Dr VB Kolte College of Engineering Malkapur Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at VBKCOE Malkapur is INR 1,97,532, covering all six semesters. Optional hostel charges of INR 9,000 per year are applicable only to female students and are billed separately from the programme fee.

Ans. Candidates who have passed SSC (Class X) from Maharashtra State Board or any recognised board with minimum 35% aggregate marks are eligible. No entrance exam is conducted. Admission is based on SSC merit through the DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic CAP 2026 at poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.

Ans. After registration on poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in, a merit list is prepared based on SSC marks. Seats are allotted across four CAP rounds. Candidates must report to VBKCOE Malkapur with original SSC marksheet and all required documents within the allotted reporting window to confirm the seat.

Ans. Diploma Mechanical Engineering graduates can work as machine operators, production supervisors, or maintenance technicians in automotive plants, foundries, and engineering workshops. They can also pursue lateral entry into the second year of BE Mechanical Engineering at SGBAU-affiliated colleges through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP process.

Ans. Students can apply for the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj EBC Scholarship covering 100% tuition and exam fees, the Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarship through MahaDBT at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in, and AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships for eligible girl and differently-abled students through official portals.

Ans. Hostel at VBKCOE Malkapur is available only for female students at an optional charge of INR 9,000 per year, billed separately from the total programme fee. Male students pursuing Diploma Mechanical Engineering must arrange private accommodation in Malkapur. The hostel fee is not included in the INR 1,97,532 total programme fee.