Diploma in Cloud Computing and Big Data at L. J. Polytechnic

If you are looking at Diploma in Cloud Computing and Big Data, L. J. Polytechnic runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 60 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.44 lakh (roughly ₹48,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers building and running software at scale: operating systems, networks, virtualisation, cloud platforms and automation.

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.

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 building and running software at scale: operating systems, networks, virtualisation, cloud platforms and automation. Typical first jobs: cloud engineer, DevOps engineer or site reliability engineer.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask L. J. Polytechnic for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to Diploma programmes at L. J. Polytechnic as a group.

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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 Cloud Computing and Big Data, 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.

L. J. Polytechnic runs 4 Diploma specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Automation and Robotics
• Diploma in Gaming and Animation
• Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

• Are you genuinely interested in building and running software at scale? You will spend 3 years on it.
• 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?