Diploma in Engineering – Polytechnic- eligibility, admission

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The Diploma in Engineering course is a professional technical course in which students are taught about basic but all the essential concepts and topics of engineering.

Any student who has completed at least the tenth standard can do this course. And can do jobs or further studies in the field of engineering.

Diploma in Engineering or Polytechnic course can be done in different departments such as electrical, mechanical computer IT chemicals, and also others. After doing this course, students can work in various fields at the post of Junior Engineer.

Students can do this course only after the tenth, so this course has been planned in such a way that students can start with the very basic and further get good technical knowledge.

Out of other technical course options such as- ITIDiploma in Plastic engineering, this course is considered as the best professional course after the 10th.

If a student wants, he can join this course even after twelfth.

Diploma in Engineering-full details

Branches/courses Available in India-

During this three year course of diploma in engineering or polytechnic, students learn industry or job-related engineering knowledge, computing & analysis, scientific skills, mathematical techniques, a sound understanding of English to communicate in the field.
Along with these students, they also get an essential but vital ability to apply problem-solving techniques.
In other words, we can say that during this course, students are given such knowledge of technical knowledge from engineering as well as skill development, computer, and English so that they can do a good job or their higher studies in the right way.
This technical course ensures that after doing the course, students can do well in their careers and life.

Diploma in Engineering/Polytechnic course – key points

Following are the key points and Highlights of the Polytechnic course-

Course Level12th
course Duration3 years (6 Semesters)
Eligibility10th from any Recognized Board, minimum 35 % in 10th
AgeMinimum of 14 years
Admission ProcessDirect in Most of the Private colleges, for Government colleges Entrance exam
Tuition fees5 thousand per year to 50 thousand per year
Exam TypeSemester wise
Starting Average Salary1.5 lakhs to 3 lakhs per year
Job profileJunior Engineer, Teacher,
Placement OpportunitiesGovernment Jobs, Electricity Department, PWD, IOCL
Top Achievementmost of the top-level engineers are Diploma holders

Who should Join Diploma in Engineering or Polytechnic course?

Students whose interest is in the technical field or engineering, they should join this course.

Students who have an interest in mathematics and science subjects can also think about taking this course.

If a student has decided that he has to pursue further engineering and pursue a career in the field of engineering, then he can start his career by pursuing a diploma in engineering or a polytechnic course.

Also, students who want to get a job oriented technical degree by paying a low fee in a short time, in which there are good chances of getting both government jobs and private jobs, then they should also do this course.

Eligibility for Diploma in Engineering/Polytechnic course

Following are the Eligibility criteria for the Diploma in Engineering or Polytechnic course-

 

  • A pass in 10th from any Recognized board. (any state board or CBSE board)
  • 12th pass students can also join.
  • 12th pass students can directly join through the lateral entry in the second year if they have studied Science and Maths subjects in the 12th.
  • The minimum age to join this course is 14 years.
  • The minimum percentage for class 10th should be above 35%.
Eligibility for Diploma in Engineering

Admission procedure-

Following are two ways, one interested student can get admission in Diploma in Engineering or Polytechnic course-

  • Direct Admission- 

There are many good polytechnic private colleges where you get direct admission as per your 10th percentile.

But there are some private top colleges which can demand a very good percentage of you in the 10th such as 70 or above.

which also depends on which branch you are interested in for admission.

Some of the top private polytechnic colleges in which you can get direct admission are given below.

  • Admission through Entrance exam

For admission in the Government Polytechnic College of almost all the states, you have to write an entrance exam, every state conducts different entrance exam in which you have to qualify.

On the same page, below is a list of the polytechnic state entrance exams.

Top Entrance Exams for Diploma in Engineering or polytechnic-

StateEntrance examDetails
Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test (AP POLYCET)Click here
Arunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh Joint Entrance exam(APJEE)Click here
AssamAssam Polytechnic admission test (PAT)Click here
BiharDiploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE)Click here
ChattisgarhChhattisgarh Pre Polytechnic Test (CG PPT)Click here
DelhiDepartment of Training and Technical Education, Delhi (CET)Click here
GoaGoa Polytechnic ExaminationClick here
GujaratGujarat common entrance test (GUJCET)Click here
Haryana Haryana Polytechnic examClick here
Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh Polytechnic admission test (HP PAT)Click here
Jammu and KashmirJammu and Kashmir Polytechnic entrance test (JKPET)Click here
JharkhandPolytechnic Entrance competitive examination (PECE)Click here
Keralano, separate test- direct admission on the basis of the 10th mark.Click here
KarnatakaKarnataka Polytechnic Admission TestClick here
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh Polytechnic entrance examClick here
MaharashtraMaharashtra Polytechnic admission testClick here
MeghalayaMeghalaya Polytechnic admission testClick here
MizoramNo separate entrance exam for polytechnic admission, admission based on 10th markClick here
NagalandNagaland Polytechnic admission testClick here
OdishaOdisha polytechnic admission TestClick here
PunjabPunjab Joint Entrance Test (JET)Click here
Rajasthanno, separate test for admission in Rajasthan Polytechnic colleges, admission on 10th mark basisClick here
SikkimSikkim Polytechnic Admission TestClick here
TamilnaduTamilnadu Polytechnic Admission TestClick here
TelanganaTelangana State Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TS POLYCET)Click here
UttarakhandUttarakhand Polytechnic Exam (JEEP)Click here
Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh Polytechnic admission test (JEECUP)Click here
West BengalWest Bengal Polytechnic admission Test (JEXPO)Click here

 

Duration of Diploma In Engineering course

The diploma in engineering or polytechnic course is of 3 years duration, it is divided into 6 semesters of 6 months each.

