Abhaysinhraje Bhonsle Institute of Technology Satara Polytechnic Information Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Information Technology at ABIT Satara is INR 1,78,194 for the complete programme. This is the general category fee covering the full three-year duration. Students eligible for the Maharashtra EBC Freeship receive a complete fee waiver, and SC/ST/OBC students may apply for Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship through the government portal at scholarships.gov.in each academic year.

Ans. No entrance exam is required for first-year Diploma in Information Technology at ABIT Satara. Admission is based entirely on SSC (Class 10) aggregate marks through the DTE Maharashtra Centralised Admission Process at poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in. Seats are allotted purely on the basis of SSC merit rank after candidates complete registration and submit preferences on the official CAP portal.

Ans. The Diploma in Information Technology at ABIT Satara under MSBTE covers Programming in Python and Java, Web Technologies, Database Management Systems, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Cyber Security Fundamentals, and a final-year project. Students gain practical exposure through lab sessions focused on software development, network configuration, and web application building relevant to entry-level IT roles.

Ans. Diploma in Information Technology graduates from ABIT Satara can work as junior software developers, web designers, IT support technicians, network administrators, and data entry specialists. The private IT sector in Pune and Mumbai regularly recruits diploma-level candidates from Maharashtra polytechnics for junior technical roles. Graduates may also prepare for government IT department examinations or pursue lateral entry B.E. in IT or CSE.

Ans. Yes, Diploma in IT graduates from ABIT Satara are eligible for lateral entry to the second year of B.E./B.Tech in Information Technology or Computer Engineering at AICTE-approved colleges in Maharashtra. DTE Maharashtra conducts a dedicated Lateral Entry CAP for diploma holders based on their diploma aggregate marks, without any separate entrance exam. This pathway allows graduates to earn a full BE degree in three more years.

Ans. DTE Maharashtra publishes a provisional merit list for Diploma admissions based on SSC aggregate marks after the application deadline. Candidates can raise objections within the grievance window if their marks are incorrectly recorded. After resolving objections, a final merit list is published and candidates fill preferences for institutes and branches online. Seat allotment rounds then proceed based on rank and preference until all seats are filled.