Raja Ram Chandra Institute of Technology and Management Aligarh Polytechnic Automobile Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Diploma in Automobile Engineering at RRCITM Aligarh covers engine systems (petrol and diesel), transmission and drivetrain components, automotive electrical systems, vehicle body repair, workshop safety, and automotive diagnostics. Students also learn about emission norms, vehicle maintenance schedules, and basic CAD for automotive design. The programme prepares graduates for hands-on roles in automobile service and manufacturing.

Ans. Diploma graduates in Automobile Engineering can work as automobile service technicians, vehicle inspection officers, auto parts procurement executives, workshop supervisors, and field service engineers at dealerships and OEM service centres. Two-wheeler and four-wheeler companies, fleet operators, government transport departments, bus body manufacturers, and automobile spare parts distributors are among the typical employers for diploma graduates. Lateral entry into B.Tech Mechanical or Automobile Engineering is also a popular progression.

Ans. Yes, JEECUP counselling is in Round 6 as of August 2026. Choice filling for Round 6 closes on August 23, 2026, and seat allotment is expected on August 24, 2026. Candidates who have not been allotted a seat in earlier rounds or wish to change their institute can participate in Round 6 at jeecup.admissions.nic.in. Reporting to the allotted institute must be done within the deadline to confirm the admission.

Ans. Yes, diploma holders in Automobile Engineering from BTEUP-affiliated institutes are eligible for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts in state transport corporations, UP Roadways workshops, and municipal workshops. Many central government organisations including Indian Railways and DRDO also recruit diploma-level automobile engineers for technical and maintenance roles. Passing the relevant recruitment examinations is required alongside the diploma qualification.

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering at RRCITM Aligarh is INR 90,450 for the complete programme. Students from Uttar Pradesh belonging to SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker sections can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship at scholarship.up.gov.in to reduce the financial burden. National Scholarship Portal scholarships are also available for eligible students from SC/ST/OBC/EWS and other categories who apply at scholarships.gov.in.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10th (High School) from a recognised board with at least 35% marks in aggregate, with Mathematics and Science as compulsory subjects, to be eligible for JEECUP for Diploma in Automobile Engineering. There is no upper age restriction for most polytechnic programmes under BTEUP. Candidates who appeared in the 10th board exam in 2026 and awaited results in 2026 were also eligible to apply provisionally, with admission subject to meeting the minimum marks requirement after results were declared.