Diploma in Computer Science Engineering at Gujarat Technological University

If you are looking at Diploma in Computer Science Engineering, Gujarat Technological University in Ahmedabad runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 60 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.13 lakh (roughly ₹38,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects.

Gujarat Technological University is a other institute, founded in 2007. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Gujarat Technological University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Diploma in Computer 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 programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects. Typical first jobs: software developer, full-stack engineer, QA engineer or systems analyst.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Gujarat Technological University 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 Gujarat Technological University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Computer Science 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 Gujarat Technological University'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 Gujarat Technological University 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.

Gujarat Technological University runs 3 Diploma in Computer Engineering specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Computer Science Engineering
• Diploma in Computer Engineering

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

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹1.13 lakh 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 Gujarat Technological University compare with other colleges offering Diploma in Computer Engineering in and around Ahmedabad?