Pravin Patil College of Diploma Engineering and Technology Thane Lateral Polytechnic Electronics & Tele Communication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Diploma in Electronics and Tele Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Pravin Patil College, Thane is INR 79,600 for the complete programme as per the 2026 DTE Maharashtra fee schedule. Eligible reserved category students may avail Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship and MahaDBT EBC/OBC Scholarship to reduce the effective cost of the programme over two years.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 (HSC) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 45% aggregate marks from a recognised board. Alternatively, ITI holders with a relevant electronics or telecom trade and NCVT qualification with minimum 45% marks are also eligible for lateral entry. Seat allotment is merit-based through the DTE Maharashtra DSD CAP at dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.

Ans. The MSBTE-affiliated Diploma in Electronics and Tele Communication Engineering curriculum includes analog and digital electronics, communication systems, microcontrollers and microprocessors, signals and systems, PCB design, optical fibre communication, and embedded systems fundamentals. Practical laboratory sessions in every semester provide hands-on skills in circuit design, testing, and telecom equipment servicing required for industry roles.

Ans. Diploma in Electronics and Tele Communication Engineering graduates can work as junior electronics engineers, telecom technicians, PCB assembly supervisors, and electronics maintenance staff in manufacturing companies and telecom service providers. The Mumbai-Thane industrial corridor and proximity to telecom infrastructure companies in Navi Mumbai provide employment opportunities for local diploma graduates. B.E. Electronics lateral entry is also an option for advancement.

Ans. For the 2026 cycle, DSD 26 CAP registration opened on June 23 and closed on July 6, 2026. The final merit list was published on July 12, 2026. CAP counselling rounds for lateral entry diploma seats are ongoing from August 2026 at dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in. Candidates listed in the final merit list can register preferences and receive seat allotment at Pravin Patil College and other participating polytechnics across Maharashtra.

Ans. Pravin Patil College of Diploma Engineering and Technology in Bhayandar, Thane is a day college and does not have an on-campus hostel. Students typically commute from Mira Road, Bhayander, Naigaon, Vasai, or nearby stations on the Western Railway line. The college’s location in the Thane district makes it accessible from a wide catchment area for students residing in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.