Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) at Alpine Group of Institutes

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) at Alpine Group of Institutes in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is a 3-year diploma programme in the Diploma in Automobile Engineering family. Each year's batch has 60 seats.

The course is about thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD.

Alpine Group of Institutes is a private institute, founded in 1994. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Alpine Group of Institutes — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Diploma in Automobile Engineering programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD. Typical first jobs: mechanical, design, production or maintenance engineer.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Alpine Group of Institutes for the current semester-wise plan.

Alpine Group of Institutes has not published a fee for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automobile), you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Alpine Group of Institutes's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Alpine Group of Institutes on its website (alpinecollege.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Alpine Group of Institutes compare with other colleges offering Diploma in Automobile Engineering in and around Dehradun?