Distance Diploma in Engineering at Pratham Institute of Education

If you are looking at Distance Diploma in Engineering, Pratham Institute of Education runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course.

Pratham Institute of Education is a private institute, founded in 1999. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Pratham Institute of Education — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Pratham Institute of Education has not published a fee for Distance Diploma in 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 Distance Diploma in 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 Pratham Institute of Education'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 Pratham Institute of Education 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 Distance Diploma in Engineering genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• 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 Pratham Institute of Education compare with other colleges offering Diploma?