Some colleges have only 5 semesters, the first semester is of 1 year and the remaining 2 years have 4 semesters.

Tuition fees for Diploma in Engineering course

The tuition fees for this course vary from college to college. The tuition fees for government colleges are very low, which can range from 5000 per year to 15,000 per year.

At the same time, the fees of private colleges are high, which can be from 20000 per year onwards to 50000 per year.

fees in private colleges also depend on the college and the branch you are going to choose.

 

 

Diploma in Engineering or Polytechnic Courses Available in India

There are more than 40 polytechnic courses available in India, some of which are more popular and more available in colleges.

Some of the major courses that are in high demand in the market right now, and after which you can easily get a good job, are the following

Career option after Diploma in Engineering course

After taking the Diploma in Engineering course, all your career options are open. There are two important options for which you can choose any of the following.

You can either do a job or go for higher education.

Jobs after Polytechnic/diploma in Engineering- 

After doing this course, you can work in different fields in different roles, whether it is a government job or a private field job, there is a demand for students doing diploma in engineering courses everywhere.

Government jobs after Polytechnic-

Talking about the top government companies like

  • Railway
  • IOCL
  • BPCL
  • HPCL
  • Defense
  • Electricity Department
  • Public Work Department
  • Universities and more working places.
Government Jobs after Diploma in Engineering

 

f we talk about private jobs, then you can get the opportunity to work in top places like Reliance, ESSAR, Tata, Hyundai, Power Companies, Airtel, Jio, Private Universities and more.

Higher education options after Diploma in Engineering

 

After doing this course, if you want to go for higher education, then you can have two options.

First of all, you can continue your technical education and can take your career ahead in the field of engineering.

If you want to do engineering, then your admission in engineering in the branch related to the branch from which you have done polytechnic will be directly through the lateral entry in the second year.

And if you want to do simple graduation then that option is also open for you, because it is a twelfth level course so you can take admission in any graduation course like B.Sc, BCA or others.

 

Roles one can get after this course-

After doing a diploma in an engineering course, you get a chance to work in different roles, from which branch you have done a polytechnic course and according to how good knowledge you have, you can get a good role in a government or private company.

Key Roles-

  • Junior Engineer
  • Manager
  • Machine operator
  • Teacher
  • Officer

Some top colleges for the Diploma in Engineering or Polytechnic-

SRM Polytechnic College, Chennai

Valliammai Polytechnic College, Chennai

Hindustan Polytechnic College, Chennai

Jalpaiguri polytechnic college, WB

Patna polytechnic college, Patna

Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar

Government Polytechnic College, Pune

Guru Teg bahadur Polytechnic Institute

Benefits of Diploma in Engineering/Polytechnic course-

There are many benefits of doing this course, only after doing this course of 3 years, you can work on the post of Junior Engineer, this technical course has the potential to take your career to a good height.

You can start working in both government or private fields by paying fewer fees and getting this technical degree in less time.

Another advantage of doing this course is that if you want to do further engineering, then you can get admission directly in the second year, then you save 1 year there.

In the case of many students, it is seen that after doing this course, they start working and together they also do engineering from distance mode or after taking experience.

Many people start their own business after doing this course, and as they have technical knowledge, they are also very successful.

So if your interest is also in the field of engineering, then once you understand this course, if you like it, then you can think about joining this course.

NOTE- 

A major benefit of doing a diploma in engineering courses can also be that today many state governments give reservations to polytechnic students for their junior engineer posts.
Meaning, junior engineer posts of state governments which are in different departments (eg electrical, civil), only diploma holders can apply.

Drawbacks

Talking about the shortcomings of diploma in engineering or polytechnic courses, there is no such shortage in this course, but one thing that strikes a lot of people is that if you do this course, you cannot join IIT,

After finding just enough, this is what I feel about this course.

 

Diploma in Engineering or Polytechnic FAQs

What is meant by a diploma in engineering?

Diploma in Engineering is a 3-year professional technical course in which you are taught basic but important syllabus of different branches related to engineering.

You can get your diploma degree in one of the many courses under the school, which means that you will have a good knowledge of that field so that you can get a good job in both private and government sectors.

You can become a junior engineer after doing this course.

How many years is Diploma in Engineering?

The polytechnic course is of 3 years with 6 semesters.

Each semester is 6 months and you are taught both theory and practical subjects.
Your exam will also have a different theory and practical at the end of every semester.

What is the difference between diploma and engineering?

The biggest difference in diploma engineering is that the diploma is 3 years while engineering is 4 years.

Under the diploma, you are given a basic knowledge of your subject while in engineering you are given deep knowledge of the same subject.

After doing a diploma you can work on the junior engineer post whereas after engineering you can work on the engineer post.

The entrance exam which is taken for admission in the diploma course has low competition while the engineering entrance exam has very high competition.

 

Which is the best diploma in engineering?

Although there are many courses under the diploma, you should use your branch according to your interest, that will be the best branch for you.

In terms of government jobs, the electrical and civil branches have more chances of getting government jobs.

If you talk about private jobs and better packages, the best polytechnic branch can be computer science

 

Important books for Diploma in Engineering or Polytechnic students-

Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic Joint Entrance Exam (JEEC) – Click here

BCECE (Bihar Polytechnic Sanyukt Pravesh Pariksha)  Success Package- by Arihant Publication- click here

Delhi Polytechnic Common Entrance Test – by Arihant- Click here 

All books for Diploma in engineering- click here

 

 

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