Diploma in Electrical Engineering at Global Institutes

If you are looking at Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Global Institutes in Amritsar runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 30 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹68,592 (roughly ₹23,000 a year).

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

Global Institutes is a private institute, founded in 2008. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Global Institutes — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Diploma in Electrical 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 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 Global Institutes 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 Global Institutes before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Electrical Engineering, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Global Institutes accepts Joint Entrance Exam Main for its courses. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Global Institutes'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 Joint Entrance Exam Main and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Global Institutes on its website (www.globalinstitutes.edu.in) 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 electrical machines? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹68,592 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 Global Institutes compare with other colleges offering Diploma in Electrical Engineering in and around Amritsar?