What are Diploma Courses?
Diploma courses are short-duration and a set of specialized courses in different fields. It is a primary degree lower than the graduation or bachelor’s degree. The duration of Diploma courses can range from 6 months to 4 years.
Eligibility :
- One can apply for Diploma Courses in any specialization directly after completing the 10th or 12th class from a recognized board or equivalent.
- A graduate or post-graduate student is also eligible to apply for Diploma Courses.
Why Diploma Courses? (Benefits)
- It is a faster way to complete qualifications and start a job early.
- It trains students, gives more in-depth knowledge and, helps them focus on building skills.
- Diploma courses are less costlier than any degree.
There are numerous diploma courses to pursue after the 10th, 12th, Graduation, Post Graduation.
Here is a List of some Diploma courses that can be pursued after the 10th or 12th class.
Diploma Courses after 12th –
- Diploma Courses after 12th Science –
| Eligibility Criteria | The candidate must pass class 12th in the science stream (PCM/PCB) with a minimum of 50% marks. |
| Admission Process | Admission to these courses can be based on merit or marks secured in the entrance exam. |
| Course | Course Duration | Course Fee | Career Scope |
| Diploma in Medical Record Technology | 1-3 year | Rs.50,000 – 4,00,000 | Front Desk Receptionist, Medical Record Technician,Billing and coding technician,Medical Accountant |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology | 2 year | Rs. 20,000 – Rs.1,00,000 | Medical Technologist,Research Technician,Laboratory Analyst |
| Diploma in Respiratory Care Technology | 2 year | Neonatal Respiratory Care Technology,Clinical Application Therapist,Consultant Pulmonologist | |
| Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology | 2 year | Rs.50,000 – Rs.10,00,000 | Operation Theatre Technician, Lab Technician, Anaesthesia Technician |
| Diploma in Perfusion Technology | 2 year | Rs50,000 – 3,50,000 | Perfusionist,Medical Case Review Physician,ECMO Technician, Patient Care Coordinator |
| Diploma in Renal Dialysis Technology | 2 year | Rs.20,000 – Rs.3,00,000 | Medical Assistant,Dialysis Technician, Lab Assistant, Equipment Operator |
| Diploma in Computer Engineering/Computer Applications | 6-12 Months | Rs 1,00,000 – Rs.5,00,000 | Programmer, Technical Writer,Cloud Architect, System Analyst, Web Designer |
| Diploma in Physiotherapy | 2 year | Rs.10,000 – Rs5,00,000 | Physiotherapist,Therapy Manager, Professor, Research Assistant, |
| Diploma in Nursing | 3 year | Rs,20,000 – Rs1,00,000 | Nurse-In-Charge,Emergency Nurses, Nursing Assistant |
| Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics | 1 year | Rs.5,000 – Rs2,00,000 | Dietetic AssistantClinical Dietitian,Consultant Dietitian,Pediatric Dietitian, |
| Diploma in Yoga | 1 year | Rs.10,000 – Rs45,000 | Yoga Instructor,Clinical Physiologist, |
| Diploma in Nautical Science | 1 year | Rs20,000 – Rs3,00,000 | Apprentice,Junior Navigation Analyst,2nd Mates Officer,Nautical Surveyor |
| Diploma in Clinical Pathology | 1 year | Rs10,000 – Rs3,50,000 | Clinical Manager,Consultants,Health Care Workers,Lab Executive,Clinical Pathologist |
| Diploma in Child Health | 2 year | Rs10,000 – Rs1,00,000per year | Nutrition Coordinator,Associate Professor,Physician |
| Diploma in Optometry | 3 year | Rs10,000 – Rs2,00,000 | Optometrist Assistant,Professor,Optometry Researcher,Private Practitioner |
| Diploma in Ophthalmology | 2-3 year | Around 5,00,000 | Product Manager,Ophthalmology,OT Technician |
| Diploma in Orthopaedics | 2 year | Around 28,00,000 | Medical Officer,Orthopaedic Technician,OT Technician, |
Diploma Courses after 12th Commerce
| Eligibility Criteria | The candidate must pass class 12th with commerce stream with at least 45-50% marks. |
| Admission Process | Entrance exam(followed by an interview round) or direct admission based on merit. |
