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

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at SCET Nagpur is INR 1,39,500 for the complete programme duration, covering tuition and institutional charges across all three years. Hostel charges are billed separately if availed. Eligible students from Maharashtra can apply for government scholarships through the MahaDBT portal to substantially reduce the net payable fee during the course.

Ans. Admission to Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at SCET Nagpur is through DTE Maharashtra’s Polytechnic Centralised Admission Process. No entrance exam is required. Selection is based purely on SSC (10th Standard) percentage. Candidates must register on the DTE Maharashtra CAP portal within the notified window, upload their SSC marksheet, attend document verification at a designated Facilitation Centre, and participate in seat allotment rounds to get a seat.

Ans. Candidates must have passed SSC (10th Standard) from Maharashtra State Board or an equivalent board with minimum 35% aggregate marks. Science and Mathematics must be part of the qualifying examination. No entrance exam is required and admission is based solely on SSC percentage through DTE Maharashtra’s Polytechnic CAP. There is generally no upper age limit for diploma programme admissions across Maharashtra state polytechnics.

Ans. Yes, graduates of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from SCET Nagpur are eligible for lateral entry to BE Mechanical Engineering (direct second year) through DTE Maharashtra’s DSE Centralised Admission Process. The diploma holder must have minimum 45% aggregate marks for eligibility. The DSE lateral entry route is widely pursued by diploma graduates who want to upgrade to a degree-level qualification and improve long-term career prospects in the mechanical sector.

Ans. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering graduates from SCET Nagpur can work as technicians or junior engineers in manufacturing plants, auto ancillary units, engineering workshops, and government technical departments. MSEDCL, Indian Railways, and MAHAGENCO recruit diploma holders for junior engineer posts. Graduates are also eligible for government recruitment through Maharashtra state boards and apprenticeship training schemes in the mechanical and production engineering sector.