Diploma (India) Explained

Diploma is a Degree course offered by various Organisations, Institutions and Universities in different states of India. The courses and syllabus are designed and approved by All India Council of Technical Education. The educational system is also called Polytechnic. Students opt for these courses after passing out from 10th or 12th schooling in India.

History and Objective

Polytechnic Diploma courses in India are pursued after passing 10th or 12th as per the requirements of course.^{[1] [2]} The courses which are offered in various branches are regulated by All India Council of Technical Education.^{[3] [4]} The courses are offered by different states across India.^{[5] [6] [7]} Diploma in various streams offer job opportunities in varied fields.^[8] Fee structure for these courses are revised from time to time by AICTE.^[9] The courses are offered in Government and Private organisations.

Eligibility

Diploma courses can be pursued by anyone with following eligibility^{[10] [11]} -

• Passout of class 10 or 12th.
• Should be Indian Citizen.
• Passing in entrance exam and counselling during admission process conducted by different states.

Benefits

Diploma courses offers various benefits-

• Short term.
• Lower fees.
• Fast turnaround time for job search.

Branches

Diploma courses are offered in following branches in India^[12] -

• Engineering and Technology.
• Applied arts and crafts.
• Fashion Designing.
• Hotel management and Catering Technology.

See also

• Education in India

Notes and References

1. News: History of Diplomas, Degrees and Certificates — DiplomaCompany India . 29 June 2022 . diplomacompany.com.
2. News: The popularity of Polytechnic diploma courses increasing in India . 29 June 2022 . India Study Channel . 29 September 2021 . en.
3. News: All polytechnics to reserve 2 seats for children orphaned due to Covid-19 . 29 June 2022 . Hindustan Times . 29 March 2022 . en.
4. News: AICTE: Provisional Admission Allowed In Management Diploma, Certificate Courses . 29 June 2022 . NDTV.com . 2 May 2020 . en.
5. News: Polytechnic admission: Eligibility, entrance exams and dates, institutes and job roles . 29 June 2022 . telegraphindia.com . 25 March 2022.
6. News: Role of Polytechnics in imparting Technical Education. . 29 June 2022 . Jammu Kashmir Latest News Tourism Breaking News J&K . 9 September 2012.
7. News: Government impetus to improve polytechnic education in Kerala . https://web.archive.org/web/20190213093644/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/feb/10/govt-impetus-to-improve-polytechnic-education-in-the-state-1936742.html . dead . February 13, 2019 . 29 June 2022 . The New Indian Express . 10 February 2019.
8. News: Vijayawada: Opportunities aplenty for polytechnic education . 29 June 2022 . thehansindia.com . 29 September 2021 . en.
9. News: Centre fixes fee slabs for private technical institutes after panel report . 29 June 2022 . Hindustan Times . 18 May 2022 . en.
10. News: Now, Class 10 pass is enough to get admission in diploma . 29 June 2022 . Ahmedabad Mirror . 27 April 2022 . en.
11. News: 9 available options for students who have scored below 80% in their board exams . 29 June 2022 . India Today . 8 May 2022 . en.
12. News: Pappachan . Varsha . Advantages Of Polytechnic Degree Or Course: Career & Scope . 29 June 2022 . careerindia.com . 9 June 2018 . en.