How To Choose The Right Polytechnic Diploma Course For You? March 30, 2023

Polytechnic diploma courses are becoming one of the preferable options among higher education aspirants. Diploma-level courses are the basic level courses that impart field knowledge from the scratch. This in turn will be a major advantage in pursuing undergraduate degrees in the respective fields. The percentage of students enrolled in government and private institutions for polytechnic diploma courses is progressively increasing.

Now, this article will guide you on how to choose the right polytechnic diploma course.

Diploma courses at TOMS, College of Engineering:

We at TOMS College of Engineering, the best polytechnic college in Kerala, provide the following polytechnic diploma courses:

Course	Course Description	Duration	Eligibility criteria	Admission procedure
Diploma in Chemical Engineering	Chemical engineering polytechnic is a basic-level engineering course that educates on the basics of chemical engineering and its applications	3 years
Diploma in Chemical Engineering	Chemical engineering polytechnic is a basic-level engineering course that educates on the basics of chemical engineering and its applications	3 years
Diploma in Automobile engineering	This course is centralized on the basics of the design, production, and manufacture of automobile vehicles and machinery.	3 years	Candidates should be a minimum of 16 years of age. For admissions to management quota, candidates should have passed SSLC/THSLC or equivalent examination in any recognized educational institution. In the case of lateral entry, candidates should have completed 10+2 with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects.	Admission in management quota to any polytechnic diploma course at TOMS is merit-based considering the 10th or 12th aggregate marks.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering	The prime focus of mechanical engineering polytechnic course is educating the foundational mechanical engineering concepts, techniques, and procedures	3 years
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	The DEEE course is concerned with inculcating the basic level electrical and electronics concepts and their applications.	3 years

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Steps to choose the right polytechnic diploma course:

Choosing the right course is the first step toward a student’s career. Here are certain steps that will help you choose the right polytechnic diploma course:

Find your desired subject area:

The prime step in choosing the right polytechnic diploma course is finding out your desired subject area. Analyze the marks you secured in different subjects in your 10th grade and identify the subjects that you are strong and confident with.

Search for the relevant diploma courses:

On finalizing your desired subjects, search and find out the relevant diploma courses based on your subject choices. For example, if you have a strong foundation in chemistry subjects, then the relevant polytechnic diploma course will be Diploma in Chemical Engineering. If your desired subject is physics, then Diploma in Electrical and Electronics, a diploma in electronics and telecommunication, etc are the relevant diploma courses.

Segregate the suitable diploma courses:

Not all relevant diploma courses are suitable for everyone. Certain factors are needed to be considered which are as follows:

Syllabus of the course:

It is very important to analyze the syllabus curriculum of the diploma courses to identify which course will suit you best.

Higher education scope of the course:

Though the polytechnic diploma course itself is a good cause most students prefer to go for higher education, i.e., undergraduate degree such as BTech or BE. So, as a student, it is vital to analyze the higher education scope after the chosen polytechnic diploma courses.

The job scope of the course:

If you are preferring to join the job after the diploma course, then it is necessary to make a thorough analysis of the job scope after the chosen diploma courses. If you are choosing any engineering diploma courses, then check for the engineering industry. Here is a graph depicting the progress of the engineering industry in recent years.

Engineering Stream	Job Roles	Average Salary in India(INR)	Average Salary Abroad(considering USD)
Mechanical Engineering	Mechanical Engineer Design Engineer	3.24 LPA 4.76 LPA	50,0000 72,925
Civil Engineering	Structural Engineer Associate Professor	7.77 LPA 4.29 LPA	89,410 75,429
Chemical	Plant Operator	2 LPA	40,684
Engineering	Process Engineer	4 LPA	116,981
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Electrical Engineer CAD Engineer	3.5 LPA 2.22 LPA	92,047 76,349

Looking for the pay scale in jobs is equally important before pursuing any diploma course. Here is a graph depicting the average job pay for different jobs after Diploma in any engineering stream:

Finalize the right diploma course:

Following all the above steps, finalizing the right diploma course should be done after choosing the right college based on the following factors:

• Qualified faculties
• Lab facilities
• Fee structure
• Recognition of the college

Find the right college and choose the right diploma course that will glorify your future.

Also Read: Revamp Your Career With A Diploma In Mechanical Engineering

Choose TOMS College of Engineering for your polytechnic diploma course - Why?

As choosing the right college for your chosen course is highly important, we at TOMS, the best polytechnic college in Kerala, satisfy all the expectations of students with the best facilities. Here are the reasons for you to choose TOMS for your diploma:

• Ranks 2nd among the private Engineering colleges in Kerala.
• Ranks 8th among all the Engineering colleges in Kerala.
• Best qualified faculties
• Modern equipment and laboratories.
• 100% Placement facility
• Excellent library
• Well-maintained transport facilities and hostel facilities

Conclusion:

Statistically, around 3,124 students have applied for diploma courses in government colleges whereas around 4,570 students have applied to private polytechnic colleges. This number itself signifies the preference of a student in a polytechnic diploma course. Pursuing a diploma course will be advantageous in pursuing a UG degree as you will know the basics. Diploma courses in renowned colleges will help you make a strong foundation in your chosen field.

Choosing the right polytechnic course can set your career on the right path. So search, analyze, and finalize the right polytechnic diploma course as per your field strength and confidence.

FAQs:

What is the scope after polytechnic in computer science?

Polytechnic in computer science has a huge higher education and job scope. Students can pursue B.Tech or B.E after a diploma in computer science. Or, they can opt for various computer science jobs with decent pay scales.

What are the jobs available after a computer science polytechnic course?

Technical support engineer, application support engineer, android developer, and web developer are some of the jobs that are available after a computer engineering polytechnic course.

Which diploma is best after the 12th?

If you are a science stream student, then a diploma in engineering streams such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, etc will be the best after the 12th. If you are a commerce student, the diploma in arts and humanities stream will be preferable.

Can commerce stream students pursue polytechnic diploma courses after the 12th?

No, commerce stream students cannot pursue a polytechnic diploma course after the 12th.

What will be the average fee for diploma courses?

The average fee for diploma courses will range between INR 20,000 to INR 75,000 per semester. In TOMS College of Engineering, the course fee for a diploma is INR 20,000 per semester for the management quota and INR 12,500 for the government quota.