Pravin Patil College of Diploma Engineering and Technology Thane Lateral Polytechnic Electrical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Pravin Patil College, Thane is INR 79,600 for the complete programme as per the 2026 DTE Maharashtra fee schedule. Eligible reserved category students may avail Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship and MahaDBT EBC/OBC Scholarship through the respective government portals to offset a portion of the total course fee.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 (HSC) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 45% aggregate marks from a recognised board. Alternatively, ITI holders with a relevant electrical trade and NCVT qualification with minimum 45% marks are also eligible for lateral entry. Seat allotment is through the DTE Maharashtra DSD CAP at dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in, and there is no separate written entrance exam.

Ans. The MSBTE-affiliated Diploma in Electrical Engineering curriculum includes electrical machines and transformers, power systems and switchgear, electrical installation and wiring, control systems, industrial electronics, measurement and instrumentation, and protection relaying. Practical sessions in fully equipped electrical labs form a core component of every semester, ensuring students build hands-on competency in installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.

Ans. Diploma in Electrical Engineering graduates can work as electrical supervisors, wiring contractors, junior engineers in distribution utilities, and maintenance technicians in manufacturing plants. Opportunities in the Mumbai-Thane belt include housing project contractors, industrial facilities, and power utilities. Graduates are also eligible to pursue B.E. Electrical Engineering through lateral entry via DTE Maharashtra DSD CAP for further academic and career advancement.

Ans. Admission is through the DTE Maharashtra DSD 26 CAP at dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in. Candidates register online and merit lists are prepared based on 10+2 or ITI qualifying marks. For the 2026 cycle, DSD registration closed on July 6 and the final merit list was published on July 12. CAP counselling rounds are ongoing from August 2026 for seat allotment at Pravin Patil College and all other participating MSBTE polytechnics in Maharashtra.

Ans. Pravin Patil College of Diploma Engineering and Technology in Bhayandar, Thane is a day college and does not have an on-campus hostel. Students typically commute from Mira Road, Bhayander, Naigaon, Vasai, or nearby stations on the Western Railway line. The college’s location in the Thane district makes it accessible from a wide catchment area for students residing in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.