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

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Electrical 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 qualify for Maharashtra government scholarships through the Mahadbt portal, which can significantly reduce the annual fee amount. Students are advised to apply for all applicable scholarships at the start of each academic year to benefit from the available government 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 conducted for this programme. Admission is based entirely on SSC merit, and candidates are ranked as per the DTE Maharashtra merit list for the branch and category they apply under during the option form period.

Ans. Yes, the Diploma in Electrical Engineering at TCOE, Palghar, is affiliated to MSBTE (Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education) and is approved by AICTE. The programme covers electrical circuits, machines, power systems, control systems, and industrial electrical installations as part of the MSBTE-prescribed curriculum. The MSBTE diploma in Electrical Engineering is widely recognised by employers in the power, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors across Maharashtra and beyond.

Ans. Yes, holders of an MSBTE-affiliated Diploma in Electrical Engineering are eligible to apply for direct lateral entry into the Second Year of a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering through the DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) CAP process. The lateral route saves one year compared to the standard 4-year BE programme and is an established progression pathway for diploma graduates in Maharashtra. Students completing the diploma at TCOE can apply to the DSE CAP for BE programmes at various colleges in the state.

Ans. Diploma in Electrical Engineering graduates from TCOE can pursue roles as electricians, electrical supervisors, maintenance technicians, field service engineers, or substation operators in power utilities, manufacturing firms, and construction companies. The Boisar MIDC and Palghar industrial zones, located close to TCOE, have a strong concentration of manufacturing units that regularly hire diploma-level electrical engineers. Graduates may also qualify for lateral entry into BE Electrical Engineering or sit for government technical recruitment exams at the diploma level.