Govt Polytechnic Amravati Diploma IT Lateral FAQs
Ques. What is the eligibility for the Diploma IT Lateral Entry at Govt Polytechnic Amravati?
Ans. Candidates who have passed 10+2 (HSC) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 45% aggregate marks are eligible. ITI holders with a relevant NCVT-certified trade and 45% marks may also apply. Admission is entirely through the DTE Maharashtra DSD CAP conducted at dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in. There is no separate entrance exam.
Ques. How does the DSD CAP admission process work for lateral entry?
Ans. Candidates register on the DSD CAP portal, upload marksheets and documents, and are assigned a merit rank based on qualifying exam marks. Provisional and final merit lists are published online. During counselling rounds, candidates fill an option form with preferred colleges and branches. Seat allotment is based on merit rank and filled preferences. After allotment, candidates report to the college with original documents.
Ques. What are the total fees for the Diploma IT Lateral Entry at this college?
Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Diploma in IT (Lateral Entry) at Government Polytechnic, Amravati is INR 20,100 for the complete programme. Being a government polytechnic under DTE Maharashtra, fees are subsidised. Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/VJNT and EBC categories can additionally avail state scholarships through the MahaDBT portal to offset costs.
Ques. What career options are available after this lateral diploma in IT?
Ans. Graduates qualify for junior software developer, IT support engineer, network technician, and web developer roles in industry. The diploma also makes graduates eligible for lateral entry into the second year of B.Sc IT or B.E. Computer Science programmes at Maharashtra universities, enabling degree-level qualification without repeating the first year.
Ques. What documents are needed at the time of admission?
Ans. Candidates must produce the 10+2 (HSC) or ITI marksheet and passing certificate, SSC marksheet, domicile certificate (Maharashtra), caste and caste validity certificate (if applicable), income certificate for scholarship, transfer certificate from the last institution attended, and recent passport-size photographs. Document originals are verified at the college at the time of reporting.
Ques. Is hostel facility available at Government Polytechnic Amravati?
Ans. Hostel availability at Government Polytechnic, Amravati is subject to the college’s current infrastructure. Prospective students are advised to contact the college administration directly after seat allotment to confirm hostel availability and per-year charges applicable for the 2026-27 academic session. Hostel fees, if applicable, are separate from the programme fee of INR 20,100.
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