Pravin Patil College of Diploma Engineering and Technology Thane Polytechnic Information Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No entrance exam is required. Admission to the Diploma in Information Technology programme is entirely merit-based on SSC (Class 10) percentage through the DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic CAP. Candidates must register on the official CAP portal at poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in and participate in online counselling rounds to secure a seat. There is no separate written test or interview conducted by the college.

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Information Technology at Pravin Patil College is INR 1,18,600 for the entire programme. Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/VJNT categories may be eligible for Maharashtra government post-matric scholarships that can offset a significant portion of this cost. Fee payment details are communicated by the college at the time of admission reporting.

Ans. Yes. The Diploma in Information Technology is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) and the college is AICTE approved. The diploma is recognised for employment in government departments and private sector organisations in Maharashtra that accept MSBTE qualifications. It also makes graduates eligible for lateral entry B.Tech admission.

Ans. Yes. Diploma holders from MSBTE-affiliated institutions are eligible to apply for lateral entry (second-year direct admission) to B.Tech programmes in Maharashtra through the DSD CAP process. A valid MSBTE diploma percentage is used as the selection criterion. Pravin Patil College itself offers a lateral entry B.Tech programme for diploma holders, subject to seat availability.

Ans. Candidates must bring original SSC marksheets, school leaving certificate, domicile certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), recent passport-size photographs, and the CAP seat allotment letter. All original documents are verified at the college before fee payment and enrolment are completed. Candidates should also carry a set of self-attested photocopies of each document.

Ans. The MSBTE Diploma in Information Technology curriculum covers programming languages, database management, networking fundamentals, web technologies, software engineering, and operating systems over three years. Students also undergo practical training and project work in the final year. The programme is designed to prepare students for entry-level IT support, software testing, and web development roles.