Adarsh Institute of Technology and Research Centre Sangli Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at AITRC Vita, Sangli is INR 2,55,240 for the entire programme. This covers tuition and other institutional charges for all three years. Eligible students from SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, and NT categories can avail of Maharashtra government scholarships through the MahaDBT portal, which may reimburse partial or full tuition fees.

Ans. No entrance exam is required. AITRC Vita’s Diploma in Mechanical Engineering admits students entirely on the basis of their Class 10 (SSC) percentage through the DTE Maharashtra Centralized Admission Process. Students register at poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in, DTE prepares a merit list, and candidates fill options during CAP rounds to receive seat allotment based on merit rank.

Ans. The Sangli-Kolhapur region hosts major manufacturing and engineering units where mechanical diploma graduates can seek employment. Companies such as Kirloskar Group, Bharat Forge, Tata Motors, Larsen and Toubro, John Deere India, and JSW Steel are prominent employers in the region. Graduates can also consider further study through lateral entry into the second year of B.E. Mechanical Engineering at DBATU-affiliated colleges in Maharashtra.

Ans. Students from outside Maharashtra can apply under the All India quota available in the DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic CAP. The All India quota has limited seats. Candidates must register through the official DTE portal and participate in the same CAP rounds as Maharashtra state candidates. J and K migrant candidates also have a separate category. Eligibility criteria for the All India quota are governed by DTE Maharashtra norms.

Ans. AITRC Vita is affiliated with the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) for its diploma programmes and is approved by AICTE. The DTE institute code for AITRC is 6304. The college also holds NAAC accreditation. For its B.E. programmes, AITRC is affiliated with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (DBATU), Lonere.

Ans. Yes, students who complete the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from an MSBTE-affiliated institute like AITRC are eligible for direct admission into the second year of B.E. Mechanical Engineering through the DTE Maharashtra lateral entry scheme. This applies to DBATU-affiliated and other Maharashtra engineering colleges. Lateral entry seats are filled through a separate DTE CAP process conducted alongside the regular B.E. first-year admissions.