Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Mechatronics and Industrial Automation at Indo-Swiss Training Centre

If you are looking at Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Mechatronics and Industrial Automation, Indo-Swiss Training Centre runs it as a 2-year, full-time postgraduate course. The intake is 30 seats a year.

At its core, the programme covers mechanics, electronics and programming together: robotics, control systems and automated manufacturing.

Indo-Swiss Training Centre is a public/government institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Indo-Swiss Training Centre — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most PGD 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 mechanics, electronics and programming together: robotics, control systems and automated manufacturing. Typical first jobs: robotics, automation or design engineer.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Indo-Swiss Training Centre for the current semester-wise plan.

Indo-Swiss Training Centre has not published a fee for Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Mechatronics and Industrial Automation 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 Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Mechatronics and Industrial Automation, you usually need a bachelor's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Indo-Swiss Training Centre's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Indo-Swiss Training Centre 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.

Indo-Swiss Training Centre runs 2 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Die and Mould Making

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

• Are you genuinely interested in mechanics? You will spend 2 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 Indo-Swiss Training Centre compare with other colleges offering PGD?