Diploma
Diplomas are short-term courses conducted by educational institutions and polytechnic colleges. If you have studied maths and science in classes nine and 10, you can write an entrance exam and join a diploma course in a polytechnic college in your state. A diploma is a three year course designed for students of 10th or 10+2.
Once you complete your diploma, you can either take up a job or get admission for the second year directly through lateral entry in a BTech or BE course. You can find a list of all government polytechnic colleges across the country at the Department of Higher Education's website. If you are looking to pursue a diploma course after Class 10, your options include:
- Diploma in Architectural Assistantship
- Diploma in Automobile Engineering
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Computer engineering
- Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
- Diploma in Fashion Design
- Diploma in Food Technology
- Diploma in Garment Technology
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Instrumentation Technology
- Diploma in Interior Design and Decoration
- Diploma in Leather Technology
- Diploma in Library and Information Sciences
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Marine Engineering
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
- Diploma in Plastic Technology
- Diploma in Production and Industrial Engineering
- Diploma in Textile Design
- Diploma in Textile Processing
- Diploma in Textile Technology (Spinning)
List of State level enterance exams
Here is the state-wise list of polytechnic entrance exams which are conducted:
| State | Exam Name |
| Andhra Pradesh | AP POLYCET, AP DEECET |
| Telangana | TS POLYCET, TS DEECET |
| Bihar | DCECE |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Assam PAT |
| Chhatisgarh | CG PPT |
| Delhi (state) | CET Delhi |
| Goa | Goa Polytechnic Admission |
| Haryana | Haryana Polytechnic DET |
| Jammu & Kashmir | JKPET |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Polytechnic |
| Jharkhand | PECE (Jharkhand Polytechnic) |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Polytechnic |
| Karnataka | DCET Karnataka |
| Kerala | Kerala Polytechnic |
| Madhya Pradesh | MP PPT |
| Uttar Pradesh | JEECUP |
| West Bengal | JEXPO |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the polytechnic exam is differed according to their respective states, some of them are given below:
1. JEECUP Eligibility Criteria:-
- Candidate must be an Indian.
- Domicile must be there with the candidate from the Uttar Pradesh State.
- The candidate must complete their 10th or 12th from those schools which come under Uttar Pradesh.
- The candidate must be 14 years old on 1st July.
- The minimum qualification is 10th for appearing in the exam.
- The candidate must have passed their latest education with a minimum of 35% from the recognized education board.
2. DCECE Eligibility Criteria:-
- Must be an Indian candidate for the exam.
- The candidate must have the residential proof of Bihar.
- Candidates, whose parents are government employees in Bihar can also apply for the exam.
- Candidates must have passed 10th or equivalent exam with a minimum two year experience in a company/ institute/firm or government organization.
- Minimum 50% in Mathematics and Science both.
- The minimum age for the candidate is 19 years as on 1st July.
3. Delhi CET eligibility criteria:-
- Only Indians are allowed.
- Candidates must have a PAN Card or Aadhar Card to appear in this exam.
- Candidates must have passed 10th or 12th for the entrance exam.
- Candidates must have passed the previous exam with a minimum of 35% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Maths.
- The candidates must pass with three subjects: English, Mathematics and Science.
- Candidates must have passed their 12th from the CBSE Board so that they can apply.
Polytechnic Entrance Exams Pattern
The exam pattern will provide you with various details about the exam such as the number of questions, the type of questions being asked, the total time given to solve the paper, etc. Going through the exam pattern during your preparation will give you an edge to clear the examination.
The table given below shows the exam pattern for a few of the polytechnic entrance exams.
1. JEECUP Exam Pattern:-- Pen and paper-based test.
- The test will be conducted in Hindi and English.
- The question paper will contain a total of 100 questions to be solved in 3 hours.
- Each question is worth 4 marks and 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect response.
- The syllabus will be according to the 10th subjects, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Social Science. Science, General Knowledge.
2. Delhi CET Exam pattern:-
- This is a pen and paper-based test that is conducted for 2 hours.
- There will be a total of 150 questions asked in the exam paper.
- The candidate will be awarded 4 marks for every correct response and there will be a negative marking scheme where 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect response.
- The exam will be conducted in both Hindi and English.
Why Choose a Career in Polytechnic?
When a student wants to pursue a career in engineering, there are two ways to get that degree. The first two years in higher secondary education and then 4 years in the engineering programme or a 3-year diploma course (polytechnic course) followed by 3 years in engineering. Either way, the student has to spend 6 years in becoming an engineer. Here are a few reasons why choosing a polytechnic course over HSC is better for an aspiring student.
- Money-saving: Polytechnic courses cost lesser than other courses. The overall fee for the full course is around INR 10,000/- so those who are from the middle-class background can easily afford this programme.
- Opportunity for a part-time job: One of the benefits of doing a polytechnic course is that the individual will automatically become eligible for a job right after graduating from the course. So in special cases where the student is not interested to continue the studies after the diploma or if the family is not in a condition to support higher studies, the student can easily find a suitable job and can think about taking a job later on.
- Placement opportunities: After completion of the polytechnic course the students can get placed according to their skills whereas in higher secondary education students have no placement, they have to wait till the completion of their engineering degree.
- Can apply for government recruitment exams: After the completion of the polytechnic course or diploma, the students become a junior engineer and can apply for recruitment exams for positions such as technical assistant, JE, Loco pilot, PSU and many other government posts.
How to Prepare for Polytechnic Entrance Exams?
Polytechnic entrance exams require consistent efforts and proper time management. Students must focus on the syllabus and make notes for better preparation. Here are some of the useful tips that you should follow while preparing for Polytechnic entrance exams.
Create a well-planned schedule for preparation. Candidates should devote equal time to all the subjects.
Practice is the key to score well in these exams. Solve a range of problems on a daily basis to get a hang of the type of questions being asked in the exam.
One must be familiar with the paper pattern and he marking scheme. Concentrate on topics that have high weightage and prepare accordingly.
Choosing the right study material is very important. Do not refer to different books at the same time. Select 1-2 books for preparation to avoid any confusion.
Attempt mock tests and sample papers to increase your speed and accuracy. Analyze each paper before solving the next one.
To crack any exam, revision plays a vital role. Revise all the subjects thoroughly on a regular basis.
A polytechnic course is a great path to pursue engineering. A good score in the polytechnic entrance exam means a better chance of getting admission to a good polytechnic college. Students who graduate from polytechnic courses or have a diploma are more equipped with practical knowledge related to the field of engineering. Individuals who graduate from engineering who are also diploma holders are more likely to get placed than students who only have an engineering degree.
Regards,
(Team GPN)
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