A Diploma in Engineering is a 3-year technical program designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in various fields of engineering such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, and Electronics. It is offered by polytechnic institutes and is typically pursued after Class 10 or 12.
The diploma focuses more on practical training, making students industry-ready for junior engineer roles or to continue higher studies like B.Tech through lateral entry.
Must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board with Science and Mathematics.
Some institutes allow admission after Class 12 (Science) as well.
Minimum 50% marks (may vary by institute and state).
Specializations Offered
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Information Technology
Mechatronics
Chemical Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Syllabus / Modules (Generic Structure)
1st Year (Basic Engineering Foundation):
Engineering Mathematics
Physics and Chemistry
Engineering Drawing
Workshop Practice
Basic Computer Skills
2nd Year (Core Branch Subjects):
For Mechanical: Thermodynamics, Machine Drawing
For Civil: Building Materials, Surveying
For Electrical: Circuit Theory, Electrical Machines
For Computer: Programming in C/C++, Data Structures
(Varies based on specialization)
3rd Year (Advanced + Project Work):
Industry-specific modules
Electives
Final year project
Industrial training/internship
Junior Engineer
Technician
CAD Designer
Maintenance Engineer
Programmer (for CS diploma)
Quality Control Assistant
Site Supervisor (for Civil)