The BE Lateral Entry is a degree course that provides entry at the second year undergraduate level, which saves one year of study and costs. To qualify for the lateral entry program, one is required to have a diploma in the field. This is a professional course that offers the advantage of giving a diploma holder and other students with relevant qualifications a fast track to achieving the coveted engineering degree in one of the top universities in India.

The Unity of design and delivery of the lateral entry program at Chandigarh University is unique in the sense that it integrates into classroom-based instructions and experiential learning to offer a better learning experience. The program has several specializations such as Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Electrical Engineering and others. The curriculum focuses on project-based and experiential learning, so that the students have a practical exposure in the form of state-of-the-art labs, industrial projects, internships and practical training sessions that arm the students to face the real-life engineering issues.

The B.E./B.Tech Lateral Entry program offered in Chandigarh University has been approved by the AICTE and UGC, and therefore, the degree earned is recognized both nationally and internationally in terms of higher education and employment. The university has forged good ties with other technology firms based in various countries, as well as multinationals and startups, which are frequently involved in campus job searches. Those who graduate from this program will be able to enter into a variety of career opportunities in software development, core engineering, research and development, consulting, and entrepreneurship or move on with their education in postgraduate programs and research opportunities.