Suryodaya College of Engineering and Technology Nagpur Lateral Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Diploma Lateral Entry in Mechanical Engineering at SCET Nagpur is INR 93,000, covering the complete programme as per the 2026 fee schedule. At INR 93,000 for two years, this is among the more affordable diploma upgrade options in Nagpur. Maharashtra government scholarship schemes applied through the MahaDBT portal can further reduce net costs for students from eligible categories.

Ans. Candidates who have passed SSC (Class 10) from the Maharashtra State Board or an equivalent board with minimum 35% aggregate marks, and hold an ITI certificate in a relevant mechanical trade from a DGET-approved institute with at least one year of training after SSC, are eligible. No separate entrance exam is required for this lateral entry programme at SCET Nagpur.

Ans. Candidates must register on the DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic Lateral Entry CAP portal (dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in) and upload SSC marksheets and ITI certificate. A provisional merit list is prepared based on ITI or SSC marks. After document verification at a DTE-designated Facilitation Centre, candidates fill the option form, receive a seat allotment, and then report to SCET Nagpur with original documents.

Ans. The MSBTE curriculum for the 2-year lateral entry diploma covers workshop technology, machine elements and engineering drawing, engineering thermodynamics, manufacturing and production processes, industrial safety and quality control, hydraulics and pneumatics, and basic electrical and electronics for mechanical engineers. Practical workshops and supervised industrial training form an important component of the programme throughout both years.

Ans. Graduates can work as maintenance technicians, machine operators, production supervisors, and quality control assistants in manufacturing plants, auto ancillary units, power utilities, and government technical service departments. The MSBTE diploma also qualifies graduates to apply for the DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year lateral entry BE Mechanical Engineering programme for further upgrading their qualifications.

Ans. Yes. After completing the MSBTE Diploma in Mechanical Engineering through lateral entry at SCET Nagpur, graduates are eligible to apply for the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP (Direct Second Year Engineering) to join the second year of a full-time BE Mechanical Engineering programme. This pathway allows ITI-to-Diploma-to-BE progression, enabling graduates to steadily upgrade their engineering qualifications over time.