Higher Diploma in Secretarial Practice at International Women Polytechnic

If you are looking at Higher Diploma in Secretarial Practice, International Women Polytechnic runs it as a 2-year, full-time diploma course.

International Women Polytechnic is a private institute, founded in 1998. This page brings together what is on record for this course at International Women Polytechnic — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

International Women Polytechnic has not published a fee for Higher Diploma in Secretarial Practice 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 Higher Diploma in Secretarial Practice, 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 International Women Polytechnic'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 International Women Polytechnic 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.

International Women Polytechnic runs 11 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in NPTT
• Diploma in Beauty (Makeup, Hair and Skin)
• Higher Diploma in NPTT
• Diploma in Multimedia
• Diploma in Industrial Design
• Diploma in Residential Design
• Graduate Diploma in Fine Arts
• Advanced Professional Diploma in Fashion Designing with Portfolio
• Higher Diploma in Fashion Designing
• Diploma in Commercial Design

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

• Do the subjects of Higher Diploma in Secretarial Practice genuinely interest you? You will spend 2 years on them.
• 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 International Women Polytechnic compare with other colleges offering UGD?