Sandip Polytechnic Nashik Lateral Polytechnic Computer Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Lateral entry allows ITI holders or 10+2 Science graduates to join Diploma in Computer Engineering directly in the second year, bypassing the first year. Admission is through DTE Maharashtra DSD CAP. Candidates register at dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in and participate in online counselling rounds. The programme is MSBTE affiliated and spans 2 years for lateral entrants, compared to 3 years for first-year entrants.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year lateral entry Diploma in Computer Engineering at Sandip Polytechnic, Nashik, is INR 1,86,276 for the complete programme. The fee is payable as per the schedule communicated by the college at the time of reporting. Students from SC/ST/OBC/VJNT categories may be eligible for Maharashtra government scholarship concessions, and education loans are available through empanelled banks.

Ans. Both qualifications are accepted. Candidates with 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 45% aggregate, or ITI (National Trade Certificate) holders with a relevant trade and minimum 45% marks, are eligible. The merit list is prepared by DTE Maharashtra based on qualifying examination marks through the DSD CAP process at dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.

Ans. It and software sector companies in the Nashik and Maharashtra region recruit diploma graduates for junior engineer, maintenance technician, and technical support roles. Graduates may also qualify for B.Tech lateral entry at Maharashtra universities for degree-level career progression. The MSBTE diploma is recognised for employment in Maharashtra state government departments and public sector undertakings.

Ans. Yes. Sandip Foundation’s Sandip Polytechnic is AICTE approved and the diploma programme is affiliated to MSBTE. Graduates receive an MSBTE diploma certificate, which is recognised by the Government of Maharashtra for employment, higher education lateral entry, and government job eligibility. The college is located in Nashik, one of Maharashtra’s major industrial hubs.

Ans. Candidates must bring original ITI certificate or 10+2 marksheets, school or college leaving certificate, domicile certificate, caste certificate if applicable, recent passport-size photographs, and the DSD CAP seat allotment letter. All original documents are verified at Sandip Polytechnic before fee payment and enrolment are processed. A set of self-attested photocopies of each document should also be carried.