Diploma in Engineering Karjat | MSBTE Polytechnic Raigad

Is this program right for you?

The Diploma in Engineering is ideal for students who want to begin a technical career straight after the 10th (SSC), as well as HSC science/technical candidates seeking Direct Second Year (lateral) entry. It suits learners who prefer practical, employment-oriented education that can lead directly to jobs in industry and government or to further study via lateral entry into a B.E. degree.

Where you can study this

Offered at 1 college in the group

YTPPolytechnic · YTP (DTE code 3282): MSBTE-affiliated diploma; branches Computer (45), Mechanical (90), Civil (90), plus Information Technology and Electrical (intake not published). First-year entry after SSC; lateral entry available.

Eligibility & entrance

First Year: Indian citizen who has completed SSC (10th) with at least 35% aggregate marks, or HSC with Science and Mathematics as required subjects; no upper age limit
Direct Second Year (lateral entry): HSC Science/Technical/Vocational pass with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/VJ/DT/NT and OBC candidates) and a non-zero score in the Common Entrance Test administered by MSBTE or an equivalent recognised test
Admission through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP)

Entrance exams:MSBTE Common Entrance Test (for lateral / direct second-year entry)

Specializations & branches

5 options

Computer Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Information Technology

Electrical Engineering

Curriculum structure

How the program is structured year by year

1
First Year: common foundations - applied mathematics, applied science, basic engineering drawing, workshop practice and fundamentals of computing
2
Second Year: core branch subjects with laboratory and workshop practice
3
Third Year: advanced branch subjects, industry-relevant projects and capstone work
4
Throughout: hands-on, practical learning aligned with MSBTE's outcome-based curriculum

Skills you’ll gain

Hands-on technical and workshop skills Engineering drawing and CAD Branch-specific practical competence Problem-solving and maintenance skills Employability and industry readiness

Career opportunities

Junior / diploma engineer and technician roles in industry

Government technical and public-works positions

Site supervision and CAD / drafting roles

Lateral entry into a B.E. degree (Direct Second Year)

Self-employment and technical entrepreneurship

Fees

Fee details are not published online; prospective students are advised to contact the polytechnic's admission helpline for the current fee structure. Scholarship programmes are referenced for eligible students.

Fees are governed by the Fees Regulating Authority (FRA), Maharashtra and the relevant statutory bodies. Contact admissions for the current category-wise structure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the eligibility for the First Year Diploma in Engineering?

Candidates must be Indian citizens who have completed SSC (10th) with at least 35% aggregate marks, or HSC with Science and Mathematics as required subjects. There is no upper age limit.

Which branches does the polytechnic offer?

Yadavrao Tasgaonkar Polytechnic offers diploma branches in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Technology and Electrical Engineering.

How long is the diploma, and is lateral entry available?

The diploma is a three-year full-time programme. Eligible HSC science/technical candidates can take Direct Second Year (lateral) entry, and a CET score is required for this route.

Which board affiliates the polytechnic?

The polytechnic is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) and recognised by AICTE and DTE (DTE code 3282).

What can students do after the diploma?

Graduates can take up junior engineer / technician roles in industry and government, or use lateral entry to join the second year of a B.E. degree.

Diploma in Engineering (Polytechnic)