Diploma in Automation and Robotics at VES Polytechnic College

If you are looking at Diploma in Automation and Robotics, VES Polytechnic College runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 60 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹18,200 (roughly ₹6,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers mechanics, electronics and programming together: robotics, control systems and automated manufacturing.

VES Polytechnic College is a private institute, founded in 1983. This page brings together what is on record for this course at VES Polytechnic College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Diploma 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 mechanics, electronics and programming together: robotics, control systems and automated manufacturing. Typical first jobs: robotics, automation or design engineer.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask VES Polytechnic College for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to Diploma programmes at VES Polytechnic College as a group.

200

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with VES Polytechnic College before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Automation and Robotics, 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 VES Polytechnic College'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 VES Polytechnic College 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.

VES Polytechnic College runs 4 Diploma specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Computer Technology
• Diploma in Industrial Electronics
• Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering

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

• Are you genuinely interested in mechanics? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹18,200 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 VES Polytechnic College compare with other colleges offering Diploma?