Theem College of Engineering Palghar Lateral Polytechnic Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Diploma in AIML through lateral entry at TCOE is INR 73,922 under the Management quota, at INR 36,961 per year. The Government quota fee for this programme is INR 71,334. Students from reserved categories may apply for Maharashtra government scholarships through the Mahadbt portal to reduce the effective fee payable each academic year.

Ans. Candidates who have passed an ITI certificate in a relevant trade from an NCVT or SCVT recognised board with at least 50% marks are eligible for this programme. Reserved category candidates need a minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying ITI examination. The programme offers direct admission to the second year of the diploma through the DTE Maharashtra DSD CAP. No separate entrance examination is required for this lateral entry route into the diploma programme.

Ans. Admission is through the DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year Diploma (DSD) CAP process. Candidates register on the CET Cell portal, upload ITI certificates and required documents, fill college and branch preferences, and receive seat allotment based on ITI merit and trade relevance. After allotment through the CAP rounds, candidates must report to TCOE with original documents and pay the fee to complete the admission procedure before the notified reporting date. Seats remaining after CAP rounds may be offered at the institute level.

Ans. Yes, after completing the 2-year Diploma in AIML through lateral entry at TCOE, candidates become eligible to apply for further lateral entry into the Second Year of a Bachelor of Engineering programme through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP. TCOE offers BE programmes in related branches where lateral entry seats are available, allowing students to continue their engineering education at the same campus in Palghar. The transition from diploma to BE through lateral entry is a well-established pathway in the Maharashtra technical education system.

Ans. Yes, the Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning offered through the lateral entry route at TCOE, Palghar, is affiliated to MSBTE (Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education) and is approved by AICTE. On completing the 2-year programme, students receive the MSBTE diploma certificate, which carries the same recognition as the regular 3-year diploma. This certificate is recognised by employers across Maharashtra and qualifies holders for further lateral entry into BE programmes through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP.