Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Engineering) at Invertis University

If you are looking at Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Engineering), Invertis University in Bareilly runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 30 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.05 lakh (roughly ₹35,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD.

Invertis University is a other institute, founded in 1998. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Invertis 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 Invertis 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 Invertis University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production 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 Invertis 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 Invertis University on its website (www.invertisuniversity.ac.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 latest placement figures on record (2022) show a placement rate of 90%, a median package of ₹3.55 lakh and a highest package of ₹10 lakh at Invertis University. 37 of 156 students were placed that year. 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.

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

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹1.05 lakh 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 Invertis University compare with other colleges offering Diploma in and around Bareilly?