Sandip Polytechnic Nashik Polytechnic Information Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No entrance exam is required. Admission is merit-based on SSC (Class 10) aggregate percentage through the DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic CAP. Candidates must register on poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in, complete document upload, and participate in online CAP counselling rounds for seat allotment at Sandip Polytechnic’s Diploma in Information Technology programme.

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Information Technology at Sandip Polytechnic, Nashik, is INR 2,75,564. This covers the complete programme. Students from SC/ST/OBC/EBC categories are eligible for MahaDBT and NSP Central Sector Scholarships, which can substantially reduce the effective cost of the programme.

Ans. Diploma in Information Technology focuses on software applications, networking, database management, web development, and IT services management. Diploma in Computer Engineering has a broader scope covering both hardware and software including embedded systems, microprocessors, and operating systems. Both are MSBTE-affiliated 3-year diplomas. IT is more suited to those targeting software support and services roles while Computer Engineering suits those interested in hardware and system-level work.

Ans. Graduates can work as junior software developers, IT support engineers, network administrators, database operators, web developers, and system analysts. IT diploma holders are also eligible for government technical positions and roles in BPO, IT services, and digital infrastructure companies. The growing digital economy in Maharashtra offers significant entry-level demand for skilled IT diploma graduates in both private and public sectors.

Ans. Yes. MSBTE Diploma in IT holders are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of a B.E./B.Tech Computer Science, IT, or related programme in Maharashtra via the DTE DSD CAP at dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in. This allows diploma graduates to complete a full engineering degree in 3 additional years. Some universities also admit diploma holders into BCA or B.Sc. IT lateral programmes.

Ans. Required documents include the SSC (Class 10) marksheet and passing certificate, Maharashtra domicile certificate, caste or non-creamy layer certificate (for reserved category students), recent passport-size photographs, and Aadhaar card. After online seat allotment via the DTE Maharashtra CAP portal, all original documents must be submitted at Sandip Polytechnic for verification and formal enrolment for 2026-27.