Techno India University Kolkata Polytechnic Chemical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for Diploma in Chemical Engineering at Techno India University is INR 4,74,000 for the three-year programme, at INR 1,58,000 per year. Hostel and other charges are payable separately. Confirm the current fee schedule with TIU admissions before joining.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board with at least 35% aggregate marks, including Mathematics and Science as subjects. There is no upper age limit for the diploma, and students who have completed Class 12 in the science stream are also eligible to apply. Admission is through TIU’s merit-based process, calculated on qualifying-examination marks.

Ans. Diploma in Chemical Engineering graduates from TIU work as chemical plant technicians, process operators, and quality control technicians in petrochemical plants, fertiliser units, paint manufacturers, and process industries. The diploma also enables lateral entry into the second year of a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering. The three-year diploma combines classroom learning with laboratory and workshop training, helping students build job-ready technical skills before they enter the workforce.

Ans. Admission to Diploma in Chemical Engineering at TIU is through a merit-based process. Candidates apply on the TIU admissions portal and submit Class 10 mark sheets and certificates. A merit list is published on the TIU website, and shortlisted candidates confirm admission by paying the fees within the given deadline. No national entrance exam is required for the diploma programme.

Ans. Techno India University is a private autonomous university established in 2012 under the West Bengal Private Universities Act. It is UGC-approved under Section 2(f) and NAAC B++ accredited. TIU grants its own degrees and is not affiliated to MAKAUT. It is located at Salt Lake City, Kolkata.

Ans. Yes. After completing the Diploma in Chemical Engineering at TIU, students can take lateral entry into the second year of a B.Tech in the related engineering branch through the West Bengal JELET examination or a direct lateral-entry route. This makes the diploma a practical and cost-effective pathway to a full engineering degree, allowing students to gain hands-on technical skills early while keeping the option of a bachelor’s degree open for later.