Diploma in Information Technology at Swaminarayan University

Diploma in Information Technology at Swaminarayan University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat is a 3-year diploma programme. Each year's batch has 60 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.11 lakh (roughly ₹37,000 a year).

The course is about software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems.

Swaminarayan University is a other institute, founded in 2022. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Swaminarayan University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Diploma in IT 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 software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems. Typical first jobs: software developer, IT consultant, network or systems administrator.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Swaminarayan 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 Swaminarayan University before you pay anything.

For admission to Diploma in Information Technology, 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 Swaminarayan 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 Swaminarayan University on its website (www.swaminarayanuniversity.ac.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.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in software development? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹1.11 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 Swaminarayan University compare with other colleges offering Diploma in IT in and around Gandhinagar?