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Mechanical Engineering is one of the sought after branches of engineering in both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Get all the details on Mechanical Engineering courses offered by the top engineering colleges. This e-book will help you understand the details on Mechanical Engineering course content, eligibility criteria, entrance examinations, scope and career options.

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can i get into kalayni government engineering with sc rank of 2117,gmr 23375 in other branches except civil or mechanical

Hey Saloni! With your SC rank of 2117 and GMR 23375 in WBJEE, yes, you have a chance to get into Kalyani Government Engineering College for branches other than Civil and Mechanical. Branches like Computer Science, IT, ECE, and Electrical are more likely, but it depends on the seats available during counseling.

I’d suggest filling your choices carefully in counseling and keep a few backup colleges in mind, just in case your preferred branch is full. Make sure to check last year’s cutoff trends—they can give you a better idea of your chances.

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Ankur Mehta08 September, 2025
Lateral entry part time mechanical engineering

Lateral entry in part-time Mechanical Engineering is offered by some state universities and polytechnic colleges for diploma holders or B.Sc. students working in industry. To be eligible, you usually need a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical/related branch or B.Sc. with Maths, plus some work experience (1–2 years). Admission is mostly through state-level LEET exams (like JELET in WB, LEET in Haryana, DTE exams in other states) or direct merit. Duration is 3 years (part-time), and fees are much lower in govt colleges (15k–40k per year) but higher in private institutes (60k+).

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Rithwik Kumar Sahu28 August, 2025
Im a st category student , WB domicile, my GMR is 44129 and tfw rank is 10786 . Can I get mechanical engineering in jadavpur university.

Hey! Since you are ST category and a WB domicile, with a GMR of 44,129 and TFW rank of 10,786, you have a strong chance of getting Mechanical Engineering at Jadavpur University. Based on previous years’ data, ST category cutoff for Mechanical usually closes around 28,000–30,000 GMR, so your rank is well within the range. Keep in mind that TFWS seats are limited, so make sure to participate in all rounds of counseling. Fill your choices carefully, putting your preferred colleges and branches first. Stay updated with official notifications and keep all your documents ready for verification. If you follow this strategy, you have a good chance of getting the seat you want.


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Ankur Mehta27 August, 2025
Give me seat matrix after 2nd councilling of uk polytechnic. How much seats are in polytechnic college pithuwala dehradun in mechanical engineering? Tell me

Hello Aspirant,

Seat Matrix (2nd Counselling, Uttarakhand Polytechnic)

The Round-2 seat matrix for first-year diploma admissions was published on July 9, 2025, and for lateral entry (2nd year) it was published on July 2, 2025, by Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU). For details like seat distribution per branch at Government Polytechnic Dehradun, you can download the respective matrices from the counselling portal managed by UTU.

Mechanical Engineering Admission at Govt. Polytechnic, Pithuwala

The college provides a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production) - with 40 seats available each year - to go along with an intake of 40 seats on all other programs offered by the institute.  This means each of the diploma courses at the institute typically has a capacity for 40 seats.

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gopi23 August, 2025
Hai, I am a post diploma holder in tool and die design, prior to this i completed my diploma in mechanical engineering from the reputed polytechnic. now i am a senior manager with 29 years of experience, can I join for MBA course from IGNOU plse give me your valuable reply

Hello,

For IGNOU MBA , you need:

  • A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).

  • You also have to clear the OPENMAT entrance test (https://www.ignoumba.in/openmat/index.html) conducted by IGNOU.

Since you have only diploma and post-diploma qualifications, you will not be eligible because IGNOU requires a bachelor’s degree.

If you want to do an MBA without a bachelor’s degree, you can look for executive or professional management courses offered by some institutes, but IGNOU MBA needs graduation.

Hope it helps !

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Prachi Kumari21 August, 2025
Hai, I am a post diploma holder in tool and die design, prior to this i completed my diploma in mechanical engineering from the reputed polytechnic. now i am a senior manager with 29 years of experience, can I join for MBA course from IGNOU plse give me your valuable reply

You can join MBA from IGNOU only if you have a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks. A diploma or post diploma alone is not considered equivalent to graduation. With your 29 years of rich industry experience, you may explore IGNOU’s PG Diploma in Management courses, which are open to diploma holders. If you wish to do MBA, first you need to complete a graduation degree through distance or regular mode. Alternatively, you may also look at Executive MBA programs from some universities that consider work experience for admission.



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Abhilasha Agrawal21 August, 2025
Hai, I am a post diploma holder in tool and die design, prior to this i completed my diploma in mechanical engineering from the reputed polytechnic. now i am a senior manager with 29 years of experience, can I join for MBA course from IGNOU plse give me your valuable reply

Hello

With your diploma, post-diploma in tool and die design, and 29 years of rich industry experience as a senior manager, you're in a strong position to pursue further education. IGNOU does offer an MBA program ideal for working professionals. However, the basic eligibility typically requires a bachelor’s degree. In some cases, IGNOU may consider equivalent qualifications or experience through special provisions. It’s best to confirm with the nearest IGNOU regional center. They can guide you on eligibility and how to apply.


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SEJAL JAIN21 August, 2025
I have completed my 10th standard. I am very interested in joining a diploma in mechanical engineering course this year(2025-26 session)Unfortunately, I was unable to pass my 12th standard exam,so I wanted to askIs admission still open for diploma in mechanical engineering under management ?

Hi Sirjana,

I appreciate how clear you’ve been. Yes, you can still apply for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering after passing 10th  you don’t necessarily need to pass 12th for polytechnic diploma courses. Since you’re considering management quota, colleges may have some flexibility with deadlines. I'd recommend visiting nearby private polytechnic colleges directly or checking their websites  most colleges keep a management quota admission window open longer than government counseling

Thank you


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Nikita shahi27 July, 2025
I have completed my 10th standard. I am very interested in joining a diploma in mechanical engineering course this year(2025-26 session)Unfortunately, I was unable to pass my 12th standard exam,so I wanted to askIs admission still open for diploma in mechanical engineering under management ?

Yes ,it is possible to get admission through mangement quota for mechanical engineering. Most diploma courses require only 10th pass as a basic eligibility.if you want to to join through mangement quota,you have to contact with private college or polytechnic institute that offer mechanical engineering diploma, but fees under mangement quota are usually high. Addmissions are still open for diploma course, addmission process is going on till August end.

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Supriya27 July, 2025
I have completed my 10th standard. I am very interested in joining a diploma in mechanical engineering course this year(2025-26 session)Unfortunately, I was unable to pass my 12th standard exam,so I wanted to askIs admission still open for diploma in mechanical engineering under management ?

Hii,

Yes, you can. Polytechnic diploma in Mechanical Engineering requires only 10th pass. You don’t need to clear 12th for this course. Many private polytechnic colleges offer direct admissions under management quota without any entrance. You just need to provide your 10th marksheet, transfer certificate (TC), and ID proof. It’s advisable to choose a college approved by AICTE so that later you can apply for B.Tech through lateral entry. Also, management seats might cost more, but admissions stay open longer than in government counseling. So yes, even if you couldn’t pass 12th, diploma is a good option.

Hope you will find it helpful!


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Nikita shahi27 July, 2025
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