Diploma in Information Technology at Government Polytechnic for Girls, Surat

Diploma in Information Technology at Government Polytechnic for Girls, Surat is a 3-year diploma programme. Each year's batch has 60 seats.

The course is about software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems.

Government Polytechnic for Girls, Surat is a public/government institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Government Polytechnic for Girls, Surat — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Diploma in IT 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 software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems. Typical first jobs: software developer, IT consultant, network or systems administrator.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Government Polytechnic for Girls, Surat for the current semester-wise plan.

Government Polytechnic for Girls, Surat has not published a fee for Diploma in Information Technology 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.

For admission to Diploma in Information Technology, 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 Government Polytechnic for Girls, Surat's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 Government Polytechnic for Girls, Surat 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.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in software development? 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 Government Polytechnic for Girls, Surat compare with other colleges offering Diploma in IT?