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

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Computer Engineering at TCOE is INR 1,10,883 under the Management quota, charged at INR 36,961 per year. Students from SC, ST, OBC, VJNT, SBC, and EBC categories may be eligible for Maharashtra government scholarships through the Mahadbt portal, which can substantially reduce the annual fee burden. Students are advised to apply for scholarships at the beginning of each academic year to take advantage of the available financial support.

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 FYD CAP norms. No entrance examination is required. Admission is entirely based on SSC merit, and candidates are ranked as per the DTE Maharashtra merit list for the branch and category they apply under.

Ans. Yes, the Diploma in Computer Engineering at TCOE, Palghar, is affiliated to MSBTE (Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education) and is approved by AICTE. The programme covers programming languages, computer networks, database management systems, operating systems, and web development as part of the MSBTE-prescribed curriculum. The MSBTE diploma is widely recognised by employers and educational institutions across Maharashtra and the rest of India.

Ans. Yes, holders of an MSBTE-affiliated Diploma in Computer Engineering are eligible to apply for direct lateral entry into the Second Year of a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering or Information Technology through the DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) CAP. This saves one year compared to the regular 4-year BE route. TCOE accepts lateral entry students into its BE Computer and IT programmes, allowing diploma graduates to continue at the same campus.

Ans. Diploma in Computer Engineering graduates from TCOE can pursue entry-level roles in IT support, hardware maintenance, software testing, network administration, and data entry operations. Companies in the Palghar and Thane industrial areas, as well as the wider Mumbai metropolitan region, offer employment to diploma-level computer engineers in technical support and operations roles. Graduates may also pursue lateral entry into a BE Computer Engineering or IT programme, or appear for government technical recruitment examinations conducted at the diploma qualification level by state or central recruitment boards.