HMS Institute of Technology Tumkur Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at HMSIT, Tumkur, is INR 12,810 for the complete course duration. This covers tuition for all three years and is one of the most affordable technical diploma programmes in Karnataka. Hostel charges are billed separately. Students from SC/ST and OBC backgrounds can further reduce their out-of-pocket costs through the Karnataka ePass scholarship or the Central Government NSP Post-Matric Scholarship, both of which are disbursed annually based on income and caste category.

Ans. Graduates of the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from HMSIT, Tumkur, typically enter roles such as Junior Engineer, Production Technician, Maintenance Fitter, AutoCAD Draughtsman, and Quality Control Inspector in manufacturing, automotive, and engineering firms. The Tumkur-Bengaluru industrial corridor, with its automotive components, machine tools, and light engineering industries, offers steady employment for diploma-level mechanical engineers. Government workshop and irrigation departments also recruit diploma holders for technical and maintenance roles.

Ans. Yes. After completing the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from HMSIT, students can apply for lateral entry directly to the second year of a 4-year BE Mechanical Engineering programme at any VTU-affiliated college in Karnataka. Admission is through DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. HMSIT offers a BE Lateral Entry programme in Mechanical Engineering, providing a direct upgrade pathway without starting a fresh four-year degree from the first semester.

Ans. The curriculum for the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at HMSIT covers Engineering Drawing and AutoCAD, Workshop Technology, Machine Design, Thermodynamics and Heat Engines, Manufacturing Processes, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, and Metrology and Quality Control. The final year includes a practical project and an industry internship component that gives students hands-on experience in machining, lathe operations, welding, and assembly processes before they enter the workforce.

Ans. Yes. Diploma students at HMSIT can apply for the Government of Karnataka’s ePass scholarship, which provides up to INR 20,000 per year to SC/ST and OBC students based on family income and caste certificate. The Central Government’s NSP Post-Matric Scholarship offers up to INR 10,000 per year to SC/ST students pursuing diploma programmes. Both scholarship applications must be submitted through their respective portals before the annual deadline to ensure disbursement for the academic year.