the message.