Indo Swiss Training Centre Chandigarh Polytechnic: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: I missed the June 3 deadline for ISTC 2026 can I still apply?

No. The application window for the 2026 batch closed on June 3, 2026 and ISTC does not accept applications after the deadline. You can prepare for the 2027 cycle; the application window typically opens in May each year at istc.ac.in.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Jun 6, 2026

Indo Swiss Training Centre (ISTC), Chandigarh offers an Advanced Diploma in Engineering as a 4-year full-time programme under CSIR-CSIO (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research). Two trades are available: Advanced Diploma in Die and Mold Making and Advanced Diploma in Mechtronics and Industrial Automation. Both carry a total fee of INR 80,000 for the full duration. Admission is through the ISTC Entrance Exam 2026.

Admission Status: Applications for the 2026 batch closed on June 3, 2026. The ISTC Entrance Exam is scheduled for July 5, 2026. Results will be declared on July 10, 2026 followed by counselling on July 30-31, 2026. Classes are expected to begin August 3, 2026.

ISTC Adv. Diploma Fees 2026

Course	Total Fees
Advanced Diploma in Die and Mold Making / Mechtronics and Industrial Automation	INR 80,000
Total Fees (4 Years, Hostel charges separate)	INR 80,000

Annual fee: INR 20,000 per year (day scholar, includes Student Welfare Fund).
Hostel: INR 23,500 per year via SBI Collect; charged separately.
A refundable security deposit is charged at the time of admission.
Fees is subject to change, please verify with official sources before taking admission.

ISTC Adv. Diploma Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Period	May 1 to June 3, 2026 (closed); applications were submitted at istc.ac.in
ISTC Entrance Exam 2026	July 5, 2026 (Sunday); 100 MCQs in 100 minutes; 10th-level syllabus
Result Declaration	July 10, 2026; check istc.ac.in
Counselling	July 30-31, 2026; document verification at ISTC campus
Commencement of Classes	August 3, 2026 (expected); confirm at istc.ac.in

Application window closed on June 3, 2026; no further applications are accepted.
Minimum 50 percent marks in 10th (Matric) required for both trades.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognised board with minimum 50 percent marks in aggregate.
Candidates must clear the ISTC Entrance Exam 2026 (100 MCQs in 100 minutes based on 10th-level syllabus).
Age and domicile criteria as notified by ISTC; check istc.ac.in for the current circular.

Admission Process

Apply online at istc.ac.in (application window was open May 1 to June 3, 2026).
Appear for ISTC Entrance Exam on July 5, 2026; carry admit card and a valid photo ID.
Attend counselling on July 30-31, 2026 at ISTC campus with Matric marksheet, TC, character certificate, and photographs.

✓ Opt for this if

You want precision tooling or industrial automation skills at a Government of India institute
You need a vocational engineering diploma at under INR 1 lakh total cost
You plan to work in Punjab, Haryana, or Chandigarh manufacturing and auto-component sector
You have Class 10 and want an entry to skilled technical trades without Class 12

✗ Skip if

You want a degree-level qualification for government recruitment eligibility
You plan to pursue a B.Tech or B.E. immediately after 10+2
You need placement assistance beyond the Chandigarh industrial cluster

ISTC Adv. Diploma Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Government Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC)	As per government norms	Below poverty line or with income certificate; apply through CSIR-CSIO scholarship portal after joining
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	As per government norms	Family income below INR 8 lakh; apply via scholarships.gov.in in September-October after joining
Merit-Based Scholarship	As per ISTC norms	Academic merit; contact ISTC admissions office for current eligibility criteria

NSP scholarship applications open in September-October after admission.
Confirm scholarship details at istc.ac.in before joining.

ISTC Adv. Diploma FAQs

Ques. I missed the June 3 deadline for ISTC 2026 — can I still apply?

Ans. No. The application window for the 2026 batch closed on June 3, 2026 and ISTC does not accept applications after the deadline. You can prepare for the 2027 cycle; the application window typically opens in May each year at istc.ac.in.

Ques. What is the syllabus for the ISTC Entrance Exam 2026?

Ans. The ISTC Entrance Exam consists of 100 MCQs to be completed in 100 minutes, based on the Class 10 (Matriculation) level syllabus covering Mathematics, Science, and general reasoning. No specialised trade knowledge is required. Download the official notification from istc.ac.in for the detailed topic list.

Ques. Which trade has better job prospects — Die and Mold Making or Mechatronics?

Ans. Die and Mold Making leads to roles in precision tooling, automotive part manufacturing, and injection moulding — high demand in Punjab and Haryana auto clusters. Mechatronics and Industrial Automation is aligned with Industry 4.0, robotics, PLC-controlled lines, and smart manufacturing, which is growing rapidly across the NCR belt and Chandigarh region.

Ques. Is ISTC Chandigarh a government institute and is the diploma recognised?

Ans. Yes. ISTC operates under CSIR-CSIO, a Government of India research body. The Advanced Diploma is recognised for skilled technical employment and qualifies graduates for technician roles in public and private sector industries. It is not a UGC-recognised degree for direct B.Tech lateral entry.

Ques. What documents are needed for ISTC 2026 counselling on July 30-31?

Ans. Candidates must bring Class 10 marksheet and passing certificate, transfer certificate, character certificate, ISTC Entrance Exam admit card and result, caste certificate (if applicable), income certificate (if applying for scholarship), and four recent passport-size photographs. Confirm the complete checklist at istc.ac.in before the counselling date.

Indo Swiss Training Centre Chandigarh Polytechnic: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

ISTC Adv. Diploma Fees 2026

ISTC Adv. Diploma Admission 2026

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

ISTC Adv. Diploma Scholarships 2026

ISTC Adv. Diploma FAQs

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