Diploma in Communicative English (DCE) at Hyderabad University

If you are looking at Diploma in Communicative English (DCE), Hyderabad University in Hyderabad runs it as a 1-year, full-time diploma course. The total fee on record is ₹9,000, which works out to about ₹9,000 a year.

Hyderabad University is a other institute, founded in 1974. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Hyderabad University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. 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 Hyderabad University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Communicative English (DCE), 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 Hyderabad University'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 Hyderabad University on its website (uohyd.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.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show a highest package of ₹60 lakh at Hyderabad University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

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

Hyderabad University runs 12 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Telecom Technology & Management (DTTM)
• Diploma in Project Management (DPM)
• Diploma in Business Management (DBM)
• Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (DAI & ML)
• Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC)
• Diploma in Hospital Management (DHM)
• Diploma in Panchayati Raj Governance and Rural Development (DPRG & RD)
• Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (DLAN)
• Diploma in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science (DCJ & FS)
• Diploma in Health Care Management (DHCM)
• Diploma in Cyber Laws and Intellectual Property Rights (DCL & IPR)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Communicative English (DCE) genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹9,000 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 Hyderabad University compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Hyderabad?