Diploma in Electrical at City Group of Colleges

If you are looking at Diploma in Electrical, City Group of Colleges in Lucknow runs it as a 2-year, full-time diploma course.

At its core, the programme covers electrical machines, power systems, control systems and power electronics.

City Group of Colleges is a other institute, founded in 2005. This page brings together what is on record for this course at City Group of Colleges — 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 City Group of Colleges for the current semester-wise plan.

City Group of Colleges has not published a fee for Diploma in Electrical on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 2 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Diploma in Electrical, 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 City Group of Colleges'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 City Group of Colleges on its website (cgclko.com) 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.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show an average package of ₹2.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹6.5 lakh at City Group of Colleges. 355 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

City Group of Colleges runs 3 Diploma specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Diesel Mechanic Trade
• Diploma in Fitter

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

• Are you genuinely interested in electrical machines? You will spend 2 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does City Group of Colleges compare with other colleges offering Diploma in and around Lucknow?