Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Balaji College of Engineering

If you are looking at Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Balaji College of Engineering runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 120 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹60,000, which works out to about ₹20,000 a year.

At its core, the programme covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD.

Balaji College of Engineering is a other institute, founded in 2007. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Balaji College of Engineering — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Diploma in Mechanical 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 Balaji College of Engineering for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. 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 Balaji College of Engineering before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, 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 Balaji College of Engineering'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 Balaji College of Engineering 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.

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

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹60,000 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 Balaji College of Engineering compare with other colleges offering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering?