Polytechnic is a diploma course in technical education that focuses on imparting knowledge related to engineering field. It is a 3 year professional course which can be pursued after either class 10th or class 12th. The duration of the course for students appearing after High School is 3years whereas for students appearing after class 12th is 2 years. The demand for Polytechnic course has increased gradually. The candidates can seek admission in Polytechnic through an entrance exam or through direct admission. After completing the diploma in engineering, students can get lateral entry in B. Tech which means admission in second year of B. Tech Polytechnic Engineers work as product developer, service engineer, assistant designer, analysts, junior engineer, executive etc. There are also excellent career opportunities in the gulf countries for polytechnic engineers. For getting admission in Polytechnic, the candidate must have passed class 10th or 12th with a minimum of 45%. It is compulsory for the candidate to have Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English in High School or Intermediate. Polytechnic courses are conducted primarily in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical and other branches. Let us go through the details of some of these branches in brief.

1. Polytechnic
Polytechnic is a diploma course in technical education that focuses on imparting
knowledge related to engineering field. It is a 3 year professional course which can
be pursued after either class 10th
or class 12th
. The duration of the course for
students appearing after High School is 3years whereas for students appearing after
class 12th
is 2 years. The demand for Polytechnic course has increased gradually.
The candidates can seek admission in Polytechnic through an entrance exam or
through direct admission. After completing the diploma in engineering , students
can get lateral entry in B.Tech which means admission in second year of B.Tech.
Polytechnic Engineers work as product developer, service engineer, assistant
designer, analysts, junior engineer, executive etc. There are also excellent career
opportunities in the gulf countries for polytechnic engineers.
For getting admission in Polytechnic, the candidate must have passed class 10th
or
12th
with a minimum of 45% . It is compulsory for the candidate to have
Mathematics , Physics, Chemistry and English in High School or Intermediate.
Polytechnic courses are conducted primarily in civil, mechanical, electrical,
chemical and other branches. Let us go through the details of some of these
branches in brief.
 Diploma In Civil Engineering - In this branch of Polytechnic, students learn
about the aspects of civil field like construction, planning, maintenance of
physical structure and buildings, designing , field work etc.
 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - This branch imparts knowledge in
the topics like working of machines, engineering graphics,
thermodynamics etc.
 Diploma In Electrical Engineering - This branch of Polytechnic focuses in
the topics like electronic systems, equipment, communication systems,
electromagnetic fields, etc.
 Diploma In Chemical Engineering - Students opting for this branch learn
about chemical processes, chemical reactions, and different types of
chemical and its production method.

2.  Diploma In Computer Engineering – This branch teaches about computer
applications, computer programs, industrial and household usage of
computer etc.
2. Course detail
Course Name Polytechnic or Diploma in Engineering
Course Level Diploma
Duration After class 10th
- 3 years / After class 12th
– 2 years
Exam Type Semester
Eligibility 10+2 with a minimum of 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and English
Average Salary INR 5lacs - 18lacs per annum
Selection Process Both direct and State or University level entrance exam
3. Eligibility :
 Candidates must have cleared class 10th
or 12th
with minimum 45% in Science(Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics) and English.
 The minimum age limit for doing this course is 17years and there is no upper age to
apply for admission in this course.
4. Career & Jobs
After completing Polytechnic, students can either pursue Bachelor in Engineering
(B. Tech) or they can also opt for working in the private or public sector. After
completing the diploma course students get recruited in companies like Bombay
Dyeing, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, HCL, Infosys, Siemens etc. Students can also
get job in government sector.

3. Some of the departments for this are as follows:-
1. Indian Railways
2. Bharat Heavy Electronics Ltd.
3. Airport Authority of India
4. Power grid
5. Electricity department
Salary
 Polytechnic Diploma holders get very attractive salary according to their
profile and experience. The annual salary package of a Polytechnic Engineer
ranges from 5lakh to 20lakh.