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

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical 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 substantially reduce the effective annual fee. Students should apply for all eligible scholarships at the start of each academic year to benefit from the available state government financial support 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 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 Mechanical Engineering branch and applicable category.

Ans. Yes, the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at TCOE, Palghar, is affiliated to MSBTE (Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education) and is approved by AICTE. The curriculum covers thermodynamics, manufacturing technology, machine design, strength of materials, and industrial engineering as prescribed by MSBTE. The MSBTE diploma in Mechanical Engineering is widely recognised for employment in the automotive, manufacturing, and heavy industries sectors across Maharashtra.

Ans. Yes, holders of an MSBTE-affiliated Diploma in Mechanical Engineering are eligible to apply for direct lateral entry into the Second Year of a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering through the DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) CAP. The lateral route saves one year compared to the regular 4-year BE programme and is a common progression pathway for diploma graduates. TCOE accepts DSE lateral entries into its own BE programmes, allowing diploma graduates to continue their education at the same campus in Palghar.

Ans. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering graduates from TCOE can pursue roles as maintenance technicians, production supervisors, quality control inspectors, CNC machine operators, and field service engineers in manufacturing, automotive, and industrial companies. The Boisar MIDC industrial zone near TCOE hosts a large number of manufacturing units that hire diploma-level mechanical engineers for plant operations and maintenance. Graduates may also pursue lateral entry into BE Mechanical Engineering or appear for government technical recruitment exams.