Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Oriental University

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Oriental University in Indore, Madhya Pradesh is a 3-year diploma programme. Each year's batch has 60 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹90,000 (roughly ₹30,000 a year).

The course is about thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD.

Oriental University is a other institute, founded in 2011. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Oriental University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Diploma in Mechanical 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 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 Oriental University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. 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 Oriental University before you pay anything.

For admission to Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas). The minimum marks on record at Oriental University are: X: 35.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 0.0.

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 Oriental University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 Oriental University on its website (oui.edu.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.

Going by the latest placement record (2024) show an average package of ₹5.3 lakh and a highest package of ₹72 lakh at Oriental University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Diploma in Mechanical Engineering specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹90,000 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 Oriental University compare with other colleges offering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in and around Indore?