Diploma in Civil Engineering at Mahesh Institute of Professional Studies

If you are looking at Diploma in Civil Engineering, Mahesh Institute of Professional Studies runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 63 seats a year.

At its core, the programme covers structural analysis, surveying, geotechnical and transportation engineering, and construction management.

Mahesh Institute of Professional Studies is a private institute, founded in 2011. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Mahesh Institute of Professional Studies — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Diploma in Civil Engineering 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 structural analysis, surveying, geotechnical and transportation engineering, and construction management. Typical first jobs: site, structural or planning engineer, or a government engineering service.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Mahesh Institute of Professional Studies for the current semester-wise plan.

Mahesh Institute of Professional Studies has not published a fee for Diploma in Civil Engineering on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Diploma in Civil 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 Mahesh Institute of Professional Studies'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 Mahesh Institute of Professional Studies 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:

• Are you genuinely interested in structural analysis? You will spend 3 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 Mahesh Institute of Professional Studies compare with other colleges offering Diploma in Civil Engineering?