Theem College of Engineering Palghar Polytechnic Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering at TCOE is INR 1,10,883 under the Management quota, charged at INR 36,961 per year. Students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, VJNT, SBC, and EBC categories may be eligible for government scholarships through the Mahadbt portal, which can significantly reduce the effective annual fee. Students are encouraged to apply for these scholarships at the start of each academic year to benefit from the fee relief available under state government schemes.

Ans. Candidates must have passed SSC (Class 10) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board with a minimum of 35% aggregate marks in all subjects. Reserved category students have no minimum percentage requirement as per DTE Maharashtra norms for the FYD CAP process. No separate entrance examination is conducted for diploma admission. Admission is entirely merit-based using SSC marks, and candidates are ranked as per the DTE Maharashtra merit list for the specific branch and category chosen.

Ans. Yes, the Diploma in Civil Engineering at TCOE, Palghar, is affiliated to MSBTE (Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education) and is approved by AICTE. The curriculum follows MSBTE’s prescribed scheme and covers subjects such as structural design, construction technology, surveying, and environmental engineering. The MSBTE diploma is widely recognised for employment in construction and infrastructure across Maharashtra.

Ans. Yes, holders of an MSBTE-affiliated diploma in Civil Engineering are eligible to apply for direct lateral entry into the Second Year of a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering through the DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) CAP. This lateral route saves one year compared to the regular 4-year BE programme and is a well-established progression pathway for diploma graduates in Maharashtra. TCOE itself accepts DSE lateral entries, so students can continue at the same college while upgrading their qualification.

Ans. Diploma in Civil Engineering graduates from TCOE can pursue entry-level roles as site supervisors, field engineers, drafting technicians, or quality control assistants in construction and infrastructure companies operating across Maharashtra. The Palghar and Boisar MIDC industrial belts, located close to TCOE, have ongoing infrastructure projects that regularly hire diploma-level civil engineers. Graduates may also pursue lateral entry into BE Civil Engineering programmes or appear for government technical recruitment exams at the diploma level, such as those conducted by state public service commissions.