| Course | Course Duration | Course Fee | Career Scope |
| Diploma in Banking and Finance | 1 – 2 year | Rs5,000 – Rs10,000 | Business Analyst,Credit and Risk Manager, Loan Counsellor,Stock Analyst |
| Diploma in Foreign Trade/International Trade Management | 1 year | Around 25,00,000 | Business Development Manager,Export Manager,Foreign Trade Manager, Foreign Trade Analyst |
Diploma Courses after 12th Arts
| Eligibility Criteria | The candidate must pass class 12th in the arts stream with at least 40-50% marks. |
| Admission Process | Based on the Entrance exam or Direct admission |
| Course | Course Duration | Course Fee | Career Scope |
| Diploma in Fashion Designing | 1 year | Rs50,000 -Rs1,00,000 | Fashion Designer,Fashion Lawyer, Freelancer, Fashion Entrepreneur |
| Diploma in Foreign Languages | 1 year | Rs5,000 – Rs50,000 | Translator, Content Editor,Foreign Language Instructor,Director |
| Diploma in Event Management | 1 year | Rs3,00,000 -Rs4,00,000 | Event Coordinator,Business Development Executive, Marketing Campaign Manager |
| Diploma in Library and Information Science | 1 year | Rs5,000 – Rs30,000 | Librarian,Information Executive, Publication and Documentation Officer |
| Diploma in Fine Arts | 1 year | Around 1,00,000 | Art Teacher,Graphic Designer,Animator,Production Artist, |
- Diploma Courses after 10th
| Eligibility Criteria | The candidate must have passed class 10th with at least 45-50% from a recognized board. |
| Admission Process | Either Entrance based or Direct Admission |
List of some Diploma Courses (after 10th)
| Course | CourseDuration | Course Fee | Career Scope |
| Diploma in Hotel Management | 3 Year | Rs.20,000 – Rs.2,00,000 | Catering Supervisor, Hotel Manager, Front Office Manager, |
| Diploma in Fine Arts | 1 year | Around Rs.1,00,000 | Art Teacher, Graphic Designer, Animator |
| Diploma in Foreign Language (any) | 1 – 3 year | Rs.50,000 – Rs.3,50,000 | Translator, Tour Guide, Content Writer, Tutor, Interpreter. |
| Diploma in Information Technology | 3 year | Rs.1,50,000 – Rs.3,00,000 | IT Developer, Web Designer, Web Developer |
| Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering | 3 year | Rs.75,000 – Rs1.50,000 | Software Developer, Network Engineer, Database Administrator |
| Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant | 2 year | Rs.35,000 -Rs.1,50,000 | Nurse-In-Charge,Community Health Nurse |
| Diploma in Cosmetology | 6 months | Rs.10,000 – Rs50,000 | Freelancer, Skin Specialist, Makeup Specialist, Hair Expert |
| Diploma in Fashion Designing | 1 year | Rs.10,000 – Rs.1,00,000 | Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, Quality Controller,Consultant , Fashion Stylist |
Diploma Courses in Engineering (after 10th)
| Eligibility Criteria | Students must have passed class 10 from a recognized board (with maths as a core subject). |
| Admission Process | Direct Admission or Entrance Exam |
| Course | Course Duration | Course Fee | Career Scope |
| Diploma in Electrical Engineering | 3 year | Rs.20,000 -Rs.3,00,000 | Field Application Engineer,Electrical Design Engineer,Technical Trainer |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 3 year | Rs.50,000 – Rs. 3,00,000 | Mechanical Engineer,Automobile Engineer,Locomotive Engineer |
| Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 3 year | Rs.5,00,000 – 20,00,000 | Electronics Hardware Development Engineer,Electronics and Electrical Engineer, Production quality Manager |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering | 3 Year | Around Rs.5,00,000 | Civil Engineer,Construction Project Assistant, Professor, Consultant, Site Engineer. |
| Diploma in Automobile Engineering | 3 year | Rs.20,000 – Rs.2,00,000 | Automobile Engineer, Product Engineer, Technician, Inspection and Quality Control professional, Design Engineer. |
| Diploma in Computer Engineering | 2-3 year | Around 5,00,000 | Analyst, Technical Content Writer, Software Engineer |
