Polytechnic Engineering Course

For a Diploma in Engineering (Polytechnics)

The Diploma in Engineering course is a professional technical course that teaches students the basic concepts and subjects of engineering. This course can be taken by any student who has completed at least the 10th standard. And they can undertake additional work or study in the field of engineering. You can also take an engineering degree or a polytechnic course in various departments, such as electrical, mechanical, and other IT chemicals. After completing this course, students can work in a variety of fields in the Junior Engineer position. engineering degree is a professional course that has a total duration of 3 years. Candidates who have reached the tenth or twelfth grade can apply for admission to the Diploma in Engineering. Sometimes applicants cannot join BE or B. Tech directly. Therefore, they apply for an engineering degree that allows them to directly enter the second year of engineering. After completing a bachelor’s degree, applicants can switch to B.Tech, which together takes 6 years to complete their engineering (3 years Diploma + 3 years B. Tech).

With the Diploma in Engineering, applicants can follow a specific engineering process. During the course, candidates will receive theoretical and practical knowledge related to basic mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science and other related subjects.

Skillset

Students need to develop the following skills for successful completion of the course and to kickstart a successful career in engineering:

1. Research skills – This skill comes in handy while carrying out projects. Students get to learn a lot of new things due to good research skills.
2. Problem Solving – Engineering is a field where the students might have to come across various challenges, hence, this skill is crucial.
3. Technological Competency – Students must possess a lot of knowledge related to the latest technologies in order to be ready for the industry.

List of universities of applied sciences (diploma)

The table below lists some of the best polytechnic courses that candidates can select for the Diploma in Engineering:

Diploma in Computer Science Engineering	Diploma in Automobile Engineering
Diploma in Civil Engineering	Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering	Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering
Diploma in Electrical Engineering	Diploma in Petroleum Engineering
Diploma in Textile Engineering	Diploma in Mining Engineering

Highlights of the Engineering Diploma Course

Some of the great highlights of the Diploma in Engineering course are shown in the table below:

Program type	Diploma
Duration	3 years
Fees	INR 30K – 1 lakh
Exam type	Semester wise
Eligibility	10th or 12th passed from any recognized board
Minimum Aggregate Required	50%
Admission Process	Merit-Based, Entrance Exam
Starting Salary	INR 3 to 6 LPA
Job Options	Assistant Engineer, Junior Manager, Assistant Inventory Manager, Project Assistant, Junior Engineer, Professor, Consultant, etc.

Eligibility criteria for the engineering diploma (Polytechnic)

To obtain a degree in the Diploma in Engineering, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Age limit:

Applicant must be at least 17 years old at the time of applying for admission. There is no upper age limit to apply for admission to a Diploma in Engineering.

Educational qualification:

After 10:

• The candidate must have passed the tenth grade with important subjects such as mathematics, physics and chemistry by a recognized board.
• The candidate must have obtained a total of 55% in the tenth exam.

After 12:

• The candidate must pass the 12th grade by a recognized board.
• The candidate must have taken the 12 main subjects of the class like mathematics and physics and one of the electives like chemistry / biology / biotechnology.
• The candidate must have obtained a total of 50% (45% for reserved candidates) in the qualification examination.

Domicile rules

There may be several suitable for the domicile of different state candidates. For example, applicants domiciled in Maharashtra will receive the remaining 5% of the total required on the qualification exam. In addition, candidates will be reserved a place at certain universities / institutions.

Polytechnic entrance exam list:

These are some of the entrance exams to polytechnics for which candidates can apply for admission:

• Delhi CET
• AP POLYCET
• JEECUP
• BCECE
• Jharkhand PECE
• TS POLYCET
• Odisha DET

Admission process to the polytechnic

Applicants can apply for admission to a Diploma in Engineering through an entrance examination or through direct entry. For admission through the entrance examination, applicants must appear for the entrance examination. More candidates who qualify for the examination will be called upon for the counseling process. The consulting process can be carried out through institutional consulting or through centralized consulting. Applicants will need to participate in counseling, verify their documentation, and pay the application fee to complete the admission process.

For direct admission to the course, applicants will need to complete the application form of the respective institution, visit the campus with the necessary documents, and pay the admission fee to obtain university places.

Secondary admission to the engineering diploma (eligibility and admission process)

Candidates can also apply for a side entry for a Diploma in Engineering through which they can gain direct access to the second year of Politecnico. Diploma in Engineering (Winged entry for a total period of 2 years).

Eligibility for latent entry to the engineering diploma

The following are the eligibility criteria applicants must meet for lateral admission to a Diploma in Engineering:

• The candidate must have successfully obtained a degree in ITI (technical sector) from a recognized institution.

OR

• The candidate must have obtained a professional qualification or a certification course in the Technical Sector after completing the 10/12 of a recognized commission.

The admissions process for lateral admission to the engineering diploma

Admission to latent entry to the Engineering Diploma is based on the merit obtained by the candidate in the qualifying examination. If the candidate meets the required eligibility criteria, they will be invited to the admission campus where they will need to verify the documents and present the registration fee to complete the registration.

Entrance Exams for Polytechnic

There are different types of exams that are conducted by different states for Polytechnic. Below is the list for Polytechnic Exams:

1. POLYCET (Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test)
2. Assam PAT (Assam Polytechnic Admission Test)
3. APJEE (Arunachal Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination)
4. DCECE (Diploma-Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination)
5. JEECUP
6. JEXPO
7. MP PPT (Madhya Pradesh Pre-Polytechnic Test)
8. HP PAT (Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test)
9. CG PPT (Chhattisgarh Pre-Polytechnic Test)
10. PECE (Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination)

Career options and job prospects

After completing a Diploma in Engineering course, applicants can choose from various career opportunities and job prospects. Applicants who have earned an engineering diploma can pursue government or private industry. The various job options that applicants can withdraw after graduating with an engineering degree include assistant engineer, junior manager, inventory manager, project assistant, junior engineer, professor, consultant, etc. In the government sector the available opportunities are, Indian railway, BHEL, Airport Authority of India, Electricity grid, Electricity department. In the private sector you can get work in companies like Bombay Dyeing, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, HCL, Infosys, Siemens, etc. Related to your field. The starting salary of a candidate for the civil engineering degree is between INR 3 and LPA 6.