Nirmala Group of Institutions Mathura Polytechnic Automobile Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes. The Diploma in Automobile Engineering at NGI Mathura is affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). This ensures that the diploma is nationally recognised and that graduates can pursue lateral entry into AKTU-affiliated B.Tech programmes if they wish to upgrade their qualifications.

Ans. Graduates can work as automobile service technicians, workshop supervisors, and quality control assistants at car dealerships, truck manufacturers, tractor companies, and automobile ancillary units. Mathura and the surrounding Agra-Mathura industrial area has a significant concentration of automobile and industrial units. Graduates can also appear in recruitment drives by companies such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Hero MotoCorp.

Ans. Yes. JEECUP (Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh) is the mandatory entrance examination for admission to all polytechnic diploma programmes in Uttar Pradesh, including Diploma in Automobile Engineering at NGI Mathura. Candidates apply at jeecup.admissions.nic.in, appear for the state-level exam, and secure seats through centralised online counselling based on their JEECUP rank.

Ans. Yes. AKTU-affiliated diploma holders from NGI Mathura are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of B.Tech in Automobile Engineering or Mechanical Engineering at AKTU colleges in UP. This pathway reduces the B.Tech duration by one year. Graduates can also apply for jobs directly after the diploma without pursuing B.Tech, given the strong demand for diploma-level technicians in the automobile industry.

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering at NGI Mathura is INR 90,450, covering all programme charges for the full course duration. Students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority categories can apply for UP post-matric scholarships at scholarship.up.gov.in within the annual application window to partially offset the fee.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board with Mathematics and Science, with a minimum of 35% aggregate marks. Admission is through JEECUP, and there is no specific upper age bar. UP domicile candidates receive preference for state quota seats during JEECUP counselling. The programme starts from the first semester with no prior engineering or ITI qualification required.