Diploma in Instrumentation and Control at Ambedkar Institute

If you are looking at Diploma in Instrumentation and Control, Ambedkar Institute runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 70 seats a year.

At its core, the programme covers measurement and control: sensors, transducers, process control and industrial automation.

Ambedkar Institute is a public/government institute, founded in 1986. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Ambedkar Institute — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Diploma 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 measurement and control: sensors, transducers, process control and industrial automation. Typical first jobs: instrumentation or automation engineer in process industries.

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

Ambedkar Institute has not published a fee for Diploma in Instrumentation and Control 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.

To be considered for Diploma in Instrumentation and Control, 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 Ambedkar Institute's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

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 Ambedkar Institute 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.

Ambedkar Institute runs 3 Diploma specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Electronics Engineering (Medical Electronics)
• Diploma in Electronics Engineering (Digital Electronics)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in measurement and control? 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 Ambedkar Institute compare with other colleges offering Diploma?