Diploma in Architecture at L. J. Polytechnic

If you are looking at Diploma in Architecture, L. J. Polytechnic runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 60 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹1.44 lakh, which works out to about ₹48,000 a year.

L. J. Polytechnic is a private institute, founded in 2008. This page brings together what is on record for this course at L. J. Polytechnic — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

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 L. J. Polytechnic before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Architecture, 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 L. J. 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 L. J. 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.

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

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Architecture genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹1.44 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 L. J. Polytechnic compare with other colleges offering Diploma in Architecture?