Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (CAD/CAM) (Lateral) at GNA University

GNA University, Phagwara, Punjab, offers Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (CAD/CAM) (Lateral) as a 2-year diploma degree. Fees for the full course come to ₹82,800 (roughly ₹41,000 a year).

Expect to spend most of your time on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD.

GNA University is a other institute, founded in 2014. This page brings together what is on record for this course at GNA University — 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 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 GNA University 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 GNA University before you pay anything.

To get into Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (CAD/CAM) (Lateral), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check GNA University'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 lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to GNA University on its website (www.gnauniversity.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.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a highest package of ₹26 lakh at GNA University. 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.

GNA University runs 4 Diploma specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral)
• Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral)
• Diploma in Civil Engineering (Lateral)

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? You will spend 2 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹82,800 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does GNA University compare with other colleges offering Diploma in and around Phagwara?