Diploma in Production Engineering at Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Government Polytechnic College

If you are looking at Diploma in Production Engineering, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Government Polytechnic College runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 60 seats a year.

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

Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Government Polytechnic College is a public/government institute, founded in 2010. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Government Polytechnic College — 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 Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Government Polytechnic College for the current semester-wise plan.

Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Government Polytechnic College has not published a fee for Diploma in Production Engineering 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 Production 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 Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Government Polytechnic College'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 Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Government Polytechnic College 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.
• 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 Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Government Polytechnic College compare with other colleges offering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering?