Section 19(2)(iv) in Bachelor of Engineering and Technology (Regulation of Admission and Payment of Fees) Rules, 2013
(iv)after allotting the seats to the candidates mentioned in subclauses (i), (ii) and (iii) above, if seats remain vacant, the institute shall fill such seats from the candidates who have passed diploma engineering or degree science course and grant the admission on merit The merit list shall be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in final year. Such candidates shall be eligible for admission in the first year of engineering or technology courses only.