Polytechnic Diploma (Civil Engg./ Electrical Engg./ Mechanical Engg.) at Apex Group of Institutions

Apex Group of Institutions offers Polytechnic Diploma (Civil Engg./ Electrical Engg./ Mechanical Engg.) as a 3-year diploma degree. There are 420 seats in each batch. Fees for the full course come to ₹92,400 (roughly ₹31,000 a year).

Expect to spend most of your time on electrical machines, power systems, control systems and power electronics.

Apex Group of Institutions is a private institute, founded in 1965. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Apex Group of Institutions — 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 electrical machines, power systems, control systems and power electronics. Typical first jobs: electrical engineer in power, manufacturing, electric-vehicle or utility companies.

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

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Apex Group of Institutions before you pay anything.

To get into Polytechnic Diploma (Civil Engg./ Electrical Engg./ Mechanical Engg.), 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 Apex Group of Institutions's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

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 Apex Group of Institutions 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.

Apex Group of Institutions runs 2 Diploma specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Diploma in Engineering (Lateral Entry)

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in electrical machines? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹92,400 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Apex Group of Institutions compare with other colleges offering Diploma?