Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at R.C. Patel Polytechnic

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at R.C. Patel Polytechnic is a 3-year diploma programme. Each year's batch has 60 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹18,000 (roughly ₹6,000 a year).

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

R.C. Patel Polytechnic is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at R.C. Patel Polytechnic — 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 R.C. Patel Polytechnic 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 R.C. Patel Polytechnic before you pay anything.

For admission to Diploma in Mechanical 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 R.C. Patel Polytechnic'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 R.C. Patel 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.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹18,000 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 R.C. Patel Polytechnic compare with other colleges offering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering?